A Star-Gazing Party at Sands
Come meet astronomers. Telescopes will be set up to see the moon, Saturn and other spacy things. Do you have a telescope you want to set up? Do you have a telescope you need help with? All are welcome!
Order from Mt. Washington Chipotle and support SMPO!
The next Chipotle fundraiser for SMPO will be Tuesday, November 3rd from 4-8pm at the Mt. Washington location. 25% of sales will be donated to the Sands community. Use the code for online orders or mention this Sands event when ordering in store.
Scholastic Book Fair Coming to Sands
Shop the Scholastic Book Fair for books of all sorts - great for reading and gifts for young and old. Volunteers are also needed to staff the book fair.
Clark Montessori Junior/Senior High School Info
Find information on tours and shadow days at Clark Montessori Junior/Senior High School, a Cincinnati Public School for grades 7-12. Registration and more information can be found here.
The Potted Palm Fundraiser for SMPO 10/1, 1-7pm
We are so excited and grateful to be partnering with a local business - The Potted Palm! The Potted Palm offers plants and vintage gifts, some even crafted by Sands parents and alumni! It's located right around the corner from Sands in the business district. Visit the first Thursday of the month and 15% of sales will be donated to SMPO.
Birds of a Feather Family Happy Hour 10/2
Join other Sands families at Element Eatery on Friday, October 2nd for a family happy hour from 6-9pm.
Tom’s Coffee Truck at Sands - Fri 10/9
Tom’s Coffee Truck will be at Sands for all to enjoy! 10% will be donated back to Sands staff after $200 is spent.
Please support our staff on the following dates: Sept 25, Oct 9, Nov 20, Dec 11, Jan 15, Feb 19, Mar 12, and April 12.
Trunk or Treat at Sands
Trunk-or-Treat at Sands is a favorite community activity.
Friday, October 23rd 5:30-7pm
We need your help to make the event a success! Click through to find out more.
Sands Outdoor Movie Night - Friday 9/25
SMPO is hosting an outdoor movie night to raise funds for the 6th grade Camp Kern scholarship fund. Donate and plan to attend!
Volunteer for the Sands booth at Oktoberfest
Help SMPO raise money by volunteering at our booth at Oktoberfest. There are just a few shifts left to fill! Come hang out with other Sands community members and raise funds for classroom support, Extracurricular Program scholarships and more!
Sands Basketball Registration - now open
Registration for Sands basketball is open as of Saturday, September 19th.
Birds of a Feather Family Happy Hour is back!
Meet and visit with other Sands families at the first Birds of a Feather Family Happy Hour of this school year!
Sands Extracurricular Program (SEP) Registration opens 8/26 at 7am
Registration for programs begins Wednesday, August 26th at 7am. Classes begin September 8th.
A list of Fall 2026 program offerings can be found here.
Join SMPO for a New Family Meetup at Factory 52
New to the Sands community? Come to Factory 52 on Friday August 28th for a New Family Meetup organized by SMPO. Drop in anytime to meet other families!
Donate snacks and drinks for teachers and staff
On Tuesday, August 18, The SMPO is happy to sponsor a luncheon for teachers and staff as a thank you for all they do as we start this coming year together. We would love just a bit of help from the community in providing sides and drinks!
These can be dropped off at the front office.
Thank you for your help!
Sign up here!
SMPO Fundraiser at Jeni’s Ice Cream!
Find your way to Jeni’s Ice Cream at Factory 52 on Monday, August 31st from 4-7pm. 25% of proceeds will go to SMPO to support classroom materials, experiences for students, staff appreciation, and more!
2026-2027 Classroom Supply Lists
Find classroom supply lists (school supplies) for the 2026-2027 school year here.
2026-2027 SMPO Calendar (subject to change)
We've been working behind the scenes to finalize a calendar for next year. Please review with the caveat that things could shift and are still TBD, and that it is not inclusive of every single event or activity.
The district dates are final and you can find this coming year as well as the 2027-28 district calendars here.
Want to get more involved? We have many opportunities outside of SMPO Rudder roles that we would love new faces for! Take a look at the committees and events and fill out the FORM HERE if you want to bring new ideas alive.
Click the calendar image to save and/or enlarge. It is tiny but that's because we have so many fun things going on!. We’ll also send a hard copy home in August!
Fall 2026 Soccer Registration opens June 27th
Registration is open until spots fill up. Find more information on the Sports Connect site for Sands.
Check out SMPO’s 2025-26 Year in Review
Check out what SMPO accomplished in the 2025-26 school year!