QUINCE ORCHARD High School

Top News & Upcoming Events

• Weekly Callout from Dr. LaGrange on 10/13/25
  • Weekly Athletics Newsletter 10/12/25
• Now until 10/15: Hispanic Heritage Month
• 10/15: PSAT Day - In-School
  • Room Locations
  • Special Schedule:
    • Testing from 7:45 - 11:30am
    • Lunch from 11:30am - 12:15pm
    • Period 6 from 12:20 - 1:00pm
    • Period 7 from 1:05 - 1:45pm
    • Period 8 from 1:50 - 2:30pm
• 10/16: QO Theatre Cabaret
• 10/17: Non-Instructional Day - No School for Students, Professional Day for Staff
• 10/18: Marching Band Competition
• 10/20: Non-Instructional Day - No School for Students and Staff
• Caregivers wishing to volunteer to support the Project Lead The Way program should apply here and contact Mr. Omari Sarjeant

Athletic Event Info

• NEW Athletics Website - get all your information, schedules, rosters, and more!
• Season Passes and All Single Game Tickets are available ONLINE through GoFan - https://gofan.co/app/school/MD24824 
• Athletes participating in All-Year Conditioning/Workouts and school year workouts must register via ParentVue.  This registration is good for the entire 2025-2026 school year as long as the athlete has a valid physical.

FARMS - It's More than Just Free Meals

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.

• Spring break is a wonderful time for students to participate in SSL opportunities!
• Middle school and high school students can participate in virtual/remote and/or in-person SSL opportunities on the Montgomery County Volunteer Center website.
• Students will also find SSL forms, guidelines and resources, and more at the SSL Hub for Students/Families 

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.