SSL Opportunities

Reminder: All SSL forms should be submitted to the school’s SSL coordinator when student return to school in the fall by the recommended due date of September 26, 2025, but no later than the required deadline of May 29, 2026.

Students who wish to submit SSL forms from previous school years must write an appeal to the school’s principal outlining the circumstances for why the SSL form(s) were not turned in by the systemwide deadline. The school’s principal will consider the information presented and make a final decision about the appeal.

Any middle school student who has submitted documentation to show the completion of the 75-hour SSL graduation requirement (for the first time in middle school) by March 27, 2026, will receive the Superintendent’s SSL Award.

The required deadline for all documentation that qualifies seniors for the Certificate of Meritorious Service and middle school students for the Superintendent’s SSL Award is March 27, 2026.

All SSL forms (MCPS Form 560-51: Student Service Learning Activity Verification form - https://bit.ly/SSLReflection ) should be submitted to the school’s SSL coordinator by the last Friday in May, to be considered for these awards.

Student Service Learning In Action at Farquhar

Upcoming SSL Opportunities

Keeping It Safe Video Contest

The Keeping It Safe Video Contest (Deadline: March 31, 2026) is now open! Students may earn 5 SSL hours for quality video submissions about the risks and dangers of under 21 alcohol use. Interested students may view the contest rules and additional information at this website.

Choose Respect Montgomery - RespectFest

Date: March 8-15, 2026

- March 8-15, 2026 (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!
- March 15, 2026, 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.

MCPS National History Day

(March 7, 2026, 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 Saturday, March 7, 2026! Students will receive 6 SSL hours and lunch on the day of the event. To learn more, please visit this link - https://montgomerycountymd.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1153211

Choose Respect Video Contest

The Choose Respect Video Contest (Deadline: February 15, 2026) 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.

Save a Student Summit

Date: January 31, 2026, 10AM-12:30PM - Learn about opioid prevention and the dangers of Fentanyl, get trained on using Narcan, and participate in an onsite advocacy project!

- Students may earn up to 3 SSL hours for participating in this advocacy opportunity.

To learn more, please visit this link - https://montgomerycountymd.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1194817

MCPS Student Leadership & Student Service Learning Opportunities

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Benefits of Student Service Learning Hours

How to Check SSL Hours on Student/ParentVUE

1. Login to StudentVUE to Check your SSL hours under Course History

2. Search and Sign Up for SSL opportunities

3. Fill out the SSL Form to submit proof

MCPS SSL Hub (SSL Forms, Guidelines and Res

Help Guide: Viewing SSL Hours on ParentVUE/StudentVUE

Click here to see the help guide.

How do Student Earn Student Service Learning (SSL) Hours

Student Service Learning (SSL) is a Maryland state graduation requirement. Students must earn 75 SSL hours to graduate from high school and can start earning SSL hours the summer after grade 5. Students may continue to earn SSL hours throughout middle school and high school.

Reminder: All SSL forms should be submitted to the school’s SSL coordinator when student return to school in the fall by the recommended due date of September 26, 2025, but no later than the required deadline of May 29, 2026,

Students who wish to submit SSL forms from previous school years must write an appeal to the school’s principal outlining the circumstances for why the SSL form(s) were not turned in by the systemwide deadline. The school’s principal will consider the information presented and make a final decision about the appeal.

All MCPS students must earn 75 SSL hours to graduate.

**All SSL forms should be turned in to the counseling office.

SSL Hours Earned
How to check your SSL hours on Student/Parent Vue

SSL Forms, Guidelines and Resources
MCPS SSL Hub for Students/Families.

SSL Opportunities
https://bit.ly/SSLOpportunities
https://bit.ly/VirtualSSL2020

SSL Coordinators
High School SSL Coordinators
Middle School SSL Coordinators

SSL Program Overview Slideshow
https://bit.ly/SSLOverview2020

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