Two minutes
Become a member
Membership dues fund almost everything else we do. Joining does not commit you to volunteering — though we’d love it if you did.
Severn River Middle School PTSO · Arnold, Maryland
Behind every Shark.
We're the parent, teacher and student volunteers who fund the programs, staff the events, and keep the Shark Shop stocked at SRMS. Membership takes about two minutes.
What's next
Coming up at SRMS
The next three things on the calendar. This list updates itself — once a date passes it drops off automatically.
- Oct22
6th Grade Social
In 5 daysThursday, October 22 · 3:55–4:55 p.m. · SRMS
An after-school social for sixth graders. A permission slip is required.
- Oct22
Winter sports paperwork due
CommunityThursday, October 22 · Severn River Athletics
Last day to submit Winter registration paperwork, including a sports physical, to be eligible for tryouts. Already submitted for a Fall sport? You don't need to do it again.
- Oct26
Trunk or Treat
CommunityMonday, October 26 · 4:00–6:00 p.m. · Severn River & Magothy River Middle
A joint community event with Magothy River Middle. Sign up a trunk, volunteer, or donate candy — all three links are below.
Get involved
Three ways to help, starting today
An hour, or a season
Volunteer
Some jobs need a background check; some only need a driver’s licence. We tell you which is which up front, before you commit to anything.
From your couch
Stock the Shark Shop
Students spend earned Shark Bucks on real items once a month. Our Amazon wish list ships straight to the school — no trip required.
Help wanted
6 seats are still open
The PTSO runs on committee chairs, and several chairs are unfilled this year. These are not huge commitments — most are a few hours a month, and every one of them comes with someone to hand you the playbook.
If any of them sound like you, get in touch. You are not committing to anything by asking.
Executive board
Secretary
Take minutes at meetings and keep the records straight. With four meetings a year, this is a genuinely small job.
A few hours a month
Membership
Track sign-ups and make sure new families know how to join. Mostly a spreadsheet and a few emails.
Project-based
Green Team
Run recycling and sustainability projects with students. As big or small as you want to make it.
Stay in the loop
Two ways to keep up
Day to day
Facebook and Instagram
Where volunteer calls, reminders and last-minute news go out first. The Facebook group is private, just for SRMS families — and we’re now on Instagram too.
No Facebook? No problem
Come to a meeting
Four a year, 7:00–7:45 p.m., online. Everything important gets covered there, and all the dates are posted well ahead of time.