Student Service Learning Hours (SSL)

    To learn more about the MCPS SSL program, please view our program overview at https://bit.ly/SSLHubMCPS

      • The 2024-2025 MCPS Student Expectations Training Module is available on Canvas for students to access. Students must fully complete the training module to earn 3 SSL hours.
      • The Struggle for Black Freedom: Black Communities in Montgomery County Post Civil War to Today Webinar (February 6, 2025, 6PM-7:30PM) - Highlighting how the River Road community, a historic African American community, has advocated to stop the erasure of its history
      • The Choose Respect Video Contest (Deadline: February 16, 2025) is now open! Students may earn 10 SSL hours for quality video submissions about healthy teen dating and the impact of teen dating violence. Interested students may view the contest rules and additional information at this website.
      • Student-Led Advocacy: Black Students Creating Safe Spaces for Learning (February 20, 2025, 6:30PM-8:00PM) - Black high school students will share how they use advocacy to create learning environments that embrace Black students
      • The Heads Up Phones Down Video Contest (Deadline: February 28, 2025) is now open! HS students may earn 5 SSL hours for quality video submissions that raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving and walking. Interested students may view the contest rules and additional information at this website.
      • MCPS National History Day (March 8, 2025, 8:00am - 2:00pm) - For MCPS Students 18+ - MCPS is looking for HS students 18+ to judge student projects at the National History Day County Competition on March 8, 2025! Students will receive 6 SSL hours, as well as breakfast and lunch on the day of the event. To learn more, please visit this link - https://montgomerycountymd.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1014803
      • The Keeping It Safe Video Contest (Deadline: March 23, 2025) is now open! Students may earn 5 SSL hours for quality video submissions about healthy teen dating and the impact of teen dating violence. Interested students may view the contest rules and additional information at this website.
      • Choose Respect Montgomery - RespectFest - March 30 - April 6, 2025
        • March 30 - April 5, 2025 (virtual/online) - Middle school and high school students will have the opportunity to earn up to 5 SSL hours for actively participating in online activities and virtual workshops centered on dating violence and prevention! 
        • April 6, 2025, 1-4 PM - Wheaton Community Recreation Center (in-person) - Middle school and high school students will have the opportunity to earn up to 3 SSL hours for attending this in-person festival focused on spreading awareness about dating violence and prevention! Registration will occur on-site.
        • Interested students may view additional details at the following link.
      • Students Teaching Students Video Series (Ongoing) – MCPS is seeking students interested in creating a video presentation that teaches a skill or process that would be inspiring or useful for students in middle or high school. Students may earn 10 SSL hours for successful submission of all items identified in the submission form.
     

    Contact Info: 

    Amalia_D_Triantis@mcpsmd.org