South River High
Good evening, South River Seahawks,
This is Principal Smith emailing with important information and updates pertaining to the 2025-26 school year. Every other Monday evening, a new Seahawk Scoop will be sent out electronically to the community to share information that will pertain to the happenings of the school. Please use this communication as well as messages posted on the website (www.southriverhigh.org), AACPS App, twitter (@SRSeahawksaacps), and Instagram(srseahawkdsaacps) to stay informed.
AACPS App
● With the AACPS app, available for both Apple and Android users, you will receive notifications directly from AACPS regarding system-wide events. You can also sign up for school-specific notifications and communication abilities for as many schools as you need via Thrillshare and Rooms, which are located within the app.
● How to download the AACPS app?
Apple users: Download the AACPS App
Android users: Download the AACPS App
Canvas
● Newly launching this school year, Canvas is your (almost) one-stop shop to monitor your student’s academic progress. Canvas replaces Brightspace but does so much more! Canvas is where you will be able to access your student’s grades in real time, see due dates for upcoming assignments, get detailed information about what your student is learning in each of their classes, and more. Please be sure to check Canvas frequently and reach out directly to teachers with any questions or concerns regarding your student’s academic progress.
● Information on how to sign up for Canvas will be coming soon!
PowerSchool Parent Portal
● Parent Portal is the official record-keeping system for your student. Student schedules, attendance and report card grades are stored here. Parents and guardians can submit absence notes through Parent Portal.
● How to sign up to access Parent Portal?
○ Register for a PowerSchool Parent Portal Account
Student drop-off/pick-up and parking at South River HS
Please adhere to the following guidelines when dropping-off/picking-up and/or parking at South River HS.
If you provide transportation to/from school for your child(ren), use the lower parking lot and not the bus loop. All vehicles are required to pull forward towards the gymnasium so that all cars can fit into the lot in a single line.
The bus loop may only be used by Seniors who are granted a bus loop parking pass. The bus loop is closed to all other vehicles between 7:30am-8:45am and 2:45pm-3:45pm.
No vehicle should park along the side road next to the stadium or along the bus loop curb. This area needs to remain clear for emergency vehicles. This area will be monitored by our School Resource Officer and Administration.
Buses will arrive and enter through the auditorium entrance by the stadium to allow for curb side drop off. All other students who are walking through the bus loop will need to access one of the three crosswalks (auditorium, main entrance, gymnasium).
If you need to park and enter the school building, please park in a visitor spot as all other spots are assigned to staff and students.
Thank you for your assistance. We want to ensure a safe and smooth arrival/dismissal for all students.
Bell Schedules for 2025-2026
All bell schedules will be located on the school website for easy access. During the year, we will follow:
First two weeks of school and first week of second semester-- 4-lunch schedule
For the remainder of the year:
Wednesday’s will the 4-lunch schedule in order to host advisory/community building/wellness/FLEX
Monday/Tuesday and Thursday/Friday will follow the NEST schedule
The principal reserves the right to move to a 4-lunch schedule, when necessary, due to extenuating circumstances.
Message from Athletics
Tryouts begin on Wednesday August 13th. Tryout times and locations are listed in the link below.
https://www.southriverathletics.net/main/adnews/id/58393155
Attention all Seahawks - Back to School Kickoff Carnival
Friday September 19, 2025, 10am
South River will host its first ever Kickoff Carnival to bring in the new school year with sunshine, games, treats, and friendly competition. Tickets to participate are $5 and will be available in the cafeteria at NEST from Tuesday, September 9th through Tuesday, September 16th. Students will have access to tons of games such as cornhole, spike ball, flag football, kickball, and traditional relay races. Some school clubs will be hosting activities for students to enjoy while learning how they can get involved. We will have face painting, a selfie station, and music! Activities are included with the ticket purchase, but students should bring money for concessions, and The Always Ice Cream truck will be on site with ice cream cups for sale. This is a closed event and open to students and staff only.
Calling All Parent Volunteers!
Are you interested in getting more involved in your student’s high school experience? We are currently seeking parent volunteers to assist the Class Advisors at South River High School in planning and facilitating key student events throughout the year. Your support will help make these events memorable and successful! Events such as homecoming, prom, and fundraising cannot be done without the support of our community. All volunteers must be approved through AACPS to participate in school events. Information on how to apply to be an approved AACPS volunteer can be found HERE.
If you are an approved volunteer (or are willing to become one) and would like to help, please complete the SRHS Parent Volunteer Form. Our nearest upcoming event is the Back-to-School Kickoff Carnival on Friday September 19th.
Message from AACPS
Check out our new Community Resource Page-- https://www.aacps.org/page/community. This page contains information on:
· Crisis
· Mental Health
· Care Coordination
· Military
· Housing
· Medical
· Food
· Wellness
· And so much more!
Calendar of Events
Event: AP Bio Students registered for 2025-26
Date: Summer Assignment
Location: SRHS Website-->Academics-->Science
Info: The AP Bio Summer Assignment is posted on SRHS Website
Contact Mrs. Brooks with any questions at smbrooks@aacps.org
Event: Teacher’s First Day of School
Date: August 15, 2025
Time: 7:30AM
Location: South River High School
Event: 9th Grade and New Student Orientation- Class of 2029
Date: August 21, 2025
Time: 5:30-7:00pm
Location: South River High School
Event: 9th Grade Opening Day
Date: August 25, 2025
Time: 8:10am
Location: South River High School
Event: First Day of School- Grades 9-12
Date: August 26, 2024
Time: 8:10AM
Location: South River High School
Event: Fall Athletics- Meet the Coaches & Program Expectation Night
Date: August 19, 2025
Time: 6:30PM
Location: SRHS Auditorium
Info: All athletes and one parent are required to attend.
Contact Mr. Klingel, Athletic Director, for more information (dklingel@aacps.org)
Event: School Closed- Labor Day
Date: September 1, 2025
Event: Back to School Night- all grades
Date: September 4, 2025
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Location: South River High School
Info: Club and Organization tables along with PTSO, Music Boosters, Class Spirit Gear will be set up in the cafeteria for all to stop by starting at 5:30pm. If you have a child taking Health A or B, the curriculum will be available for you to preview in T152 at 5:30pm.
I look forward to working with the South River Seahawk Community! Please do not hesitate to reach out to me (smsmith1@aacps.org).
Have a great evening!
Principal Smith
