Back to School Social, 9/18

We rely on parent volunteers to make this event happen, and many volunteer spots remain open. Please sign up to help! 

Note: This is not a drop-off event. 

The Scholastic Book Fair Is Coming to SMS!

Big School: Oct. 6-8 | Annex: Oct. 13-15

Every purchase supports our library, classrooms, and PTA programs. More information coming soon.

Beyond the Bell Registration Opens September 11 at 7 a.m.

Online Registration opens September 11 at 7 a.m.

In the meantime, check out the offerings at the Big School HERE and Annex HERE!

Welcome Back, SMS Superstars!

The first day of school is tuesday, September 2!

School hours:

• The Annex: 7:53 a.m. – 2:23 p.m.
• Big School: 8:03 a.m. – 2:33 p.m.

Arrival, dismissal & bus information can be found here. 

Whether you're new to SMS or returning, here are a few tips and reminders that may be helpful as we start the school year. 

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.

Become a Class Captain

Class Captains play an integral role at SMS, and volunteering for this position is a wonderful way to become involved in your child's class.  There are up to three Class Captains per teacher.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with organized class events
• Providing such other assistance as your teacher requests
• Collecting monetary contributions from the class families and organizing teacher gifts, including gifts and other gestures during "Teacher Appreciation Week"
• Communicating information from your teacher and the PTA to the class families 

If you are interested in serving as a Class Captain, please submit a Class Captain Volunteer Form.  If more than three people volunteer for a particular class, a lottery will be held.  We will ask those selected to attend a Class Captain Orientation Meeting following drop-off at 8:15 a.m. at the Big School on Friday, September 26.  

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.