VIKING NEWS

• September 2, 2024 - Labor Day/Schools and Offices Closed
• September 3, 2024 - Senior Crab Feast
• September 18, 2024 - Professional Work & Wellness Day/3 Hour Early Dismissal
• September 28, 2024 - Homecoming
• October 3, 2024 - Schools and Offices Closed
• October 18, 2024 - Professional Work Day/ Schools Closed
• October 31, 2024 - Professional Work and Development Day/Schools Closed
  

Have a Happy Labor Day Weekend! Schools and Offices are closed on Monday, September 2, 2024.

• September 3rd: Senior Crab Feast
• September 4th: Field Hockey Scrimmage @ Garrison Forest (Varsity only 4:30 PM)
• September 6th: OPENING DAY for Fall Sports. Varsity Football @ Marriotts Ridge (6:00 PM).
• September 7th: Cross Country @ South River. Field Hockey @ N. Harford. Boys Varsity Soccer @ Bowie (11:00 AM first game). Boys JV Soccer @ Broadneck (11:00 AM first game).

For secondary students participating in HCPSS-sponsored extracurricular activities such as athletics, marching band, or clubs, HCPSS staff, coaches, and advisors may only use two approved digital tools to communicate directly with students: Remind and Canvas. Staff in charge of extracurricular activities will inform students and families how they will receive communications and information about the activity.

Homecoming is Saturday, September 28, 2024. The Homecoming dance will be held at MHHS from 7-10pm. Tickets cost $20, and will be on sale ONLINE from 9/9-9/24. In person sales will be 9/19-9/24 during all lunches.

All students, grades 9-12 are invited to purchase tickets. If a student would like to bring a guest from a different school, they MUST submit a guest form no later than 9/11/24. Guest forms are available here (online) or can be picked up in the main office, and completed forms can be returned to the main office or can be emailed to mhhsguestforms@inst.hcpss.org.

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 are now on sale!

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 participates in the Free and Reduced-price Meals (FARMs) program. QualificationLinks to an external site. is based on family size and income, and enrollment is confidential.

Participation in FARMs qualifies students for a wide range of opportunities and resources beyond breakfast and lunch, including free college applications, free or reduced JumpStart tuition, discounted internet through the Comcast Internet Essentials program, and more.

Families must submit a new application every school year by Oct. 31. During the first 30 school days, students with FARMs eligibility from the prior school year will continue to receive benefits. Any student whose family has not filled out an application by the 30th school day will have their status changed to full pay until a new application is received.

Parents/guardians are highly encouraged to fill out the applications as soon as possible. It is very important that applications are filled out accurately and completely. Families can:

• Apply onlineLinks to an external site.
• Apply by mail: Paper applications can be picked up in the Food and Nutrition Service Office (5451 Beaverkill Rd, Columbia, MD 21044). Applications can be returned to your child’s school or mailed to: HCPSS Food & Nutrition Service Office, 10910 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042.
  

If you have questions regarding the program, please visit www.hcpss.org/FARMsLinks to an external site. or call Food and Nutrition Services at 410-313-6743.

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.

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If your student will be absent at the beginning of the year please fill out the discretionary form and send it to MHHSabsence@hcpss.org.

https://www.hcpss.org/f/schools/absence-request-form.pdf

Please visit the Food Services for the most up to date information regarding school lunches. https://www.hcpss.org/food-services/#linq. Apply Today for the Free and Reduced Meals Program, Families are encouraged to apply for the federal Free and Reduced Meals (FARMs) program, which encompasses more than free meals. Participation may also qualify students for free/reduced registration for SAT/ACT/AP, reduced program fees, discounted internet and computers, free college applications and more.

The purchaser must bring their receipt to room 228 in order to receive their book. Limited supplies available - only 14 copies left. This is for the purchase of the 2023-2024 school yearbook. Books must first be purchased online and picked up in room 228 (Mrs. Goodwin). Please bring your receipt to prove your purchase. We will not mail books. Please arrange for someone to pick up your purchased book if you have moved. Sale ends September 30, 2024. To purchase, please click the MHHS OSP link below.

https://osp.osmsinc.com/HowardMD/BVModules/ProductTemplates/Bvc2013/Product.aspx?productid=DA010-564

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

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

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Welcome to the new school year! Join Mt. Hebron PTSA and help us kick off an amazing year for our students.

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!

Freshmen 2028

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Sophomores 2027

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Juniors 2026

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Seniors 2025

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

Parents/guardians of enrolled HCPSS students do not need to sign up for or manage the HCPSS News account. All subscription information comes directly from the HCPSS Connect system. Text Messages: To comply with wireless carrier requirements, parents/guardians must opt-in to receive HCPSS text message alerts. Standard data fees and text messaging rates may apply based on your mobile plan. If you are unsure if you have already opted in, text the word "YES" to 67587 from the cell phone number on file in HCPSS Connect.

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