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Sep 19 - Community Conversation with Dr. Michelle Reid, 6:30-7:30 pm, Herndon HS
Sep 21 - HUMC Free Tutoring, 7:00-8:00 pm, Zoom
Sep 24 - 25th Annual Virginia Showcase of Bands, 10:00 am until 8:30 pm
Sep 29 - HHS PTSA Meeting, 7:00 pm, Lecture Hall
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Upcoming Events
Community Conversation with the Superintendent
Please save the date for a very special event! Dr. Michelle Reid, FCPS superintendent, will host a Community Conversation at Herndon High School on September 19th, 6:30-7:30 p.m. This event will be a unique opportunity to help Dr. Reid get to know our school community and learn more about her vision for our district.
Language interpretation will be provided, as available, as well as child care and light refreshments.
Please register to attend: https://forms.gle/S3dEuQ4uPZ4KvWVj6
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HUMC Free Tutoring Program
TGFT will remain virtual for the start of the 2022-23 school year, with sessions being held every Wednesday. Information regarding the program can be found on our website: herndonumc.org/tgft. As in the past, we offer assistance in all math subjects, chemistry, and physics. We want to help your students be successful this year! Additional information available here.
 Herndon Orchestra Tag Day on Saturday September 24th
The Herndon Orchestra Tag day is almost here!
On Saturday, September 24th, orchestra students will be canvasing the neighborhoods to raise money for our wonderful program. Tax-deductible donations will be used for music, workshops, instruments, and so much more! The support of the community helps keep the program strong. Please cheer us on and spread the word. 100% of donations made through the paypal giving account go directly to the orchestra program. Access it via the following link or QR code on the flyer. And please join us for our free fall concert on October 27th at 7pm in the Herndon High auditorium!
https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1405423
25th Annual Virginia Showcase of Bands on Saturday, September 24th
We would like to invite all students and families to attend the 25th Annual Virginia Showcase of Bands hosted by the Herndon High School Bands. This is a great opportunity to see 28 local high school marching bands perform in one place! This event will be held on Saturday, September 24 at Herndon High School from 10:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m.
Purchase tickets in advance at https://www.herndonband.org/showcase
Tickets are $12 for 13 yrs and older, $6 for 6-12 yrs and free for 5 yrs and younger. Entry is FREE to kids wearing a Herndon Pyramid school shirt with a paying adult. Flyer available here.
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HHS PTSA Meeting
Join Dr Noto and the PTSA for the first general meeting of the school year on September 29. We will meet at 7:00 pm in the Lecture Hall at HHS. All are welcome!
HHS PTSA Needs You!
We have 72 PTSA members - this is a good start, but we need YOUR support! The PTSA puts on programs and events, invests in our teachers and staff, and enhances each family's experience at HHS. ** Staff appreciation ** Teacher grants ** Speakers ** Community engagement Show your support and join the PTSA now for $10. Click here: https://herndonhighschool.memberhub.com/store
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Make the Postsecondary Connection at Look to the Future Week (HS)
Fairfax County Public Schools high school students and their families are encouraged to participate in the week's events. The 2022 College Fair will be held on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at George Mason University’s Eagle Bank Arena from 4:00 - 7:00 pm. Approximately 250 colleges and universities will be represented, including two- and four-year colleges and US Service Academies. Following the fair, Virtual Postsecondary Week will be held on Monday, October 17 to Thursday, October 20, 2022, from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Please encourage students to register for these events if they plan to attend. Both events will help students be better prepared for the next chapter of their educational journey.
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Important Information
Families, We Need Your Consent for Select Digital Resources
At Herndon High School, our teachers will use a variety of digital resources to support student learning and promote communication and collaboration with students and families. Some of the digital resources your child may use this year will require your consent before they can be used. You can find our school’s list of the resources that require parental consent here: https://herndonhs.fcps.edu/adopteddigitalresources. Additionally, you can find more information about approved digital resources in FCPS here: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/technology/digital-resources.
Included on this page is also a link to a form where the enrolling parent or guardian will need to indicate whether or not their student is allowed to use the list of digital resources this year. This page also provides more information about how FCPS carefully reviews digital resources for approval and why we must request your consent before using certain tools. We encourage you to complete the parental consent for digital resources form as soon as possible, as your child will not be able to use the digital resources until we have received your permission. Please reach out to our School Based Technology Specialist, Mrs Smith (liz.smith@fcps.edu), if you have questions or concerns about the digital resources we’ve chosen to use this year. This form needs to be signed at the start of each school year.
All Night Grad Planning Volunteers Needed!
Looking for parents from ALL grades to join the All Night Grad Planning Committee! It’s a highlight of the year for the Seniors from HHS - start getting involved now! Email herndonpsta@gmail.com with questions and interest.
Senior Dues
Attention Class of 2023! It has taken you a lot of work and effort to get to this place- GRADUATION is around the corner. There will be many events and adventures throughout the year to celebrate.
This year, Senior Dues will be $60 per student. You can pay through your MySchoolBucks account, or by check or cash. If you chose the latter, please bring your check ( made out to Herndon HS Class of 23) or cash to Ms. Mejia in the main office. If you have questions, please contact Dr. Cronin at school or pscronin@fcps.edu.
Schedule Change Process
Herndon school counselors spend considerable time assisting students with their selection of appropriate courses. Since all decisions regarding staffing, instructional supplies, etc. are made based on those selections, change requests will be accommodated only under limited circumstances. The following schedule change process will be in place for the 2022-23 school year.
- September 12-23, 2022 - No movement
- After September 26, 2022 - No elective course changes are permitted. Schedule change requests for core courses are reviewed if the Schedule Change Request Form is completed by the student and parent/guardian, Communication with teacher must be made prior to the request and documented on this form. Additionally, approval must be given by the subject administrator of the course and room is available in the requested course. The current teacher is provided the opportunity to discuss the reality of the course with the student and parent/guardian, so they do not make a decision based on inaccurate first impressions. Schedule change requests can be made to the school counselor for the following reasons:
- A student would like to challenge themselves academically and go up a level (from regular to honors) in a core course.
- A student is experiencing academic difficulty in a core course and would like to go down a level (from AP to honors).
Parent Information Phone Lines
FCPS language lines are available in eight different languages to assist parents who do not speak English as their first language.
A school system employee will respond to your call in your preferred language within 24 hours, Monday through Friday. The caller will provide you with the requested information, arrange for you to speak with the appropriate school employee, or connect you with the resource that you are looking to find.
To use the parent information phone lines please call:
- Amharic: 571-423-4957
- Arabic: 571-423-4952
- Chinese: 571-423-4953
- Farsi: 571-423-4954
- Korean: 571-423-4951
- Spanish: 571-423-4950
- Urdu: 571-423-4955
- Vietnamese: 571-423-4956
Click HERE to be directed to the FCPS Parent Information Phone Lines site.
Anonymous Tip Line Puts Safety First
If you or your child have concerns or information relating to feeling unsafe in any way at school, we encourage you to reach out to a member of the security or administrative team so that we may quickly address the issue. Students and parents may also utilize the FCPS Office of Safety and Security safety tip line, that you can access anonymously online, by text (888-777; Keyword TIP FCPS), or by phone (571-423-2020).
If your tip is an emergency and immediate assistance is necessary, please dial 911.
Students, staff, and community members should report school safety issues such as threats, unsafe or dangerous situations, illegal drug activity, theft, gang activity, the existence of weapons, vandalism, and concerns about student wellness. Tip line users may identify themselves or remain anonymous.
Concerns that do not impact the safety of our schools—concerns or information about programs, regulations, or policies—can be sent to the FCPS ombudsman online, at 571-423-4014, or ombudsman@fcps.edu.
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