VIKING NEWS - August 28, 2026

• September 1, 2026 - Senior Crab Feast
• 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

Congratulations to Vann Prime who has been named the inaugural national Educator of the Year by the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE). The award recognizes excellence in teaching and honors educators who inspire students to develop a deeper understanding of economics. Founded in 1946, FEE is one of the nation’s oldest organizations devoted to economic education and the study of a free society. Its educational programs, publications, and classroom initiatives focus on economic reasoning, entrepreneurship, individual liberty, and free-market principles. FEE presented the award during its 80th Anniversary Excellence in Economics Awards Dinner on July 23, 2026, at the University of Maryland, College Park. https://x.com/feeonline/status/2080467896124248353

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. We will provided hair and nail supplies, feminine products, and any prom necessities.
• The ticket is valid for one person only.
• All prom attendees (including guests) will need a photo ID and ticket to get into the dance. Prom 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 8:30 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!!!

Students are able to view their full schedule in Synergy with periods, teachers and rooms. We are following the Schedule Change Process. During the second week of school the only schedule changes that will be processed are students with holes in their schedule, seniors adding a graduation requirement, student aides, Jumpstart/Release Time requests and leveling up in course levels. Elective course changes will not be processed beginning August 24th.

You’re in luck! We have 15 copies left for purchase. Books must first be purchased online using the link below or in person by cash or check, made payable to Mt. Hebron High School. Books must be picked up from Mrs. Fulchino in room 227. If you paid online, please bring your receipt with you as proof of purchase. We will not mail books. Please arrange for someone to pick up your purchased book if you have moved. Please note that this is for the purchase of the 2025-2026 yearbook. Any questions? Please email Mrs. Fulchino at rachel_fulchino@hcpss.org.

HCPSS Student Personal Device Use in Schools:

• Students will keep personal technology devices away (in a spot designated by their teacher) and silenced and ensure they are not a distraction during the student day.
• Smart watches may be worn during the student day but may not distract instruction or be used for reasons other than checking the time.
• A staff member on a school-sponsored field trip may permit the use of a personal technology device by a student in limited situations where capturing a picture or video may be appropriate or contacting a parent/guardian is necessary.
• School administrators and school administrators’ designees may authorize use of a personal device in rare instances such as an emergency for communication purposes, and when allowed as described in a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP), Section 504 Plan, or Health Plan.
• Personal laptops may be used for instructional activities in high school.

Please refer to HCPSS policy for policy violations.

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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.

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 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.

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

Senior Crab Feast

The Senior Crab Feast for the Class of 2027 is Tuesday, September 1, 2026 from 6:00pm-8:00pm. This will be our first senior event of the year and we can't wait to see everyone there. Don't like crabs? No problem. There will be plenty of other food choices. Tickets are $35 and are on sale now! Purchase tickets today!

Students and family members are encouraged to check their canvas emails regularly, subscribe to the HCPSS Postsecondary Calendar, and visit the HCPSS March2Future resource page for college application information and support.

Save the Dates!

Crab Feast! – September 1, 2026

Homecoming Dance – September 26, 2026

Prom – April 24, 2027

Class Night – May 2027

Senior Picnic – May 2027

Welcome Back, Parents! You will probably hear and read those words quite a bit over the next few weeks—and perhaps well into September! That’s because all of us at Mt. Hebron High School are excited to welcome you and your students back for another school year. And, of course, a very special welcome to our 9th-grade families and students who are new to MHHS!

As your Career Coach, I want to encourage your students to stop by and visit me. You can find me in the office with the bright ORANGE rug!

So, why should students come see me? My role as Career Coach is also connected to Maryland’s Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, which emphasizes preparing students for success in college, career, and life. In other words, career readiness is not something that begins senior year—it is a process that develops throughout a student’s high school experience.

Where Should Your Student Be on Their Career Journey?

Think of it as a progression:

9th Grade – EXPLORING
At this stage, students are beginning to discover how their personal strengths, values, interests, and skills connect to potential careers. They should also begin building awareness of career opportunities, including high-wage and high-demand fields.

10th & 11th Grades – PREPARATION
Students begin putting their interests and career goals into action. This may include taking courses aligned with their interests, participating in career-related workshops and events, exploring internships and apprenticeships, developing professional skills, and gaining experiences that help them prepare for their future goals.

12th Grade – READINESS
By senior year, students should have a clear postsecondary plan—whether that means attending college, entering the workforce, pursuing an apprenticeship, joining the military, or taking another pathway. They should be developing the academic, technical, and professional skills needed to take their next step with confidence.

And parents, you are an important part of that journey, too! If you have questions about career exploration, internships, apprenticeships, employment opportunities, or resources available to your student, please feel free to reach out. I am always happy to connect.

Professionally speaking… the future starts now.

Gail d’Almeida
Career Coach, Mt. Hebron High School
gail_dalmeida_contractor@hcpss.org

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.

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