VIKING NEWS - September 4, 2026

• September 7, 2026 - Schools and Offices Closed
• September 21, 2026 - Schools and Offices Closed
• September 26, 2026 - Homecoming
• September 30, 2026 - Schools Close 3 Hours Early
• October 16, 2026 - Schools Closed for Students
• October 28, 2026 - Schools Closed for Students
• November 3, 2026 - Schools and Offices Closed
• November 23 & 24, 2026 - Schools Close 3 Hours Early
• November 25, 2026 - Schools Closed for Students
• November 26 & 27, 2026 - Schools and Offices Closed

Homecoming is Saturday, September 26, 2026!

The Homecoming dance will be held at MHHS from 7-10pm. Tickets cost $20, and will be on sale ONLINE from 8/21/26 - 9/18/26 (Guests from other schools must be approved in advance by submitting a guest form no later than September 16, 2026).

Purchase your ticket here.

In person sales will be September 16 and September 17 during all lunches. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. By purchasing a ticket, you are agreeing to follow all HCPSS policies and regulations, which will be in effect at the dance.

According to HCPSS policies and guidelines:

• Students may not bring any coats, book bags, purses, or other similar items into the dance. If there are extenuating circumstances or health concerns, please contact an administrator.
• The ticket is valid for one person only.
• All Homecoming attendees (including guests) will need a photo ID and ticket to get into the dance. Homecoming tickets are not transferable. Photo ID must match the name of the MHHS student or guest form for which the ticket was purchased.
• Per HCPSS policy—No admittance after 8:00 PM.
• MHHS administration has the right to refuse entry to anyone.
• All HCPSS and MHHS policies and their consequences apply to this event.
• Once you exit the event, you may not return.

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 9/16/26.

We are excited to announce that Mt. Hebron's Annual Football Pancake Breakfast is just around the corner! Please join us on Saturday, September 26th from 7:30am - 10:30am for breakfast in front of the school as we kick off an exciting day of Homecoming events celebrating our Viking Football, Marching Band, Cheer, and Lancer Programs.

Tickets will be $8 in advance, or $10 at the door. Children 5 and under are free.

Here is the link to purchase tickets in advance. Please be sure to put your name in the Purchase Notes section.

Also, We Need Your Help! If you are interested in volunteering to help out with this event, please sign up using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4CA4A72AABFCC52-65443371-pancake

If you are interested in helping out, but can't donate your time, we will graciously accept financial donations as this is an extremely important fundraiser for the football program. Donation checks should be made out to MHHS - Football Program.

For information or questions please contact Angela Drewniak Kunka and the PB committee at mhhspancakebreakfast@gmail.com

Thank you for your support of Mt. Hebron's Football Program! GO VIKINGS!!!

Auditions for this fall’s production of Peter and the Starcatcher are coming up!

Join us for a hilarious and magical adventure that tells the story of how a nameless orphan became Peter Pan!

📅 Auditions: September 16
⏰ Starting at: 3:00 PM
📍 Auditorium

Want to audition? Sign up on the bulletin board outside Theatre Room 136 and be sure to pick up an audition guide with the material you’ll need to prepare.

🌟 No prior theatre experience is needed! Whether you’ve been onstage a hundred times or have never auditioned before, we’d love to see you there.

Want to do tech? We will be meeting on Sept. 24 at 2:45pm in room 136.

Questions? Stop by Theatre Room 136 or email Ms. Carlsen at kcarlsen@hcpss.org. Visit www.MtHebronTheatre.org for more information.

The PTSA will hold its first meeting of the school year on Tuesday, September 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the Media Center. We hope to see many parents there and look forward to a great start to the year!

A reminder for returning parents: If you were a PTSA member last year, you will need to register again for the new school year.

Students are able to view their full schedule in Synergy with periods, teachers and rooms. We are following the Schedule Change Process. Beginning September 8th, we will begin elective changes. Students can only change one elective course, and the new elective course must fall within the same scheduled period. We will continue all phase one and phase two schedule changes. Please reach out to your counselor with any schedule change questions.

The HCPSS Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP) Saturday Math Academy Fall Session is coming soon! The BSAP Saturday Math Academy provides in-person math enrichment for HCPSS students in grades 3–12, with classes offered at various math levels based on course availability.

Registration Information

• Registration opens: Saturday, September 19th at 9:00 a.m.

• Registration is online through HCPSS Connect
• Space is limited, and registration will remain open until capacity is reached.

Families interested in participating are encouraged to register once registration opens.

Flyer: BSAP Saturday Math Academy Fall 2026 Session Flyer

Registration Directions: (English, Spanish, Korean, Chinese)

For questions, please contact Dr. Sheree Tilley-Whitaker.

Español | 中文 | 한국어

HCPSS utilizes Family File for families to complete emergency information. Parents/guardians must verify and/or update information for each child each school year.

Each year in August, parents/guardians can access and complete Family File by logging in to HCPSS Connect, selecting the Online Registration at the top right of the page and then selecting Family File Verification.

Once logged in, parents/guardians will be asked to update or provide the following: family information; parent/guardian contact; emergency contact(s); and student information, including health information, PTA/PTSA directory inclusion, release of information, science agreement, and arrival/dismissal procedures.

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.

At least one adult and every student in each Mt. Hebron family should join the PTSA. Every Member – adult and student – has a VOICE and a VOTE in PTSA decision making.

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Additionally, Senior Student PTSA Members with at least one Adult on their Membership are eligible to apply for one of the PTSA’s seven $1,000 scholarships.

https://www.mthebronptsa.com/membership-s

Become a Member Today!

Membership fees are 100% tax deductible. Becoming a member is the easiest way to support all of our students and staff. Membership fees account for approximately 20% of our funding!

https://vikingbackers.org/membership-info

Save the Dates!

Homecoming Dance – September 26, 2026

Prom – April 24, 2027

Class Night – May 2027

Senior Picnic – May 2027

HCPSS Seeks Advisory Committee Members by Sept. 11: HCPSS is seeking community members to serve on curriculum advisory committees, which provide a forum to share ideas and support continuous academic excellence. Interested stakeholders should submit an online interest form by September 11. Please click here for more information and to submit your application.

• ENGLISH - 2026-2027 Back to School Night Information.pdf​
• ​SPANISH - 2026-2027 Back to School Night Information.pdf​
• ​KOREAN - 2026-2027 Back to School Night Information.pdf​
• ​CHINESE - 2026-2027 Back to School Night Information.pdf

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