News and Announcements

Regional / Countywide HS Application Programs

Students entering grades 9-12 next year can NOW apply for Regional and Countywide Programs such as Apprenticeship, Architecture & CAD, ROTC, Automotive programs, Carpentry, Construction, Cosmetology, Cybersecurity, Early College, Electrical, EMT, Fire Science, Graphic Design, Healthcare, HVAC, Hospitality & Tourism, Jump Start, Law Enforcement, Masonry, Network Operations, Plumbing, Restaurant Mgmt/Culinary Arts, STEM Ready, Virtual Middle College, and Visual Arts. Details are in this announcement, the deadline to apply is November 1st.

Academic Support

Need a quiet place to get homework done? Have an afterschool activity/sport that starts at 3:30, but don't have a ride home before then? Need some help with homework? Did your club end early, but you need to wait for the activity bus at 4:30? Stop by the QOHS Afterschool Academic Support! Monday through Thursday from 2:45 to 4:30 in Room 232. Mr. Denhard will be able to support during then. All students are welcome!

PSAT Day

This year's PSAT day is happening on Wednesday, October 16th. Registration has ended for this year's PSAT to be held on October 16. If your 9th or 11th-grade student opted in to take the test, you should have received an email from Ms. Kirsten Jackson. All 10th-grade students are automatically registered and are expected to take the PSAT.

Academic Support

NHS and NHES

The National Honor Society and National English Honor Society will be briefly re-opening their application window for any students who missed the initial spring application window.

Speak Up, Save a life

Speak Up, Save a Life Video Contest. This contest challenges teenagers to create an original video to promote awareness about the dangers of illicit opioids, fentanyl and risk of overdose. The video contest is open to all 6th - 12th grade students living in Montgomery County. Top prize is $1,000, second place is $750, third place and fan favorite winners will receive $500 all donated by The Magnolia Companies in honor of two young Montgomery County residents lost to fentanyl; Michael Pisarra and Matthew Loudon. The 2024 contest is now open and accepting entries.

New and Revised Policies for 2024-25

The school year starts off with new policies and changes to existing policies. Get details about the Tech/Cell Phone Policy, Student IDs, Attendance, and Grading!

Top News

  • Weekly Callout from Mrs. Thomas on 9/29/24
  • Now - 10/15 - Hispanic Heritage Month
  • THIS WEEK - Homecoming Spirit Week
    • Thursday - No School
    • Friday - Color Wars - Seniors = Red, Juniors = Black, Sophomores = White, Freshmen = Gray
  • Thursday, 10/3 - No School
  • Friday, 10/4 -
    • Hispanic College Fair - event is free, students must pre-register
    • Homecoming Football Game @ 6:30pm
  • Saturday, 10/5 - Homecoming Dance - tickets on sale via SCO or in the SGA Office 
  • CollegeTracks and the College and Career Center are great resources for students and caregivers.
  • Caregivers wishing to volunteer to support the Project Lead The Way program should apply here and contact Mr. Omari Sarjeant

Athletic Event Info

Summer/All-Year Conditioning sign-ups are OPEN!  Details about starting dates for activities and how to sign-up are available online here!

  • Athletes participating in All-Year Conditioning/Workouts and school year workouts must register via ParentVue.  This registration is good for the entire 2024-2025 school year as long as the athlete has a valid physical.
  • Fall Sports have started! Below is the link to purchase Full Year, Fall, Winter and Spring Season Passes. Season passes are good only for all regular season home games. https://gofan.co/app/school/MD24824

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

Pathway to College, Career & Community Readiness

Check out these amazing resources MCPS has provided regarding students being College, Career and Community ready upon graduation. These items were also shared at Back to School Night. Parent/Caregiver videos in English and Spanish.  Pathway Parent/Caregiver Resources  for Elementary School, Middle School,and High School.

Learn more about the Montgomery County Career Advising Program (MoCoCAP) through their websiteThe vision for MoCoCAP is to provide career advising services that will enable students to vividly describe their own strengths, interests, and workplace values; identify how they are expanding their skills and knowledge; describe the various opportunities ahead of them; and describe their goals for their future as they develop life long career management skills. During the 2023-2024 school year MoCoCAP will support Grade 6 and Grade 9 students, and expand the roll out of MoCoCAP to all secondary students by the 2025-2026 school year.  We are waiting for more information from MCPS about when we will be able to start the advising process in our building.

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.

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.

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

The 2023-24 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.

Meal Prices:

  • Breakfast: Regular Price (All Levels): $1.30; Reduced Price (All Levels): No Cost
  • Lunch: Regular Price: $2.55 (Elementary), $2.80 (Middle and High)
  • Students in Maryland who qualify for reduced-price meals will not be charged for meals!

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.

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.