Oct29
PTO General Meeting: Tech Talk
Karla Cosgriff · Zoom
AI and screen time, and what they actually mean for middle schoolers. Karla Cosgriff joins us for the conversation. Join from wherever you are.
We are looking for a VP of Fundraising. It is the seat behind our sponsorship program, which funds more of what we do than anything else, and it is open right now. Curious, or know someone who would be good at it? Email fundraising@pmspto.org.
Events, volunteering, and the people who make Princeton Middle School feel like home. You're already part of it.
These local businesses help make teacher appreciation, cultural celebrations and all the treats and events below possible. Please thank them with your business.
The full calendar, front and center. No digging required.
AI and screen time, and what they actually mean for middle schoolers. Karla Cosgriff joins us for the conversation. Join from wherever you are.
A relaxed evening out for parents at The Graduate. No agenda, just good company and the people behind our school community. Details go out on Konstella.
A sweet treat at lunch for every student, marking the festival of lights.
First marking period down. A treat at lunch for every student to mark it.
A midyear thank-you lunch for the teachers and staff who pour into our kids.
Gelt and a little celebration at lunch for every student.
Dinner out that gives back. Eat at Nomad and a share of the night comes home to the PTO.
Our winter general meeting, with coffee, bagels and hot chocolate. Bring your own mug and catch up with other parents before the break.
A movie, free popcorn and hot chocolate for our 6th graders, on the PTO. First Friday back.
Anxiety and depression in middle schoolers, and how to spot the signs. Raiyona Roane of GenPsych (Princeton and Hamilton) leads a mini-course for parents on identifying depression and anxiety in students, with DBT-informed strategies. Join from wherever you are.
Halfway through the year, and a treat at lunch for every student.
Music, snacks and a bake sale. No date or partner needed — just come.
A schoolwide celebration of the Lunar New Year.
Free pizza, board games and a student-picked playlist after school.
A monthly treat at lunch for our 8th graders.
An update on what the PTO is up to, and an easy way to get involved.
Round two. Another easy evening out to meet the parents behind the names.
An Eid-themed treat shared with every student at lunch.
Another marking period wrapped, another treat at lunch.
An update on what the PTO is up to. Come with questions.
Our 8th graders head to Philadelphia. The PTO sends snacks and support.
A catered luncheon and a week of thank-yous for the people who teach our kids.
Our annual meeting, and a thank-you to the volunteers who carried the year.
A night celebrating all the cultures that make PMS what it is. Sign-ups go out on Konstella.
The big one. A DJ, a photo booth, a red carpet, and a send-off worth remembering.
Promotion rehearsal, then a pool day to celebrate.
Our 8th graders cross the stage. Coffee and cookies will be served.
One last treat at lunch to close out the year.
To fund the activities, enhancements, and small thank-yous that make PMS special — and to give every parent an easy way in, whether you have five minutes or five hours.
At the Princeton Middle School PTO, our job is simple: make this school a better place for the kids and the staff, and help parents actually get to know each other while we're at it.
PMS PTO is all of us, and together we keep it vibrant, diverse, and inclusive. This year we're keeping the favorites, adding a few new things, and continuing our support for art, culture, and classroom needs. None of it happens without you.
You don't need a title or a lot of free time to be part of this. Show up to one event, sign up for one shift, or just say hi. That's how a community gets built.
A peek at the programs and traditions your time and donations keep going all year.
Our biggest celebration of the year — food, music, games, inflatables, the Cake Circle and Dodgeball Tournament, timed with Hispanic Heritage Month.
From the Rita's Ice "Tiger Streak of Kindness" to special treats at lunch, little moments that make the year feel special.
Welcome Back Breakfast, the holiday luncheon, and thank-yous for the teachers, custodians, kitchen, and office staff who pour into our kids.
From Diwali and Eid to Lunar New Year and Hanukkah — celebrations and treats shared with every student at lunch, honoring all the cultures that make PMS what it is.
From creative arts to STEM to games and more, PTO support helps make a wide range of after school clubs and activities possible — giving kids fun ways to explore their interests and make new friends beyond the classroom.
Relaxed evenings out — like our get-together at The Graduate Hotel — where families connect, swap stories, and get to know the people behind our school community.
A peek at what PTO volunteers help make happen.
Pick whatever fits your life right now. Big or small, it all counts.
Help at an event, join a committee, or sign up for a single shift. We'll match you with something that fits your schedule.
Contributions cover most of what we do — student treats, field-trip snacks, teacher and staff appreciation, clubs, and cultural celebrations. Suggested gift is $60 per student or $100 per family, and any amount helps. Give through Konstella. This is separate from the district's student activity fee and it is entirely voluntary.
Our newsletter lands every two weeks with event reminders, starting in September — the easiest way to know what's happening before it happens.
Parents like you, giving their time. Questions for any committee? Email us anytime.
Tees, hoodies, and totes that support the PTO. Every order helps fund the events on this page.
Shop Spirit Wear in person at Back to School Night, and online starting September 8, 2026.A PTO sponsorship is a year-long partnership, and every dollar stays right here at Princeton Middle School, supporting more than 800 students and their families. Your recognition runs September through June.
To sign up or renew, email fundraising@pmspto.org. The PMS PTO is a 501(c)(3) organization — your sponsorship is tax-deductible (Tax ID 22-3600348) and eligible for corporate matching.
Handouts from our meetings, plus the school links families ask us for most. If something you need is not here, email hello@pmspto.org and we will track it down.
How the PTO is governed: officers, elections, meetings, and how decisions get made. Open the bylaws
The deck from our welcome-back meeting with Principal Burr, covering arrival and dismissal, the device policy, clubs, sports and construction. Open the slides
Everything Mr. Burr covered, written up, plus answers to every question from the chat. Open the recap
Mr. Burr's video walkthrough of the new traffic patterns, walking routes and bike parking. Worth watching with your child, start to finish. Watch the video
Register even if your child is only thinking about a sport — no registration, no tryout. Register here
Grades, attendance and the transportation tab that tells you whether your child qualifies for busing. Open PowerSchool
The IDEAS Center runs every day, and the school can arrange a free high school tutor. Mr. Burr called it underused, twice. IDEAS Center
Attendance line (609) 806-4266, before 9:00 am for any absence. Main office (609) 806-4270.