• September 28, 2024 - Homecoming
• October 3, 2024 - Schools and Offices Closed
• October 16, 2024 - PSAT Day
• October 18, 2024 - Professional Work Day/ Schools Closed
• 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

Dear Mt. Hebron Community,

What an incredible Homecoming Week! The spirit and energy were truly alive throughout Spirit Week, as our students showed their Viking pride in full force, making each day more fun and exciting than the last. From the spirited pancake breakfast to the colorful community parade, the thrilling football game, and finally, the unforgettable Homecoming dance, we came together to celebrate and create lasting memories.

This week was a perfect example of what makes Mt. Hebron so special — a true sense of community. None of this would have been possible without the hard work and dedication of so many people. I want to extend a sincere thank you to our parent volunteers, staff members, and everyone who contributed their time and effort to make this week a success. Your support ensured that every event was not only fun but also safe and enjoyable for all.

And to all who came out to be a part of the festivities — whether you cheered at the game, marched in the parade, or danced the night away — thank you for being a part of the Mt. Hebron family. This Homecoming was a reminder of how lucky we are to have such a vibrant, supportive community.

Let’s continue to carry this spirit forward as we move through the year, celebrating all the things that make Mt. Hebron great!

With gratitude,
Katie Clark

Monday, September 30

• Field Hockey vs. LRHS - JV/6:30pm, Varsity/7:30pm
• Boys' Soccer @HoHS - JV/5:30pm
• Girls' Soccer @HoHS - JV/4:00pm
• JV Football @ HaHS - 4:30pm

Tuesday, October 1

• Boys' Soccer @ RHS - JV/4pm, Varsity/5:30pm
• Girls' Soccer vs. RHS - JV/4pm, Varsity/5:30pm
• Volleyball vs. RHS - Freshman/4pm, JV/5pm, Varsity/6pm
• Allied Soccer @ LRHS - 3:30pm

Wednesday, October 2

• Field Hockey vs. HoHS - JV/4pm, Varsity/5:30pm
• Boys' Soccer @ HoHS - Varsity/3:45pm
• Girls' Soccer @ HoHS - Varsity/5:15pm

Friday, October 4

• Girls' Soccer @ CHS - Varsity/7:00pm
• Football TBD- Varsity/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.

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!

CLINIC: Sunday, October 6 (10-12 PM)

Open to ages 6-11

Register Here

Pay Here

PERFORMANCE: 10.10.24 @ VARSITY FOOTBALL HALFTIME SHOW

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.

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!

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!

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/

The HCPSS Monthly Career Cluster Spotlight is back after its inaugural year! Like last year, we will spotlight a different Career Cluster each month. The goal is to not only expose students to the myriad of careers out there, but also connect their current course content to the post-secondary world.

Each month we'll have a bulletin board with information, media books on display, blast out announcements, as well as host an evening panel of HCPSS alumni with careers in the field. The Monthly Spotlight google site is also a great resource for students and families.

HCPSS’s October Career Cluster is: Health and Bioscience.

Looking ahead, here are this year’s career cluster spotlights:

• October: Health and Bioscience

• Virtual Career Panel on October 16th at 7pm: Register here

• November: Construction and Development

• December: Manufacturing, Engineering, and Technology

• January: Information Technology

• February: Arts, Media, and Communication

• March: Business Management and Finance

• April: Consumer Services, Hospitality, Tourism, and Human Resource Services

• May: Environmental, Agricultural, and Natural Resources

HCPSS March2Future is our postsecondary planning series of live webinars that run twice a month and are always recorded. We advertise these informational interactive events frequently to families in our weekly College & Career Newsletters and also have it posted on the Mt. Hebron Website.

HCPSS, Howard Community College and the Potomac & Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling (PCACAC) are partnering to offer the second annual HCPSS College Fair on Monday, Sept. 30. Students will have the opportunity to meet college admission representatives from institutions across the nation, learn about each institution’s programs and majors, and hear about each school’s campus community and student life experience. Students in grades 10-12 are encouraged to attend. Register online.

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

Drive-Thru Medication and Sharps Disposal – Saturday, October 26 in the Wilde Lake Village Center Parking Lot near the Swim Center from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Safely dispose of prescription and over-the-counter medication, EpiPens and other sharps, vitamins, pet meds, vape devices, inhalers, and more! Need student, adult, and medically-trained adult volunteers. Giving away 25 medication lockboxes purchased by HCPSS. For more information and to volunteer, go to : https://hcdrugfree.org/currentevents/

• Mount Hebron High School Website
• HCPSS Calendar 24-25SY
• HCPSS Student and Parent Handbook
• Mount Hebron PTSA
• Mount Hebron Viking Backers
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