SSL | JPMS Media Center

Students! Did you know you need 75 SSL (Student Service Learning) hours to graduate in the state of Maryland?!?
The information and resources on this page will help you achieve that goal.
At JPMS, Ms. Schartiger, your media specialist, is our SSL Coordinator.
Please see her in the media center if you have questions.

Current Opportunities

Capital Keys Performing Arts Foundation, a Maryland-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is seeking student volunteers to support our Schubert 200 Project – Chapter I: The Beginning, taking place on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the Church of the Epiphany in Washington, D.C. This is a DIRECT Volunteer opportunity.

Our mission is to make classical music and music education more accessible to the community, particularly students, young musicians, seniors, and families experiencing financial hardship.

Arise and Flourish is a nonprofit organization based in Montgomery County, Maryland that speaks to students in their health classes about substance abuse prevention by sharing stories from persons in long-term recovery. We bring together like-minded organizations and individuals to share ideas and information concerning the critical social needs created by alcohol and drug dependency in the Washington Metro area. Arise Flourish advances specific solutions for those needs through prevention, education, fundraising, and issue awareness activities.

Click here to see the details and find the application. This SSL opportunity has been approved by the MCPS SSL department. When you apply DO NOT USE YOUR MCPS EMAIL! Use a personal gmail or a parent's email address.

Students have the ability to earn the following for the quality completion of this project:

1) Earn 1 SSL hour for watching one speaker video and the video for the cycle of addiction and completing one paper or artwork or;

2) Earn up to 4 SSL hours for watching up to 4 speaker videos along with the one video for the cycle of addiction and completing 4 papers or 4 artworks.

Students can watch anywhere from 1 - 4 speaker videos and the video for the cycle of addiction and completing one paper or artwork for EACH speaker video watched.

Ongoing Opportunity – Bake a Casserole and/or Banana Bread for Cordell Place (Bethesda) or Goods for Good (Washington, DC)
- Note: We will be adding additional Casserole and Banana Bread drop off locations soon!

Through these opportunities, students can make a meaningful difference by preparing nutritious meals and baked goods for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. Participants gain valuable service experience while directly supporting local nonprofit organizations that work to strengthen and serve our communities.

“Speak Up, Save A Life” PSA Contest (Deadline - November 30, 2026) - MCPS and the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office are hosting a Public Service Announcement (PSA) contest for middle school and high school students that challenges teens to create an original video to promote awareness of the risks of drug misuse and the dangers of fentanyl and other synthetic compounds.
- Participants who submit a PSA that meets the contest requirements will earn 10 SSL hours and have a chance to win prizes.
- To learn more, please visit this link.