VIKING NEWS

Mt. Hebron Families,

We hope you have enjoyed a wonderful summer filled with memorable moments and relaxation. It’s hard to believe, but the time has come to gear up for another exciting school year at Mt. Hebron and celebrate our 60th anniversary.

Our school motto states: We are EXCELLENCE. We are COMMUNITY. We are HEBRON. This year, we will take a strong focus on COMMUNITY. We believe that a strong, supportive community is essential for success. We will continue to cultivate a school community where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued. We will do this by connecting with each other – emphasizing service, empowering leaders, and igniting our strong Viking school spirit! #Horns Up

• Service: Giving back to our community is a vital part of our school culture. We encourage all students and families to participate in service opportunities and make a positive impact both within and outside of our school.
• Leadership: We are committed to developing the leaders of tomorrow. Through various student opportunities and activities, we aim to empower our students to take initiative, inspire others, and lead by example.

• Spirit: School spirit brings us together and fuels our passion for learning and growth as a community. Let’s celebrate our Viking pride, by getting involved in school events, and support our clubs, teams, and performing arts to create lasting memories together.

We have an exciting year ahead filled with opportunities for academic achievement and success, personal growth, and fun. Our dedicated teachers and staff are eager to support every student in reaching their goals. We encourage all families to get involved and contribute to the vibrant life of our school and community.

I encourage you to start your involvement by joining our PTSA and Viking Backers. These two parent organizations are a tremendous support to the advocacy of your children and financially fund the variety of clubs, fine arts, instructional groups and athletics at our school.

Thank you for being a part of the Mt. Hebron family. We look forward to seeing you on August 22nd for our New Student Orientation, Open House, and Back to School Night. Stay connected with us each week by reading our weekly newsletter, visiting our website, and following us on Instagram @hcpss_MHHS.

With Viking Pride and Spirit,

Katie Clark
Principal, Mt. Hebron High School

• August 13, 2024 - Fall Sports Parent Meeting @ 6PM
• August 14, 2024 - Fall Sports Tryouts Begin
• August 22, 2024 - New Student Orientation, Open House and Back to School Night
• August 26, 2024 - First Day of School
• September 3, 2024 - Senior Crab Feast
• September 28, 2024 - Homecoming

Fall Sports Registration is open in the Parent Portal in HCPSS Connect. Click Here to Register

All Fall sports tryouts start on August 14th. All registration paperwork is due into the parent portal in Connect by August 10th. Fall Sports Tryout times and locations can be found here Fall Sports Tryout Locations and Times

Fall Sports Parent Meeting is on August 13th at 6:00PM in the MHHS auditorium for all Fall Sports Athletes and Parents/Guardians.

All incoming 9th grade students and students who are new to MHHS are invited to attend New Student Orientation on Thursday, August 22nd. The student/parent presentation will be held from 8:00-8:45am followed by student classroom visits to meet the teachers.

We encourage all returning students and families to attend our Open House from 10:30am-12:00pm. We will have food trucks, music, and a sports/club fair. You can also take a self -directed tour of your schedule. We encourage you and your family to attend!

Join us on Thursday, August 22, 2024 for Back to School Night from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. We will begin the evening with a meeting in the auditorium at 6:30pm and then parents/guardians will follow their student's schedule and meet the teachers! Don't miss this very informative night!

We are excited to welcome you back to the 24-25 school year very soon!

The Student Services Staff work collaboratively with teachers, staff, and administrators to ensure students have the support they need academically, socially, emotionally, and post-secondarily.

• Meet the Department

Get In Touch - We want to start the year off strong. Let us know how we can help your student and family so the school year starts as smoothly as possible. Click here to let us know what you need.

Highlights for August

August 9-16 -Course enrollments available to view in Synergy. Let us know if a course you need for graduation is missing.

August 14 - Start of Fall sports/Viking Fall Sports

August 21 - Full Schedules available to view in Synergy. We are unable to make changes to periods and teachers Schedule Change Process.

August 21 - Naviance Rollover. Seniors may add colleges to Naviance, then teachers for letters of recommendation.

August 22 - New Student Orientation, Open House and Back to School Night

You're invited to "Join in August" and renew your Viking Backers membership – or to join for the first time – before the demands of the new school year are upon us. As an incentive, if you join by August 13th, you will receive a complimentary Viking Backers reusable shopping tote in addition to our membership level perks. Our membership levels for this year are $50 / $75 / $150 and we are super excited to introduce our $150 level SWAG...a weatherproof reversible fleece blanket, magnet and concession card! So lets Join!

For those of you who have already renewed your Viking Backers membership, THANK YOU!!! **NEW** The Viking Backers will match a $1 for every membership that we receive through August 13th and will be giving away a $50 Amazon gift card for every 50 memberships we receive. This goes for those of you who have already signed up, so don't worry, you’re in the pool for the gift cards as well. To renew your membership, go to the Viking Backers membership purchase page at https://vikingbackers.org/join-now-1

There are several ways to join:

1. You can join online using the link: https://mthebronptsa.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true,

2. You can scan our QR code.

3. Or you can pay with cash/check.

Your membership supports vital programs, enriches student activities, and strengthens the bond between parents, teachers, and students. Together, we can make this year the best one yet. Sign up today and be part of the excitement and positive change!

All parents/guardians need to visit https://www.hcpss.org/connect/ to update the Family File for each student – this is an annual task for everyone. We are asking all MHHS parents/guardians to update their Family File before school begins. Parents should log in to HCPSS Connect and select the "Family File" tab and then click on "Family File". Once logged in, you will be asked to provide your login information. While we recognize many of you may not have any changes to make, you must click through all of the screens and click submit in order to have this task completed. Some decisions require annual permission, such as permission to photograph your student. Parents who have forgotten their login credentials may click the "Forgot Password" link on the sign-in page. If you need additional assistance, please fill out the Connect Help Form.

The MHHS Parking Permit Application window is now open. Applications will be taken from July 1st until August 14th, 2024. Student parking is very limited and there will be 180 permits available. We will consider all requests for parking, however, selection will be made based on the following criteria:

• HCC/ Jumpstart

• Work Release

• GT Research

• CRD/Apprenticeship Programs

• All other requests will be considered case by case.

All applications will be reviewed and verified for accuracy. Students who are allocated a parking permit will be sent an email on August 16th, 2024 with an appointment time to pick up the permit. On the date of your appointment, please be prepared to pay the $15.00 fee for the permit. Cash or Check (made out to Mt.Hebron High School) will be accepted as payment.

Please reach out to Allison McCoy (allison_mccoy@hcpss.org) with any questions.

Save the date! Homecoming is on Saturday, September 28, 2024! Guest Forms will be available on August 22, 2024.

Save the Date! The Senior Crab Feast for the Class of 2025 is Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 5:30. This will be our first senior event of the year and we can't wait to see everyone there. Don't like crabs? No problem. There will be plenty of other food choices. Tickets are $30 and will go on sale August 15.

Get a jump on having your senior pics taken sooner rather than later! Friday, August 9th and Monday, August 12th dates are open. Schedule your 2025 Formal Yearbook picture NOW. Here's how... CLICK THIS LINK: https://schedule.prestigeportraits.com/schedule/home.html Scroll down to the "Locate My School" link; enter the city and state where school is located. Enter your first and last name. Schedule appointment. Questions? Jennifer_Goodwin@hcpss.org

Save the Dates!

Crab Feast! – September 3, 2024

Homecoming Dance – September 28, 2024

Prom – April 26, 2025

Class Night – May 2025

Senior Picnic – May 2025

HCPSS will host three JumpStart Community Nights in August to help build community, share resources and more. Community Nights will be held:

• Tuesday, Aug. 13, 5:30-7 p.m. at Wilde Lake High School
• Tuesday, Aug. 20, 5:30-7 p.m. at Oakland Mills High School
• Thursday, Aug. 22, 5:30-7 p.m. at Howard High School

More information can be found here: https://news.hcpss.org/news-posts/2024/07/jumpstart-community-nights/

• Mount Hebron High School Website
• HCPSS Calendar 24-25SY
• HCPSS Student and Parent Handbook
• Mount Hebron PTSA
• Mount Hebron Viking Backers
• ​​​​Follow us on Instagram: @hcpss_mhhs