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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

If you have any questions about the SSL program, please email Mrs.Kelly P. Miller , Kelly_P_Miller@mcpsmd.org, or the MCPS SSL office at SSL@mcpsmd.org. Middle school and high school students should continue earning SSL hours towards their SSL graduation requirement by engaging in SSL opportunities during the 2025-2026 school year and over the summer, including traditional in-person opportunities and select virtual/remote opportunities that follow the guidelines posted on the MCPS SSL webpage (www.mcps-ssl.org). 

SSL Reminders - A reminder that all MCPS students must earn 75 Student Service Learning (SSL) hours to graduate from high school.

MCPS SSL Hub for Students   

MCPS SSL Activity Verification Form  560-51

MCPS SSL Highlighted Monthly Opportunities

SSL Preapproval Form 560-50

MCPS Guidelines for In Person Service

How to Check SSL Hours in Student/Parent VUE

MCPS SSL Quick Bitly Links

MCPS SSL Interactive Prezi Flowchart

All opportunities (including in person)

SSL Frequently Asked Questions

MCPS SSL QR Codes Poster

MCPS SSL Program Overview

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.