The Warrior's Call
School Year 2024-25 Draws to a Close
Dear Quantico Middle High School Parents and Stakeholders,
I want to thank the faculty, staff, students, parents and community partners for making 2024-25 a very successful year at Quantico Middle High School as measured by a variety of metrics we use throughout the year including being named an Advanced Placement Silver School and an AVID School of Distinction.
Also, it was an honor to be named the DoDEA Americas Principal of the Year. I consider that a team award and I accepted it on behalf of the fantastic team of faculty, staff, students, parents and community partners we are so blessed to have supporting Quantico Middle High School.
Our faculty and staff have distinguished themselves by mastering curriculum, presenting organized instruction, managing for effective learning, assessing student achievement through formative and summative assessments, continued implementation of the DoDEA Comprehensive Assessment System (CAS) and College and Career Ready Standards (CCRS) while also sponsoring a wide range of fantastic curricular and extra-curricular programs.
A hallmark of high performing schools are strong partnerships throughout the community. This is a strength at Quantico Middle High School, and I want to thank each and every person who took time out of their busy lives to conceptualize, plan and implement programs that contributed to increased student achievement, promoted social-emotional well-being and enhanced our positive school climate.
Our Warriors had another impressive year as they were terrific citizens while closely following the Quantico Middle High School Honor Code. They distinguished themselves academically, they showed exceptional dedication to their extra-curricular activities and we all had a lot of fun!
On behalf of our faculty and staff I want to wish everyone a great summer! If you are returning, we will see you in August for our Warrior Scavenger Hunt and Ice Cream Social. If you are not returning, please let us know what we can do to make your transition as seamless as possible.
If you're on Facebook or Instagram, be sure to like/follow our pages. It's a great way to keep up with our events and activities.
Together, we are Warrior STRONG!
Your QMHS Administrative Team,
Miles J. Shea, Principal, 703-459-3693
Ben Kolodziej, Assistant Principal, 703-459-3287
Quantico Middle High School - QMHS - Quality Mentoring Hastens Success
QMHS School Website Calendar
The Calendar that is located in the "Calendar" section of this website shows all of our school activities, sports, special events, and days out of school. It is updated regularly and is very reliable.
Dates for next school year (2025-26) have been added, so please use this info as you plan your summer travel and trips.
Click the "See Calendar" button to see the full calendar.
June 2025 At-a-Glance
| Jun 4 - Early Release, Students attend R1-R3 only Jun 7 - QMHS Graduation at Little Hall, 1100 Jun 10 - Last Day of School for Students |
| Looking ahead... Aug 11 - Teachers Report Aug 18 - First Day of School for Students |
Click the "QMHS Red/Gold Calendar" button to download the pdf.
If your child is absent from school, call (571-660-9555)
or email (MHS.Attendance@DoDEA.edu) the QMHS Main Office
When your child or children return to school, please provide the main office with a written explanation. Please note that the written explanation, by itself, does not constitute an excused absence.
Additional Info:
- A doctor's note is required after 3 consecutive days of illness.
- An Extended Absence Form is required for absences of 5 or more days. This includes for isolation periods, planned trips, and emergencies.
If your child is absent from school, call (571-660-9555)
or email (MHS.Attendance@DoDEA.edu) the QMHS Main Office.
Important Upcoming Dates for our Senior Class
| May 30 | Senior Parade at QMHS/CES outside, 1340-1400 |
| Jun 5 | Baccalaureate Ceremony at Quantico Chapel (Voluntary, and Mrs. Chambers is the POC) |
| Jun 6 | Senior Breakfast and Rehearsal - Seniors report to school at regular time. Parents and seniors have a potluck breakfast. Then seniors board the bus for rehearsal at Little Hall Theater until 1200. |
| Jun 7 | GRADUATION DAY - Seniors arrive at Little Hall by 1015 to line up for the procession. The ceremony starts promptly at 1100 and will end around 1300. |
Year-End Meds Pick-Up
***EMERGENCY MEDICATIONS are NOT released prior to your child’s last day of school.***
QMHS cannot store medications over the summer.
Medications NOT picked up by 2:00pm on Tuesday, JUNE 10, will be properly disposed of.
QMHS students may carry medications home ONLY when written parental permission is obtained by the QMHS School Nurse---no exceptions! You may send your consent to the QMHS School Nurse via email.
Please feel free to contact the school nurse with any questions or concerns at (571) 660-9553 or via email.
AS A REMINDER FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2025/26:
- If your child will be returning next school year, you will need to submit the required authorization forms as they need to be updated each school year
- DODEA MEDICATION AUTHORIZATION FORMS (DoDEA Form 6000.01 Supplement A)
- Action Plans MUST BE RENEWED EACH SCHOOL YEAR
- Your child’s Medication Authorization Forms (ie Asthma Action Plan/Anaphylaxis Emergency Action Plan/Seizure Action Plan/Diabetes Medical Management Plan/Permission to Retain Control of Emergency Medication) must be completed and signed by your child’s physician and a parent/legal guardian.
- A current medication prescription is required
Deliver the completed medication forms and action plans accompanied with the current student medication to the QMHS School Nurse BEFORE the first day of school of SY 2025/26, which is Aug. 18, 2025!!!
Hatcher, Lisa
School Nurse
571-660-9553
Parents, be sure to check your child's grades in the SIS (Aspen) Parent Portal. Your access credentials are the same ones you used when you registered your child(ren).
In addition to checking grades, the Parent Portal gives you access to your child's attendance information, the public version of our live school Google calendar, and the daily announcements made over the intercom each morning!
Pro-tip: If you don't see this extra information and you're using your smartphone or tablet, try the "View Full Site" link.
Your child has their own access as well.
Summer Reading Programs in the Area
Summertime is the perfect season to dive into the world of reading, and many local organizations offer fantastic reading programs to engage the community. These programs not only encourage a love for literature but also provide educational enrichment for children and adults alike. Read on for some of the notable summer reading programs in the area.
DoD MWR Summer Reading Program
Level Up at Your Library is the theme for the DoD-MWR Libraries 2025 summer reading program!
Play is one of the ways we learn to relate to others, to think in new ways, and to foster friendships, new and old. Level Up at Your Library is an all-ages summer reading program based around puzzles and games.
Whether you’re playing with STEM concepts or gamifying your reading logs, learning to play chess or how to code video games, iREAD 2025: Level Up at Your Library reminds us that libraries are not just a space for knowledge, they are a space for fun!
In partnership with iREAD Summer Reading, library programs will include activities, graphics, crafts, reading lists, incentives, and much more for children, teens, and adults.
The benefits of summer reading are clear. National research finds that students who participate in library summer reading programs scored higher on reading achievement tests at the beginning of the next school year than those who did not participate. Our mission at DoD-MWR Libraries is to provide the resources and experiences to bridge this summer gap, while inspiring literacy and life-long learning.
For more information, please contact your installation library or email us at: Marine Corps: usmclibraries@usmc.mil
To register for summer reading, click here and search for the link to your installation library.
Prince William County Libraries
“Color Our World” is the theme for Summer Reading this year at Prince William Public Libraries, June 16–August 17.
With more than 150 in-person and virtual programs to choose from, there’s something for everyone. Check out our Online Events Calendar to see the lineup of programs at our libraries and virtually all summer long.
Be on the lookout! More information to come.
Chromebook Return Dates
We try to keep the Chromebooks in the hands of the students as long as possible. Please find the collection schedule below.
On the appointed day, students must bring their Chromebook, stylus, bag, and charger cable (both pieces). Students who are in summer school must present their Chromebook for re-issue.
Students sometimes forget to bring their charger cable, so if parents help them remember before they leave the house that day, we would greatly appreciate the effort.
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Date |
Group of Students |
|---|---|
| May 30 | Seniors - This is the same day your check out sheet is due |
| Jun. 3 | Gr 6-8 - Students who are taking a class for HS credit may keep their Chromebook until after their last final exam |
| Jun. 6 | Gr 9-11 - Turn in your Chromebooks after you finish your last final exam |
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DoDEA School Dress Code
Students MUST wear:
- Tops with sleeves (sleeveless tops/dresses are permitted for school sponsored formal events such as prom)
- Solid clothing (not transparent or translucent) that fully covers the top and bottom from armpit to mid-thigh
- Shoes (shoes must be safe for the school environment)
- Bedroom slippers shall not be worn, except for school activities approved by the principal
- Open toe shoes with a strap across the heel are allowed
Students CANNOT wear clothing with:
- Language or images promoting violence
- Language or images that depict, promote, or advocate the illegal use or sale of drugs, alcohol or tobacco products; violent conduct; curse words; pornography; that contain threats or expressions which are violent, discriminatory, lewd or obscene; or that advocate or promote any other illegal item or activity or the use of same
- Derogatory speech and/or imagery that targets groups based on race/color, ethnicity/national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Headgear that obscures the face (except as a religious observance or health purpose); clothing items with hoods attached can be worn but must not cover the head
* Teachers/courses can require certain attire as part of the curriculum (for example: physical education, culinary) that may include specific dress
* DoDEA issued athletic uniforms and athletic practice attire outside of the DoDEA school dress code is permitted when worn by participants during athletic practices and sports events
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| Name | Position Details | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| School Webmaster | School Webmaster | |
| QMHS Attendance | Attendance | 571-660-9555 |
We’re excited to share that DoDEA has won the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) Publications and Digital Media Excellence Award – Website Award of Merit for our School Newsletters Project! This NSPRA award honors outstanding school communication efforts that help connect schools with their communities. This wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication of our amazing school webmasters. Thank you for keeping families connected with your hard work and heart!
