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February 01 - All Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Day, School Wide
February 02 - Free Tutoring with HUMC, Virtual
February 03-15 - Rising Juniors Individual Course Selection with School Counselors through English classes
February 08 - FAFSA Workshops at HHS, All Lunches, College and Career Center
February 09 - Class of 2022 Spirit Night, Chick-fil-A North Point Village Center Reston, 7:00am - 9:00pm
February 21 - Holiday (George Washington’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day)
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Upcoming Events
All Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Day
Herndon High School is excited to share that we will be implementing an ALL SEL Day after the second quarter, on February 1. On this day, students and faculty will come to school to engage in planned activities that will be fun and relaxing and give students and teachers a chance to build connections and enjoy each other’s company in a non-instructional environment. The schedule will be adjusted so students travel to 7 periods and there will be many activities, including therapy dogs, mindfulness exercises, crafts, and a variety of engaging games.
For many students, school is a major source of meaningful relationships and one of the first places they make social connections outside of their immediate family. This is a great opportunity to give students a chance to spend quality time with each other and their teachers in a relaxed environment that will foster those relationships. It will be a chance for students and teachers to catch their breath and build memories that will help them gain success in the classroom.
Mitigate to Decelerate!
With the uptick of COVID-19 positive cases students, staff, and families are reminded to implement mitigation strategies with fidelity to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community.
- Get vaccinated - get a booster
- Stay home when sick and get tested
- Wear well-fitting masks consistently and correctly
- Wash your hands and use respiratory etiquette
- Physical Distance (when possible)
Yearbooks on Sale!
Yearbooks are on sale via MySchoolBucks for $65. Buy your book today!
ACE Presentation at HHS – Apprenticeships, Trades and Certifications
Attention Juniors and Seniors! Are you looking for alternatives to the traditional college route? Mr. Paul Steiner will be at the HHS College/Career Center on Thursday, February 3rd. Two information sessions will be held; 9:45am and 10:30am. Student can sign-up to: https://tinurl.com/Feb3ACE (from student fcpsschools account).Flyer here.
Academic Advising and Course Selection for 2022-23
Academic Advising Season has begun! Starting January 2022, students will meet individually with their school counselor to choose their courses for the 2022-23 school year. It is so important that parents and students are informed of their academic options.
To assist students with selecting their courses for next year we have created a Virtual Curriculum Fair. On this site students and families will have access to videos, brochures, and materials on all of Herndon’s core, elective, and advanced academic courses. Details, requirements, and benefits of taking Herndon's 2022-23 course offerings are available from our content experts. The information available on the Virtual Curriculum Fair site will help guide conversations with your student about their course selections. Important dates are listed below and the timeline for academic advising and course selection can be found here (English, Spanish).
Rising Juniors - Class of 2024
- February 3-15: Individual Course Selection with School Counselors through English classes
Rising Sophomores - Class of 2025
- February 17: Academic Advising Presentation through Teacher Advisory
- February 22-March 8: Individual Course Selection with School Counselors through Science classes
Rising Freshmen - Class of 2026
- January 26: Academic Advising Presentation to St. Joseph's School
College Partnership Program (CPP) at Herndon High School
ATTENTION 9th-11th graders! Do you want to go college, but aren’t sure where to start? Students may sign up for a CPP Interest Session (either Feb 7 or Feb 24) at https://tinyurl.com/cpp2223 (from student fcpsschools account). CPP is designed to systematically mitigate the impact of barriers to access, opportunity, and attainment and support students who are from populations that are historically underrepresented on college campuses (first generation to attend college in the U.S., Black/African American, Hispanic, students with learning disabilities, English language learners and economically disadvantaged students). Students must apply on-line by March 11, 2022 at http://tinyurl.com/CPPAPP2022 .
FAFSA Workshops at HHS
College Access Fairfax’s Financial Aid Champion, Kristin Mahieu will join Mrs. Peirce to assist students completing their FAFSA or answer any financial aid questions you/your family may have regarding paying for college.
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February 8 & 17: all lunches (Ms. Gomez will be at the Feb 8th session to assist Spanish speaking families)
Click here for details to register and for list of documents needed to complete the FAFSA.
The HHS PTSA Needs You!
Interested in joining the Executive Board of the PTSA for next school year? We are looking for you! Email herndonptsa@gmail.com for details.
The HHS PTSA is collecting Amazon gift cards for teacher appreciation! Click here for the wish list - gift cards can be mailed directly to the PTSA at checkout: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/7X9EYR593Z29?ref_=wl_share
Class of 2022 Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A
Where: Chick-fil-A, 94 North Point Village Center Reston, VA 20194
Date: Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Time: 7:00am - 9:00pm
Seniors will receive a donation of 25% of sales. Event flyer available here.
Support the Senior Class!
From the Library
Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and the library is again asking, “How many candies are in that jar?” Students are invited to submit an entry that includes their estimate AND a book title they’ve enjoyed recently. The winner will go home with the jar of candy AND a gift card from Scrawl Books. If two or more students guess the correct number or come equally close to the correct number, the winner will be determined by a random drawing.
Snow got in the way of our January Student Book Club meeting, but February’s meeting will take place on Monday, February 14 at 3:00. There is no required reading, and all students are welcome. If your student likes to engage with other students about books and bookish events in a casual environment, encourage them to attend!
We love to work with students to find out about their interests and to offer reading recommendations. When they log in to Destiny (using their school Google account), students are able to search for books, put books on hold, see what they have checked out, and renew their books. We also have hundreds of popular ebooks and e-audiobooks in our collection that students can check out 7 days a week/ 24 hours a day through their MackinVIA app.
Are your students doing research for classes? We work with many classes to help them find reliable information and learn how to use information ethically. Students can find fantastic research supports through their HHS Library course on Schoology, and they can always reach us at hhs_library@fcps.edu to ask a question or to schedule a one-on-one session.
NOVA Virtual Information Sessions
FCPS and NOVA will host virtual information sessions for FCPS students and their families. Sessions will be held either at 4:30pm or 6pm on Feb 10, Feb 24, Mar 16, Mar 26, Apr 20. The flyer with all registration links is located on the College/Career Center Schoology Course under NOVA. The registration link for February 10 – www.tinyurl.com/February-10 and Feb 24th – www.tinyurl.com/February-24
FCPS Career Expo Instruction 2 Industry
Regional career exploration event; Connect with local industry professionals from in-demand career fields during this virtual “Instruction 2 Industry Career Expo” event held evenings February 14-17. To register and review the entire schedule, please go to: https://www.fcps.edu/node/45168
2022 Virtual Gap Year Fair
On February 17, 2022, 6:30pm – 9:00pm, FCPS is co-hosting a Virtual Gap Year Fair with Go Overseas, whose mission is to empower human connection through perspective-changing travel. At the Virtual Gap Year Fair, students and their families can connect with gap year program providers, counselors, alumni, and college admissions representatives to learn everything needed about taking a gap year. See the event flyer for more information! Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-usa-gap-year-fair-2022-feb-17-registration-211523661967?aff=GYFeventscta
HUMC Free Tutoring Program
TGFT will remain virtual for the start of the 2021-2022 school year, with sessions beginning on September 8. Information regarding the program can be found on our website: herndonumc.org/tgft
Students are encouraged to fill out the registration form on the website, as this allows us to match students with our subject-area specialists. As in the past, we offer assistance in all math subjects, chemistry, and physics.
We want to help your students be successful this year!
Hornets4NOVA
Virginia Community College offers a wide variety of post-secondary options to students after high school. Whether it is completing an associate degree and transferring to a 4-year college or earning a certification so that you can get right to work, NOVA has something for everyone. Many of our Herndon students happily call NOVA home after high school. Ms. Monica Gomez, NOVA College Readiness Counselor, has supported Herndon seniors for over 12 years. Ms. Gomez will be at Herndon HS in the College & Career Center for several events. Click here for Hornets4NOVA flyer for February information and workshop dates as well as additional information and helpful NOVA links. Questions? Please email Mrs. Peirce at dkpeirce@fcps.edu or Ms. Gomez at mogomez@nvcc.edu
Parent Casino Night
Ready for some HHS fun!
The Herndon High School Class of 2022 ANG Committee invites you to the PARENT CASINO NIGHT
- Where: The Breeze, 781 Station Street, Herndon
- Price: $45/person; $80/couple; $50/person at the door (Teachers and staff discount)
- Tickets Include: $25k in Casino Cash | Appetizers | 2 Drink Tickets (Additional food & beverage can be ordered off the menu)
- When: Saturday, March 12, 2022
- Time: 7:00PM – Midnight
- Texas Hold’Em, Black Jack, Roulette, 50/50 Raffle
- Plus a Silent Auction with MANY items to bid on!
Purchase tickets at HTTP://WWW.HERNDONANG.ORG or submit a check to HHS made out to HHS PTSA/DAFA.
Event flyer here, ticket order form here, teacher/staff ticket order form here.
For Volunteer opportunities please sign up here!
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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