Past Events

Teen Esteem

Teen Esteem came to PMS last week (September 2023) to present important information to our 7th graders. They tackled many topics including; Respect, Media Influence, Emerging Hormones, Decision Making Skills, and Building Trust with Parents/Guardians.

Pride Time has started and counselors have been able to offer several SEL sessions to our students. Students have participated in Self-Care Bingo, Healthy Choices, and Free Art Time.

May 12 - PTSA Sponsors 8th Grade Promotion Dance.

Staff Appreciation

May 2023

Each year PTSA partners with PMS Leadership to support the PantherFest - a yearly celebration of school clubs!  Students that attend the fair are able to see what clubs are available to join at PMS and how they can get involved in the Panther community!

Panther Family Game Night  - March 2023

Thanks to all the parents who helped, and all the parents and students who came and made the evening a great success!  Parent/Student Trivia, Relay Races, Games, and lots of food!  

Holiday Thank You Lunch - December 2022

The PTSA hosted a staff luncheon for the holidays with PTSA funds and parent donations of desserts from around the world.  A way to thank our teachers and staff during the holiday season!

PTSA Mini Grant Recipients

PTSA’s Mini Grant Program was a great success, enabling PTSA to provide close to $15,000 to support our teachers and staff in a wide array of means for our Panther community.  All these grants were made possible by our Panther parents’ generous donations.  Our 2022-2023 School Year recipients were:

 

Pearl Woo - EB Academics 

Susie Robinson  - Doodle Notes and Maps & Bare Books

Beth Pecoraro - Art & Social Emotional Learning Supplies

Melissa Kondrick - Poster Making Supplies

World Language/Dual Immersion - Spanish Language Books 

Ellen Bernie- Cooking & Science materials

Shab Dahlman - Ancient World Doodle Notes Bundle

Carolyn Slous - 3/4 Size Cello

Katherine Orenberg - Drama Props & Costumes

Kim Saah - Kitchen Textiles

Jennifer Costello - Math Resources 

Madeline Gathman - Ceramic Supplies

Kathy Nichols - School Newspaper SNO Subscription

& Printing for School-Wide Literary Anthology

Linda Teitell - PBIS Rewards Program

PantherFest - Sept. 30, 2022

Each year PTSA partners with PMS Leadership to support the PantherFest - a yearly celebration of school clubs!  Students that attend the fair are able to see what clubs are available to join at PMS and how they can get involved in the Panther community!

Panther Day of Service - Saturday, March 26

Thank you Panthers and families!!   In celebration of PTA's 125 years, Pleasanton Middle School PTSA hosted a Day of Service at PMS on Saturday, March 26th.  Panthers, including students, teachers, and administrators, worked together with PTSA to get the PMS campus ready for spring.  Families were able to work on projects in the garden, and around campus.  Thank you to all who participated!


National School Counseling Week

Our PTSA is committed to supporting all staff at PMS, including our wonderful school counselors. On Friday, February 11th, in honor of National School Counseling Week, we provided breakfast treats to our school counselors. Thank you for all you do!