JOIN THE AWARD-WINNING SMS PTA FOR 2025-2026!
Support the SMS students and teachers by showing that you value your child’s education by joining the PTA. Memberships start at $13 and students are only $7 with a parent membership! As a benefit to members only, you will have access to an online directory as well as PTA member discounts. Student members receive special discounts during our spring and fall socials and have the opportunity to be involved in leadership opportunities. 
Welcome to another great year at SMS!! The PTA helps organize Spirit Nights each month at local establishments. A portion of the sales go directly to the SMS PTA to support student and staff activities. Please consider visiting these establishments throughout the year to help us raise money.
The first Spirit Night of the year is at Raising Cane's on Coit/Spring Creek on August 21 between 4-8pm. See the flyer for more details.
Thank you for all your support!
Elena Helms
WaysNMeans - SMS PTA Board
The Plano Wildcat High School lacrosse team is hosting 3 free clinics for boys and girls in grades K-12 on Aug. 16, 23, and Sept. 7.
We have teams for all grades and even high school kids can join lacrosse and be a part of a competitive state varsity program!
Click HERE to register.
As we get ready for school to start, here are some important dates:
Monday, August 4, 9am - 12noon: Cub Camp for 6th graders. Come and stay event for students with optional session for parents.
Monday, August 4, 1pm - 4pm: Panther Preview for 7th and 8th graders. Come and go.
Walk your schedules, pick up pre-ordered school supplies and spirit wear, get your ID.
Thursday, August 7, 5pm - 7pm: Panther Family Picnic. See your friends, walk your schedule, enjoy some food
Tuesday, August 12 - First Day of School!
All PTA accounts become inactive on June 30th every year. Upon visiting our website home page after July 1, you will be prompted to update your parent and student information each year. Please click HERE and become a CURRENT contact to keep receiving our e-Newsletter. Please do this ASAP so you don't miss any back to school news and updates from us!
HERE is the school supplies list for those who are purchasing their own school supplies.
Those who ordered school supply packs can pick them up during Cub Camp/Panther Preview on Monday, August 4th.
Join the Award-Winning SMS PTA for 2025-2026!
Memberships start at less than $13 and students are only $7 with a parent membership! As a benefit to members only, you will have access to an online directory as well as PTA member discounts. By joining the PTA, you benefit your child by supporting your school! Your membership dollars pay for many things that school funding doesn't cover!
How PTA supports Schimelpfenig MS
Panther Preview
Panther Pride Back-To-School Celebration
Spirit Nights
Classroom Resources
Campus Enhancement
8th Grade Celebration
Teacher Appreciation Days
Spring/Fall Social
Guest Speakers
School Supplies for students in need
JOIN OUR PTA TEAM! The Schimelpfenig Middle School PTA is looking for amazing parents and guardians to join our 2025–2026 board!
We have several open positions—big and small—so whether you have a little time or a lot, there’s a place for you! Volunteering with the PTA is a great way to support our school, meet other parents, and make a real impact in our school community.
URGENT NEED: We’re especially looking to fill these key roles ASAP:
Hospitality 
Spring Social
Fall Social 
School Supplies
Check out the full list of current board roster & open positions here: 
https://bit.ly/
If you have any questions, please contact PTA President Terri Childress at president@smspta.org.
We welcome volunteers at the school and at our PTA events. Per district policy, you must be VOLY approved to be around students. VOLY approvals expire every year in June and must be redone each year in July, regardless of any previous year approval. Please go to plano.voly.org to get your approval started now!
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Upcoming Events
- Thursday, August 7
- Tuesday, August 12
- Thursday, August 14
- Thursday, August 21
The mission of Plano ISD's Family Education and Guidance Services is to strengthen all families in the community by providing education, resources and services which support raising responsible, self-confident, emotionally healthy children in today's complex society. Please visit HERE to gain access to PISD supports that you and your family may wish to utilize throughout the year!
DISCLAIMER: The Schimelpfenig Middle School PTA is a noncommercial, nonsectarian, nonpartisan association that does not endorse any candidate or political party. This PTA does not endorse non-PTA products or services. If you have a concern, please contact a member of the PTA Executive Board.
