Reminder: All SSL forms should be submitted to the school’s SSL coordinator when student return to school in the fall by the recommended due date of September 26, 2025, but no later than the required deadline of May 29, 2026.

Students who wish to submit SSL forms from previous school years must write an appeal to the school’s principal outlining the circumstances for why the SSL form(s) were not turned in by the systemwide deadline. The school’s principal will consider the information presented and make a final decision about the appeal.

All SSL forms (MCPS Form 560-51: Student Service Learning Activity Verification form -  https://bit.ly/SSLReflection ) should be submitted to the school’s SSL coordinator by the last Friday in May, to be considered for these awards. 

• There are many SO MANY SSL opportunities available to students during the month of April! 

  • The 2025-2026 MCPS Student Expectations Lessons are available on Canvas for students to access. Students must fully complete both modules to earn 3 SSL hours

• • Additional April 2026 SSL Opportunities

• The Division of Title 1 is excited to announce the return of student volunteers for the 2026 ELO Summer Programs.

• The program runs from July 7 to July 30, Monday through Thursday, for 5.5 hours per day.

  • Student volunteers are welcome to utilize MCPS bus transportation provided to program participants within each school’s normal catchment area, and volunteers will be provided breakfast and lunch daily, free of charge.

  • The window to register as a volunteer will be open from April 27 to June 5. Registration will take place on a first come, first served basis.

  • Student volunteers may only register for one location and must be available for at least 12 of the 15 days of the program.

·       Information regarding the application process for each school site can be found at this link.

Green Corners for Everyone is hosting a Community Build Day on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 1-5 PM EST at 16501 Redland Rd, Rockville, MD 20855 to build a small green corner/pocket park. 

Green Corners for Everyone (GC4E) is a student-led environmental sustainability initiative that aims to convert underused public spaces into a vibrant, lively green corner/pocket park to make nature more accessible. GC4E is an initiative started by students as part of SGAP Leaders' Sustainability Fellows 2026 Program.

Students can sign up and earn SSL hours using the form below: 

https://forms.gle/6jxvfSr1w86u3kXJA.  

If students are unable to attend Community Build Day, there are other ways to participate and earn SSL hours (refer to the sign-up form to learn more).

Deadline to sign-up: Saturday, May 14, 2026 (1-5 PM)

Calling all volunteers age 14 and up!

Maydale Nature Classroom is looking for volunteers to assist with their native plant sale on Saturday, April 25.

This opportunity is approved for SSL-hours.

Multiple 2.25 hour shifts are available from 9:30am – 3:45pm. Volunteers will help assemble plant orders and load them into cars.

Please check out the details online and sign up ASAP if you are interested: Plant Sale Volunteer Sign Up Page

For any questions, contact Alexandra.ralph@montgomeryparks.org.

Sign-up using the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0448A5A622A02-61829720-2026#/ 

• • Join us to learn how to help end youth gun violence. Registration deadline is April 25. Additional information can be found at the following link.

SSL‑eligible volunteer opportunities 

•  Bake Casserole and/or Banana Bread for So What Else

• April 19th – KindSoup for Students: Lemony Carrot and Cauliflower Soup 

• May 3rd - KindSoup for Students: Vegetable Soup

These opportunities enable students to earn SSL hours while giving back to the community through hands‑on service, food preparation, and environmental stewardship. 

Use the following link to see future opportunities: https://dokindworks.org/projects/tag/ssl/ 

On May 17th, 2026, the WOMEN’S BOARD SERVING MEDSTAR MONTGOMERY MEDICAL CENTER will be having our annual fall book sale from the Thrift Shop.  The sale is from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. and located @ 17909 Prince Philip Drive, Olney, Md. We are looking for students to help with moving books and consolidating them as the sale goes on.

There will be two sessions that we need help with.  One is to set up and keep the tables neat and that is from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.  The second session is to consolidate the books and later take down and put away all the books and tables. That runs from 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm.  If you are looking to help, please contact Judy Swanson @ judysswanson5@gmail.com.

Thanks so much for any help you can give us.

Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library in downtown Silver Spring is hosting FreeState Justice for another free, confidential legal name change and legal services clinic with guidance, resources, and support for Marylanders of all ages on Saturday, April 25, from 2 to 4 PM.

If you or someone you know are considering legally changing your name or gender marker, even if you aren’t ready to do so in the near future,
this is a great resource to stop by, ask questions, and learn about the process! Enjoy snacks!

FreeState legal representatives may also be able to assist and/or advise on other issues, connect folks to resources and make other legal referrals.

Registration is encouraged but not required!

Minors as well as adults are welcome.

For SSL, help design future library programs & help with cleanup/takedown!

The Montgomery County Out of the Darkness Community Walk is organized by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Our event aims to raise awareness, support those impacted by suicide, and promote mental health in our community.

Students can assist with:

• Researching community tabling opportunities and outreach events

• Helping identify potential sponsorship opportunities with local businesses

• Supporting fundraising and awareness efforts

• Assisting on the day of the event with registration, T-shirt distribution, and participant support

This is a great way for students to earn SSL hours and support mental health awareness and suicide prevention in Montgomery County.

For more information, please contact:

Alnicia Gibson

Walk Chair, Montgomery County Out of the Darkness Community Walk

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

240-425-5033

Event Website: afsp.org/montgomeryco 

The Sandy Spring Museum’s annual Strawberry Festival is looking for youth volunteers to help in a variety of ways throughout the festival on June 6, 2026. Choices include festival mascot (to walk around in a strawberry costume), set-up and clean up, kids’ games, admissions, petting zoo, strawberry sales, and plant sales. SSL hours are available; water and snacks are provided. 

The festival runs 10 AM - 5 PM; shifts are 3 hours long, beginning at 7 AM. 

Sign up for a shift (or two!) at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044EA4AC2AA1FEC07-61858874-2026 

To View Opportunities, Click Here

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Introduction to SSL Handout:
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SSL Hours Earned
How to check your SSL hours on Student/Parent Vue

SSL Forms, Guidelines and Resources
MCPS SSL Hub for Students/Families.

SSL Opportunities
https://bit.ly/SSLOpportunities
https://bit.ly/VirtualSSL2020  

SSL Coordinators
High School SSL Coordinators
Middle School SSL Coordinators

SSL Program Overview Slideshow
https://bit.ly/SSLOverview2020  

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