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For 6th - 12th graders, parents, and youth-serving providers!
Virtual from March 8th to March 15th
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SSL HOUR FORM FOR VIRTUAL ACTIVITIES *You must be logged into your MCPS email account for access.* Only fill this form out ONCE after you have completed all of the virtual activities (online or Zoom events) you are interested in. |
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Online Activities students can do in their own time:
| Dating Violence |
| Types of Abuse |
| Warning Signs |
| Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships |
| How to Help a Friend |
| Consent |
Register for the evening zoom events:
| When | Event | Audience | Register: |
| Tues ,March 10, 5:00- 6:00 pm | What is Teen Dating Violence? Kahoot! | Middle School Students | Session Ended |
| Wed, March 11 6:00 - 7:00 pm |
Human Trafficking Hosted by FAIR Girls Participants will learn about human trafficking, including the different forms it can take and common myths and misconceptions. The session also explores healthy and unhealthy relationships, why healthy relationships matter, and how they can help reduce vulnerability to manipulation and exploitation. |
High School Students | Join us LIVE |
In Person on March 15, 2026, from 1:00 - 4:00 pm
at the Wheaton Community Recreation Center
* Park at Einstein High School ( 11135 Newport Mill Rd, Kensington) and take the free shuttle *
Registration on-site
Earn up to 3 SSL Hours!
Schedule for the Day
| 1:00 pm | Welcome to RespectFest! |
| 1:05 pm | Performances by:
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| 1:10 - 2:45 pm | Food, Resource Tables, and Content Booths Open |
| 2:00 pm | Performances by:
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| 2:45 pm | Performances by:
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| 3:00 pm | Announce the Cheryl Kravitz Voice for Respect Award Video Contest Winners and Raffle Prizes Winners |
| 3:15 - 4:00 pm | Food, Resource Tables, and Content Booths Reopen |
| 4:00 pm | Closing Remarks |
Activities throughout the Day (on the 2nd level)
| 1:15 pm | Bollywood Zumba and Yoga |
| 1:45 pm | Boxing and Yoga |
| 2:!5 pm | Bollywood Zumba and Yoga |
| 3:30 pm | Boxing and Yoga |
- Visit the booths on dating violence, consent, financial abuse and MORE. Get a sticker for at least 8 activities completed to earn your SSL hours!
- Visit the Selfie booth and post on social media with #respectfest2026
- Use your food tickets to get Giacomo Pizza and Carmen’s Italian Ice
- Learn about over 30 community organizations by visiting the resource tables
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who is Respect for?
RespectFest is for 6th - 12th graders, parents, educators, and youth-serving providers.
How much does it cost?
All RespectFest events are free of charge.
Do I have to register?
You only have to register for the evening Zoom events between March 9th and March 15th. You do not have to register to do the online activities. Registration for the in-person event will be onsite on March 15th.
How do I get SSL hours?
For the virtual events between March 9th and March 15th, an SSL hour Google form will be posted on this website. After you complete your activities, you will fill out the MCPS SSL HOUR Google form. Only fill out the SSL hour Google form ONCE. You can earn up to 5 SSL hours (even if you do more than 5 activities, you can only earn up to 5 hours).
For the in-person event , you will receive a "passport" that keeps track of all of the activities you complete. Before you leave the festival, visit the MCPS SSL hour table to receive your form. You can earn up to 3 SSL hours.
If you attend a private or independent school, please send your school SSL hour form to [email protected]
How do I get to RespectFest on March 15th?
- You can drive and park at Einstein High School ( 11135 Newport Mill Rd in Kensington). There will be a Ride-On shuttle bus driving between Einstein High School and the Wheaton Community Recreation Center throughout the event.
- You can take the redline on the Metro to the Wheaton Metro Stop. You will then walk north up Georgia Avenue for .6 miles to the Wheaton Community Recreation Center.
What if it rains on March 15th?
The Festival is indoors.
Will food be available?
Yes! The food is free! All participants will receive food tickets in their participant bags. There will be pizza from Giacomo Brick Oven Pizza and Carmen's Italian Ice.
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