VIKING NEWS
September 6, 2024
Important Dates
- 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
- April 26, 2025 - Junior/Senior Prom
Sports & Activities
Monday, September 9
- Field Hockey vs. MRHS - JV/4pm, Varsity/5:30pm
- JV Football @ MRHS - 4:30pm
Tuesday, September 10
- Boys' Soccer vs. AHS - JV/4pm, Varsity/5:30pm
- Girls' Soccer @ AHS - JV/4pm, Varsity/5:30pm
- Volleyball @ AHS - Freshman/4pm, JV/5pm, Varsity/6pm
Wednesday, September 11
- Field Hockey @ GHS - JV/4pm, Varsity/5:30pm
- Cross Country Multiteam Event - 4pm
Thursday, September 12
- Boys' Soccer @ HaHS - JV/4pm, Varsity/5:30pm
- Girls' Soccer vs. HaHS - JV/4pm, Varsity/5:30pm
- Volleyball vs. HaHS - Freshman/4pm, JV/5pm, Varsity/6pm
Friday, September 13
- Varsity Football @ RHS - 6pm
Saturday, September 14
- Cross Country Eagles Xctry Invitational
Homecoming
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 9/20/24. 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.
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 above.
Reminder to Complete or Renew Your FARMs Application by Oct. 31
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.
PTSA Staff Appreciation Committee
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!
Registration for BSAP Saturday Math Academy
The HCPSS Black Student Achievement Program Saturday Math Academy Fall Session is approaching!
The BSAP Saturday Math Academy will offer an in-person enrichment program for Howard County Public School System students in all levels of math for grades 3-12 based on course availability. Registration will take place online Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 9:00 a.m.- until capacity is reached. Class space is limited. Families can register by accessing the HCPSS Connect Website on the registration date. For more information, please visit: https://news.hcpss.org/news-posts/2021/09/bsap-saturday-math-academy-virtual-fall-2021-program/
Parents of African American Students (PAAS)
1st General Body Meeting
Tuesday, September 10 at 6:30 pm
Check your emails for more info.
Year-Round SAT & ACT Prep, College Essay Workshops & Admissions Crash Courses
Both in-person and live, virtual, eight-hour 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.
Sat., Sept. 7 from 9 am - 5:30 pm @ Marriotts Ridge HS
Sat., and Sun., Sept. 21 & 22 from 9 am - 1 pm @ Centennial HS
Sun., Sept. 29 @ University of Maryland
Sept. 29, Oct. 1 & 3 (virtual with Howard HS)
College Essay Writing Workshops - ONLY TWO OPPORTUNITIES LEFT THIS APPLICATION SEASON!
Sat., & Sun., Sept. 7 & 8 from 9 am - 1 pm @ University of Maryland OR
M/W Sept. 9 & 11 from 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm @ Wilde Lake HS
These workshops affordably help seniors craft their Common App personal essay from idea generation, to outline, to the completion of a first draft.
Monthly Virtual College Admissions Crash Courses
NEXT COHORT: Sept. 10, 12, 17, 19 from 7 pm - 9 pm
Sundays in October - Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27
A top-level overview of everything high school students need to know about the complicated, confusing, and competitive world of college admissions in order to best support their own application and college success. Geared toward 10th-12th graders.
MHHS students can register for ANY Answer Class at ANY location or online – and a percentage of tuition will be donated to MHHS PTSA! School year classes are being regularly added - check back often! Each college prep class is only $199,* or choose a Premium Bundle and save up to $500.
Visit www.theanswerclass.com to view the full class schedule and to register your student.
Information Worth Repeating
Please Update Your Family File ASAP!
Join the Viking Backers and the PTSA today!
Viking Backers Membership
Join the Viking Backers! 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!
Please Volunteer!
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!
PTSA Membership
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!
Parent Facebook Groups
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
HCPSS NEWS
HCPSS Connect Information
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.
IMPORTANT LINKS
- 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