💌Send a Valentine to Teachers & Support Fifth Grade

1/9/2026 5:42 pm

Show your love and appreciation for South Mountain teachers and staff while supporting our fifth graders. Fifth grade students are creating handcrafted valentines, and for just $1 per staff member, your child’s or family’s name will be included on a beautiful card. Proceeds support fifth grade activities, yearbooks, and the class legacy gift to the school. Simply select the staff members you’d like to send a card to and choose how it should be signed.

Place your orders HERE by February 8❤️ 

SMS Skate Night Spirit Wear Is Live!

1/9/2026 5:41 pm

We are so excited to launch our SMS Skate Night Store featuring our new t-shirt design! The special sale opens today and closes Tuesday, February 3, so orders can be delivered to classrooms in time for Skate Night on Thursday, February 19. 

👉Get Your Skate Night Gear HERE! 

Questions? Email Alison Singer: alisoncsinger@gmail.com or Jessica Cabato: jessica.cabato@gmail.com 

Donate to the SMS Reach for the Stars Annual Fund!

11/21/2025 12:06 pm

It's not too late to donate to the Reach for the Stars: Annual Fund 2025, our school-wide campaign that powers the programs that make South Mountain such a special place to learn and grow.

Your donations support:

 ⭐ Composting & Sustainability – hands-on environmental learning.

 🎭 Cultural Arts & Assemblies – inspiring performances and diverse voices.

 🚌 Teacher Mini Grants – helping support our teachers.

 💙 Family Support – helping students participate in every experience, regardless of financial need.

👉 Donate today!  

Thank you for helping every South Mountain superstar reach for the stars!

SOMA Shares Coat Drive

10/31/2025 10:04 am

Have questions, need a drop-off location, or in need of a coat? Email us at somashareseveryday@gmail.com. You can also help by donating through our Amazon Wish List or making a cash contribution.   

Important Tips & Reminders

PTA Homepage:  Please bookmark: https://smsuperstars.com.  Here you'll find school supply lists, volunteer opportunities, contact information for school staff, and the school calendar.  If you sign up to receive calendar updates, you can arrange for your personal calendar to be autopopulated with the school district and/or SMS calendar, including days off and school events.

PowerSchool:  https://somsd.powerschool.com/public.  The school district transmits teacher assignments, report cards and forms via the PowerSchool parent portal.

Changes in dismissal:  If you plan to vary your normal dismissal method on a given day, such as having your child picked up early or by someone else, notify the school of the change by emailing smsASAP@somsd.k12.nj.us and your child's teacher.

Absences:  Report your child absent by calling the school and leaving a detailed message per the prompts.  Reach the Annex at 973-378-2801 and the Big School at 973-378-5216.

Update Your Account Information

Don't forget to update your family's account information for this school year on our homepage.  Even if you registered in the past, you must update your account each year in order to activate your account status and to ensure that you receive the most up-to-date and relevant information from us.

To update and activate your account, sign in to My Account and complete the Parent/Guardian and Student Information.

Join the PTA!

The South Mountain School (SMS) PTA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit volunteer organization that fosters a partnership between SMS families, teachers, and staff to support student growth.

We encourage every family to join and help us build a strong, inclusive community. Membership shows your commitment to SMS and offers a chance to connect with others.

Join Now and become a member today!

Volunteer at SMS

We’re always looking for helping hands! Volunteering at PTA events is a fun, easy way to connect with other families and make a big difference for our kids. Whether you have an hour or a whole afternoon, there’s a place for you. Take a look at our Volunteer Interest Form.