According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA 2013), 

Thirty million Americans will struggle with an eating disorder and millions more will battle food and body image issues at some point in their lives. Eating disorders are real, complex, and devastating conditions that can have serious consequences for health, productivity and relationships. They are not a fad, phase, or lifestyle choice. Eating disorders are serious, potentially life-threatening conditions that affect a person’s emotional and physical health.

In collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department, FCPS has developed eating disorder documents with detailed information to be provided to parents and guardians of Fairfax County Public Schools.  (attach letter in English and here is Spanish link)

This year we will collaborate with Herndon Rotary to sponsor a writing contest!  Attached is information about the contest. We have had district winners the last 5 years.   Three students who enter at Herndon will be awarded prize money.  Students who enter must follow the guidelines regarding topic and length etc. Essays are due on February 21^st. Students must also be available to go to Districts on April 4^th.  Please encourage your child to enter.  Students should see Ms. Niles or your English teacher for more information.  Essays will be turned in electronically to Ms. Niles via keniles@fcps.edu.  Ms. Niles will ensure the entries receive the coversheet. 

This week is National School Counselor Week.  This week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association, highlights the unique contribution of school counselors within the U.S. school system and the impact they have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.  Please take a moment to thank your child’s counselor!

The application for the AVID elective class is now available! Applications for rising 9th grade students are due February 4, 2020. Applications for rising 7th and 8th grade students are due February 11, 2020. Talk to your child's counselor or visit the HMS website for more information.
7th grade application
8th grade application
9th grade application

We are having a ‘Career Day’ event on April 16th where students will have the opportunity to learn about different careers and fields. We are seeking representatives from various career clusters to share about their job and professional journey. Participants will be required to attend from 12:15-2:15. Please complete this form if you are interested and share with others (community members, friends, colleagues, etc.) who may also be interested and willing to come in. More information is forthcoming, but please contact Elyana Genovese at eagenovese1@fcps.edu or 703-904-4867 with any questions.

Year Book Sale!

It's not too late to buy your 2019-2020 Herndon Middle School Yearbook! Yearbooks are now $25 and can be purchased on MySchoolBucks.com or by bringing cash or check to Miss Grogan in Room 108 during the school week. Prices will rise again soon, so get one before they do! Any questions? Please email Erin Grogan at eagrogan@fcps.edu. Thank you for your support of the Herndon Middle School Yearbook!