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Each year, we recognize the Hereford High Teacher of the Year. This year, we recognized Ms. Jenn Wisnom as the 2025-2026 HHS Teacher of the Year! Ms. Wisnom is an invaluable member of the Special Education Department, and has an unwavering commitment to student success. Not only is she an expert in the classroom, but she also supports our teachers through helping present professional developments. Ms. Wisnom, is now in the running to be recognized as the BCPS Teacher of the Year. Congrats, Ms. Wisnom, and best of luck!

Today is the halfway point for Marking Period 2! This weekend, you should log in to Schoology with your student to check their progress. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to their teacher directly.

If they are not achieving to their potential, I would recommend that you reach out to to your student's assigned School Counselor (assignments below). Our counselors are outstanding, and they do a great job of helping our students be successful.

Last Names A-E: Ms. Slezak (hslezak@bcps.org)

Last Names F-Le: Ms. Zegers (tzegers@bcps.org)

Last Names Li-R: Ms. Sanacore (asanacore@bcps.org)

Last Names S-Z: Ms. Jahries (jjahries@bcps.org)

College & Career: Ms. Kovack (kkovack@bcps.org)

Congrats to our wonderful Physics teacher, Mr. Jeremy Smith, for being awarded the Local PhysTEC Teacher of the Year Award! PhysTEC is the Physics Teacher Education Coalition, and they use these awards to recognize the top physics teachers in the country. Mr. Smith brings a great energy and passion for Physics to his classroom everyday, and we are grateful that he's part of our school community!

Ms. Looney and the students in the Model UN student club had a field trip to Towson University. The students learned a lot and are excited to go back in March for the Model UN Conference. Good luck to them in their preparations for the big event!

Linked below is the latest edition of the Bulls on Parade. Also, this month during lunches, we began celebrating the students recognized in the Bulls on Parade. It was a lot of fun, and even involved the whole admin team playing kazoos!

National Honor Society applications are open from December 8th until January 9th. Interested sophomores and juniors who meet the scholarship requirement of a 3.30 unweighted cumulative GPA and have maintained attendance at the state standard of 94% with no more than three unexcused tardies per quarter are invited to complete the online application. The application requires students to detail their accomplishments in and commitment to the four pillars of NHS: scholarship, leadership, service, and character.

Applications can only be completed online, and students must be logged in through their BCPS credentials to access the form. The application will close on Friday, January 9th at 7:30 AM. Late applications are not accepted. If students have questions or would like support with the application process, they are invited to attend an Enrichment support session on Friday, 12/12 in Mr. Causarano’s room, SC102. Interested students should sign up with Mr. Causarano in AllTimely.

Congrats to the Varsity and JV Football Teams for great seasons!

The Varsity Team had a remarkable season that had a deep run into the State Playoffs. Unfortunately, they lost a close one to Liberty in the State Quarterfinals.

The JV Team had a strong 8-1 record, with only a close loss to the JV County Champs, Overlea.

Both teams played hard and represented the school well! Seniors, congrats on a great HS career! The rest of the team, we look forward to next season.

Last month, the BCPS Board of Education approved a proposal that allowed for construction of an outfield fence on the upper softball field. Construction has begun, and should be done for the start of the season in the spring. A big thank you goes out to the Softball Team and Coaches, Hereford Sports Boosters, Winkler Fencing, and Team BCPS for making the project a possibility!

Click the link below for the latest news and updates from our world class School Counseling team!

Click the document linked below for career related updates and field trip information from Mr. Baier, Ms. Smith, and Ms. Kovack.

Coping Skills

Looking ahead to holiday gatherings, events and activities may fill you with anticipation and excitement, along with a little angst. You may feel that build-up of anxiety as the holidays approach. High, and sometimes unrealistic expectations for the holidays can add to the stress. Here are some coping strategies to help you bolster your mental health during the holidays and enjoy the time with loved ones.

7 tips for managing your mental health during the holidays

10 tips to reduce stress and take care of yourself during the holidays | Cultivating Health | UC Davis Health

TALK Space APP - (High School)- Text Messaging Therapy- Connects students to a licensed provider based on their needs- Therapist are vetted through the BCPS fingerprinting progress. https://www.bcps.org/dos/department_of_student_support_services/mental_health_services/talkspace

Wednesday, December 24 - Friday, January 2: Winter Break - Schools & Offices Closed

Monday, January 5, 2026 - Schools Re-Open

Email: rcovert@bcps.org
Website: https://herefordhs.bcps.org/
Location: 17301 York Road, Parkton, MD, USA
Phone: 443-809-1905