PTO Events

Scholastic Book Fair Day

August 19, 2026

The PTO brings the first of three book fair shopping times during Back to School Night.

Clothing Drive

September 28, 2026 - October 2, 2026

During our Clothing Giveaway, we encourage ALL students to come and “shop” for clothing during their lunch period and during Baron Time. In the weeks prior to this event we will collect gently used clothing, sizes 10/12 and up. Donations should be brought to the Middle School office and labeled “PTO Clothing Giveaway”. Please make sure the clothing is clean, free of holes or tears, and appropriate for school.

Best Day Ever

October 6, 2026

The conclusion of our fundraising efforts ends in Best Day Ever for our students! Each grade gets a designated time to enjoy a variety of games and activities outside, as well as the ability to win more prizes!

Fall Fest

October 23, 2026

Fall Fest is an event put on in conjunction with the Middle School Student Council. There will be a DJ, a photo area with friends, guessing jars, and lots of snacks. Parents are involved by signing up to donate items used that night, or volunteering to help set up and run snacks. Your clearances will need to be on file to help at any school event. This event is primarily held in the cafeteria. The night starts with 5th and 6th grade coming at their designated time. There is a brief reset as 7th and 8th comes later. Please make sure to follow the information for appropriate drop off and pickup.

Scholastic Book Fair Week

November 30, 2026 - December 4, 2026

Our second Book Fair is a week long event. ELA facilitators sign up to bring their learners to visit the book fair to make purchases at least once during the week. Learners will also be permitted to make purchases during their lunch block, and during Baron Time. Purchases made during the fair earn scholastic dollars for the school. Scholastic dollars are used to purchase books or other supplies for the school library and classrooms. Scholastic dollars are also used by facilitators and administrators to buy books as rewards and incentives for learners. Cash, card and tap to pay are accepted. In addition, Scholastic has made it even easier by creating an e-wallet option. Parents can set up a Scholastic e-wallet, linking it to a credit card with a preset spending limit. Learners can make purchases without needing to bring cash to school.

Movie Night

December 4, 2026

Come join us to shake off the winter blues. MCMS will host a movie night! There is a raffle basket give-a-way to make it a little more fun and we watch a movie in the auditorium.

Bingo Night

January 8, 2027

Come join us for a fun night of bingo! Guest callers and prizes will entertain your student(s) as well as snacks.

Scholastic Book Fair Week BOGO

TBD March or beginning of April 2027

The Spring Fair is in Spring of 2027. This fair is BOGO, buy one get one free, for all items. ELA facilitators sign up to bring their learners to visit the book fair to make purchases at least once during the week. Learners will also be permitted to make purchases during their lunch block, and during Baron Time. Because we get free books, we do not earn scholastic dollars during the Spring fair. Cash, credit, and tap to pay are all accepted as payment. In addition, Scholastic has made it even easier by creating an e-wallet option. Parents can set up a Scholastic e-wallet, linking it to a credit card with a

preset spending limit. Learners can make purchases without needing to bring cash to school.

Spring Fling

April 16, 2027

Spring Fest is similar to Fall Fest as it is an event put on in conjunction with the Middle School Student Council. There will be a DJ, a photo area with friends, guessing jars, and lots of snacks. Parents are involved by signing up to donate items used that night, or volunteering to help set up and run snacks. Your clearances will need to be on file to help at any school event. This event is primarily held in the cafeteria. The night starts with 5th and 6th grade coming at their designated time. There is a brief reset as 7th and 8th comes later. Please make sure to follow the information for appropriate drop off and pickup.

Staff Appreciation Week

May 3, 2027 - May 7, 2027

Staff Appreciation Week is always the first full week of May. It is a time set aside to show some extra love to our teachers and staff. During this time we offer raffles for collected donations, do snacks throughout the week and it culminates in a lunch served. We use a sign up to have people volunteer items, or volunteer to set up food and serve our teachers. You can find our sign ups posted on the Manheim Central Middle School PTO Facebook page as well as Instagram.

Track Classic 6th grade

May 18, 2027

This event is put on by the Athletic Department of MCMS, but PTO provides snacks. This is a long running event that is enjoyed by the kids!

Rain Date: May 20, 2027

Track Classic 5th grade

May 19, 2027