Please bring the following documents with you to registration. 

• Copy of your child's current immunization record
• Copy of your child's birth certificate
• Request of Final Records 
• Custody Verification
• Proof of Custody (if applicable)

If you have any questions about required documents, please email Mrs. Kelly Tividor at kelly.tividor@smrhs.org. 

Request for Final Records

Custody Information 

Conditioning for fall sports starts before the school year begins. Please refer to the SMR coaches contact list below to reach out to the appropriate coach for details. Important: All student-athletes need a completed physical dated after June 1, 2022, before they can participate. 

For specific athletic information, please contact Athletic Director Jon Lombardo (joathan.lombardo@smrhs.org) or the coach.

Coaches Directory

SMR utilizes an online bookstore called MBS Direct for convenient, one-stop shopping for required course materials. Books can be purchased prior to the beginning of the school year, but it is advisable to meet your teachers in the first week of school before purchasing.

MBS asks parents to enter student information when ordering any digital items. 

Questions about books? Please email Dean of Academics, Mr. Brad Chamberlain. 

Please visit the school directory for contact information or call the main line at 301-475-2814.

School Directory by Department or Contact Person

During the school year, office hours are 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

During summer break, office hours are 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday - Thursday. (Summer hours are in effect from June 20 - August 5.)

SMR uses text messages to communicate timely information to parents and students. If you haven’t already done so, please opt-in to receive SMR text messages.

To opt in, please text Y or Yes to 67587. You should also receive a response message from the system, stating the following “You're registered 4 SchoolMessenger notifications. Reply STOP to cancel, HELP for help. Msg&data rates may apply. msg freq varies. schoolmessenger.com/txt”

Tip: Your student’s cell number must be included in your family profile for them to also receive school messages.  If you need assistance, please contact Mrs. Betsy Haley at betsy.haley@smrhs.org.

Stay tuned!  Your My Kids Spending account will be available in August.

Learn more about the Campus Cafe

Download the My Kids Spending App (Google Play)

Download the My Kids Spending App (Apple)

Enrollment Portal

If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions Team at admissions@smrhs.org.

Please register for Freshman Experience by June 15!

Freshman Experience is our in-person, interactive, weeklong summer program for incoming freshmen! The Freshman Experience program is designed to acclimate incoming freshmen to St. Mary’s Ryken. It prepares students academically and socially for the upcoming year. Incoming students have the opportunity to meet faculty and fellow classmates, become familiar with the SMR campus, and develop new skills before the year begins.

Registration Deadline for Freshman Experience is June 15.

Families may choose one of two weeks: July 11-14 or July 25-28. The program runs Monday–Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Register for Freshman Experience Today!

All new students must have a current health physical on file before the first day of school. All physical forms must be submitted through the Health Roster app or web site, and paper copies are not accepted. All student-athletes must have a current health physical on file before tryouts begin to be eligible to participate in athletics, per Washington Catholic Athletic Conference requirements. Physical forms must be dated after June 1, 2022.

St. Mary's Ryken uses Healthy Roster, an electronic health record platform, to collect physicals and athletic forms.  All physicals should be uploaded to the student(s) Healthy Roster account.  Families will receive an email invitation for Healthy Roster to set up an account and begin to upload documents. 

• A physical is required dated after June 1, 2022 to participate in in-season practice (Not summer training)
• The COVID waiver will serve as your one and only time screening for COVID-19 symptoms for athletics 

Download Health Physical Form

Healthy Roster Video Tutorial

Download iPhone App

Download Android App

The following forms must be completed and submitted prior to a student being eligible for sports tryouts and practices:

Sports physical packet checklist - 

• Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation Form — MUST BE DATED AFTER JUNE 1, 2022
• Athletic Consent Waiver Form (completed by parent/guardian)
• Athletic Medical History Questionnaire Form (completed by parent/guardian)
• Emergency Contact Form (completed by parent/guardian)
• Concussion Information Form (completed by parent/guardian)
• COVID-19 Medical History Questionnaire and Waiver of Liability (completed by parent/guardian)

All physical forms MUST be submitted through the Healthy Roster app. The health physical must be completed by the physician and then uploaded to Healthy Roster. No paper forms will be accepted.

Health Physical Form (to be completed by a Physician)

Please refer to the tab above for information about how to upload your student's physical through the Healthy Roster app and web site. 

Freshman Orientation is August 18-19. Attendance is required on both days!

During Freshman Orientation, students will prepare for the school year through several activities including: connecting with their mentors who will help them find their classes, meet their teachers, learn about student activities and upcoming elections from the Student Government Association, attend technology check and participate in a “Battle of the Advisories!”

Important notes about Freshman Orientation:

• Students report to the front of the Donnie Williams Center by 8 a.m.
• Orientation ends at 2:40 p.m. Car riders should be dropped off and picked up in the parking lot in front of the Donnie Williams Center.
• Students should bring their iPads.
• Students must wear their SMR uniform.
• Lunch will be provided on both days.
• Bus transportation is available for all students except for St. Mary’s County residents.
• School/yearbook photos will be taken during orientation.

Bus transportation

Transportation is not provided for Freshman Orientation for St. Mary's County residents. Please make other arrangements. Bus transportation for St. Mary’s County students will begin on the first day of school (morning only).

For Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles and Prince George’s County residents, bus transportation begins with Freshman Orientation.

The date for Transfer Student Orientation is Thursday and Friday, August 18 and 19. Attendance is required!

During orientation, students will prepare for the school year through several activities including: finding their classrooms, meeting some of their teachers, learning about student activities and upcoming elections from the Student Government Association, and attending technology check.

Important notes about Transfer Student Orientation:

• Students report to the front of the Donnie Williams Center by 8 a.m.
• Orientation ends at 2:40 p.m.
• Car riders should be dropped off and picked up in the parking lot next to the Donnie Williams Center.
• Students should bring their iPads.
• Students must wear their SMR uniform.
• Lunch will be provided.
• Bus transportation is available for all students except for St. Mary’s County residents.
• School/yearbook photos will be taken during orientation.

Bus transportation

Transportation is not provided for Orientation for St. Mary's County residents. Please make other arrangements. Bus transportation for St. Mary’s County students will begin on the first day of school (morning only).

For Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles and Prince George’s County residents, bus transportation begins with Orientation.

The first day of school for all students is Tuesday, August 23. Please stay tuned for additional details. 

The first day of school is a full day. The school day begins at 8:10 a.m. and ends at 2:40 p.m.  

No afternoon bus transportation is available for St. Mary's County bus riders on the first day of school. 

Looking for the best summer camp experience in St. Mary's County? Then, check out Summer Knights Camps at St. Mary's Ryken! 

This summer, the camps run from June 20 through July 28. Summer Knights offers a variety of indoor and outdoor camps for students in grades K-12.

• St. Mary's Ryken camps are taught by St. Mary's Ryken faculty and coaches with help from student volunteers. 
• Each week St. Mary's Ryken Summer Knights campers have the option to add on Early Knight or Afternoon Knight activity camps from 7:30 - 9 a.m or 3:30 - 5 p.m. Please see the camp registration page for more information. 
• Summer Knights at St. Mary's Ryken provide students with the unique opportunity to explore specialty camps to learn a valuable skill, or talent or take their sport to the next level! 
• All Summer Knights St. Mary's Ryken camps run from Monday - Thursday. 
• Summer Knights will follow all safety guidelines provided by authorities including increased cleaning and sanitation, social distancing, PPE and limiting group sizes. The safety of our campers and staff is our priority. 

If you have any questions, please contact summerknights@smrhs.org. 

View Camp Options

All students are required to provide their own iPad for daily use at school. iPads are required for Freshman Orientation and starting on the first day of school. iPads must have at least 64 GB, be the current generation and be able to run the most recently released iPad OS. The Wi-Fi-only model is preferred. An iPad mini is not acceptable. 

If you have any questions about the iPad purchase program, please email Mr. Jason DeLucco.

If your student does not purchase an iPad through SMR or attend Freshman Experience, information about the technology set up process on your student’s iPad and instructions about how to access important SMR accounts for will be available this summer. Stay tuned! Dates will be communicated to parents by email and text messages. 

The St. Mary’s County Government Non-Public School Transportation Division provides free bus transportation for St. Mary’s County students. Transportation requests for the 2022-23 school year must be received by August 1, 2022!

Submit Transportation Request

For route questions regarding your student's transportation needs, please contact Becky George, Non-Public School Transportation Supervisor at 301-475-4200 ext 71124 or becky.george@stmarysmd.com.

IMPORTANT! 

Bus transportation for St. Mary’s County students will begin on the first day of school. On the first day of school, bus transportation is available in the morning only. Bus transportation is not provided for Freshman Orientation. Please make other arrangements.

For students from Charles (LaPlata and St. Charles Mall Area), Prince George’s (Ft. Washington/Accokeek) and King George County, transportation is available for a fee.

For route questions regarding your student's transportation needs, please contact Compton Bus Services at 301-932-0910 or sawcomptonbus@yahoo.com.

For Charles, Prince George's and King George County residents, bus transportation begins with Freshman Orientation.

For students from Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles (Mattawomen Beantown/Hughesville Area) and Prince George’s Counties, transportation is available for a fee.

Registration for the 2022-23 school year will open on July 18. Registration closes on August 1.

For route questions regarding your student's transportation needs, please contact Mr. James Parker at transportation@smrhs.org or 301-475-2814 ext 443.

For Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles and Prince George’s County residents, bus transportation begins with Freshman Orientation.

If you have questions about tuitions and payments, please contact the SMR Business Office Team at businessoffice@smrhs.org. 

By using VC Pay, parents may review their accounts in Veracross, view scheduled tuition payments, as well as pay transportation costs and miscellaneous fees.

If you have questions about VC Pay, please contact the SMR Business Office Team at businessoffice@smrhs.org. 

All students are required to dress in the full school uniform during orientation and on the first day of school.

View 2022-23 Uniform Requirements

If you have any questions, please contact Dean of Student Life, Mr. James Parker at james.parker@smrhs.org or 301-475-2814 ext. 443. 

Used Uniform Sale

Save the date!  ...and save money at the SMR Used Uniform Sale!

• Tuesday, June 7
• 5 - 6 p.m. New families only
• 6 - 8 p.m. New and returning families
• Donnie Williams Center

The following items will be available:

• $5 - shirts (polos, oxfords)
• $5 - pants, shorts
• $15 - sweatshirts, quarter zips
• $30 - blazers - 1 per student
• $5 - miscellaneous items and spirit wear

Carousel Clothing will be on site, and the SMR Campus Store will be open for uniform and spirit gear purchases.

Important! Payment Options:

• Campus Store: Credit or Debit Cards Only
• Used Uniforms: Cash, Check, Credit or Debit Cards
• Carousel Clothing: Credit, Debit Cards or Checks

The Campus Store is open during the summer break. Please call 301-373-4179 to let us know you are planning a visit. 

Flynn O'Hara Uniform Flyer

SMR offers validation exams on June 4 for those students seeking a higher class placement in math, science or world languages.

Students who have taken Algebra I or Geometry in 8th grade have the option to take the math validation exam to test into the next level of math, and therefore science. Students who took French, Latin or Spanish during middle school can take a validation exam to test into a higher level of that language. If you need help determining whether your child should validate, please email the Admissions Team at admissions@smrhs.org. The validation exams will be administered virtually.

Please read the Course Placement Explanation flyer. 

View the 2022-23 Course Catalog

Math Validation Outlines

• Algebra I
• Algebra II
• Geometry

Algebra I Validation Practice Test

• Practice Test 
• Answer Key

World Language Validation Topic Outlines

• French
• Latin
• Spanish

English and History Waiver Request Form

The following messages have been sent to registered families. Click on the links below to read the messages. 

View Registration Day Photos

View Course Requests in Veracross. 

Opt-In to Receive Text Messages from SMR.

Save Money at the Used Uniform Sale on June 7.