Fights at QO

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Op, come on. There are fights everyday at any given MCPS schools (less at W schools but still kids fight). MCPS has changed. It's not like 10-20 years ago. Fights are not even newsworthy anymore (unless guns and knives involved).

You realize WJ just had a horrific fight.

When???

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Saw the video of the QO incident . What gives me hope is students broke it up

bingo

you can stand around and record it, or you can break it up, especially when one of the participants clearly isn't a willing combatant.

+1

1.5 years of in-person school closures didn’t help matters.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Saw the video of the QO incident . What gives me hope is students broke it up

bingo

you can stand around and record it, or you can break it up, especially when one of the participants clearly isn't a willing combatant.

+1

1.5 years of in-person school closures didn’t help matters.

I doubt that had a role here. Curious what more comes out of this. Like most HS, QO definitely has a rough element. In this case maybe not helped by the football culture.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Saw the video of the QO incident . What gives me hope is students broke it up

bingo

you can stand around and record it, or you can break it up, especially when one of the participants clearly isn't a willing combatant.

+1

1.5 years of in-person school closures didn’t help matters.

I doubt that had a role here. Curious what more comes out of this. Like most HS, QO definitely has a rough element. In this case maybe not helped by the football culture.

I'm actually impressed by the tall young man and the young lady who peacefully escorted the assailant away without hesitation. They should be proud of their culture.
This is the fault not mcps putting special needs students in the general population without any social support tp help them understand how to be part of a high school society. My son at a w school is called names by a special needs student. I spoke to him about it and he said that while it does bother him, he understands that the other student hears people teasing each other and tries to fit in by doing the same thing but isn't clear on who and how to do this so it comes out wrong.

[Anonymous]

There's absolutely not enough video there to know how the fight started and the size difference makes it super unclear which of these kids is meant to be "bullying" which.

It looks like a fight. That's bad but it isn't bullying. MCPS needs to get a handle on fights, and adolescent tempers, but grabbing a fragment of a fight video and labeling it bullying dilutes the word.

Huge appreciation to red shorts and braids girl though. That was some stand up behavior.

[Anonymous]

That “fight” lasted about 10 seconds. In my middle school growing up we had much worse about once a month. There was no letter home to parents.

This isn’t new.

[Anonymous]

Letter from Principal Beth Thomas:

Dear Quince Orchard Students, Staff, and Families,

I am writing today with a heavy heart, reflecting on the events that unfolded yesterday during an altercation, a physical fight. It is with deep concern and frustration that these behaviors occurred. Behaviors and actions such as this are in direct violation of our school's code of conduct and go against the values and environment we have worked so hard to create here at Quince Orchard High School. I want to thank our students and staff who took swift action to respond to the altercation and to provide support, specifically one student who broke up the altercation. Their actions are commendable and appreciated.

Our school is a place of learning, growth, and respect. It is a community where we foster kindness, empathy, and understanding. Yet, yesterday's actions fell short of these ideals, and it is crucial that we address this matter as a community.

I want to assure you that actions which violate the code of conduct have consequences, not only for ourselves but for our entire school community. Consequences for those who participated, for those who took videos to share on social media, and for those who took the liberty to circulate a video. We will not tolerate these actions and we have utilized the Code of Conduct as our guide for appropriate action.

When we choose to deviate from the principles of respect, tolerance, and responsibility, we undermine the very foundation upon which Quince Orchard High School stands.

To move forward, we must reflect on our actions, hold ourselves accountable, and work together to rebuild the trust and respect that binds us as a community. Let us focus on the positive values that make our school great and ensure that incidents like yesterday's are the exception, not the rule.

Thank you for your support and let us move forward with determination and a renewed commitment to the values that define Quince Orchard High School. Our priority will always be a safe and welcoming environment for all students and staff.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Op, come on. There are fights everyday at any given MCPS schools (less at W schools but still kids fight). MCPS has changed. It's not like 10-20 years ago. Fights are not even newsworthy anymore (unless guns and knives involved).

You realize WJ just had a horrific fight.

Fake news! That was BCC.

[Anonymous]

That’s too bad MCPS punishes people who filmed the altercation. There should be transparency.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Letter from Principal Beth Thomas:

Dear Quince Orchard Students, Staff, and Families,

I am writing today with a heavy heart, reflecting on the events that unfolded yesterday during an altercation, a physical fight. It is with deep concern and frustration that these behaviors occurred. Behaviors and actions such as this are in direct violation of our school's code of conduct and go against the values and environment we have worked so hard to create here at Quince Orchard High School. I want to thank our students and staff who took swift action to respond to the altercation and to provide support, specifically one student who broke up the altercation. Their actions are commendable and appreciated.

Our school is a place of learning, growth, and respect. It is a community where we foster kindness, empathy, and understanding. Yet, yesterday's actions fell short of these ideals, and it is crucial that we address this matter as a community.

I want to assure you that actions which violate the code of conduct have consequences, not only for ourselves but for our entire school community. Consequences for those who participated, for those who took videos to share on social media, and for those who took the liberty to circulate a video. We will not tolerate these actions and we have utilized the Code of Conduct as our guide for appropriate action.

When we choose to deviate from the principles of respect, tolerance, and responsibility, we undermine the very foundation upon which Quince Orchard High School stands.

To move forward, we must reflect on our actions, hold ourselves accountable, and work together to rebuild the trust and respect that binds us as a community. Let us focus on the positive values that make our school great and ensure that incidents like yesterday's are the exception, not the rule.

Thank you for your support and let us move forward with determination and a renewed commitment to the values that define Quince Orchard High School. Our priority will always be a safe and welcoming environment for all students and staff.

When was this sent, and was it via email? I have a freshman at QO and knew nothing of the incident until this morning when talking to other parents.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That’s too bad MCPS punishes people who filmed the altercation. There should be transparency.

+1 that is concerning to hear called out in the letter

[Anonymous]

What happened with this fight?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Saw the video of the QO incident . What gives me hope is students broke it up

bingo

you can stand around and record it, or you can break it up, especially when one of the participants clearly isn't a willing combatant.

+1

1.5 years of in-person school closures didn’t help matters.

I doubt that had a role here. Curious what more comes out of this. Like most HS, QO definitely has a rough element. In this case maybe not helped by the football culture.

Apparently a member of the football team helped break up the fight, so best not to judge unless you have all the facts.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Letter from Principal Beth Thomas:

Dear Quince Orchard Students, Staff, and Families,

I am writing today with a heavy heart, reflecting on the events that unfolded yesterday during an altercation, a physical fight. It is with deep concern and frustration that these behaviors occurred. Behaviors and actions such as this are in direct violation of our school's code of conduct and go against the values and environment we have worked so hard to create here at Quince Orchard High School. I want to thank our students and staff who took swift action to respond to the altercation and to provide support, specifically one student who broke up the altercation. Their actions are commendable and appreciated.

Our school is a place of learning, growth, and respect. It is a community where we foster kindness, empathy, and understanding. Yet, yesterday's actions fell short of these ideals, and it is crucial that we address this matter as a community.

I want to assure you that actions which violate the code of conduct have consequences, not only for ourselves but for our entire school community. Consequences for those who participated, for those who took videos to share on social media, and for those who took the liberty to circulate a video. We will not tolerate these actions and we have utilized the Code of Conduct as our guide for appropriate action.

When we choose to deviate from the principles of respect, tolerance, and responsibility, we undermine the very foundation upon which Quince Orchard High School stands.

To move forward, we must reflect on our actions, hold ourselves accountable, and work together to rebuild the trust and respect that binds us as a community. Let us focus on the positive values that make our school great and ensure that incidents like yesterday's are the exception, not the rule.

Thank you for your support and let us move forward with determination and a renewed commitment to the values that define Quince Orchard High School. Our priority will always be a safe and welcoming environment for all students and staff.

When was this sent, and was it via email? I have a freshman at QO and knew nothing of the incident until this morning when talking to other parents.

It was sent in email via ParentVUE last night.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Saw the video of the QO incident . What gives me hope is students broke it up

bingo

you can stand around and record it, or you can break it up, especially when one of the participants clearly isn't a willing combatant.

+1

1.5 years of in-person school closures didn’t help matters.

I doubt that had a role here. Curious what more comes out of this. Like most HS, QO definitely has a rough element. In this case maybe not helped by the football culture.

Apparently a member of the football team helped break up the fight, so best not to judge unless you have all the facts.

People can’t post about QO without mentioning the football program, regardless of whether it’s it’s relevant to the topic at hand.