Mustang Message

Effective communication is critical to the success of St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS). This will be crucial not only for emergencies but for our ability to communicate with families in general. Online Emergency Information Update Forms are now available through the student’s Home Access Center (HAC). Once logged in, directions to access the online form can be found HERE. A video with instructions is available HERE. It is vital that all information is updated in eSchool. The deadline for the online submission of Emergency Information Update forms is October 31st, 2024. Please click here for the Blank Emergency Form. If you have any questions, please contact your school.

Link to SY 24-25 Calendar

September

September 27 - Mustang Gallop

Looking Ahead to October

October 7 @ 6PM - PTO General Membership Meeting in the Media Center (All members welcome)

October 9 - PTO - Walk to School Day

October 14 - 2-Hour Early Dismissal, Parent Conference Day

October 15 - 5th Grade Historic Sotterley Field Trip (click the link for details)

Oct 18 - PTO Boo Bash! & Fall Book Fair & 2-Hour Early Dismissal

Menus for School Meals are visible through Nutrislice.

If you want to view your child's meal purchases and add funds, use the My School Bucks link.

Free Breakfast and Lunch Requires an Application

Online applications are encouraged as they are processed more quickly.

• School Meal Benefit Forms: School Year Meal Benefit forms for SY 24-25 are now available online! Easily fill out your new meal benefit form by visiting https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application on the www.smcps.org website. Families can request more information by contacting the SMCPS Food and Nutrition Services Office at 301.475.4256, Option 5, or via email at foodservice@smcps.org.

Regular volunteers are required to complete an application every school year.

For more information and to access the application follow this link.

These are not required for individuals volunteering/visiting one day (such as for a Career Day or a Field Trip) that do not intend to regularly enter volunteer. Our visitor login system is a sufficient screening for those events.

Please join us at MBMS on Friday, October 25th from 5-7 PM for our Track n Treat Fall Fundraising Event! This year, we will have face painting, pumpkin painting, Halloween-themed games, trick or treating, costume contests, a food truck, and our 5K race! It is just $5 for kids (3 and under free) and no cost for adults if you have kids with you. If adults want to participate in the 5K, it is a $10 entry. Kids also gain automatic entry into the race with their $5 fee. Please direct any questions toward Patrick James (ptjames@smcps.org) or Summer Wood (smwood@smcps.org). Use the link below to sign up through Schoolbucks. Put on your best costume and come join the festivities!