Monday, February 9, 2026
Good evening, South River Seahawks,
Please read this message for 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, X/formerly Twitter (@SRSeahawksaacps), and Instagram(srseahawkdsaacps) to stay informed.
LAPTOPS ISSUED TO 10TH & 11TH GRADERS: AACPS is in the process of phasing out Chromebooks and assigning laptops to high school students. These laptops are more powerful and better suited for high school students’ academic needs than Chromebooks. This year, current 10th and 11th grade students will be returning their Chromebook and charger and will be issued a laptop and charger. This process is currently taking place. Current 9th graders will finish this year with their Chromebooks and will be issued a laptop next school year along with rising 9th graders.
SPRING SPORTS UPDATE: Spring athletic registration will open on February 1st on FamilyID. The link for the registration will be posted on southriverathletics.net Spring sports include Baseball, Softball, Girls Lacrosse, Boys Lacrosse, Tennis, Track and Field, and Bocce. Spring sports tryouts will begin on Saturday, February 28th. Tryout schedules will be posted Monday February 23rd.
2026-2027 SCHEDULING INFORMATION: Good morning South River families! The course selection process for the school year 2026-2027 has begun. Through this process, students will select the courses they want to take next year. Please take this opportunity to review
the following important dates, resources, and information to best assist you and your student make course selections. Student Portal: Students can log-into the Student Portal to make course requests for next school year. Students will then meet with their school counselor in February to discuss the course requests and graduation requirements. Verification for final decisions on course requests will be sent to families in March. The student portal will be open from Thursday 1/22 through Sunday 2/1 To access the portal, students must log-in to Class Link -- PowerSchool Student Portal -- click “Student Sign-in” -- Class Registration Students can view teacher recommendations from core classes under the “alerts” column, right side of the screen, for each content. Important Dates: Wednesday 1/21 - Parent Information Night @ South River HS Thursday 1/22 - Course selection portal opens for students, Student Advisory lesson on course selections, distribution of student worksheets Tuesday 1/27 - Elective Fair in the Media Center Thursday 1/29 - Elective Fair in the Media Center *Snow date is Tuesday 2/3 Sunday 2/1 - Course selection portal closes for students Monday 2/2 - Students will meet individually with their school counselor, through English classes March TBD - Course request verification will be sent to families for final decisions on course selection Helpful resources to assist students and families with course selection process: Course Selection Video - from student advisory lesson Course Selection Page on SRHS Website - Includes student worksheets and elective offerings Please contact your student’s school counselor for more information. Counseling Team: Mr. Kenneth Barrett A - Da kbbarrett@aacps.org Ms. Ramona Bigelow Db - I rbigelow@aacps.org Ms. Amy Richard J - Mi arichard@aacps.org Mr. Chad Bickel Mj - Sc cbickel@aacps.org (Dept. Chair) Ms. Tracy Arnold Sd - Zz tarnold@aacps.org Ms. Britt Lewis STEM 10, 11, 12 bdlewis@aacps.org Ms. Kristin Canevazzi STEM 9 & ELA Acad kcanevazzi@aacps.org
FROM THE WORK-BASED LEARNING OFFICE:
Seniors Only: IEC Electrical Apprenticeship Open House https://www.iecchesapeake.com/
All Students: DCHAPP-Georgetown DC-Want to work in the healthcare field? DC HAPP is now accepting applications for summer! https://diversity.smhs.gwu.edu/programs/community-outreach-programs/dc-happ
GCPA SCHEDULING: Scheduling for the 2026-27 school year is approaching! As families discuss course selection, please consider the Global Communications & Public Affairs (GCPA) Signature Program! GCPA is a Program of Choice, connecting students to professional experiences and developing crucial skills with broad applicability. GCPA students grow their communications, presentation, and collaboration skills through project-based instruction. They explore what it means to be an effective communicator, the role ethics plays in communication, and the importance of media literacy. Students also develop an understanding of their community and how they can have an impact at the state and local level.
GCPA I is available to rising 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students. Rising seniors can take GCPA I and GCPA II concurrently if their schedule allows. For more information, vist https://www.southriverhigh.org/GCPAsignature or contact Mr. Josh White, GCPA Signature Program Coordinator, at jtwhite@aacps.org. AACC PROGRAM FAIR: Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) is coming to South River! Representatives from a variety of departments, including admissions and counseling, will host AACC's Traveling Road Show on Friday, February 13, 2026. Students have the opportunity to check out program opportunities, career paths, and chat with professors and staff. The Traveling Road Show will be open to all students during NEST (with a pass) on 2/13. Departments from past visits include Architecture, Business, Computer Science, Emergency Medical Tech, Homeland Security, and Public Health, among many others! Students should see Mr. Josh White or Mrs. Diane Bennett in the GCPA Office for more information and a pass to the event!
MOCK INTERVIEWS: The Global Communications & Public Affairs (GCPA) Signature Program is hosting Mock Interviews during the first week of March! We are looking for professionals and community members to join us as interviewers from Tuesday, March 3, through Friday, March 6. No interview experience is required! Volunteers will conduct 15-minute interviews with all 11th grade students and provide verbal and written feedback on interviews and resumes. During the interview, volunteers will examine student resumes, ask questions regarding student interests and experiences, and provide feedback on student performance. This is a great opportunity to provide valuable professional experience to students in a low consequence environment, while helping them prepare for the real world that awaits! Interested guests can take a look at the sign up page and choose a time (or times) that works best: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D49A8A62EA3FD0-61558113-south#/ Please share this opportunity with colleagues and friends! You will not be disappointed! Any questions, please contact Mr. Josh White, GCPA Signature Program Coordinator, for more information: jtwhite@aacps.org.
TARDY PROTOCOL:
Hello SRHS families. After a one-week grace period, we are resuming our standard attendance policy. Starting this week, students must be in the building and in their first-period class by the 8:30 AM bell. Any student arriving after 8:30 AM will be processed through the Tardy Cart. Please encourage your child to depart a few minutes earlier to ensure an on-time arrival.
PTSO FUNDRAISING UPDATES: *Volunteers Needed! 💙 Our Purse Bingo Fundraiser is set for March 6, and we need parent volunteers to help make this major Senior Sendoff fundraiser a success. Please consider signing up through SignUpGenius (dads welcome!). All volunteers must be ticket holders if you are planning to play Bingo.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0548A8A62CA64-60607386-purse#/
*SRHS Senior Class of 2026 Yard Signs and Banners are now available through Annapolis Copy and Print! This is also a fundraiser for our ‘26 Class. Click on the link below for choices of design and directions. Make sure to click on South River HS. Yard signs and banners are here!! 🎓 https://www.annapoliscopy.com/products/18/south-river-hs-coroplast-yard-signs
***Join us on March 6 for the BIGGEST fundraiser for South River High School and support the Senior Send Off! Bingo games with high end designer purses, a silent auction and so much more!***
Join us at our Restaurant Nights in the community: February 12, 2026 • Time: 10:00 AM–close • Location: MOD Pizza • Flyer Needed February 23, 2026 • Time: TBD • Location: Outback Steakhouse • Flyer Needed March 11, 2026 • Time: 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. • Location: Senor Chile • Flyer Needed March 20, 2026 (Friday) •Time: 4:00 - 10:00 p.m. • Location: Old Stein Inn • Mention SRHS April 16, 2026 • Time: 11:00 a.m. - Close
• Location: The Greene Turtle • Mention SRHS / includes alcohol April 30, 2026 • Time: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. • Location: South River Pizza • Mention SRHS
Calendar of Events:
Event: AACPS Project Unity Day
Date/s: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
More Info: 2-hour early dismissal for students. Professional Development for staff.
Event: STEM Movie Night
Date/s: Friday, February 13, 2026
Time: 6:00pm
Event: Schools Closed for Presidents’ Day
Date/s: Monday, February 16, 2026
Event: Juniors vs. Seniors Volleyball Game
Date/s: Friday, February 20, 2026
Time: Period 2-B
More Info: The last big in-school fundraiser for the senior class. Tickets to the game are being sold for $5 in the cafeteria during NEST from 2/10 - 2/19.
Event: Mandatory Senior Finance Vote
Date/s: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Time: Advisory
More Info: This was rescheduled from 1/28 due to inclement weather. All seniors need to be in attendance to participate in the vote.
Event: First Day of Spring Sports
Date/s: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Event: STEM Summer of Service Virtual Meeting
Date/s: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Time: 6:30pm
More Info: Virtual meeting for 10th grade STEM students and parents
Event: SRHS PTSO Meeting
Date/s: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Time: 6pm
Google Meet link:https://meet.google.com/htr -adta-tbs
Event: Music Bingo
Date/s: Saturday, March 14, 2026
More Info: Tickets go on sale January 31, 2026. This is a fundraiser for the Class of
2026 Post-Prom Breakfast
Event: Sophomore Class Ring Assembly
Date/s: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Time: Advisory
More Info: 10th grade advisories will report to the auditorium for an assembly about Class Rings
Event: Bull/Oyster Roast & Cornhole Tournament
Date/s: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Google Meet link:Tickets go on sale February 1, 2026. This is a fundraiser for the
Class of 2026 Post-Prom Breakfast
Have a great evening!