Senior Portraits Update
Senior Portrait sign-up for the July 21-23 sessions can be found on the Herndon Yearbook website: https://sites.google.com/view/herndonyearbook/home. Previously sent senior portrait information available here (English, Spanish).
PSAT/NMSQT (Grades 10 & 11) and SAT (Grade 12) Accommodations Request Deadline is August 10
Here is the link to recently shared information about requesting testing accommodations on the PSAT/NMSQT and the SAT.
New Immunization Requirement for Seniors
There is a new immunization requirement for rising 12th graders for the 2021-2022 school year. Effective July 1, 2021 all students entering twelfth grade will be required to receive one dose of Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) administered at age 16 or older, and prior to the beginning of school. Twelfth grade students cannot begin school in August without proper Meningococcal documentation.
Please provide one of the following documents to Herndon High School as soon as possible:
- An updated immunization record showing that the student has received the Meningococcal vaccine at age 16 or older.
- A note on a healthcare provider’s letterhead stating the date the Meningococcal vaccine was given at age 16 or older.
- A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
- A notarized Religious Exemption Form which is available online at: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/health_medical/certificate_religious_exemption.pdf
Immunizations are available from your student's healthcare provider or the Fairfax County Health Department. The Health Department clinic locations and hours are available online at: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/immunization/school or by calling 703-246-2411.
The documentation can be dropped off in person at the Herndon HS main office, mailed to the school or emailed to bsbarr@fcps.edu. Please contact Beverly Barr at 703.810.2306 if you have any questions.
Withdrawing Students
If your student will not be returning to McLean High School for the 2021-22 school year, please complete the Student’s Intention for the Next School Year form. You can email the completed and signed form to the registrar, Beth Reardon, at bareardon@fcps.edu.
Credit Recovery Program/ Summer School
The Credit Recovery Academy/ Summer School is a free opportunity for all FCPS students who need to earn credits classes that they failed during the 2020-2021 school year. There will be two sessions, June 28- July 16 and July 21-August 6th at South Lakes High School from 8am-1pm. Registration for most classes in session two ends July 12.
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Cronin at pscronin@fcps.edu or Samantha Kramer at spkramer@fcps.edu or call the main office at 703-810-2201. Thank you and we look forward to helping your student succeed!
Summer Office Hours
Starting Monday, June 21st Herndon High School's summer office hours will be 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please keep in mind that access to the building will be seriously limited throughout the summer due to renovation.
Summer Meal Bus Routes
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) buses are delivering meals along some bus routes. School buses will stop at designated intersections to deliver these meals.
All FCPS students (regardless of age) are eligible for free grab and go breakfast and lunch, as well as other county children, under the age of 18. Adults picking up meals for children should let staff know how many children meals they need. Adults meals are not available for purchase on bus routes during the summer months. View bus routes here
Summer Meal Kits
Summer Meal Kits will be offered at the following sites, containing seven (7) days of breakfast and lunch items packed in bulk. All meals are available at no-cost to FCPS students and children eighteen (18) years of age and under. Parents/caregivers may pick up for children and adults may purchase kits for $28.00. Please wear a mask when picking up the meal kits.
Meal kits will be available for pick up from 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. or until supplies are exhausted.
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Centreville HS 6001 Union Mill Rd, Clifton
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Edison HS 5801 Franconia Rd, Alexandria
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Falls Church HS 7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church
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Hayfield SS 7630 Telegraph Rd, Alexandria, VA
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Marshall HS 7731 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church
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South County HS 8700 Laurel Crest Drive, Lorton
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South Lakes HS 11400 South Lakes Dr, Reston
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West Springfield HS 6100 Rolling Rd, West Springfield
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Westfield HS 4700 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly
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Woodson HS 9525 Main St, Fairfax
Student Parking at Herndon High School for 2nd Semester 2021 - 2022 School Year
Students who are interested in parking on school grounds for the 2021 – 2022 school year, will have to register on the Google Form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0Wm2RN5Egislpawpf3yRmWInja1DmYgN1t39IWMPLjpX6ow/viewform?usp=sf_link. Once you have registered on the Google Doc please review, print, and complete the attached parking application/forms (form 1, 2, 3). Bring your completed packet (with parent signatures), a copy of your driver’s license, to the cafeteria on the assigned days.
- Seniors can pick up parking pass on Tuesday, 8/17 & Wednesday, 8/18 from 12n – 3pm in the main hallway across from the Lecture Hall.
- Juniors can pick up parking passes on Thursday, 8/19 from 12n – 3pm & Friday, 8/20 from 10am – 12noon pick up on both days will be in the main hallway across from the Lecture Hall.
- Sophomores can pick up parking passes Friday, 8/20 from 10am – 12noon in the main hallway across from the Lecture Hall.
The cost for parking on school grounds is $200. Each quarter parking fee is reduce by $25. All vehicles must be registered and a parking permit must be displayed in your windshield at all times between the hours of 7:30am and 2:55pm while school is in session.
Reminder: students may not park on campus without completing this process. We will continue to review our parking availability and add student parking when possible.
2021-2022 School Year
The first day of school in the fall will be Monday, August 23. We will be back to a full five-day schedule. School hours will be 8:10 am to 2:55 pm. Details about the start of school, including the red and black calendar, class schedule, laptop pickup, etc., will be emailed in mid-August. The FCPS 2021-2022 Standard School Year Calendar is now available.
FCPS Mental Health Resources
If you are depressed, in crisis, or just want to talk, please text NEEDHELP to 85511 or call 1-800-273-TALK. Someone will be there to listen.
If you're going through a tough time, don't go it alone. Reach out to a parent, friend, or trusted adult. You can also text NEEDHELP to 85511 at any time–day or night.
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