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VIKING NEWS
May 24, 2024
Important Dates
- May 27, 2024- Memorial Day (Schools and Offices Closed)
- May 30, 2024 - Class of 2024 Graduation (7pm @ Merriweather)
- June 5, 2024 - Schools Close 3 Hours Early
- June 12, 13, 14, 2024 - Schools Close 3 Hours Early
- June 19, 2024- Schools and Offices Closed
- August 14, 2024 - Fall Sports Tryouts Begin
- August 22, 2024 - New Student Orientation and Back to School Night
- August 26, 2024 - First Day of School
Reminder: Schools and Offices are closed on Monday, May 27, 2024 in observance of Memorial Day.
Congratulations Class of 2024!
Congratulations to our graduating seniors at Mt. Hebron High School! It has been a wonderful few weeks celebrating each of you. We are incredibly proud of all your achievements over the past four years. Your hard work, dedication, and resilience have brought you to this milestone. Thank you to the parents for your unwavering support. We look forward to celebrating with you at graduation next Thursday. Well done, Class of 2024!
IMPORTANT NEW INFORMATION
Final Exam Schedule - June 11-14, 2024
Check out the Final Exam Schedule!
Newest Inductee into the Mt. Hebron Hall of Fame – Tom Sankey!
You can’t think about Mount Hebron without thinking about Mr. Sankey. The influence he has had on our school and community is immeasurable. Mr. Sankey has taught many thousands of students, including many faculty and staff in our building. Starting his tenure here at Mt. Hebron in 1980, he has taught 44 years as a Viking in his nearly 50 year career as an educator- teaching every math course from general math to Advanced Calculus. Mr. Sankey is more than a teacher, he is a mentor to many- students and staff alike, and has held the roles of instructional team leader, Calculus AP reader, class sponsor (83,85,89) and has been Mt. Hebron’s senior teacher of the year numerous times. Mr. Sankey not only has a passion for education and the unit circle, but also has a love and passion for theater. Alongside being a math teacher, he has played a major role in the history of our school’s theater program. In 1981, after the previous director departed, Mr. Sankey volunteered to step-in and direct the school musical, so of course he chose his favorite show, The Sound of Music. This show launched the next four decades of directing here at Mt. Hebron, leading thousands of students in bringing stories and song to life. Mr. Sankey's many special moments, including being the first director and school in the United States to be given permission to perform Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story. Alongside Mt. Hebron theater, he has also directed over 40 years of Howard County Summer Theater, bringing together members of the community young and old alike to raise thousands of dollars for charity. Because of his contributions to theater, Mr. Sankey was awarded the Legacy in the Arts award from the Howard County Arts Council in 2019.
He is more than just a math teacher; he is a light in our school- full of knowledge, wisdom, and compassion. His dedication to the craft of teaching has not only instilled a love for mathematics in the hearts of his students but has also nurtured a sense of curiosity and a hunger for learning that extends far beyond these walls. Of all the roles he has played, the most significant is the role of friend. Today, we are so proud to honor our colleague, mentor, director, teacher, and friend, Mr. Tom Sankey. Congratulations Mr. Sankey!
Student Parking Lot
The student parking lot will be open to any student with a driver's license beginning on Thursday, May 23, 2024 through June 14, 2024. Student drivers will not need to display a parking permit and may park in the student lot on a first come, first serve basis. The parking permit application for the 2024-2025 school year will become available on the school website and the Canvas Student Community on July 1, 2024. More information will be coming soon. Please reach out to Allison McCoy with any questions.
Early Dismissal for Graduation - 5/30/2024
If you are picking your student up early on 5/30 in order to attend Mt Hebron's graduation, please follow the early dismissal procedures.
Please have your student bring their note to the attendance window in the morning. They will receive a pass to show their teacher and will be allowed to leave class and meet their parent/guardian in the parking lot (or drive themselves).
The note should include:
- The student’s first and last name (not a nickname)
- Reason for early dismissal
- Time of early dismissal
- Parent signature and phone number
Class of 2025 Portraits
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
Fall Sports Tryouts Start August 14th
Fall Sports Registration Opens in JUNE 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
Mt. Hebron 8th Grade Sports Orientation on June 4th at 6:00 PM in the Mt. Hebron Auditorium for all incoming 9th grade students and their parents/guardians.
Fall Sports Parent Meeting is on August 13th at 6:00PM in the MHHS auditorium for all Fall Sports Athletes and Parents/Guardians.
New Volleyball Coach
Mt. Hebron is pleased to announce the hiring of Molly Werts as the new varsity volleyball coach.
Molly Werts is a volleyball coach originally from North Texas who has grown up around the sport. She played four years of Division I volleyball as a setter at Loyola University Maryland. After graduating and settling in the Baltimore area, Molly began coaching in the Chesapeake region. She has been a head coach at the club level for ages 15-17 for 5 years. In 2022, she became the Varsity coach at Wilde Lake High School and worked to build that program for two seasons. We are very excited that Molly will be joining the Mt. Hebron High School coaching staff.
There will be a volleyball meeting for all returning volleyball players on June 4th at 2:45 PM in the MHHS Cafeteria. All returning volleyball players should attend this meeting.
Clubs & Activities
SGA 2024-25 Information and Positions
For those interested in the updated SGA 2024-25 information and positions, or if you missed the interest meeting, here are the slideshow and member application. All applications are due by May 26, 2024.If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Ms. Vitali (Lisa_vitali@hcpss.org) or Mr. Murach (gregory_murach@hcpss.org)
Interest Meeting Slideshow:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1jFwWC7Zv4jKQH68xYfbOXT-6vaE4qzyzjBnpEZHuUOM/edit#slide=id.p
Application:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRiGkzHfLfA4ed38mAEw2UyVk3R7kA8UXTJeMoxSw2urWy2w/viewform
INFORMATION WORTH REPEATING
Please help support the PTSA hospitality Committee
Its that time of year again!! Please help support the PTSA hospitality Committee by supplementing an end of year lunch by Qdoba. Thank you for your kind donations all year long. The staff really appreciates being appreciated!! 🙂 Michelle and Kristin
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080449ABAE23A20-endofyear1#/
It's almost Last Call to purchase your 2024 Yearbook!
The 2023/2024 school year is quickly coming to an end. With graduation right around the corner, don't forget to order your 2024 Mt. Hebron yearbook. It's quite a Viking keepsake. A special year, a special yearbook! https://www.jostens.com/?afterAffiliateUrl=/apps/jcom/router.mvc?code%3DYRBK#affiliate Contact Jennifer_Goodwin@hcpss.org with your questions. Thank you!
Intern/Mentor Program Seeking Mentors for 2024-2025
The Mt. Hebron Intern/Mentor course is seeking mentors in the local area who can provide internships for our Advanced Research GT students! We are working to locate mentors now so that students can begin in September after we return to school! Please read the attached letter for a description of the course and the internship opportunities needed! Reach out to Dr. Kiehl for more information – mkiehl@hcpss.org.
Information for the Class of 2024
Mt. Hebron High School Class of 2024 will graduate on May 30!
The MHHS class of 2024 will graduate on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 7:00 PM. Commencement ceremonies will be held at Merriweather Post Pavilion (10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044). The last school day for seniors will be Wednesday, May 22, 2024. More details about exams, senior activities and graduation rehearsals will be shared soon.
SAT Prep, Essay Writing, Crash Course Dates are Here!
Affordable & Convenient Spring & Summer SAT & ACT Prep, College Essay Writing Workshops & Admissions Crash Courses in Partnership with Howard County High Schools
Both in-person and live, virtual, eight-hour summer college prep classes are being offered in partnership with Atholton, Centennial, Hammond, Howard, Marriotts Ridge, Mt. Hebron, Reservoir, and Wilde Lake High Schools and are open to students from all high schools.
You choose the 8-hour class that works best for your schedule:
M/W July 22 & 24 from 5 pm - 9 pm
T/Th Aug. 20 & 22 from 5 pm - 9 pm
College Essay Writing Workshop at Mt. Hebron HS
W/F Aug. 7 & 9 from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
College Admissions Crash Course at Mt. Hebron HS
M/W July 29 & 31 from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
OR live, virtual options to meet your schedule
Each college prep class is only $199,* or choose a College Prep Premium Bundle and save up to $300! MHHS students can register for any Answer Class, at any location or online, – and 20% of tuition will be donated to MHHS PTSA! Visit www.theanswerclass.com to view the full class schedule and to register your student.
HCPSS NEWS
Wellness Workshop and Supports Summer Series
In partnership with Backpack Healthcare and Congruent Counseling/Integrative Counseling, HCPSS presents a spring/summer series of "Wellness Workshops and Support for Parents". All HCPSS parents are invited to attend any or all of these free, virtual evening workshops. Sessions are from 6-7 p.m. on a variety of dates. Wellness Workshops and Supports for Parents Flier
2024-2025 School Year Bus Transportation Registration
Parents/guardians whose children are eligible for bus transportation are asked to register to receive bus service each year to help the school system plan for student transportation needs. The transportation registration process will open at 9 a.m. Monday, April 8 through May 31, and will be completed online via HCPSS Connect Synergy. Registration must be done for each eligible child.
To be eligible for bus service, your child’s home address must be outside of a school’s walk zones. You can verify address eligibility in the HCPSS School Attendance Area Locator. After inputting your address, a window will appear that will indicate either bus or walk for each school level. Please note, the attendance area locator also includes a link for the bus stop locator, which is set for the current school year. Bus stop information for the 2024-2025 school year will be available in August.
You do not need to take any action if:
- Your child is not eligible for bus transportation
- Your child receives transportation as part of their Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan, or
- Your child is a graduating senior
Details on bus transportation registration, including a guide to register and scenarios families may see when registering, can be found online.
IMPORTANT LINKS
- Mount Hebron High School Website
- HCPSS Calendar 23-24SY
- HCPSS Student and Parent Handbook
- Mount Hebron PTSA
- Mount Hebron Viking Backers
- ​​​​Follow us on Instagram: @hcpss_mhhs