Important Start of Year Info

We are excited to be preparing for the 2023-2024 school year!  This year's summer mailing can be found online here.  Some highlights include:

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Summer Assignments

A full listing of information for summer assignments can be found on our Summer Assignments page.

Athletic Event Info

Fall Sport Contests will be starting soon, make sure that you're ready for the games by purchasing your Season Pass - available for Fall, Winter, Spring, and All Year options.  It is a great value to allow you to cheer on all our teams!  Not sure you're going to be going to a lot of games, ALL single game tickets are also on GoFan.  There are no cash purchases at the gate for events, tickets must be purchased online.

Senior Portraits

Schedule your portrait today by going to  https://seniors.legacystudios.com/quince-orchard-hs-gaithersburg-md/.  Need to contact someone directly, visit customer care by calling 716-512-6336, emailing customercare@legacystudios.com, or going online to chat with a representative at https://seniors.legacystudios.com.  

Cougar Cubs - 2023-2024 School Year

The Cougar Cubs Preschool is accepting applications for next school year - 2023 - 2024!  Preschool runs Monday through Thursday 7:50 AM - 11:00 AM, your child must be 4 years to enroll Tuition is only $300/semester. For additional information visit our website: http://qocougarcubs.weebly.com, e-mail: Lisa_S_Seid@mcpsmd.org, or call Ms. Seid at 240-740-3575.

Parking Permit Information

Students, upon satisfying the parking permit criteria, may submit this Google form to apply for a permit. Applications will be accepted from Monday, August 7th to Wednesday, September 6th. We will send an email to your mcpsmd.net email account letting you know the status of your application by Wednesday, September 14th. If you receive a permit, you will have to pay $39.00 for your spot on SCO. The link to pay for your permit on OSP will be included in that email. To get your permit tag, you will bring proof of payment with you to Mr. Rabberman's Office (Room 255) during lunch from Wednesday, September 13th through Tuesday, September 19th.

SSL Opportunities

All MCPS students must earn 75 SSL hours to graduate from high school. Summer break is a great time for middle and high school students to earn SSL hours! To learn more about upcoming in-person and virtual/remote SSL opportunities and the required SSL documentation, please click here, visit the MCPS SSL webpage, the Montgomery County Volunteer Center webpage, or the QO Counseling SSL webpage or contact the new SSL Coordinator, Ms. Miller - Kelly_P_Miller@mcpsmd.org.

Health Education Requirement Change

The Maryland State Board of Education recently changed its graduation requirement for health education. Students in the Class of 2025 and beyond must now earn one full credit for graduation; previously, they earned one half-credit. Again, this requirement begins with the Class of 2025. The change does not impact students in the Class of 2023 or 2024. Details can be found on the QO Health Education page.

CONGRATULATIONS Class of 2023!!!

We were excited to celebrate the Class of 2023 on Friday, June 2nd at 10am at UMBC.  If you missed the ceremony, you can view it online on QuinceOrchardTV's YouTube page.

FREE English Language Learner Classes for MCPS Parents

In collaboration with MCPS, the Literacy Council of Montgomery County (LCMC) is offering free English language learner classes for MCPS parents. The classes will be held virtually and in person, and there will be options for all levels of English speakers. They are available to any MCPS parent for whom English is not their first language. Parents can complete this interest form to receive a placement test: https://mcpsweb.wufoo.com/forms/english-classes-for-mcps-parents/ This form is available in multiple languages. Parents with questions regarding the availability of classes and sign up process should contact Kevin Ralph from LCMC at kevin@lcmcmd.org or call 240-665-0471.

FARMS - It's More than Just Free Meals

Families who qualify for free and reduced benefits get so much more than just free meals. Your application can:
  • Provide discounts on college applications, SAT, ACT & AP testing fees
  • Help increase school funding
  • Provide possible discounts on internet access
  • Give discounts on ECA fees like athletics & band.

Apply online NOW at MySchoolApps.com (Translations available) Click here for an English video tutorial. Vea aquí un vídeo paso a paso en español sobre cómo completar la solicitud de FARMS.

Meal benefit eligibility from last school year will remain current only through the first 30 scheduled school days OR until a 2022-2023 application is processed. If you have any questions, please call 240-740-7400 or reach out to your school counselor.

QO Theatre Information & Updates

Follow this link for more information on all the exciting things QO Theatre has coming up and be sure to follow them on Twitter and Instagram @qohstheatre. Feel free to email Ms. Vogel with any questions jessica_hague@mcpsmd.org.

Restorative Justice

You may have heard the term “Restorative Justice” or RJ. RJ is about managing relationships, communication, collaboration, conflict resolution, and community building. At Quince Orchard, we will be engaging students, staff, and parents in our efforts to build a stronger community to support our students in achieving excellence. Please use this QOHS Restorative Justice Video and Survey link to access a video detailing QOHS Restorative Justice and complete the survey with your feedback. Thanks for your participation!  

Antiracist System Audit

We know that messages from MCPS often get lost and sometimes misconstrued. The website for the Antiracist Audit has been updated and below are some materials that can help provide some more insight and support for our community members about the audit and during the audit.