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Hello Herndon Middle School Community!
We greeted many incoming 7th grade students to our annual Jumpstart program this week for two sessions. We are thankful for our dedicated faculty and staff members who made the transition program successful for our Hawks!
This weekend we welcomed roughly 40 volunteers to work on campus beautification. We hope to make this an annual community event. We thank our parent liaison, PTA board members, parents, and students that volunteered three hours of their time to come out and help as we worked on the grounds. Please be on the lookout for the PTA communication for parents interested in donating large potted flowers for our entrance areas. We are excited to have the campus in back-to-school shape later this week. Special thanks to our fantastic custodial crew for their hard work and dedication in every pursuit toward preparing the building for the '22-'23 school year.
This coming week, we look forward to welcoming parents, guardians, and our Hawks to our annual Open House on Thursday, August 18th, 2:00 pm-4:00 pm. During our time together, we will have the essential start of school information and some festive activities planned by our School Counseling team.
Lastly, we look forward to welcoming all our Hawks for the first day of school on Monday, August 22nd!
Monika G. Vereb
Proud Principal
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Students bus stop information is now available in parentvue and studentvue.
Contact the main office at 703-904-4800 if you need help setting up your parentvue account.
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 August 18th is our Kick Off/Open House from 2-4pm for all HMS families. This will be an opportunity to meet and greet teachers and staff, and help your student navigate the building. This window of time 2:00pm to 4:00 P.M. is for students and parents to come together to:
- Build community: Explore the building, meet the teachers, and get to know other families coming to Herndon MS.
- Pick up your student’s schedule and other resources. Schedules can be accessed on the 18th in Parentvue and Studentvue. We will also provide a paper copy of schedules during open house. Students who wish to pick up a backpack will need to pick up a paper copy of their schedule from the designated grade level locations at open house prior to backpack distribution. Students and families who can access student vue and who do not wish to pick up a backpack do not need to pick up a paper copy of their schedule.and are welcome to begin meeting and greeting teachers and staff at the start of open house.
- Walk the building and familiarize yourself with classroom locations.
- Get information on school programs such as the After School Program, clubs, electives and additional student organizations.
- Learn about how to support and access school and community resources such as food distribution and additional student resources.
- Sign up and replenish school accounts: retrieve your ParentVue account in order to monitor your child’s academic progress throughout the year, add money to your child’s cafeteria account.
- Pick up a free backpack-to be distributed to Herndon Middle School students only. (At open house, students must pick up a printed copy of their schedule to receive a backpack.)
- Sign up for free school supplies (will be given to students the first week of school)
- Drop off medications and forms in the Clinic.
- Join the PTA.
- School starts at Herndon MS at 7:30 am on August 22nd The building opens to students at 7:00 am. On the first day of school, students will report to their 1st period class. Vehicles are not permitted to drop students off in the front of the building, the faculty lot, or in the bus lanes. Kiss and Ride is accessed through 5th Street and will lead you into the backlot loop.
 Safety is of the utmost priority to us here at HMS. Because of this, we have procedures our families should follow when dropping a student off at HMS.
- All student drop off must occur at the designated Kiss & Ride area located in the back of the building. Students should remain in the vehicle until you approach the designated drop-off area.
- Students should NOT be dropped off in the front of the building on Locust Street or in the side parking lot.
- We encourage you to arrive a few minutes early. High congestion time is typically 7:15-7:30.
- When exiting the HMS campus and re-entering Locust Street traffic during morning drop off, right turns only may be made between 7am-8am.
  View this school years bell schedule here.
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All students at HMS will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities after school beginning Monday, September 12. In order for your child to participate, please review the Night Hawk Program Guide and Register Your Child Online.
Mr. Fuller is out until August 22, but you can email him at AJFuller@fcps.edu and he will contact you the week he returns.
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Join the HMS PTA! Fill out a membership form and pay dues at the PTA table at Open House or Back to School Night! $10 for parents and $5 for teachers. Purchase spirit wear and car magnets to show your support of HMS!
Interested in supporting our teachers and students this year? Volunteers needed for the following events and more:
**Open House (Thursday, Aug 18)**
**Back to School Breakfast (Friday Aug 19)**
Future events:
Teacher appreciation week (May)
Cookie Exchange (December)
Stock the Lounge (February)
Teacher workroom decorations (ongoing)
See something you would love to help with? Email PTA President Jane at jwaldrop23@yahoo.com to volunteer, ask questions, or give suggestions!
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Aug. 18 - Open House (2pm-4pm)
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Aug. 18- Student Schedules Available
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Aug. 22 - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
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Sept. 14- Back to School Night (6pm-8pm)
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