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Calendar
May 01-12 - AP Testing
May 03 -Dining for Dollars, On the Border
May 03 - Free Tutoring with HUMC, Virtual
May 05- Donut Friday, 7:30 am, Gym Lobby
May 04 - PTSA Meeting, 7:00 pm, Zoom
May 08-12 - Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
May 09 - NOVA Virtual Information Sessions for FCPS Families, 4:30pm
May 10 - National School Nurse Day
May 11-June 1 - SOL Testing
May 13 - Junior/Senior Prom, 8:00 pm, Holiday Inn Washington Dulles
May 19 - Herndon HS Orchestra Spirit Day, 7:00 am - 9:00 pm, Chick-fil-A, North Point Village, Reston
May 23 - Dining for Dollars, 7:00 am, Chick-fil-A, North Point Village, Reston
FCPS Calendar
Springfest 2023
Events
Teacher Appreciation Week
Help the Herndon PTSA spoil our teachers:
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Baked-goods for the teachers - from Monday, May 1 through Friday, May 5, drop off homemade or store-bought treats to the main office.
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Contribute to the "Teacher Lunch" fund - PTSA is catering lunch for all 250 staff on May 5th! Use this link to make a tax-deductible donation now https://herndonhighschool.memberhub.com/store/items/6233.
PTSA Meeting on May 4th
Join the PTSA via Zoom for the next meeting on May 4 at 7pm.
Hear school updates from Dr. Noto and help us make plans for the 2023-24 school year!
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/94894309306 Meeting ID: 948 9430 9306
 Family Fun Day and Large Community Sale
May 7 in front of Herndon High School
This event has been rescheduled to May 7th due to inclement weather last weekend. You can still reserve your selling spot for $45 at https://www.herndonband.org/community-sale. All sales go to seller.
This event supports Herndon Marching Band: The Pride of Herndon and their trip of a life time, representing Virginia at the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade on December 7th 2023.
Please share with family, friends and neighbors.
AP Testing Volunteers Needed
Herndon High School is looking for volunteers to help proctor AP exams beginning May 1st through May 11th.
There are two sessions: 8am – approximately 11:00am and 12pm – approximately 3pm. Responsibilities include checking ID’s, handing out and collecting tests, monitoring the test takers and counting tests when finished. Volunteers do not have to sign up for both sessions in the same day unless he/she would like to do so. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. If you are available or know of anyone, a college student perhaps who may be interested in helping, please contact Kie Anderson at keanderson1@fcps.edu.
Attendance Policy for AP Testing Days
Students who do not plan to attend school the entire day will need to submit an AP Testing Attendance Form for early check out or late check in on days they are taking an AP test. The attendance forms will be available in Student Services (Room M149) or from your AP teacher. Please note that a separate permission form will be required for each AP test. Phone calls or notes will not be allowed, nor will they be accepted in lieu of a completed AP Testing Attendance Form. Any student who does not submit a completed form will be marked as unexcused for their morning or afternoon classes. Students who plan to attend school the entire day do not need to submit an attendance form on the days they are taking an AP test.
Junior/Senior Prom
Herndon High School's Junior/Senior Prom
will be held at the
Holiday Inn Washington Dulles, 45425 Holiday Dr, Sterling, VA 20166 on
Saturday May 13th, 8PM-12AM
Join us for an
Enchanted Night
Tickets are for sale now through May 7th for $70. Prices prices will increase on May 8th to $75. Tickets can be purchased through MySchoolBucks or with cash or check during all lunches.
Questions? See Mrs. Russell in the main office or Miss Grogan in A137 or at eagrogan@fcps.edu.
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.
Class of 2023 All Night Grad Party News & Information:
37 days until Graduation!!! Sign up to help with the All Night Grad Party Event here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b44aea922a64-allnight#/
Buy a ticket for your senior students now! ANG Tickets.
The earlier we sell tickets, the more we can spend on prizes & extras for our kids!
Please note that you can also order your Senior’s yard sign and buy raffle tickets for priority graduation seating with the same form and/or on the website:
Yard signs: https://herndonang.org/yard-sign ~ LAST ORDER goes in on 5/12!
Raffle tickets: https://herndonang.org/raffle-tickets
Upcoming Events
We’re happy to accept donations at any time, from friends or family or your place of business: https://herndonang.org/donations
ANG is now on Instagram – follow us! @hhs.allnightgrad
Everything All Night Grad Party is here: https://herndonang.org/
Questions or want to volunteer? Email us at hhsang2023@gmail.com
From the Library
The library is pleased to offer a diverse collection of resources that allows all of our students to see themselves. Students can find a wide array of fiction and nonfiction that expands their world view. In May, we are highlighting Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and Jewish-American Heritage Month.
SYNC Audiobooks for Teens is back with their free audiobook program! Their free season runs through early August. Two titles are available each a week, and change over to two new ones each Thursday. Once you’ve downloaded a title, it’s yours to keep forever. You can get the complete list of titles, and the week that they are available, here.
As the end of the school year approaches, please keep the following dates in mind. Seniors should have all library materials returned no later than Tuesday, May 23. All other students’ library materials are due by Friday, June 2.
We love to work with classes to develop research skills, and to help students create products that show their learning. Are your students conducting research in their classes? Please remind your students that there are fantastic research supports available through their HHS Library course on Schoology and that they can always reach us at hhs_library@fcps.edu to schedule one-on-one support.
NOVA Virtual Information Sessions for FCPS Families
NOVA will present to FCPS seniors and their families; learn about the opportunities, degrees, certificate programs, numerous services and resources designed to connect seniors to NOVA. Click HERE for NOVA flyer.
SOL Testing
Herndon High School students will be taking one or more Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course (EOC) assessments between May 11, 2023, and June 1, 2023, at Herndon High School. Students will receive their testing schedule and other important information via school E-Mail during the week of May 1, 2023. All SOL assessments are taken in-person at school. If you become aware of an unavoidable conflict that could result in your student missing a testing day, please notify your student’s school as soon as possible.
Some SOL assessments are required under federal law, and some may be needed to verify credit for high school graduation. The table below shows the SOL EOC non-writing tests available to fulfill federal participation and/or verified credit requirements.
Federal law requires schools to provide students one SOL test in reading, in mathematics, and in science during grades 9-12. These assessments provide information about student achievement to the parent/guardian, school, division, and state.
State law requires students to verify credits to fulfill Standard and Advanced Studies diploma graduation requirements, as outlined on the Graduation Requirements and Course Planning webpage (https://www.fcps.edu/academics/graduation-requirements-and-course-planning). SOL tests are the most common way students earn the verified credits they need. However, performance assessments (social studies only) or substitute assessments approved by the Virginia Board of Education may be another option available for your student to verify certain credits.
Content Area: Mathematics
- Tests: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry
Content Area: Science
- Tests: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science
Content Area: English
Content Area: Social Studies
- Tests: World History 1, World History 2, Virginia and U.S. History
A SOL High School Assessment Frequently Asked Questions webpage (https://www.fcps.edu/node/43148) provides more information about SOL EOC tests in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). If you do not want your student to participate in SOL assessments, you have the right to refuse testing. However, any decision to refuse SOL tests should be made in consultation with school staff to allow full consideration of any potential implications for on-time graduation. The Right to Refuse Assessments webpage (https://www.fcps.edu/node/34277) offers important information as you consider this decision.
If you would like to read this message in a preferred language, please view this website (https://www.fcps.edu/node/43069).
In most cases, SOL assessment results are available in the Student Information System (SIS) ParentVUE within about three months. If you have questions about SOL testing, please contact your student’s school counselor or our Assessment Coach, Dr. Karl Gussow at ksgussow@fcps.edu.
Sports Physicals
Herndon High School will be hosting their Sports Physicals on Monday, May 15th. Take advantage and cross this off your to do list for next year now while supporting the Athletic Training program! The physicals currently on file expire on June 30th, a new physical is needed for next year. After June 30th, students will not be permitted to participate in any team related activities (other than interest meetings) until a new VHSL physical form has been submitted. You are always welcome to get a sports physical through your family physician or an urgent care center, but this event is our Athletic Training Program’s only fundraiser.
Did you know? This is an incredibly important night for us because FCPS only provides the athletic training personnel, not the supplies we need to help your kids. The money earned is used to purchase the supplies that allow us to help our student-athletes stay healthy and play to their highest potential. Every piece of gauze, glove, roll of tape, ice bag, bandage, nose plug, brace, crutch…everything you see us use is purchased through the funds earned at this annual event. Without your support we would not be able to provide the services we do for our student-athletes. Just for reference- 1 physical does not even cover the cost of 1 case of tape (we go through 80-100 cases per year).
Physicals are $50- payable by cash or check on site or pre-paid through MySchoolBucks prior to the event. All details will be provided in a confirmation email when appointments are made. Additional donations or ‘sponsorships’ for student-athletes who may not be able to afford this opportunity are always welcome. We ensure forms are complete and there are no issues (unless a doctor notices something that warrants further medical attention). All forms will be put on file so kids are ready to go- you’ll just need to complete online registration for whatever activity they choose.
Click here to make an appointment-: 2023 Athletic Physical Registration. You will receive a confirmation email within 48 business hours of scheduling.
Any questions, comments, or concerns? Please contact Lisa Petruzzi (LTPetruzzi@fcps.edu) or Marleigh Hall (MHall2@fcps.edu)
Orchestra Spirit Day at Chick-fil-A
What - Herndon HS Orchestra Spirit Day
Where - Chick-fil-A, North Point Village, Reston
When - 7:00 am - 9:00 pm on Friday May 19, 2023
Mention you are there to support HHS Orchestra, and 25% of the proceeds will go towards the school orchestra to offset expenses.
You can: Drive through or Call ahead (mention Spirit Event/HHS Orchestra to order taker), or you can use their CFA Mobile App (mention HHS Orchestra in special instructions), then pick up your yummy food! Flyer available here.
Senior and Underclassmen End of Year Calendar
Please find below the calendar with the senior and underclassmen end of year final exam schedule. The calendar is also available here.
 
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