SMHS Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) & Foundation

Who We Are

The SMHS PTO & Foundation is an active, all-volunteer parent group whose mission is to support families, teachers & staff by: 

1. raising funds to ensure enriching academic experiences and promising futures for all SMHS students, and 
2. fostering communication and connection between SMHS & its families.

Every current parent, guardian, teacher & staff member of SMHS is automatically a member.

What We Do

• Fund programs and initiatives through the SMHS Foundation for Excellence that support excellence in education for all SMHS students.  Donate now!
• Facilitate communication between SMHS and families via meetings, daily bulletin emails and special announcements
• Strengthen school community & Bearcat Pride by:
  • hosting appreciation events for teachers, staff, administration & volunteers
  • encouraging involvement and volunteerism at SMHS
  • coordinating a grad night event
  • offering a series of informative parent education speakers
  • sponsoring college scholarships & access to school activities for all students
  • hosting biannual Bearcat student awards

What You Can Do

Donate:

• Contribute to Annual Giving to support academics and extracurriculars  for all students, plus community building and teacher appreciation

Stay informed:

• Sign-up for the Daily Bulletin email
• Check out the SMHS Calendar  - Look here for sports schedules, arts performances, PTO and other booster meetings, holidays and more

Get involved:

• Attend our PTO Parent Education events, including:
  • Tuesday, August 25, 2026:  Parent Meet and Greet with SMHS Administrative Team (7-9pm SMHS Library)
  • Thursday, March 11, 2027:  Open House + International Food Fair Community Celebration & Fundraiser
  • Wednesday, May 4, 2027: “Heart of the Bearcat” Service Awards and Community Celebration.
• Volunteer your time.

Email us at smhsbearcatpto@gmail.com to make sure you’re on our list of potential volunteers.