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Students with outstanding school debt will not be considered for a parking permit. Please contact Mrs. Hall with questions about debt or payment.
Note: Even if you had a parking permit last year, you must still complete the entire application process.
Hello Juniors, Seniors, and Families!
Hello Juniors, Seniors, and Families!
I hope you are having a great summer! Please complete the application to be considered for a parking permit. Only 11th and 12th grade students with valid driver's licenses may apply. A learner's permit does not count. Students should also be prepared to upload insurance and registration information. Students should complete the form after signing into their SMCPS Google account.
Seniors will be given priority July 29th - August 14th . Senior permits will be offered to qualified applicants on a first-come, first-served basis. Juniors may be offered parking passes on a first-come, first-served basis beginning on August 17, 2026.
Students and families should read all the information included on the parking website.
GMHS Juniors and Seniors with a valid driver’s license (not a learner’s permit) can apply for on-campus parking. The application form for a 2026-2027 parking permit will be available to students during the last week of July. Applications must be completed in full.
General information:
In order to park at Great Mills High School, all drivers must have a parking permit.
In order to acquire a parking permit, each student must meet eligibility requirements (listed below), complete the parking permit application form (link is located at the bottom of the page), watch the video and answer the questions, and upon approval submit the safe driving contract.
Submitting an application does not grant a student a parking privilege; you will receive notification if your application is accepted.
Communications about school parking applications will be made via the student's school Gmail account.
Applications will be accepted UNTIL SOLD OUT.
Questions may be directed to Mrs. Hall at Klhall@smcps.org.
Eligibility
You are in 11th or 12th grade.
You have no outstanding school debts.
You have a valid Driver's License.
Seniors who had excessive tardies for the previous school year may be placed on a contract for a conditional permit by the grade level administrator. Future discipline or academic problems may result in your permit being suspended or revoked.
By Applying for a parking permit you are agreeing to the following:
Cost $60.00 If a parking permit is suspended or revoked, the fee is not refundable.
The parking permit is non-transferable to other students.
Student cars parked on school premises are subject to search and seizure. SMCPS is not responsible for the vehicle and/or its contents.
Student drivers must be approved for a permit to drive the first day of school.
Allowing another student to use or duplicate your permit will result in a $50 fine and loss of parking privilege.
A student who copies another student's permit or uses a fake permit will be fined $50 and will be ineligible to apply for a parking permit.
Students who drive to school who are not approved for a permit may be assessed a $20 school fine per incident. Repeat offenders will be referred to the School Resource Officer to receive an official citation and the vehicle may be towed at owner's expense.
The owner of the vehicle agrees to keep the vehicle insured as to property damage and public liability as required by the laws of the state of Maryland. By accepting the permit as applied for, the owner and operator agrees that when the vehicle is located on the property of the St. Mary’s County Public Schools, the school principal or designee, in accordance with Maryland statute, may search the vehicle and its contents.
Losing your parking privilege:
Your permit may be suspended or revoked at the discretion of Great Mills administration. Loss of a permit for ANY REASON, including a suspension of the permit, will result in a replacement charge of $25.00, payable before the replacement permit is issued. You may go on a waiting list once the suspension is lifted and may not be able to obtain a parking permit for the remainder of the year. Below is a list of reasons you may lose your parking privileges:
Excessive tardies or absences - lawful or unlawful- including leaving early
Disciplinary referrals
Poor academic performance
Failure to obey the direction of school staff while in or operating a vehicle
Allowing another student to drive your car on campus
Going to the parking lot during school hours without a pass from the grade level office or staff member.
Congregating/loitering in the parking lot
Unnecessarily blowing horn, music too loud, peeling tires
Breaking any traffic laws including the 15 MPH speed limit in the parking lot
Leaving campus without permission before your dismissal time (this includes lunch)
Failure to display a permit so that it is easily visible to the Safety Officer.
Other reason determined by Great Mills Administration
By completing this application, you are agreeing to the above information. Saying, “I didn’t know” will not prevent you from losing your parking privilege if you violate this agreement.
SPEED LIMIT ON SCHOOL PROPERTY IS 15 MILES PER HOUR AT ALL TIMES!
Per SMCPS JRHD-R - Student use of motorcycles and mopeds on all school campuses is strictly prohibited.
Students with outstanding school debt will not be considered for a parking permit. Please contact Mrs. Hall with questions about debt or payment.
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