QUINCE ORCHARD High School

Top News & Upcoming Events

• Weekly Callout from Dr. LaGrange on 12/8/25
  • Weekly Athletics Newsletter 12/8/25
• Now - 12/10: Giving Tree Accepting Gifts - sign-up to donate something here.  We are still in need of 130 donations.
• 12/10 - Booster Club & PTSA Meeting at 7pm
• 12/12 - Marking Period 2 Interims Due, Distributed on 12/19.
• 12/15 - **Updated** Giving Tree Gifts Due
• 12/16 - Winter Concert - Jazz Band & Choir Concert with Tri-M Inductions
• 12/17 - Winter Concert - Bands and Orchestras
• Caregivers wishing to volunteer to support the Project Lead The Way program should apply here and contact Mr. Omari Sarjeant

Registration Info for 2026-2027

For Caregivers - We encourage you to review the information below from the December 3rd Caregiver meeting and then have a conversation with your student about their course selections for next school year.  There is a lot of important information below in the "For Students" section to review when talking and planning with your student.

• December 3rd Caregiver Meeting for Rising 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students
  • Slides
  • Video Recording
• January 15th Caregiver Meeting for Rising 8th and 7th grade students at 6:30pm in the Auditorium.  We hope all caregivers for 8th graders will attend to learn about the options and process for high school.  We encourage caregivers of rising 7th graders to attend to learn more about the high school courses and how the courses and activities they do in 8th grade may prepare them for high school.

For Students - All of the following items are posted on Canvas and was shared with students during Cougars Connect on December 5th.  Students need to have their courses identified for next year in StudentVue before they leave for Winter Break.  Counselors will be meeting individually with each student starting the day we get back on January 5th.

• Video on How to Register from Cougars Connect on 12/5
  • StudentVue Screenshots on How to Register
• QO Course Bulletin 2026-2027 - detailed information about every course and course code.
• Healthy Limits for AP Classes - how to balance it all!
• AP Signature Webpage - Slides about programs in English or Español - Letter of Program Options (Generic Info - students received customized letters on 11/24 or 12/5).

To view resources shared with current 9th - 11th graders during Opportunity Day on November 24th, please click the links below.

• Framing Slides
• Department Slides
• Special Programs

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.

• 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 on 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.