National School Psychology Week
November 9 - 13, 2026
Next week, we are excited to celebrate our wonderful school psychologist, Ms. Alyson Quick! Thank you, Ms. Quick, for all you do to support our students. Your kindness, dedication, and willingness to help make a difference in the lives of our students each day. We appreciate everything you do for our students, families, and staff!
Parent-Teacher Conference Registration Is Now Open
Registration for Parent-Teacher Conferences is now open in HCPSS Connect Synergy.
Conferences will be held:
- Monday, November 23rd: In person
- Tuesday, November 24th & Wednesday, November 25th: Virtual
Parents/guardians may schedule conferences through HCPSS Connect Synergy between 8:00 am on November 6th and 4:00 pm on November 19th.
MRHS Annual Food Drive
The MRHS annual food drive to benefit the Howard County Food Bank begins Wednesday 11/11! The Howard County Food Bank helps more than 35,000 people a year! Your donation will help a local family this holiday season.
We hope to raise at least $8000 and 3,000 pounds school wide! Online donations are open now and food collection begins Wednesday, 11/11!
How to Participate
- Donate non-perishable food items in first period classes Wednesday 11/11- Monday, 11/16. Food items will be weighed, and monetary donations will be tallied daily on this spreadsheet.
- Donate directly to the Howard County Food Bank online; $1 = 1lb. of food. Students must print their donation receipts, label them with their name and first period teacher's name, and turn them in with the daily food donations.
Incentives
- The top three first period classes, by weight and dollar amount of food donated, will earn a breakfast provided by Chick Fil A on Wednesday, 11/18 during flex time.
The top class on Wednesday, 11/11-Friday, 11/13 will get donuts!
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Underclassmen Picture Make-Up & Retake Day - November 10th
When:
Did your student miss Picture Day or need a retake? Legacy Studios will be at MRHS on Tuesday, November 10th for Picture Make-Up and Retake Day.
Winter Sports Tryouts
Information on Winter Sports Tryouts - Deadline to submit paperwork is November 11th at 5pm.
A Season of Gratitude - Share Your Thanks!
November is a time for giving thanks, and what better way to show appreciation than by recognizing the wonderful staff members at MRHS!
If there is a teacher or staff member who has made a positive impact on your student or family, we invite you to share a message of appreciation through the form below.
All messages will be printed and shared with the staff members being recognized. You are welcome to recognize as many staff members as you’d like, but please complete a separate form for each person.
Please submit your messages by Wednesday, November 18.
MRHS Staff Gratitude Message Form: https://forms.gle/cpcfdU8CA9AgQVag9
Nomination for the 2026-2027 HCPSS School Counselor of the Year:
Nominate an outstanding school counselor for HCPSS School Counselor of the Year! This award recognizes a school counselor who consistently demonstrates exceptional leadership and advocacy for student success. Also consider nominating a School Counseling Advocate (This is NOT a school counselor, but may be another educator or community member with strong advocacy skills for school counseling!) Submit a 2026-2027 HCPSS School Counselor of the Year Nomination Form by Friday, November 20th 2026!
MHCAC Fall Newsletter:
The Mental Health Community Advisory Council (MHCAC) is a group of Howard County mental health professionals and community members who seek to remove barriers and build awareness of mental health support for our children and families. The MHCAC Fall 2026 Newsletter, is filled with reflective listening tips, suicide and violence prevention resources, community mental health organizations, and self-regulation resources.
MRHS Boosters News
Winter Sports Physicals
Need a winter sports physical? Complete sports physicals are available at any First Call Medical Center for only $30 paid directly to MRHS Boosters Club. 100% of proceeds directly benefits Boosters. Simply purchase on our website and present your Boosters receipt at time of visit. Purchase here: https://www.mrhsboosters.com/product-page/sports-physical
Preparticipation Physical Evaluation Form
Show Your Support for Boosters
Is your student playing a winter sport? Have they joined a club this year? Are they part of a music program or theater production? Please consider showing your support for all Ridge programs by becoming a Boosters member. With no PTA at MRHS, Boosters supports all students and staff and we can’t do it without you! Your entire membership fee for Boosters stays at MRHS and benefits ALL students. Join here today: https://www.mrhsboosters.com/membership. Thank you for supporting Boosters! Go Mustangs!
MRHS Music Foundation News
MUSIC FAMILIES:
- ENDS MON NOV 9 at end of school day: Concert Attire Exchange Window - INFO HERE
- NOV 10: Tri-M Membership Mtg after school
- NOV 11: Marching Band Wrap Party
- NOV 14: Senior All-State Auditions
- NOV 20: Spring Trip Rooming Forms Due - no late entries taken!!
ALL MRHS COMMUNITY:
- NOV 5-7: Fall Play "Much Ado About Nothing" - INFO&Tix
- Charleston Wrap Sales OPEN - get your favorite music student's order code, or just support the Music Department in general ordering your holiday & everyday gifts & wrapping paper!
- Poinsettia Sale till NOV 21- Order Here
- World’s Finest Chocolate Sales - find a music student after school & buy a bar or two!
- Become (or Find) a Music Patron
- Holiday Makers Market Nov 21 - be/find a vendor - come and shop!
MRHS Upcoming Dates:
November 6 - Report Cards Issued at 4:00pm
November 6 - Parent Teacher Conferences Open for Scheduling at 8:00am
November 10 - Underclassmen Picture Make-Up and Retake Day
November 11 - Winter Sports Tryout Paperwork Deadline at 5:00pm
November 11 - Boosters Meeting 7:00pm - MRHS Student Services Office
November 14 - Winter Sports Begin
November 17 - Music Foundation General Meeting 7:00pm - MRHS Student Services Office
November 19 - Parent Teacher Conference Window Closes at 4:00pm
November 23 - Schools Close 3 hours Early.
November 24 - Schools Close 3 hours Early. Parent/Teacher Virtual Conferences
November 25 - Schools Closed for Students. Parent/Teacher Virtual Conferences.
November 26-27 - Schools and Offices Closed.