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VIKING NEWS
May 10, 2024
Important Dates
- May 10, 2024 - Choir Concert
- May 14, 2024 - Primary Election Day (Schools & Offices Closed)
- May 15, 2024 - Band Concert
- May 17, 2024 - Schools Close 3 Hours Early, Jazz Concert
- 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
IMPORTANT NEW INFORMATION
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!
Thank You!
The HebronFest Team would like to give a huge shout-out to the Chinese American Student Parent Committee and the Indian American Student Parent Committee for their continued support at HebronFest! Each year the Hebron Community enjoys sampling food provided by the parent groups and learning about each culture.
The HebronFest Team would also like to give a huge shoutout to the Viking Backers for having Spirit Wear available for purchase along with running the concession stand
May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month!
Did you know that about 8% of children in the US, between the ages of 3 and 17, have (or have had at one point) a communication disorder? Thatβs almost 1 in every 12 students. Many of you have (or had in the past) at least one student in your classroom that receives speech-language therapy. Butβ¦ what does your SLP actually do? SLPs work on many different areas of
communication with students.
Speech-Language Pathologists, in school settings, may:
β’ Help students learn to pronounce sounds correctly (such as the R sound, or
making sure the student says the final sounds in words).
β’ Increase studentsβ vocabulary knowledge and usage.
β’ Help students learn what words to use in what order, and when to say
them.
β’ Help students with minimal speech find ways to communicate (such as by
using a computerized device or a picture system).
β’ Help students that stutter positively accept their Speech, educate others
about Stuttering and increase fluency when they speak.
β’ Help students, that have difficulty with comprehension or answering
questions, learn strategies to increase overall comprehension skills.
β’ Help students learn the unspoken social rules of communication.
β’ Help students that struggle with getting their thoughts out in a coherent
fashion, whether verbally or in writing.
β’ Help students understand relationships between words and concepts
(including such skills as comparing/contrasting, describing, defining,
summarizing, etc.)
Did you know? SLPs also have training in rehabilitating swallowing problems, stroke damage, and traumatic brain injuries. Besides the schools, you will find SLPs in hospitals, nursing homes, rehab facilities, early intervention, outpatient settings, home health, universities, and private practice. SLPs have the same undergraduate training as audiologists and must have a masterβs degree to practice in most of the country.
Clubs & Activities News
National Honor Society Applications due May 15!
Now is the time for sophomores and juniors to apply for membership in the National Honor Society. Applications are available on the Student Community page in Canvas and are due May 15, 2024.
SGA
The Student Government (SGA) next year will be sponsored by Ms. Vitali and Mr. Murach. SGA is responsible for forming relationships between staff, students, and the community, while amplifying school spirit and service. SGA hosts activities such as part of the Homecoming festivities, the Canned Food Drive, celebrations, Hebron for Hope, and more. There are multiple positions on SGA and the interest meeting to hear more about them is on May 16th immediately after school in the Cafeteria. Letβs go Vikings!
INFORMATION WORTH REPEATING
Save the Date for Homecoming!
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 β mkiehl@hcpss.org.
Information for the Class of 2024
Buy Your Senior Picnic Ticket Today!
Senior Picnic! This is held at Mt. Hebron on your last day of school (May 22) from 11-2pm. Students are welcome to purchase a catered lunch of BBQ Chicken, hamburgers, and sides for $10, or bring their own lunch. The Kona ice truck will also provide a snowball for each senior. Students may bring lawn games and blankets to be outside on the Bermuda field. Tickets can be purchased (one per student) on Mt. Hebron OSP (or use the QR code).
*If purchasing both tickets, you may use the OSP link for both tickets in a one-time purchase.
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.
PTSA Meeting: May 15th!
Get ready for an evening of fun and community spirit at our upcoming PTSA meeting! π We're excited to gather together and discuss important school matters, but that's not all - we have something special planned just for you!
Take a break from your busy schedule and join us for a rejuvenating yoga session. It's the perfect way to celebrate Mother's Day and bond with your loved ones!
π Date: Tuesday, May 15, 2024
β° Time: Yoga from 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM | PTSA Meeting from 7:15 PM to 8:00 PM
π Venue: Media Center, Mt Hebron High School, Ellicott City
Check out the flier below for more details and don't forget to mark your calendars! We can't wait to see you there for an evening of relaxation, connection, and community spirit. π
Parents of African American Students (PAAS)
Last General Body Meeting
Tuesday, May 14th at 6:30 pm
New time -- Check your emails
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:
Sat., May 18 from 9 am - 5:30 pm
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, β 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
2024-2025 School Year Bus Transportation Registration Opened Monday, April 8: 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 childβs home address must be outside of a schoolβs 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
- ββββFollow us on Instagram: @hcpss_mhhs