January 18, 2026

SRMS will be a hub to develop academic and social success for our diverse population, where all students and faculty matter and have a gift to contribute to our school and community.

Message from the Principal

In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day, all SMCPS schools and offices will be closed, Monday January 19, 2024.
For the entire month of January the MTSS Team with all Harriers will continue with our school-wide “Attendance Matters” Initiative. This initiative will incentivize our students with 94% or higher attendance. We are very excited to offer this initiative to our students to improve their attendance at school, increase time on tasks, and aid in the development of academic and social skills.

Report an Absence HERE

Tuesday, January 20th is a A day:

The event will be hosted at the Tia’s Catina Mexican Kitchen (23415 Three Notch Road, California MD) with your support to promote the event and distribute invitation flyers to members and families of your organization. On the day of the event, anyone dining on behalf of SRMS will show their invitation with their check either in print copy or on your phone, so Tia’s Cantina knows to donate the 20% of that check to SRMS. The event runs open (11AM) – close (10PM) so there is no time restriction on when you have to come in. There is also no restriction on the items that count towards the donation. You can order catering orders, call-in pick up to-go orders, purchase gift cards, etc...! You do have to show the invitation to the server/host either in print or on their phone.

January 19 - Schools Closed - Martin Luther King Jr Day
January 27 - Report Cards Available on HAC
January 30 - No School for Students - Professional Day

Sign up for MySchoolBucks!!

St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) is asking all parents/guardians who do not already have a MySchoolBucks account to create an online account. The MySchoolBucks platform is a convenient, secure, and efficient school payment solution for all stakeholders.

The enrollment process is easy and getting started is simple. Parents can visit the MySchoolBucks website or download the free "MSB Parent" application from their device's app store.
Please click the link for more information and create an account today

Click HERE to see the Video

School pictures are ready!

To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's student ID number.

All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card.

More about the Smilesafe program here.

Click HERE to Learn more about SMCPS Redistricting

Schoology Help is HERE

If you are having trouble accessing Schoology to view your child's progress in school there is help. Please contact the main office for your access code or email Ms. Evans @ mcevans@smcps.org for assistance.

SMCPS Cell Phone Policy

This is a reminder that all cell phones must be turned off and kept out of sight during the school day. Parents, we appreciate your support and cooperation in helping us create a more focused learning environment for all.

SRMS is now a Community School

Spring Ridge is a Community School! A Community School is more than just a place for learning — it’s a hub for students, families, and the whole community. We work together with local partners to support student success in and out of the classroom.

At our school, that means there are lots of ways for families to get involved! We will offer family engagement activities, attendance support, and after-school programs. We also have resources like food, clothing, shoes, and more!

Have questions or want to get involved? Reach out to Ms. Broom @ ambroom@smcps.org, our Community School Coordinator — we’re here to help!

SMCPS Operational Calendar Survey

St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) invites community members, staff, and stakeholders to participate in shaping the upcoming school years’ operational calendars. In accordance with SMCPS policy, the Board of Education will adopt the official calendars for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 academic years. To ensure community perspectives are considered, a Calendar Survey is now available for public input. The survey will be open until October 31, 2025. Following this feedback period, recommendations for the upcoming two school years will be presented to the Board of Education on January 8, 2026. Public comments on the proposed calendars will be accepted during the Board of Education meeting scheduled for January 21, 2026. The Board is then expected to make a final decision on the calendars at their meeting on February 4, 2026.

Join the MySchoolBucks App

MySchoolBucks App

The MySchoolBucks app provides on-the-go access to your child's meal balances, purchases, and lets you make payments directly from your phone. You can manage lunch accounts by adding funds, setting up account automatic replenishment, and tracking purchases - all in one place. You can also pay for field trips, and a variety of school fees using your credit/debit card online or through the app.

Benefit of MySchoolBucks

Convenience - Available 24/7 on the web
Efficiency - Eliminate the need to write checks and for students to bring money to school
Flexibility - Make payments using credit/debit cards and electronic checks
Security - MySchoolBucks adheres to the highest security standards, including PCI and CISP

Enrollment is easy!

To get started with MySchoolBucks for your school's communications and payments, visit the MySchoolBucks website or download the mobile app to create an account and sign up for free.

Go to the MySchoolBucks website or download the "MSB Parent" app from your device's app store.
Click "Sign Up for Free" and create a new account
Add your child using the name of the school they are attending, and either their student ID or birthdate.
You will receive a confirmation email that your account has been established.
Once your account is set up, you can add funds, view balances, and make payments for various school items and fees

Customer Service

Email: parentsupport@myschoolbucks.com
1-855-832-5226
Visit www.MySchoolBucks.com and click on Help/FAQ’s

Maryland Center for School Safety

The Maryland Center for School Safety and the Maryland State Police Department have asked that we pass along A Parent’s Guide to Firearm Storage to help avoid tragedy and make Maryland a safe place for children.

Meal Benefits Applications

Click here to complete a 25-26 Meal Benefit form. This form must be completed each year if you are applying for school meal benefits.

Transportation Information

Bus Schedules are available on the school system’s website.

SRMS Car Rider Information

If you are a car rider student please complete this online form to get a pass.

Drop Off and Pick-Up Instructions:

Drop off is at 7am. When you enter the south entrance to SRMS you will drive straight ahead (passing the ball fields and trailers) and follow around to the stop sign where you will have your student exit. You will exit straight ahead. Students will walk up the sidewalk to the building entrance.

Pick up takes place in the same location.

All afternoon car riders must complete the online registration. A placard will be made for

each student. Placards must be visible on car dashboard when picking student(s) up. Students

will be dismissed to the cafeteria at 1:57pm. Students need to know the placard number that is displayed in the parent's car. Student(s) will exit building and enter the vehicle. Exit straight ahead.

Note: If you do not have a placard you must pick your student up in the front office after

showing a valid photo ID after 2:00.

SRMS Tech Resource Page

Check out the SRMS Tech resource page. There are a variety of helpful links to take you to answers to most tech needs.

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SMC Health Dept. School Based Health Center

Did you know that we have a School-Based Health Center (SBHC) that is open to all of our students? The Health Center provides many services, such as testing for illness (flu, strep, RSV, COVID-19, etc.), sports physicals, vaccines, well visits and more! Parents have to enroll for their student to receive these services - but do not have to be present for visits. Learn more online at smchd.org/sbhc or by calling (240) 434-6059.

Harriers SOAR

Harriers S.O.A.R. is our theme at Spring Ridge. Our students and staff are Safe, On-Task, Accountable, and Respectful at all times, in all locations, and in all interactions throughout their school day. We teach our S.O.A.R. framework each day and model in all of our interactions in order to have a safe, fun, positive, and healthy school culture.

Student Resource Accountability

Students are responsible for the care and upkeep of all of their SMCPS assigned resources: print and technology. This document outlines all of the policies and procedures in addition to pricing for lost or damaged devices. Please bring your charged laptop on the first day of school!

Attendance

Please note that Attendance at school is mandatory. If a child is absent, that means they are not here to learn, and that has a direct impact on grades and achievement. If a child is going to be absent for an excused purpose, it is essential to report the absence. The easiest way to do this is to go to the SRMS website and report the absence electronically. Failure to report an absence will automatically create an unexcused absence for the child. If a child has an unexcused absence, teachers are not required to provide make-up work, which will impact grades and achievement.

"Everybody Eats" Program at SRMS

At Spring Ridge Middle School, us Harriers like to SOAR together and one way we do that is by helping each other out. That's why we have created "Everybody Eats".
It is our lunch donation fund that ensures all of our Harriers have access to a nutritious
lunch to make it through their day. Please consider making a donation to our lunch fund.

Donations can be made online, by visiting MySchoolBucks. Go to www.myschoolbucks.com. Go to your profile and make sure that your student is added as a student. Then click on the School Store link at the top of the page or the school store icon in the middle of the screen, and browse all items. At this point all items that are available for your student will show.

Always S.O.A.R. like a HARRIER!!

Become a Registered Volunteer

Volunteer services is an essential component to student success!

SRMS Fundraising Activities for School Year 2026

Please click the link above for the most up-to-date Fundraiser information. The school receives funds from the purchase of school pictures, yearbooks, & school dances. Proceeds are used to purchase student meals and provide incentives for students.

About Us

Website: https://schools.smcps.org/srms/
Location: 19856 Three Notch Road
Phone: 301-863-4031
Twitter: @SRMS_SMCPS

SPRING RIDGE WEEKLY

Weekly Update of Events and Happenings at SRMS

January 18, 2026

Message from the Principal

Sign up for MySchoolBucks!!

School pictures are ready!

Schoology Help is HERE

SMCPS Cell Phone Policy

SRMS is now a Community School

SMCPS Operational Calendar Survey

Join the MySchoolBucks App

Maryland Center for School Safety

Transportation Information

SRMS Car Rider Information

SMC Health Dept. School Based Health Center

Harriers SOAR

Student Resource Accountability

Attendance

"Everybody Eats" Program at SRMS

About Us

January 18, 2026

Message from the Principal

What's New What's New

Breakfast Menu for the Week Breakfast Menu for the Week

Lunch Menu for the Week Lunch Menu for the Week

2025-2026 SRMS STAFF of the YEAR 2025-2026 SRMS STAFF of the YEAR

SRMS CHORUS FUNDRAISER SRMS CHORUS FUNDRAISER

HELP OUR MTSS TEAM RAISE MONEY HELP OUR MTSS TEAM RAISE MONEY

Mark your Calendar!! Mark your Calendar!!

Sign up for MySchoolBucks!!

News from Ms. Briscoe! News from Ms. Briscoe!

Order Your Yearbook Today Order Your Yearbook Today

School pictures are ready!

Shop at WEIS and help SRMS Shop at WEIS and help SRMS

Schoology Help is HERE

SMCPS Cell Phone Policy

SRMS is now a Community School

SMCPS Operational Calendar Survey

Join the MySchoolBucks App

Maryland Center for School Safety

Transportation Information

SRMS Car Rider Information

SMCPS Student Accident Insurance Available SMCPS Student Accident Insurance Available

SMC Health Dept. School Based Health Center

Harriers SOAR

Student Resource Accountability

Attendance

"Everybody Eats" Program at SRMS

About Us