VIKING NEWS - October 9, 2026

• 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
• December 9, 2026 - Schools Close 3 Hours Early
• December 24, 2026 -January 3, 2027 - Winter Break
• January 4, 2027 - School Resumes

Winter Sports Tryouts Start Saturday, November 14

Winter Sports Registration is OPEN in the Parent Portal in HCPSS Connect. Click Here to Register

All winter sports tryouts start on November 14th. All registration paperwork is due into the parent portal in Connect by November 12th.

Click here for more information.

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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.

Affordable & Convenient SAT Prep & College Admissions Support in Partnership with Howard County High Schools

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.

In-Person SAT Prep @ Mt. Hebron HS

Oct. 24 & 25 from 9 am - 1 pm

Each college prep class is only $199,* or choose a College Prep Premium Bundle and save up to $500! Mt. Hebron students can register for any Answer Class, at any location or online, 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.

The PTA is excited to conduct the National PTA Reflections Program again for 2026-2027 school year. Reflections is a nationwide arts recognition and achievement program sponsored by the PTA. There is an annual theme/topic and students have the opportunity to submit their completed works of art in one or all of these arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts

This year's topic is: "What my Culture means to me"

Entry forms and guidelines are available on our website at: Refelctions Website

Completed Entry Forms and projects can be emailed to by November 5th 2026 , reflectionsmhhs@gmail.com

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 Fall SignUpGenius link is LIVE, and we need your help this season!

Volunteering at the concession stand is a fun, easy way to meet other Mt. Hebron parents and get involved in our school community. Viking Backers support ALL students — whether your child is in sports, music, dance, theatre, or any club, your family benefits from the work we do!

We also welcome student volunteers for non-cashier roles, and they can earn official volunteer hours for their time! We cannot run the stand without community support. Even one shift makes a huge difference!

Please sign up today! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C44AFAE2FA2FA7-65164327-2026. Thank you for giving your time and supporting our Vikings!

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!

Prom – April 24, 2027

Class Night – May 2027

Senior Picnic – May 2027

Marching Unit's Trunk or Treat Event!

Date: Monday, October 23, 2026

Time: 6:45pm-7:45pm

We need volunteers to make this event a success, please consider signing up on the link. We hope to see everyone there with their costumes to have a fun evening with the community! Spread the word!

Come and support Mt. Hebron's Music Boosters while having some yummy food at Ledo Pizza!

Date: Tuesday, October 20th

TIme: 4pm-8pm

We hope to see you there!

Howard Community College is excited to welcome you to our fourth annual Fall For All on October 16, 2026! This free, family-friendly event falls on a day when HCPSS schools are closed for students, making it the perfect opportunity to visit campus and enjoy a day of fall fun and festivities. We'll have pumpkin-themed activities and a pumpkin patch, face painting, moon bounces, candy, an inflatable corn maze, and more!

Returning for this year's event, join us as we spotlight our dedicated public safety professionals! Connect with representatives from Maryland and Howard County fire departments, and other local and state agencies. Discover practical tips on staying safe, protecting your property, and preparing for emergencies—straight from the experts who serve our community every day.

In Howard County, addressing substance misuse among youth, including opioid use, remains a critical public health priority. Fatal overdoses have been steadily declining since 2022, a success largely driven by widespread naloxone distribution and acceptance. Yet, substance misuse among our youth is still an ongoing risk. According to the 2024 Maryland Youth Risk Behavior Survey, almost 10% of middle school students and 12.5% of high school students in Howard County reported taking prescription pain medication without a prescription or differently than prescribed. As a parent, you play a vital role in protecting your children and your community. Use this link https://www.howardcountymd.gov/health/opioid-overdose-response-program] to access our free, on-demand naloxone training. In just 10-15 minutes you can gain the skills needed to respond to an opioid overdose. You can take the training alone, with your child or with the whole family. After you complete the training, you can receive a free naloxone kit. It’s never too early to learn to save a life!

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