Panther News - Weekly Update

Hello, Panther Families!

What an incredible week of school spirit and compassion across our campus during Kindness Week!

Our Panthers truly showed what it means to lift each other up.

As we jump into another busy week, featuring Picture Retakes on Wednesday, 1P2 Progress Reports, and our PTA Chick-fil-A Spirit Night on Wednesday, please take a moment to review our schedule and upcoming deadlines below. Thank you for your continued partnership and support!

From all of us,

Cheryl Oberkrieser
Principal | Shadow Ridge Middle School

Thank an outstanding SRMS staff member!

Mon, Sep 21

• 7FB vs McKamy @ FMHS | D1–5:30 PM | D2–6:30 PM
• 7VB vs Downing | D1–5:30 PM | D2–6:30 PM | D3–7:30 PM

Tue, Sep 22

• Spirit Day | “Lights Out for the Knights” (PJ Pants)
• 8 FB vs McKamy @ FMHS | 5:30 PM
• 1P2 Progress Reports

Wed, Sep 23

• Picture Retakes
• Orch: All-Region Rehearsal | 3:45 PM–4:45 PM
• Theatre: OAP Rehearsal | 3:45 PM–5:30 PM
• PTA Chick-Fil-A Night | 5:00–8:00 PM

Thur, Sep 24

• 8VB @ Downing | D1–5:30 PM | D2–6:30 PM

Fri, Sep 25

• UIL Eligibility Check (Gain/Lose)
• Choir: Girls' Night | 3:45–6:00 PM

• Choir: All-Region Camp

• 9/28 – 7FB vs Hedrick, 7VB vs Hedrick, Theatre Musical Auditions
• 9/29 – 8FB vs Hedrick, Spirit Day (Concert Tees), Choir Cluster Concert
• 9/30 – Orch All-Region Tutorial, Theatre Musical Auditions
• 10/1 – 8VB @ Hedrick, Choir Guys' Night
• 10/2 – Panther Dens

Are you a local crafter, artisan, or small business owner? The SRMS PTA is hosting our Holiday Craft Market on Saturday, October 17th from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, and we are looking for unique vendors to join us!

This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your goods, handmade crafts, and holiday gifts to our Panther community.

• When: Saturday, October 17 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

• Where: Shadow Ridge Middle School (2050 Aberdeen Rd, Flower Mound, TX)

• More Info & Registration: Email srmspta.waysmeans@gmail.com to inquire about booking a booth!

Give your student a special middle school birthday memory! Choose from our marquee shoutouts, birthday message in the Panther News and student announcements, or a decorated VIP lunch table for your student and 3 friends.

Limited marquee spots are available each month, so reserve early!

• Birthday messages - can include up to 3 photos and a birthday message. Photos and message must be submitted by Tuesday of the week prior to the birthday. Any materials received after Tuesday will be featured in the following week’s newsletter.

Click Here to Reserve a Birthday Celebration!

Dust off your Western Wear and break out the hairspray for Crazy Hair, we have a full lineup of spirit days planned for Red Ribbon Week, and our weekly game days.

Be sure to bookmark our schedule so you can show your school spirit!

Click Here to View the Full 2026–2027 Spirit Days Schedule

Click Here to Access LISD Counseling & Social Work Resources

Looking for your student's next great read? Ms. Dodson has shared all the latest updates, reading program details, and library news in this month's edition!

Library Lowdown

Show off your artistic talents in dance, film, literature, music, photography, or visual arts! The top 20% in each category will advance to the next level.

Learn More by Clicking Here

Submissions Due: October 30th

Questions: Email reflectionssrmspta@gmail.com

Quick Links:

• Join the PTA Here

• Book a Birthday Marquee Shoutout

Thank you for backing our students, teachers, and school community!

Building the bridge from the Ridge to the Mound

Come on out to FMHS Neil Wilson Stadium this Friday, September 25 and watch our Jags take on Braswell.

Kick-Off at 7:00 PM!