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February 21 - Holiday (George Washington’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day)
February 22-26 - Snowcoming Spirit Week
February 22-March 8 - Individual Course Selection with School Counselors through Science classes
February 23 - Free Tutoring with HUMC, Virtual
February 24 - CPP Information Sessions, 10:30am, Library
February 24 - NOVA Application Workshop, 9:45am – 1:00pm, College & Career Center
February 24 - NOVA Virtual Information Sessions, 4:30pm or 6:00 pm
February 28 - CPP Information Sessions, 10:30am, College/Career Center
March 03 - 2-hour Early Release
March 04 - Student Holiday (Professional Development Day)
March 12 - ANG Casino Night, 7:00 pm, The Breeze
FCPS Calendar
Upcoming Events
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
SIS StudentVUE and ParentVUE Passwords
We have discovered an anomaly in StudentVUE and ParentVUE, which limits the use of special characters in passwords. We have reported this anomaly to the vendor. In the meantime, StudentVUE and ParentVUE will only accept these special characters: ! , @, #, $, and *. Students or parents that are having trouble with their log-in may be using other special characters that are not currently permitted in the application.
As we work through this issue with the vendor, the fastest resolution for students and parents with special characters in their password is to reset their FCPS password and choose one of the 5 special characters currently allowed: !, @, #, $, or *. We apologize for any inconvenience and continue to work with the vendor to resolve this issue.
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 Sophomores - Class of 2025
- February 22-March 8: Individual Course Selection with School Counselors through Science classes
College Partnership Program (CPP) at Herndon
ATTENTION 9th-11th graders! Do you want to go college, but aren’t sure where to start? 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 to CPP on-line by March 11, 2022 at http://tinyurl.com/CPPAPP2022 .
CPP Information Sessions: Thursday, February 24th at 10:30am in the Library or Monday, February 28th at 10:30am in the College/Career Center.
Please contact Mrs. Peirce or go to the College/Career Center Schoology Course 2KWM-5GQM-84Z6V for details.
NOVA Virtual Information Sessions & NOVA Application Workshop
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 24, Mar 16, Mar 26, Apr 20. The registration link for Feb 24th – www.tinyurl.com/February-24
Seniors may attend an in-school NOVA Application Workshop on Thursday, February 24th anytime between 9:45am – 1:00pm in the HHS College & Career Center.
Yearbooks on Sale!
2022 Yearbooks are on sale now through My School Bucks. Price is $65 while supplies last! Free and reduced lunch students get a discount and should see Mrs. Hans in room H101 for more information, or you may email her at kdhans@fcps.edu.
Underclassman School Portraits are ON SALE
20% off Underclass Fall Picture Day shoot images. Only Underclass Fall- not Sports, or Seniors. The promo code at checkout iis FEB20 This sale ends Feb 27th. Use this link to order! https://vando.imagequix.com/g1000876320.
From the Library
The library has many opportunities for students to engage!
Offering reading recommendations based on student interest is one of our favorite things to do. Students also have the ability to search for books independently. 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. MackinVIA (linked through Destiny or available as an app) offers hundreds of popular ebooks and e-audiobooks that students can check out 7 days a week/ 24 hours a day.
Research questions? We help students 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.
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
2 Hour Early Release Schedule
March 3, 2022 will be a 2 hour early release day for students. Classes meet on an abbreviated schedule. Note the switch of 5th and 7th period to accommodate lunch at the end of the day. Please see the schedule here.
ANG Casino Night
READY FOR SOME HHS FUN! THE HERNDON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2022 ANG COMMITTEE INVITES YOU TO
THE ANG CASINO NIGHT
Where: The Breeze 781 Station Street, Herndon
When: Saturday, March 12, 2022
Time: 7:00PM – Midnight
Event flyer here, ticket order form here , teacher/staff ticket order form here and website QR code. 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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