News and Announcements

NEW Athletics Webpage

We have created a new QO Athletics webpage that has the correct schedules for all our teams throughout all seasons. Please use this new site to get updated information, rosters, scores, and more - https://sites.google.com/mcpsmd.net/qoathletics/home

QO Lunch Policy

Open lunch will begin on Wednesday, 9/10/25. ONLY 11th and 12th grade students who verify their grade via StudentVue will be allowed to leave campus via the bus lot walkway and tennis court walkway during lunch. Full details about the lunch policy can be found in this news article.

Senior Portrait Information

Senior Portraits are NOW BOOKING! Visit https://seniors.legacystudios.com/quince-orchard-hs-gaithersburg-md/ to schedule your appointment today!

SSL Opportunities!

Top News & Upcoming Events

  • Weekly Callout from Dr. LaGrange on 9/14/25
  • 9/15: First Day of Hispanic Heritage Month
  • 9/19: First Home Football Game - game is at 7pm, gates open at 6pm - students MUST have Student ID / StudentVue
  • 9/23: Non-Instructional Day - No School for Students and Teachers
  • 9/26: Early release day for students
  • Caregivers wishing to volunteer to support the Project Lead The Way program should apply here and contact Mr. Omari Sarjeant

Athletic Event Info

FARMS - It's More than Just Free Meals

The ONLINE FARMS (Free and Reduced Meals) APPS ARE AVAILABLE NOW!  Apply online at MySchoolApps.com (translations available) TODAY! Families are required to submit this form each year.

  • Click here for an English video tutorial.
  • Vea aquí un vídeo paso a paso en español sobre cómo completar la solicitud de FARMS.

Adding money to your student account - Go to www.myschoolbucks.com and click on "Sign up today!" to set-up a lunch account for your student.  For more information & school menus visit: Division of Food & Nutrition Services - Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, MD (montgomeryschoolsmd.org)  If you need assistance completing the online FARMS application, please contact your student’s counselor.

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 at Kelly_P_Miller@mcpsmd.org.

Technology and Cell Phone Policy

Quince Orchard High School is adopting an AWAY ALL DAY cell phone policy. Cell phones will only be allowed for use during lunch and transitions. Parents/Caregivers please ensure your students are aware of the new policy.  School Level Policy - Students may use their Cell Phone/ Personal Mobile Device (PMD):

  • Before or after the student instructional day
  • During the lunch block
  • Between instructional spaces and during transition time between instructional spaces. (Not while using a pass during instructional time)
  • Riding to or from school or school-sponsored activities on MCPS or chartered buses as long as use does not impact the safe operation of the bus and complies with MCPS regulations.

Students using a personal mobile device to access the Internet while attending an

Gaithersburg Student Union

Gaithersburg Student Union (GSU) will be back at QOHS on select days at lunch! Join the GSU Staff for more information on Tuesday & Friday in the Small Gym and Wednesday in Room 102 for information and snacks. The Student Union is a club for high school students that provides enrichment programs for students in grades 9 - 12. Activities include fitness and sports programs, arts and music, field trips, and volunteer opportunities. Follow them on Instagram @COGStudentUnion. Ask Ms. Ashman for the registration information or email Mr. Vera at StudentUnion@gaithersburgmd.gov.

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 X/Twitter and Instagram @qohstheatre. Feel free to email Ms. Vogel with any questions jessica_hague@mcpsmd.org.