Good evening, South River Seahawks,
This is Principal Smith emailing with important information and updates pertaining to the 2025-26 school year. Every other week, 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.
Congratulations to our 2025 Merit Scholars- Commended Students!
Olivia Boehmler
Elsa Gustafson
Samuel Hutzell
Aisley Kligge
Kate McGee
Garrett Myers
Do you want to see what your child is doing in class? Do you want to see their grades? Follow the link below to AACPS Connect to create an account. See attached document for more information and use the links below to navigate to information on signing up!
For more information on AACPSConnect, visit www.aacps.org/aacpsconnect
For more information on the Canvas LMS, visit www.aacps.org/lms
A Message from Mrs. Bennett, AACC Transition Advisor
It’s time for students to consider enrolling in an AACC class for the spring semester through our Early College Access Program (ECAP). Registration opens on November 12th for the spring term which begins on January 21, 2026. Eligible students may take college classes at no cost. These college credits can be applied to a degree at AACC or transferred to a 4-year college. Students may take classes in-person at AACC or online. We will offer one spring class for seniors at SRHS-Personal & Community Health. Students should see Mrs. Bennett to register for this class. For more information about ECAP, please visit www.aacp.org/ecap. You may also contact Mrs. Bennett at dbennett@aacc.edu
REMINDER: Support your student and your school. JOIN PTSO!
https://www.southriverhigh.org/ptso
What does PTSO do?
- Sponsor multiple clubs and organizations, such as the Polar Bear
Plunge, FBLA and others
- Paid for picnic tables outside of the school for student use at
NEST
- Fund and staff Welcome Back breakfasts for staff
- Fund and staff End of Year lunches for staff
- Contribute to Teacher Appreciation Week
- Celebrate our bus drivers
- Contribute to After Prom activities
- Aid the school in receiving donations for the teacher's lounge
and the health room
- Act as a source of information for our parents
A Message from Yearbook
Yearbooks are now on sale! www.jostensyearbooks.com. Please note that the South River High School yearbook is a summer delivery. Jostens will ship pre-ordered books directly to homes over the summer (to the address on file with the purchase record) after they are printed. A summer delivery of the yearbook allows for the yearbook staff to include a full year’s worth of all-inclusive coverage for our student body, including spring sports and senior events such as prom, awards, and graduation.
SENIOR Yearbook Information:
1. 11/18/2025 is the deadline for senior photo selection for the yearbook. After that date, we cannot guarantee your photo (if taken late and after the deadline) or your preferred image (if you change your mind and want a different pose) will be included in the yearbook.
2. Senior Siblings Photos - use this form to submit by October 31: https://forms.gle/siCEKwJyQEiv2qmj8
3. Senior NOW and THEN Photos - use this form to submit by October 31: https://forms.gle/gP7x8TaLvgrcnn9D6
Class of 2026- After Prom Committee Message
Interested in helping with Post Prom Activities? Attend our monthly meeting at Glory Days - the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
Please help our seniors to have a great sendoff from South River!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/class-of-2026-senior-sendoff
Please email me at katie.epperly76@gmail.com if you have any questions. Thank you!
Harvest for the Hungry
Hello AACPS families! The 38th annual Harvest for the Hungry drive to benefit the Anne Arundel County Food Bank is now underway and will last until the end of October. This is the AACFB’s largest food drive of the year and they are counting on our support to help the more than 61,000 people in our county who are facing food insecurity.
Your generosity supports many programs, including food pantries, baby pantries, the Mobile Food Pantry, and the Backpack Buddies program with Anne Arundel County Public Schools. It is also a great opportunity for our students to learn to serve their community! Participation in the program teaches children valuable lessons about hunger, engages them in giving, and shows them they have the power to make a difference in their community.
This year, our school has set a goal to collect as many pounds of food as possible and $5000 in monetary donations to support the AACFB and help alleviate food insecurity in our community.
There are donation boxes inside the cafeteria doors on the left where students can put canned food into boxes labeled by graduating class. The class with the most donations wins an ice cream party! ALL non-perishable, non-expired foods are welcome! Please keep in mind that glass containers often break so please select plastic instead.
Additionally, there will be a Student-Faculty Volleyball game on Friday, October 31st. Please encourage your child to purchase a ticket for $5 and attend this fun event! Also, we will have a Spirit Week that week to support the cause. All proceeds go directly to the Anne Arundel County Food Bank.
Funds can be donated easily online at aafoodbank.org/aacps– on the school drop down menu, be sure to select your student’s school. Food & funds will be collected through October 31.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to us with any questions. Thank you for your generosity and support of our community!
Meredith McMahan, Interact Club Sponsor/Drive Coordinator
To learn more about the Anne Arundel County Food Bank, visit aafoodbank.org
¡Saludos familias de AACPS! La 38ª colecta anual Harvest for the Hungry (Cosecha para los Hambrientos), que beneficia al Banco de Alimentos del Condado de Anne Arundel, ¡ya está en marcha y continuará hasta finales de octubre! Esta es la colecta de alimentos más grande del año para el AACFB, y cuentan con nuestro apoyo para ayudar a las más de 61,000 personas en nuestro condado que enfrentan inseguridad alimentaria.
Su generosidad apoya muchos programas, incluyendo despensas de alimentos, despensas para bebés, la Despensa Móvil de Alimentos y el programa Backpack Buddies en las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Anne Arundel. ¡También es una gran oportunidad para que nuestros estudiantes aprendan a servir a su comunidad! Participar en este programa enseña a los niños valiosas lecciones sobre el hambre, los involucra en el acto de dar y les muestra que tienen el poder de hacer una diferencia en su comunidad.
Este año, nuestra escuela se ha propuesto la meta de recolectar la mayor cantidad posible de libras de alimentos y $5,000 dólares en donaciones monetarias para apoyar al AACFB y ayudar a reducir la inseguridad alimentaria en nuestra comunidad.
Hay cajas de donación dentro de las puertas de la cafetería, a la izquierda, donde los estudiantes pueden colocar alimentos enlatados en cajas etiquetadas por clase de graduación. ¡La clase con más donaciones ganará una fiesta de helado! ¡Todos los alimentos no perecederos y no vencidos son bienvenidos! Tenga en cuenta que los envases de vidrio suelen romperse, así que por favor seleccione envases de plástico.
Además, habrá un partido de voleibol entre estudiantes y maestros el viernes 31 de octubre. ¡Anime a su hijo(a) a comprar una entrada por $5 y asistir a este divertido evento! También tendremos una Semana del Espíritu Escolar ese mismo semana para apoyar la causa. Todos los ingresos serán destinados directamente al Banco de Alimentos del Condado de Anne Arundel.
Las donaciones monetarias se pueden hacer fácilmente en línea en aafoodbank.org/aacps– en el menú desplegable de escuelas, asegúrese de seleccionar la escuela de su estudiante. La recolección de alimentos y fondos continuará hasta el 31 de octubre.
No dude en comunicarse con nosotros si tiene alguna pregunta. ¡Gracias por su generosidad y por apoyar a nuestra comunidad!
Meredith McMahan, Interact Club Sponsor/Drive Coordinator
Para obtener más información sobre el Banco de Alimentos del Condado de Anne Arundel, visite aafoodbank.org
Calendar of Events
Seahawk Ice Hockey fans, ice hockey season is back!!!! Both Varsity and JV teams have several games upcoming, so come on out and cheer on your Seahawks.
Varsity: 10/28/25 vs. Spalding - 4pm at Piney Orchard Ice Rink
Varsity: 10/31/25 vs Calvert Hall - 7pm at Mt. Pleasant Ice Rink
JV: 10/24/25 vs Broadneck - 9pm at Bowie Ice Rink
JV: 11/3/25 vs Severna Park - 4:30pm at Bowie Ice Rink
Winter Athletic Registration will open on Wednesday October 15th and close on Friday November 14th. Registration information will be posted on the southriverathletics.net website on October 15th. Winter sports included: Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Wrestling, Swimming, Cheerleading, Indoor Track, and Unified Bowling.
Tryouts for most sports begin on Saturday November 15th. Tryout schedules will be posted November 1st on the athletic website.
Event: Underclass Make-up Picture Day
Date: October 21, 2025
Event: IMPROV
Date: October 24, 2025
*Stay tuned for more information!
Event: End of Marking Period I
Date: October 27th and 28th
Both days will be a 2-hour early dismissal for students.
Event: Music Boosters Meeting
Date: November 4, 2025
Stay tuned for more information.
Event: Fire Drill #5
Date: November 7, 2025
Event: PTSO Meeting and Parent Speaker Series Event
Date: November 12, 2025
Time: PTSO- 6PM, Parent Speaker Series Event- 6:30PM
Info: Stay tuned for links for both events.
Parent Speaker Series- Survival for Senior Parents
Topics will include Career Coaching Services, College/Career Information, Time Management, Student Needs, etc.
Event: Financial Aid/FAFSA Night
Date: November 13, 2025
Time: 6-7:30PM
Location: SRHS- in person event
Event: Athletic Booster Meeting
Date: November 17, 2025
Time: 6:00PM
Location: SRHS Cafeteria or Google Meet- https://meet.google.com/joo-wysb-aue
Event: Polar Bear Plunge
Date: January 29, 2026
Time: 9am
Location: Sandy Point State Park
Polar Bear Plunge Chaperones Needed!
The annual Polar Bear Plunge is coming up on Thursday, January 29, 2026, and we’re looking for parent volunteers to join us as chaperones for this all-day event. This is always an exciting and meaningful experience for our students, and your support helps make it possible!
If you’re interested in volunteering, please ensure your AACPS background check is completed or up to date before the event. More details will be shared with those who sign up. If you are interested in chaperoning, please e-mail Dr. West at: srwest@aacps.org. Thank you for helping make this memorable event a success!
AACPS background check: https://www.aacps.org/page/chaperonevolunteer-background-investigations/
Please see our website--
PTSO Membership Form
Legacy Information 2025
Senior Pictures 2025
Improv Fall 2025
South River Recognition Ad 2025
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
