QUINCE ORCHARD High School

 A Mental Health Resource Fair and Student Forum will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Seneca Valley High School, 19401 Crystal Rock Drive in Germantown. This event is free and transportation is available from several high schools. The event is open to students, families, and staff and will include MCPS and community partners sharing information about mental health and wellness, as well as a student-led forum focused on issues impacting Montgomery County youth. Students may earn Student Service Learning (SSL) hours for participating in the resource fair. For more information, visit the Mental Health Awareness Week website.

The keynote speaker is Charles A. Barrett, Ph.D., NCSP, a district-level administrator in Virginia, who practiced as a school psychologist for 13 years at the elementary and secondary levels. He serves as an adjunct lecturer at several universities, where he trains future school psychologists. The keynote and student forum are set for 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Mental Health Awareness Week 2024

At QO we care deeply about the mental health and wellbeing of our students and staff. We hope you will join us in engaging in these important conversations about mental health, and reaching out when you are concerned about someone you care about. You are not alone. We care about you. Things will get better. Check out the QO Counseling website for more information about the available supports at QO: https://sites.google.com/mcpsmd.net/qohs-counseling/