Mt. Hebron High School
Student Services
Meet the Department
School Counselors
Registrar, Secretary, and Data Clerk
Student Support Staff
If you need immediate mental health support
National Suicide Prevention Hotline (call or text): 988
The Maryland Crisis Hotline: Dial 211 and choose option 1
The Crisis Text Line: Text 741741, trained counselor responds
Grassroots Crisis Intervention: 410-531-6677
Howard County Mobile Crisis Team: 410-531-6677
Community Mental Health Resources
(Courtesy of the Sacramento City Unified School District)
MENTAL HEALTH AND ACTIVE MINDS
(Courtesy of student Mahika Vedire)
(Mental Health Resources for our African American Community)
(Find Mental Health Resources)
Mental Health Education Resources
Children's Mental Health Matters
Parent's Guide to Teen Depression
Howard County Resources CAREAPP
Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center
6700 Freetown Road | Columbia MD, 21044 | 410.531.6006
Academic Info
Student Services Grade-Level Lessons
Post-secondary information for Seniors
HCPSS offers many resources and opportunities to support student's postsecondary exploration. Linked below are several resources:
2025 HCPSS College Application Site: This website is a one stop shop for all things related to college application. It includes step by step instructions, screencasts, resources, and FAQ. Seniors should bookmark this page!
March2Future Postsecondary Planning Series: HCPSS offers a postsecondary webinar series every other Wednesday. This document includes the list of sessions, registration links, and recordings.
Postsecondary Events Google Calendar: The postsecondary google calendar includes all events that relate to postsecondary preparation. Whenever HCPSS receives information about an event, we add it to this calendar.
24-25 Scholarship List: HCPSS maintains a scholarship list that includes local, state, national and school specific scholarships.
24-25 Enrichment and Opportunities: HCPSS maintains a list of all work, volunteer, educational, and internship opportunities.
College and Career Weekly Emails: These are our weekly emails that are sent out via canvas. This slideshow includes all postsecondary opportunities as well as current updates on postsecondary topics.
HCPSS Monthly Spotlight: HCPSS is "spotlighting" a different career cluster every month. This google site provides information on each spotlight, including career pathways, connection to HCPSS courses and clubs, and more.
Alums Transcript Requests
For graduates from the Howard County Public School System, use this link to request transcripts
Senior Transcript Requests
For rising seniors, please use Naviance to request transcripts. Details can be found in the Senior College Folder
9th-11th Transcript Requests
Transcripts for students in grades 9-11 can be requested using this link. Please note this link is for 9th-11th grade students, scholarships/internships, and dual enrollment. Transcript requests will be fulfilled by our school registrars, Ms. Zetlmeisl (Susan_Zetlmeisl@hcpss.org) or Ms. Herzing (emily_herzing@hcpss.org ). Additional information on transcript requests for rising seniors will be shared in mid-September.
March to the Future
HCPSS hosts a March to the Future Post-Secondary series during the school year. Many of these sessions are recorded and are available for viewing:
College and Career Readiness
Tuition Calculator
Are you worried about the cost of college? Want to get an idea of how much you would have to pay? Try MyInTuition, a quick college cost estimator. Many colleges also have their own on their own website.
FREE Financial Aid Resources
FAFSA Step-by-Step Guide that walks students and families through each question of the FAFSA, including screenshots and explanations and a FAQ page for students with special circumstances.
Maryland Scholarship Directory, a list of 100+ vetted scholarships for students across the state, broken down by month.
Canvas
Please check the Student Services page on Canvas and keep an eye out for more information and reminders sent via Canvas Announcements throughout the summer from MHHS Student Services.
Post-High School Information and Resources
Upcoming College Information Sessions
There are several college workshops on our post high school google calendar linked here. The workshops range from financial aid, essay writing, the college search process to a mock admissions committee. We HIGHLY recommend students in ALL grades to register for a few of these sessions and start learning about the process. IT IS NEVER TO EARLY TO GET STARTED!
College Recruitment Opportunities
These opportunities are offered by many colleges and universities to attract high achieving students who are first generation, represent a diverse population or are lower income. Most require an application so be sure to follow the deadlines. Information will be updated as more information is received.
Seniors World of Work Graduation Requirements
Service Hours Form
Service Hours Opportunities
List of Columbia-area Opportunities
Columbia Festival of the Arts June 16-18
Hollifield Station Elem. summer help--email: amanda_wadsworth@hcpss.org
VIRTUAL SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITIES
Soldiers Angels service member cards/packages
Enrollment and Permit Information
Enrolling at MHHS
Registrations are a multistep process, including online registration. Please visit www.hcpss.org/enroll to begin the registration process.
For graduation requirements and the HCPSS Course Catalog visit https://www.hcpss.org/academics/course-catalogs/.
MHHS Registrars, Ms. Zetlmeisl (susan_zethlmeisl@hcpss.org) and/or Ms. Herzing (Emily_Herzing@hcpss.org ) will reach out to families who complete the online registration to finalize the enrollment process.
Maryland
Work Permit
Work permits are required for minors under the age of 18 who work in Maryland. Work permits are completed online and DO NOT require verification from the school. Information can be found online-- https://www.dllr.state.md.us/labor/wages/empm.shtml.
Maryland
Driving Learner's Permit
MVA forms must be signed by Counselors or Registrars over the summer. The student must deliver it to the MVA in a sealed envelope. More information can be found on the MVA website- Learner's Permit - Pages (maryland.gov)
