May 17, 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 Mr. Dunbar

There are only 16 days of school left! Parents and students please take a moment to sit down and review your grades in Schoology. Make sure you reach out to your teachers now before it is too late if you have concerns/questions. Finish strong HARRIERS!
- Middle School Track Meet at LHS May 18th, 4:00
- NJHS Induction May 19th, 6:00
- Friday, May 22nd will be a 2 hour early dismissal for all students.
- All SMCPS schools will be closed on May 25th for Memorial Day.

Report an Absence HERE

What's New

Monday the 18th is an A day:

Breakfast Menu for the Week

Lunch Menu for the Week

Help Raise Money to Support Southern Maryland Families Battling Childhood Cancer

Attention 7th Grade Parents!!

As part of Maryland Blueprint Pillar 3, College and Career Readiness, all 7th grade students have been invited on a field trip to The James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center on May 19, 2026. During the visit, students will have an introduction to what the Tech Center has to offer so they can begin to think about preparing for the future. Students will have the opportunity to apply to programs as freshmen or sophomores in high school. An Opt-out form has been shared with students and ONLY needs to be returned if you do not want your child to participate in the Tech Center visit. It can be returned to their advisory teacher. Please email Ms. Washington if you have any questions - tlwashington@smcps.org or call the school - 301-863-4031.

SMCPS Summer Courses Available Online

CLASS of 2030

Attention 8th-Grade Parents and Guardians

Attention 8th-Grade Parents and Guardians:

We are excited to share that SMCPS is refreshing our approach to Rising Freshman Orientation!

After listening to feedback from families and students over the years, we are moving away from the large, one-size-fits-all orientation night held in March each year. Instead, SMCPS is creating a more focused, timely, and personalized series of events designed to help your child feel confident and excited about high school.

Here’s what to expect this spring:

Late February – Early March

Dr. Colleen Gill partnered with your child’s 8th-grade counselor to deliver a small-group course registration and scheduling presentation right here at school during the school day. It was an excellent opportunity for students to ask questions and learn about the wide range of courses and programs available at our high schools.

Late March

Staff from the James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center will visit our school during the school day to introduce rising 9th graders to the exciting Applied Technology Exploration (ATEx) elective.

Wednesday, April 16

SMCPS will host a special Academies Information Night at the JAFCTC where students and families can learn more about our four academies:

Academy of Finance (AoF)
Academy of Visual and Performing Arts (AVPA)
Global and International Studies Academy (GIS)
STEM Academy

Tuesday, June 3

All three high schools will host Rising Freshman Nights for incoming 9th graders and their families from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

These school-specific nights will focus on getting oriented to the building, meeting administrators and other staff members, learning about sports, clubs, and other ways to get involved, and hearing tips from current students for making the most of high school.

We are confident that this new approach will give students and families clearer, more relevant information at just the right time.

We’ll continue to share the most up-to-date details (including presentations and resources) through our Weekly Newsletter.

Thank you for partnering with us as your student begins this exciting transition to high school!

Become a Sea Cadet Today!!

Sea Cadets are young men and women aged 10 through the end of high school who choose adventure, seek challenges, and step outside of their comfort zones. There are two programs within Sea Cadets: the Navy League Cadet Corps (NLCC) for middle school students and the Naval Sea Cadet Corps (NSCC) for high school students. For more information, visit https://www.seacadets.org

MSDE Parent Survey is Open!

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) special education parent survey is now open! We invite you to share your experiences regarding your child’s IEP this school year. Click here or use the link below to complete the MSDE survey. Thank you!

Click HERE to take the Survey

Grant Feedback Welcome

Stakeholder input is requested as we reflect on SY2025-2026 Title II and Title IV grant activities and prepare for the SY 2026-2027 Title II and Title IV grant application submissions. All feedback must be submitted by May 31, 2026.

Click HERE to provide your feedback

Need A NEW Laptop Charger... Click HERE for Information

Mark your Calendar!!

May 22nd - 2 Hour Early Release
May 25th - School Closed Memorial Day

News from Ms. Briscoe!

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

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

Shop at WEIS and help SRMS

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.

SMCPS Student Accident Insurance Available

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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

May 17, 2026

Message from Mr. Dunbar

What's New

Breakfast Menu for the Week

Lunch Menu for the Week

Help Raise Money to Support Southern Maryland Families Battling Childhood Cancer

Attention 7th Grade Parents!!

CLASS of 2030

Attention 8th-Grade Parents and Guardians

Become a Sea Cadet Today!!

MSDE Parent Survey is Open!

Grant Feedback Welcome

Mark your Calendar!!

News from Ms. Briscoe!

Sign up for MySchoolBucks!!

School pictures are ready!

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

SMC Health Dept. School Based Health Center

Harriers SOAR

Student Resource Accountability

Attendance

"Everybody Eats" Program at SRMS

About Us

May 17, 2026

Message from Mr. Dunbar

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

Help Raise Money to Support Southern Maryland Families Battling Childhood Cancer Help Raise Money to Support Southern Maryland Families Battling Childhood Cancer

Attention 7th Grade Parents!!

CLASS of 2030 CLASS of 2030

Attention 8th-Grade Parents and Guardians

Become a Sea Cadet Today!!

MSDE Parent Survey is Open!

Grant Feedback Welcome

Mark your Calendar!! Mark your Calendar!!

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

Sign up for MySchoolBucks!!

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

What's New

Breakfast Menu for the Week

Lunch Menu for the Week

Help Raise Money to Support Southern Maryland Families Battling Childhood Cancer

CLASS of 2030

Mark your Calendar!!

News from Ms. Briscoe!

Shop at WEIS and help SRMS

SMCPS Student Accident Insurance Available