SPMS: A Certified Green School
  • Summary
  • Top 5 Accomplishments
  • Systemic Sustainability
    • 1.1 Curriculum and Instruction >
      • Science: Environmental Literacy Standards
      • 6th Grade Habitat Research Project
      • 6th Grade Storm Water Management Lesson >
        • On Campus: Rain Gardens
        • Off Campus: Storm Water Management Project
      • 6th Grade Ecosystem Tanks
      • 7th Grade Water Quality of the Chesapeake Bay
      • 7th Grade Walking for Water
      • 7th Grade Recycled Rube Goldberg Project
      • 8th Grade Terrapin Connections
      • 8th Grade Language Arts Lesson
      • 8th Grade Weathering Investigation
      • Art Class
      • Environmental Guest Speakers
    • 1.2 Professional Development >
      • 1.2 Science Department Professional Development
      • 1.2 Green Course Professional Development
      • 1.2 2018 Professional Development
      • 1.2 2018 Professional Development
      • 1.2 2016 Professional Development
    • 1.3.1 School-Wide Environmental Behavior
    • 1.3.2 Systemic Partnerships
    • 1.4 Celebration
  • Student Driven Practices
    • 2.1 Water Conservation
    • 2.2 Energy Conservation
    • 2.3 Solid Waste Reduction
    • 2.4 Habitat Restoration
    • 2.6 Responsible Transportation
    • 2.7 Healthy School Environment
  • Partnerships & Awards
    • 3.1 Community Partnerships
    • 3.2 Awards and Special Recognitions

Student-Driven Practices: 2.1 Water Conservation & Pollution Prevention

PictureCampus storm drains include a reminder about where our storm water ends up. In Spring 2017, the drains were stenciled again.
Pollution Prevention: Storm Drain Stenciling

The Environmental Club has initiated the task of adding stencils to the multitude of storm drains throughout the campus.  With two points of entry, there are many drains; with the front of the school along Jumpers Hole Road draining into the Magothy River, and the back of the school, along Lynwood Road, draining to the Severn River.  They will educate people about the direct connection the school has, as do all of us here in Severna Park, to the well-being of the Bay and invite them to become stewards too.

The message:  SPMS is indeed connected to the Chesapeake.



In 2016, members of the Environmental Club on campus re-stenciled the storm drains, reminding people of our proximity to the Chesapeake Bay
Student leaders Bryce and Luke handled the lettering while others painted the white backdrop.

PictureA decorated rain barrel as shown in a Severna Park Voice editorial about the 2012 Earth Day Festival
Water Conservation: Rain Barrel Sale at Earth Day

According to www.rainscaping.org, using a rain barrel helps to reduce pollution by capturing the initial flush of rain water that comes off a roof when it rains, and the water trapped in a rain barrel will contain most of the contaminates that were on the surface of the roof.

The SPMS Student Government Association (SGA) sponsors a booth at the annual Earth Day Festival promoting the benefits of rain barrels.  The students transformed a few of the barrels, adding unique environmental designs. 

Since 2012, SGA students have sold nearly 40 rain barrels to homeowners in the Greater Severna Park area, turning their knowledge into meaningful action.

SGA students customize rain barrels for sale at the Earth Day Festival
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