• October 16, 2024 - PSAT Day
  
• October 18, 2024 - Professional Work Day/ Schools Closed
• October 28, 2024 - Flu Clinic
• October 31, 2024 - Professional Work and Development Day/Schools Closed
  
• November 5, 2024 - Election Day (Schools & Offices Closed)
• November 25, 2024 - Schools close 3 hours early. Parent/Teacher Conferences
• November 26, 2024 - Schools close 3 hours early. Parent/Teacher Conferences
• November 27, 2024 - Schools Closed for Students. Parent/Teacher Conferences
• November 28-29, 2024 - Thanksgiving Holiday – Schools and Offices Closed
• April 26, 2025 - Junior/Senior Prom

Winter Sports Registration opened on October 1 in the Parent Portal in HCPSS Connect. Click Here to Register. All Winter sports tryouts start on November 15h. All registration paperwork is due into the parent portal in Connect by November 13th.

Winter Sports Parent Meeting is on November 12th at 6:00PM in the MHHS auditorium for all Winter Sports Athletes and Parents/Guardians.

Monday, October 14

• Girls' Varsity Soccer @ OMHS - 4pm
• Field Hockey @ CHS - JV/3:30pm, Varsity/5:00pm
• Volleyball @ OMHS - Freshman/4pm, JV/5pm, Varsity/6pm
• JV Football vs. CHS - 4:30pm
• Golf District 5 Championship @ Fairway Hills - 9am

Tuesday, October 15

• Girls' JV Soccer vs. GPHS - 4:00pm
• Allied Soccer County Cup Championship @ GPHS - 3:30pm

Wednesday, October 16

• Cross Country Multiteam Event @ MHHS - 4pm
• Cheer Howard County Invite @ HaHS
• Boys' Soccer @ GPHS - JV/4pm, Varsity/5:30pm
• Volleyball vs.HoHS - Freshman/4pm, JV/5pm, Varsity/6pm
• Lip Sync Battle -7pm

Thursday, October 17

• Field Hockey @ Francis Scott Key HS - Varsity/3:30pm, JV/5:00pm
• Varsity Football vs. AHS - 6pm
  

We want to celebrate our students! All student celebrations will be shared through our instagram account @hcpss_mhhs. If you would like to shout out your child, team, club that has affiliation with Mount Hebron or HCPSS please click the bar below.

One of our Vikings, Adithi Kolli, was one of the Howard County Library System's bookmark contest winners. She is currently a 9th grader at our school. Her bookmark design will be featured at all of the HCLS branches.

Vansh Pandya, Kameren Ferguson-Kirby, Jonathan Jaecksch, Aki Ng, Dayvonna Jones, Linda Safar, Addie Hasseltine, Abby Wilson, Sofie Sanchez, Michelle Yang, Michael Ivkov, Aron Singleton, Khloe Forestal and Dhrithi Obla

Mount Hebron High School will soon be featured as a 2024–25 A. James Clark School of Engineering Top 25 Engineering Source School, recognizing the number of well-prepared first-year engineering students MHHS matriculated to UMD for the Fall 2024 semester!

Exam Schedule and AP Classroom
Exams are scheduled for May 5-9 and May 12-16, 2025. To take the exams, you must register for a College Board Account and join your specific class in AP Classroom. Use the join code that teachers provided to connect your account with your AP course. If you do not follow this step, a test cannot be ordered for you.

AP Timeline

• September - October 11th: Students join portal with class join codes to receive invoice on October 14th
• October 14th – November 11th: Students pay exam fees after receiving an invoice from My School Bucks. Payment can be made via cash, check or through My School Bucks.
• November 11th: DEADLINE to make/confirm exam decisions
• November 13th – March 15th: Late exam registration ($40 late fee charged)
• January 18th: Deadline for Accommodations Request & Required Documentation[TG1]

• May 5-16th: AP Exam window

Free AP Exams
The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future requires HCPSS to cover the cost of exams if ALL of the following criteria are met:

• You are in 11th or 12th grade
• You are currently enrolled in the assessed AP course
• You Meet the College and Career Ready standard through the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) or GPA.

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher AND earned A, B or C in Algebra 1

OR

• Earned 3 or 4 on BOTH English 10 MCAP and Algebra 1 MCAP

Students who meet the criteria above will not receive invoices for AP exams.

Paid AP Exams
For students in grades 9 or 10, or for students in grades 11 and 12 who have not yet met the College and Career Readiness criteria, the exam fee is $99 per exam. Payments will be collected from October 14th – November 11th. Exams that are not paid for will not be ordered.

Payment can be made in the following ways:

• Online by paying the invoices emailed to parents through My School Bucks
• If you do not already have My School Bucks account, please create one by clicking here: Create an Account. This will allow you to receive the invoices from My School Bucks when they are sent.

• By cash, or check made out to Mt. Hebron HS.
• Check and cash payments MUST be dropped off in the Student Services Office to Ms. Christine Pinsky.
• Put cash/check in an envelope
• Put a note in the envelope with student name as well as the exam(s) that your student is registered for.

Waiving Costs
Fees are waived by HCPSS if your family qualifies for the College Board Fee Reduction. Please use this form to determine if you are eligible.

Please print and complete the linked form, or have your child pick one up from Ms. Balchunas in the Media Center ASAP if you are eligible for the Fee Reduction.

Late and Cancellation Fees
The College Board charges fees for decisions made after November 11th.

• Switching from Yes to No after November 11th = $40 cancellation fee per exam
• Switching from No/Undecided to Yes after November 11th = $40 late fee per exam

Please confirm your choices in AP Classroom before the November 11th deadline to avoid late and cancellation fees.

Each year, the Howard County Public School System partners with the Maryland Partnership for Prevention to bring flu immunizations into our schools for students. This year, they will also be offering the latest Covid vaccine if it is available at the time of the clinics. The clinic at MHHS will be held on October 28, 2024, from 7:30AM-10:30AM. If you would like your child to be vaccinated against the flu and/or Covid at this clinic, please register at this link: https://www.marylandvax.org/appointment/en/reg/2672582109

All in-school clinics will be closed to registration on October 15, 2024 before the clinic date to allow our health room staff time to review and prepare the consents and make sure enough vaccine is ordered.

Please follow the traffic flow map when dropping off students at school in the morning. It is advisable to allow ample time to arrive at school because traffic is regularly an issue. If you arrive early, please do not pull into a student driver parking spot to wait. Students are assigned parking spots and need to access their spots to arrive to class on time. For safety reasons, please do not make U-turns or drop students off on Route 99. Please drive slowly and keep a careful watch for staff and students.

To register for a photo sitting appointment, please open the attached flyer for details. Yearbook-only pose is FREE. We would love for ALL Seniors to be represented in the 2025 Yearbook.

Questions? Jennifer_Goodwin@hcpss.org

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v-wEs2KvNePrK-4GjuMoIzShlo-qNVHR/view?usp=sharing

Every graduate must have a cap, gown, and tassel. This is available online through Jostens. The cost is $38.90 (before tax).

• Click here to order a cap and gown unit (which includes a tassel) or use the QR code to the right.

• Order by February 1, 2025.

Click this link to learn more about the Class of 2025 graduation.

Are you interested in being a part of our school improvement team. We are looking for 4-6 parents to join our team to review our school data and engage in conversation with teachers, students and administrators. Our first meeting will be on October 31. Please reach out to Allison McCoy for more information if you are interested.

Mt. Hebron Theatre presents “Alice in Wonderland” November 21-24!Join Alice as she tumbles down a rabbit hole into the whimsical world of Wonderland! Here, she encounters a cast of quirky characters, from the Mad Hatter and the Cheshire Cat to the tyrannical Queen of Hearts. With nonsensical tea parties, curious riddles, and the constant threat of being sentenced to "off with her head," Alice navigates this topsy-turvy realm. As she seeks a way back home, she learns that in Wonderland, nothing is quite what it seems, and imagination reigns supreme. Prepare for a delightful adventure filled with magic, madness, and memorable encounters!

Tickets can be purchased online at mthebrontheatre.org.

We will be having a Mad Hatter Tea Party on Sunday, November 24 at 12pm before the show. We will have crafts, treats, character meet and greets, and tea- of course! Participants will get preferencial seating as well. Kids of all ages are welcome to join. Tickets for kids are $20 and guardians are $16 and include tickets to the show. You can buy these at mthebrontheatre.org

As part of a grant from the State of Maryland’s Connected Devices Program, our school is partnering with the Bright Minds Foundation and the Howard County Government to provide qualifying families with one free Chromebook and charger per household. This free new HP Chromebook can be used by your family to connect with our schools, access community services, or for any other purpose that would be of benefit to you.

In order to qualify for a free Chromebook and charger, you must meet the following criteria:

• Your family has not already received a free device from one of these organizations: Community Action Council of Howard County, Howard County Office of Children and Families, or Making Change;

• You are the parent or legal guardian of a student currently enrolled in HCPSS;

• You meet one of the income qualifications outlined on the application form; and,

• The application form is fully completed.

If you qualify for a Chromebook and have completed the Google Form application, you will be notified by Mt. Hebron High School when the device is available in November/December for pick up. At that time, an adult family member (at least 18 years old) will need to come to the school to receive the device. When you pick up the device, you will receive information about setting up the device and how to access technical support. These are not HCPSS devices, and will not come loaded with any HCPSS educational applications. HCPSS is not responsible or liable for the operation, loss, or repair of your Chromebook or charger. Families will be responsible for their own internet service. Families will have 5 days to exchange any non-functioning devices. Please read the instructions and complete the Free Chromebooks for Eligible HCPSS Parents or Guardians Google Form at this link by Friday November 1, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact Allison McCoy at Mt. Hebron High School.

We look forward to partnering with the Bright Minds Foundations, Howard County Government, and you for this incredible opportunity!

Through a generous grant, we are able to offer weekly small group counseling to students that focuses on healthy coping. The group is run by qualified therapists from the Hello Backpack group, and they can also be contacted by caregivers for students' individual therapy needs. If you are interested in your student being included in the group, please email your student's school counselor for the permission form.

Come out and support your Mount Hebron High School Girls Soccer Team! Join us at Five Guys in Ellicott City on October 14, 2024, from 4-9 PM. 20% of your order will be donated to the team when you show this flier to the cashier! This fundraiser is for in-person orders only—no online orders. Bring your friends and family for a night of delicious burgers and fries and help us score big!

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.

Please join the Mount Hebron PTSA Staff Appreciation Committee in thanking our amazing staff! Click on the link below to find easy ways to donate items helping the staff know that all of their efforts to care for our kids are seen and appreciated!

Attention Hebron families- we need all of you- yes all of you to volunteer for something this year- whether it is helping out with selling spirit wear or helping out selling concessions- we need you! If every family took one shift, we would be covered. Please, please consider- all proceeds go toward funding all of the Hebron sports teams, clubs, theatre and music programs. You don’t have to have an athlete to volunteer (all students benefit from Mt Hebron Viking Backers , not just athletes)- you don’t have to have any skills to volunteer (we will show you the ropes!)- you don’t even have to have a current student. It’s really fun, a great way to meet people and get involved with your community!

Sign up today!

https://www.signupgenius.com/.../4090C44AFAE2FA2FA7

https://m.signupgenius.com/

Freshmen 2028

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1538298930108508

Sophomores 2027

https://www.facebook.com/groups/132631256538950/

Juniors 2026

https://www.facebook.com/groups/474264264531291/

Seniors 2025

https://www.facebook.com/groups/403498247520261/

LGBTQIA+ History Month is a month-long annual observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. Taking the time to uplift and celebrate the achievements and accomplishments of the LGBTQIA+ community plays a significant role in creating positive school climates for LGBTQIA+ students

The Howard County Public School System's Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP) invites all students in grades 8-12 and their families to attend the upcoming BSAP College and Career Opportunities Night on Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 6-8 p.m. at Long Reach High School (6101 Old Dobbin Lane, Columbia, Maryland 21045). The theme is: Building a Legacy of Excellence! Attendees will explore post-secondary opportunities, connect with representatives from colleges and universities across the nation, network with businesses and community organizations, and learn more about HCPSS pathways. Additionally, students and families can participate in a variety of college and career workshops. Registration is encouraged, not required. For more information, please visit: BSAP College and Career Opportunities Night, Nov. 7 – HCPSS News

Current 8-11 grade students and their parents/guardians are invited to attend in-person information sessions on HCPSS career academies on Tuesday, Nov. 12 or Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024 at the Applications and Research Laboratory, 10920 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD. The evening will include two 15-minute information sessions beginning at 6:45 p.m.

Participants will learn how Career and Technical Education (CTE) career academies provide high school students with opportunities to earn college credit, scholarships, and industry-recognized credentials, participate in worksite and mentorship experiences, and become creative problem solvers by participating in hands-on project-based learning.

Complete information on all career academies is available online. Students/parents are encouraged to review the Career Academies Overview.

Schedule-Agenda

• 6:15-6:40 pm Walk about to explore academies and find first session
• 6:45-7:05 pm Session I
• 7:10-7:30 pm Session II

Free Online Parenting Classes (Open to HoCo grandparents too) - HC DrugFree offers an evidence-based, interactive prevention program that helps parents, guardians and/or grandparents develop stronger relationships with their kids, while also providing skills proven to reduce the risk of youth engaging in substance use or other risky behaviors. These classes are for families with children 9-14 years old (slightly younger and older may register and will be considered) and held on Zoom on November 12, 15, 19, 22, and December 3 from 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. For more information and to register, go to https://hcdrugfree.org/currentevents/

Medication and Sharps Disposal Take Back Day - HC DrugFree will host another convenient drive-thru medication and sharps collection on Saturday, October 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Wilde Lake Village Center parking lot (near the CA Swim Center). Bring unwanted and expired prescriptions and over-the-counter medication, “sharps” (needles, syringes, and EpiPens), vapes without the batteries, inhalers, and more. Medication will be guarded and transported by the Howard County Police and DEA. For more information and to volunteer, go to https://hcdrugfree.org/currentevents/

Teen Advisory Council - The Teen Advisory Council (TAC) receives Community Service Hours for providing the youth perspective to HC DrugFree's staff and Board of Directors. Youth input increases the effectiveness of HC DrugFree's educational programs, newsletters, website and other services. TAC is open to Howard County students in grades 8 through 12 (public, private and homeschool) who meet monthly during the school year to discuss teen use of alcohol and other drugs and to develop educational messages that promote a vision of a county where youth are drug-free by choice. For more information and to register, go to https://hcdrugfree.org/currentevents/

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• Mount Hebron PTSA
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