 Herndon Middle School’s Back To School Night is Thursday September 19th from 6-7:45. Students will bring their schedule home on the 19th with their classes listed. If you would like to have them fill it out in advance, here is a copy of the flyer. The building opens at 5:30 if parents need to confirm schedules and for more information on programs here at HMS. The cafeteria will have tables for Student Services, Clinical, After School Programs, ParentVue, Yearbook, our Instructional Model, P2 and some other community organizations. There are meetings at 5:30 for special populations. For parents of students with IEPs, the meeting will be in the library and the meeting for parents of English Learners will be in H1/H2. Student guides will be available to guide you.
The official program begins at 6 and parents will go to odd and then even classes (no Unity Time, HT or lunch).
Contact: Karyn Niles
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On Saturday September 21st from 8:30-11, we will have a schoolwide clean up. Parents and students will be here to mulch, weed and spruce up our grounds as a day of service for the month. Please consider joining this community event! Sign up to help or donate here!
Contact: Karyn Niles
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Students in grades 7-12 if FCPS who can read and write in another language can take the WLCE and earn between 1 and 3 HS WL credits! The test is given in 30 languages. This explains the FCPS program. Here is some more information about Herndon MS’s testing date.We are lucky to be able to offer this exam at Herndon MS for our students. We usually have 50-100 students who test -last year we had 36 students pass in 5 different languages! If your child can read and write another language, this is a great opportunity.
All students must register online with their counselor before October 10th. Counselors will also have more information about preparing for the test. Students will need pencils, and their registration tickets to take the test. Students who finish in time may take late buses home or are dismissed to walk or call for a ride later. The exam will be given at Herndon MS on November 14th.
Contact: Karyn Niles
HMS Student Services Department provide HMS students with individual meals and snack items that are distributed in school for times when these students might otherwise go hungry. Any student who is struggling with getting food during weekends and school holidays is eligible. Families can sign their student up for this program through their school counselor, school social worker, or school parent liaison using this form(see below). An electronic sign-up is also available on the Herndon Middle School website under the Student Services tab.
H3 Bags of food items are distributed every Friday, or the last school day of the week, in the Resource Wing before or after school. Parents will also have the option of picking up needed food items every other week on Thursday mornings. Reminders will go out by text. Common food items include: Soup, Macaroni and Cheese, Ravioli, Rice, Pasta, Cereal, Granola Bars, Crackers, Fruit Cups, Trail Mix, Milk/Juice. Parents wishing to donate to our food pantry or clothing closet should contact Ms. Mascoll or Ms. Niles. A wishlist will be published allowing families to donate via Amazon in the next few weeks.
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September is National Campus Safety and Preparedness Month and one of the many reasons there seem to be so many drills in school. We always want adults and students to feel prepared for class, for weather and for any unforeseen circumstances. The theme this year on the ready.gov site is “Prepared, Not Scared.” We take time this month to thank the people that help ensure we are safe and prepared. Thank you to Officer Murn and Officer Belling! We are lucky to have such committed supports in our building here at HMS!
 Take a look at the FCPS Calendar, Ensure that any trips that you have planned for the school year are on weekends and school holidays. Every day in school is a day toward success. More resources and information about FCPS attendance can be found here!
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Interested in providing feedback to HMS’s school counseling program? Please join the counselors for their Advisory Council meeting on Wednesday, September 18th from 2:30-3:15pm in the library. Advisory Council is a chance for counselors to highlight and seek feedback on their current and future programs. If you’re planning on attending, please respond via this form.
Light snacks and refreshments will be available.
If you have any questions, please contact Elyana Genovese, School Counselor. Eagenovese1@fcps.edu |
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Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) is a FCPS regional governor’s high school (grades 9-12) for students interested in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Representatives from TJHSST will be at Herndon Middle School on September 16th at 6:00 PM in the Library . Families interested in learning more about the application process and important deadlines for the 2020-2021 school year application are encouraged to attend.
Click here to view flyer
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Here comes the Bus App- Know when your child's bus is approaching your stop. Download the app for free from the App store or Google Play
You will need the FCPS school district code 28982 and a Student Information System (SIS) Parent Account (contact the main office 703-904-4800, if you do not have SIS parent Account). Once signed in, you can customize or edit features, including how the app will communicate with you, and the size and location of the notification radius around your child's bus stop.
Learn more about the Here Comes the Bus mobile app.
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HawkTime teachers continue to collect forms including the Emergency Care Card and Health Forms. Please ensure your student has turned in these important forms to the school.
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Sep 10: Theater Booster Meeting (Drama Rm 7-8)
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Sep 16: TJHSST Information Session ( 6:00pm, Herndon Library)
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Sep 18: Student Advisory Council (Library, 2:30-3:15)
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Sep 19: Back to School Night (6:00-7:30pm)
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Sep 19: Back to School Night (ESOL and Special Education meetings start at 5:30)
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Sep 21: Community Day of Service
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Sep 23: After School Night Hawk Begins- Late Buses Begin
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Sep 25: Band Ice Cream Social( 2:25-3:30, Herndon MS Cafe)
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Sep 26- Sep 27: Picture day( during P.E.)
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Sep 27: Choir Ice Cream Social (cafe, 2:30-3:30)
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