Schimelpfenig Middle School PTA

09/14/2026

🎨 We’re celebrating National Arts in Education Week and all the creativity our students bring to our schools!

It’s also a great reminder of why programs like Reflections are so special. ❤️ Reflections gives Schimelpfenig students a chance to share their creativity and express what inspires them through art, music, photography, literature, dance, and more.

We can’t wait to see what our Panthers create! 🐾🎨

👉 CLICK BELOW LEARN MORE
https://smspta.membershiptoolkit.com/reflections?fbclid=IwY2xjawUU9spwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMWlzN1VDbWJMTWFnNkx0NlZzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeG1YCqAyMZkZuZie914VOd1gPRSWkmdlHp3Of4y-kRe5olxcwe4uYhE7h_pA_aem_LnBpXwOq0V1ZGv3pX6GJWg
📅 Entries Due: 10/23/2026

We're ecstatic to celebrate National Arts in Education Week and recognize the tremendous impact artistic learning, innovative thinking and creativity have on student growth!

Plano ISD's Fine Arts includes multiple recent state and national recognitions, such as:
- 56 All-State Band, Choir and Orchestra members 🎼🎻
- 30 Texas Thespian State Festival Performers 🎭
- Multiple UIL Academic, Speech and Debate finalists 🗣
- TAEA Art Educator of the Year 🎨

09/14/2026

🚨 WE NEED YOUR HELP AT FALL FEST! 🐾

Fall Fest is a fun night for our Schimelpfenig students, and we need our Panther families to help make it a great event!

There are TWO ways you can get involved and help make Fall Fest successful:

🙌 VOLUNTEER — Give a little of your time and help us make the night run smoothly.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BA9AC2DA7FCC34-65467181-schim #/

🎁 DONATE — Can’t volunteer? No problem! You can still help by donating an item from our Fall Fest wishlist.
https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/74HVX3TIUCES

Every volunteer, every donation, and every bit of support makes a difference for our students. We truly appreciate our Panther families for helping make these events possible!

👉 Choose a way to help and join us at Fall Fest! 🐾

09/14/2026

🚨🚨 SPIRITWEAR PICKUP IS THIS WEDNESDAY! 🚨🚨

Did you order spiritwear from our Spirit Store? Make sure your student knows to pick up their order Wednesday, September 16 during their lunch! We’ll be set up during ALL lunches, so students can stop by and grab their Panther gear.

Missed the spiritwear sale before the store closed? We have a limited quantity of spiritwear available for purchase! If you purchase before Wednesday, your student can pick it up this Wednesday during lunch as well. Available while supplies last!

👉 Shop available spiritwear:
https://smspta.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/406067

We’ll also have FALL FEST TICKETS available for purchase during lunch if your student still needs one.

🎟️ Fall Fest tickets: $5 in advance | $10 at the door
🖤 Student PTA members get in FREE!

You can also purchase Fall Fest tickets online here:
👉 https://smspta.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/404564

Questions about spiritwear? Please email [email protected].

Be sure to remind your student to stop by Wednesday! 🐾

09/11/2026

Wildcat Nation! It's that time of year! Mark your calendars, because Homecoming is almost here! This year we will be celebrating with a festival at Clark Stadium. There will be food, games, a parade, and a pep rally. Come join us on September 16th to celebrate why it is always a great day to be a Wildcat. The festival starts at 5pm. Wear your maroon and show your

09/11/2026

09/11/2026

👻🎃 Let’s Treat Our Teachers to Something Spooktacular! 🎃👻

Our teachers work hard every day to support, encourage, and care for our students, and we want to show them a little extra appreciation this October!

We’re putting together a Spooky Snack Bar for our teachers to enjoy during their October meeting, and we’d love our SMS families to help us fill it with treats!

Whether you purchase one item or a few, every donation helps us create something special for the teachers who do so much for our kids. It’s a simple way to say thank you and let them know their SMS community appreciates them!

If you’d like to contribute, you can purchase items directly from our Amazon Wishlist.
🛒 Shop our Amazon Wishlist:
bit.ly/smshospitality

Thank you for helping us make our teachers feel appreciated and making their October meeting a little sweeter! 🧡💜💚

09/11/2026

Today, on the 25th anniversary, we honor the heroes and victims who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Let us never forget their courage, sacrifice and resilience.

09/11/2026

🎨 WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING REFLECTIONS ENTRIES! 🎬🎶📸

Panthers, it’s time to get creative!

Schimelpfenig students in grades 6–8 are invited to participate in the National PTA Reflections Program and share their creativity around this year’s theme:

✨ WHAT DOES YOUR CULTURE MEAN TO YOU? ✨

📅 ENTRIES ARE DUE OCTOBER 23, 2026

👉 CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE:
https://smspta.membershiptoolkit.com/reflections

👉 READY TO ENTER?
Complete the Reflections Entry Form here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeO5CUyHjbRmZ5ostRmZfpIiwuv0i-p7lgtOmlZDpXIDCARXA/viewform

We can’t wait to see what our Panthers come up with!

Questions? Email [email protected]

09/11/2026

Thank you so much, Panthers!

Together, we raised $56.39 from supporters in our Schimelpfenig community for our students. Every purchase, every volunteer hour, and every little bit of support truly makes a difference. ❤️

Spirit Nights are just one of the many ways you can support Schimelpfenig students! There are so many ways to be part of the Panther community, whether you have a little time or a lot:

🐾 Become a PTA member: Join SMS PTA
https://smspta.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/389494

🎉 Volunteer at Fall Fest:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BA9AC2DA7FCC34-65467181-schim #/

🛒 Help from home by donating an item from one of our wishlists Shop the Fall Fest Wishlist
https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/74HVX3TIUCES
Shop the Hospitality Teacher Wishlist
bit.ly/smshospitality

There’s no one “right” way to support our school. Every contribution of time, membership, or supplies helps us create more opportunities and experiences for our students. Thank you for being part of our Schimelpfenig family! ❤️

09/09/2026

📣 Today is the final day to complete the Texas PTA Advocacy Survey! Having a voice in our advocacy work is one of the many benefits of being a Texas PTA member.

Share what is important to you and help shape our legislative priorities for the 90th Texas Legislature: https://fs1.formsite.com/txpta/3zivr0sun3/index.