Events & Programs

The PTO hosts two book fairs each year:  one in the fall and one in the spring. Students of all ages enjoy shopping the book fairs. Typically, the fairs are open to everyone in the SMES community:  students, teachers, staff, parents, and even grandparents. Parent volunteers help set up and clean up; they also help with purchases during the book fair.

This festive event gives students a chance to celebrate Christmas together while enjoying special Christmas cookies, caroling, and a visit from Santa. Parent volunteers bake cookies and pass out treats on this special day. 

A few times a year, dads get together to socialize and support SMES. Parent volunteers help plan and sometimes host these fun get-togethers.

In the spring, every young lady in pre-K through 8th grade is invited to enjoy a night of dancing and fun. Each girl may bring a special adult as her guest. Parents can volunteer to set up, help with check in, take photos, and other duties.

The PTO helps make the school festive and fun with decorations for fall and for Christmas. Parent volunteers put up and take down decorations.

Fall Festival is one of our favorite SMES traditions. Typically held on a Saturday in October, Fall Festival has something for everyone. Rides, games, food trucks, a cake walk, a bake sale, and yummy festival favorites (think candy apples, popcorn, funnel cakes, and more) make Fall Festival fun for the whole family. Parent volunteers make this event a success. They help set up and break down the festival; sell tickets, food, & beverages; take pictures; and help with the bake sale.

For over 30 years, the Fling and Winter Social have been the PTO’s biggest fundraisers for the school. Proceeds from these events have helped students and teachers grow stronger with new gym & playground equipment, explore the world with Google Expedition goggles, travel in style in an SMES-branded bus, and much more. Typically held at a fancy local venue, the Fling is a black-tie gala that features a seated dinner and live auction. Winter Social is a more casual, themed party. In recent years, Winter Social has been held in the SMES gym. Fling and Winter Social alternate years (with the exception of 2021, of course), and both are fun nights-out for parents, faculty, and teachers. Parent volunteers make these events a success and are needed at every stage.

This committee provides meals to our staff throughout the year – during pre-planning, Back to School Nights, conference days, and at the end of the year. Volunteers help plan and set up these much-appreciated meals.

Volunteers help plan the graduation reception for our 8th graders and assist with the event at the end of the year.

New Family Coordinators match new families with current families as SMES Warrior Buddies. They also assist Admissions with New Family Events and plan the New Family Parties prior to the start of school.

This committee works closely with the school to set up and organize for Orientation Day prior to the start of school. 

Volunteers help plan, set up, and host this fun annual social event for parents. The Parent Social usually takes place in the fall and is help off campus.

Committee chairs and their volunteers plan, organize, and facilitate a recycled book sale at the end of the year. This gives parents a chance to sell old textbooks and purchase gently used ones for the upcoming year at a great price.

The PTO Room Representative Program provides an invaluable resource to both teachers and parents. Room Representatives help facilitate communication between teachers and parents. They also help teachers coordinate in-class parent volunteer opportunities and other classroom activities. This most-popular PTO role needs conscientious volunteers to send weekly class emails, schedule in-class parent volunteers, and help teachers with other classroom requests.

Several times throughout the year, the PTO cleans out the school’s lost & found bins. Items are distributed or organized as appropriate. Volunteers help with every stage of the process:  cleaning out, distributing labeled items, and organizing unclaimed items.

The SMES school store sells spirit items and other merchandise during morning carpool and other events. Volunteers help select & acquire inventory; they also help with the sale and distribution of items.

Every year, the PTO offers a different opportunity for boys in pre-K through 8th grade to spend quality time with their moms or other special adults. Whether watching an Atlanta United game, competing in “Warrior Games," or playing BINGO, everyone always has a great time. Parent volunteers help plan and host this popular event.

The PTO organizes several Spirit Nights (usually at local restaurants) and other Spirit Events throughout the year. A portion of the sales at these events is donated back to the PTO. The SMES PTO also participates in retail rebate programs such as Box Tops 4 Education, Amazon Smile, and Publix Partners to raise funds for the school. Click here for details. Volunteers help promote, schedule, and organize these events and programs.

The PTO organizes a variety of events during the year to show our SMES faculty and staff how much we love and appreciate them. Volunteers are needed to help at every stage of the process.

This annual event honors SMES-affiliated and other U.S. veterans during a special celebration. Volunteers help decorate and coordinate.

The PTO has partnered with ORION Racing to expand the annual school community 5K and Fun Run to include runners and families from the Brookhaven and Greater-Atlanta Community. The event typically includes a post-race celebration with music, food and drinks, and an award ceremony. Volunteers help with setup and take-down, registration, water stations, and managing traffic.

The PTO’s Warrior Wings supports members of our SMES community-families, teachers, faculty, and staff in times of need and celebration. Whether celebrating the birth of a new baby or mourning the loss of a loved one, Warrior Wings is there with a comforting home-cooked meal. Volunteers are needed to make and deliver the meals.