Spring Mixer Season Is Almost Here!

2/16/2026 11:43 am

Tickets go on sale week of March 23, and this year’s lineup is already shaping up to be a blast. Think: 2nd Grade Olympics, an oyster porch fest, picnic and ice cream with teachers, flower arranging, and more!

Have a fun idea of your own? There’s still time to host! Mixers are one of our most meaningful and most fun fundraisers of the year. They’re flexible, creative, and easy to fit into your schedule—truly, any idea works.

Hosting runs from mid-March through early June, and anyone can join in.
• Hosts cover the event costs as their donation
• Guests buy tickets to attend
• 100% of ticket sales go straight to the PTA

Interested in hosting or want to learn more? Sign up here or reach out to April Atherton or Liz Meny with any questions. Let’s make this the most fun Mixer season yet!

Join the Fun of World Fest!

2/16/2026 11:43 am

World Fest is our biennial celebration of the kaleidoscope of cultures at SMS and in SOMA.  

The event is a free potluck - we invite families to bring food representing their culture/heritage.  And we organize live performers to share music, dance, and other cultural arts from around the world.  

The goal is to bring our community together to honor its diversity, promote understanding, and foster a strong sense of belonging for all of us. 

We can't make it happen without you!  Please:

SIGN UP to bring a dish to share.  From your culture/heritage, or something you enjoy from another!  We'd love to represent and sample as broad a range as possible!  

Volunteer to perform.  We welcome adult and student performers alike.  Email us at ptasouthmountain@gmail.com if you’re interested.

We hope you will help us create a fun and meaningful celebration!

Green Team Updates

1/21/2026 5:49 pm

Compost Volunteers Needed

Thanks to all who have volunteered for the composting program!  Our students have diverted over 2,400 lbs of food waste from landfills since we launched composting in October  That's a lot of sandwich crusts and orange peels! 

Because the kids largely have the hang of it, we will be reducing our volunteer coverage to 1 volunteer per time slot.  Please consider signing up to support this important sustainability effort (bonus perk: a midday sighting of your student in their natural habitat). Slots are now open through the end of April:

Big School Sign Up

Annex Sign Up

Upcoming Green Team Meetings (Big School)

Friday, March 27, 8:15-9 am

Friday, April 17, 8:15-9 am

Friday, May 15, 8:15-9 am

Friday, June 12, 8:15-9 am

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.