VIKING NEWS - January 30, 2026
https://mhhs.hcpss.org/
- February 4, 2026 - Schools Closed for Students
- February 16, 2026 - Schools and Offices Closed
- February 17, 2026 - Schools and Offices Closed
- March 3, 2026 - Schools Close 3 Hours Early
- March 20, 2026 - Schools Closed for Students
- March 30 - April 6, 2026 - Spring Break
Celebrating Our School Counselors (Feb 2–6, 2026)
National School Counseling Week (NSCW) is approaching! From February 2–6, 2026, HCPSS will join districts across the country to celebrate the vital impact our school counselors have on student achievement and well-being. This year’s theme is "School Counselors Amplify Student Success”. Our counselors are the "amplifiers" in our buildings—turning student dreams into reality and providing the support needed for every child to thrive. Between February 2-6, please take a moment to thank your school counselor(s).
Mulch Day is March 7, 2026 from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Please help us reach our goal of 7,000. Don’t wait to order your mulch. Let's make this year's Mulch Sale a phenomenal success for a safe and memorable After-Prom!
- Orders are due by March 2nd.
- We offer black and brown mulch in 2 cu ft per bag.
- NOTE: We are also offering a discount for pickup, just use the code SAVEPICKUP during checkout!
- Use the QR code below or click here to access our online store.
For a discount on laying your mulch, contact Mt. Hebron alums Ashton D’Alonzo and Jackson Williams, proud owners of AJ's Lawn & Landscape, at 443-520-5258.
DON’T NEED MULCH? Consider making a monetary donation instead. Every dollar donated helps to reduce out-of-pocket cost to attend, and allows us to gift tickets to students who might otherwise not be able to attend.
Order Your Graduation Gown Today!
Graduation Cap & Gown Orders (Deadline - February 1, 2026):
- EVERYONE must have a cap, gown (black and gold), and tassel. This is available in a package online. Cost is $42 (before tax).
- You may use an older sibling’s gown from previous years, but it MUST be the custom black and gold.
- Purchasing a Tassel alone is $14.
- For cap/gown/tassel unit, order through www.jostens.com by February 1st.
- Cap and Gowns are shipped to the school in the spring.
Senior Photos (February 9 - 10, 2026): We still have over 100 seniors who need to be photographed for the yearbook! To help everyone get their portrait taken, we’ve added two additional in-school senior portrait dates: February 9th and February 10th. Please click the link below to schedule your appointment as soon as possible: https://seniors.legacystudios.com/mount-hebron-hs-ellicottcity-md/
Graduation Speaker Auditions (Deadline - February 6, 2026): Attention all seniors! Are you interested in speaking at graduation? If so, please fill out the Graduation Speech Google Form. Your submissions are due by Friday, February 6. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfr2XjRfhU7FcOCe24G7d0BbkQyg-qPcuXNmaZpzLoR2Ecgqg/viewform
Prom Information: The senior/junior prom will be held this year at Maryland Live in Hanover, MD on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 7:30 - 10:30pm. All tickets sale dates will be announced in February.
Name Pronunciation: We encourage all seniors to use the name pronunciation feature in Synergy to assist the graduation name readers. This can be done using the following instructions. Open your StudentVue app. Next to your name/picture you should see a sound icon. Click on the icon and record your name pronunciation.
Graduation Date and Senior Activities: Howard County Public Schools has not announced a date for senior graduation at this time. Once a date has been announced, the school will share through school messenger. Additionally, a calendar of senior events and activities will be shared once the graduation date is finalized.
Save the Dates!
Prom – April 25, 2026
Class Night – May 11, 2026
Senior Picnic – May 2026