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October 10-14: Homecoming Spirit Week 2023
October 11: PSAT Day (10th/11th Grade); SAT Day (12th Grade - Registration was required); Unscheduled Day (9th Grade; non-testers)
October 12: HHS Choir Fall Music Sampler, 7:00 pm, Auditorium
October 13: Disney Show Down Sign Up Deadline
October 13: Homecoming Pep Rally, End of School Day, HHS Stadium
October 13: Homecoming PowerPuff, 6:00 – 7:00 pm, HHS Stadium
October 13: Homecoming Bonfire, 7:00 – 9:00 pm, HHS Sign Field
October 14: Homecoming Football Game, 1:00 pm, HHS Stadium.
October 14: Homecoming Dance, 8:00 – 11:00 pm
October 15: The 2023 College Fair, 4:00 - 7:00 pm, George Mason University’s Eagle Bank Arena
October 26: Financial Aid Night, 7:00 pm, South Lakes HS
October 26: Disney Show Down, 7:00 pm, Auditorium
November 08: Career Fair, 8:10 - 11:30am
November 09: HHS PTSA Meeting, 7:00 pm, Lecture Hall
FCPS Calendar | HHS Red and Black Calendar
Spirit Week 2023
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Tuesday, October 10th
Soccer Moms vs BBQ Dads
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Wednesday, October 11th
Pajama Day (PSAT/SAT Day)
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Thursday, October 12th
Decades Day
(Freshmen 2000s, Sophomores 1990s, Juniors 1980s, Seniors 1970s)
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Friday, October 13th
Class Color Day
(Freshmen = Gray, Sophomores = White, Juniors = Red, Seniors = Black)
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Homecoming Events
Pep Rally: Friday, October 13th, End of the day. We are planning to be outside but will be inside if weather necessitates.
PowerPuff: Friday, October 13th, 6:00 – 7:00 pm, HHS Stadium. Come support the Juniors and Seniors as the battle it out on the gridiron. Rumors promise of an entertaining half-time show. Concessions will be available.
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Bonfire: Friday, October 13th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm, HHS Sign Field. If you’re craving a s’more – stop by the bonfire. Yard games, music, and the warm glow of the fire is all provided. Concessions will be available.
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Parade: Saturday, October 14th, 9:30 am, Downtown Herndon. Family friendly celebration of Reston, Herndon and HHS. Find a spot along Elden or Lynn Street and celebrate Reston/Herndon.
Football Game: Saturday, October 14th, 1:00 pm, HHS Stadium. Come watch the Herndon Hornets take on the McLean Highlanders.
Homecoming Dance: Saturday, October 14th, 8:00 – 11:00 pm
National Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. To help develop a common understanding of Bullying, below is the FCPS definition.
Bullying in Students Rights and Responsibilities is defined as: “Any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. “Bullying” includes cyberbullying. “Bullying” does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict.”
For more information on how FCPS handles a bullying situation please visit the FCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention webpage. Our goal is to ensure all students feel safe and welcome at school. If you have questions and/or concerns about something that is going on at school, please contact the front office so that they can support you and most importantly your student.
PSAT/SAT Day – October 11, 2023
On Wednesday, October 11, 2023, PSAT/SAT Day will be held at Herndon High School. Tenth and eleventh grade students will be taking the PSAT while twelfth grade students who registered by September 6, 2023, will be taking the SAT test. FCPS Leadership approved Wednesday, October 11 (A Day) as an “unscheduled day” for grade 9-12 students who are not participating in PSAT/NMSQT or SAT assessments or specific services. In general:
- Students receiving Category B special education services receive a normal instructional program.
- Grade 9 students do not attend school this day.
- Grade 10-11 students take the PSAT/NMSQT, with limited exceptions. Attendance will be taken for 10th and 11th graders.
- Grade 12 students are encouraged to participate in the SAT; those choosing not to take the SAT do not attend school this day.
- October 11 is a 2-hour early release day for high schools and secondary schools.
- PSAT/NMSQT administration begins in the morning, according to regular school start times.
- High school academy courses are not held on October 11; high school academy staff will support base school activities, and all high school shuttles are canceled on this date.
- FCPS transportation is available to all students.
- Breakfast and lunch will be provided for students. Schools may choose to offer these as grab and go options.
If you have further questions about SAT School Day, you can contact our Assessment Coach, Dr. Karl Gussow.
HHS Needs You!
The PTSA puts on programs and events, invests in our teachers and staff, and enhances each family's experience at HHS. We can only do this with your financial support!
The PTSA is run through your donations - 100% of your tax-deductible donation goes directly to HHS PTSA, supporting our school’s needs, and ultimately our student’s.
Please donate here!
VA DMV Permit Test
Throughout this school year, Herndon HS will now offer the Virginia DMV Permit test to all students who meet the criteria, have parent permission and successfully register for the test. Students will need to meet the following criteria and registration tasks:
- Be at least 15 years and 6 months old to register and take the permit test.
- Obtain a signed DTS 41-Parent Consent Form (DTS 41- Parent Permission Form Link)
- Register on ACE Online for Herndon High School (there is a $20 fee due at registration) (ACE Online Registration Link)
- Register for the test on the Virginia DMV Online Knowledge Testing System (Virginia DMV Test Registration Link)
- Students MUST bring their FCPS school issued laptop on the day of the test.
- Students MUST bring a picture ID to verify identity. If the student does not have a picture ID, take a picture, print the picture, write the student’s full legal name under the picture and have a teacher sign it to verify identity.
Test Dates: October 12, November 30, December 6, January 10, February 1 & 22, March 13, April 18, May 9, May 23, June 5
Test Location: Herndon HS- Room J104
Test Time: 3:15pm (NO NOT BE LATE)
If you have any questions, please email Ms. Quirine (jquirine@fcps.edu).
Disney Show Down Sign Up
Do you think you can sing?? Sign up to be part of the Disney Show Down! Win prizes for best song, worst villain, most magical duet, and most enchanting small group. Sign up using the QR code here by Friday, October 13 to be included in the Show Down!
MORE INFO:
- You must audition for Mrs. Waldrop to make sure your song is show ready by Mon, Oct 23.
- Your song must be from a Disney movie/show/musical.
- You must provide your own background music track or piano accompaniment sheet music by Mon, Oct 23.
- You may perform a solo, duet, or small group.
- You must attend rehearsal on Wed, Oct 25 at 6PM.
For more info: jbwaldrop@fcps.edu. The flyer is available here.
🎓 College Fair and Postsecondary Virtual Events
High school students and their families are invited to attend the annual FCPS College Fair and the Postsecondary Virtual events. The College Fair will feature admissions representatives from more than 250 colleges and universities from across the United States and abroad. The fair will be held at George Mason University’s Eagle Bank Arena on Sunday, October 15, 4-7 p.m.
The Postsecondary Virtual Event will be held on Monday, October 16, and Tuesday, October 17, 5-8 p.m. The virtual event will feature workshops related to the college admissions process, financial aid, and other postsecondary educational opportunities. Flyer is available here (English, Spanish).
Students are highly encouraged to register in advance for these events.
Yearbooks for Sale
Yearbooks are now available for purchase via MySchoolBucks or by going to yearbookordercenter.com and using school code 8967. Books start at $65. Students on free/reduced lunch should go to the main office to pick up an order form.
Financial Aid Night / Paying for College
October 26th at 7PM – 8:30PM at South Lakes HS
Please register at: https://forms.gle/DEjUzPjKx9WR1qcK8 All grade levels at HHS and SLHS are invited, however, this is especially critical for seniors. Mr. Jack Zeeger, Financial Aid Manager at NOVA’s Loudoun campus, will present everything you need to know. Mr. Kevin Amaya, Herndon HS’s NOVA Admissions Counselor, will conduct the session in Spanish. Regardless of what college you/your student chooses to attend, this in-depth presentation is not to be missed.
Senior Ads for Sale
Families of seniors can now purchase senior ads in the yearbook! Please go to yearbookordercenter.com and use school code 8967 to feature your child in this year’s book!
From the Library
The library is a busy place! We welcome students before school, after school, and during the school day with a pass. Students looking for a lunch option other than the cafeteria can often get a pass to spend their lunch block in the library. We provide instruction to students in all disciplines, help students come up with creative ways to share information they’ve learned, and help students find their next favorite book! More details about Herndon High School’s library can be found on your student’s Library course in Schoology. If we can answer any questions for you, please contact us at hhs_library@fcps.edu.
Does your student still have library books from prior schools? We are happy to get them back to the FCPS school they came from. FCPS does not charge overdue fines for library books, but the schools would love to get these materials back.
Career Fair
Join us at Herndon High School's Career Fair on November 8th at 8:10 - 11:30 am. Help provide students with an opportunity to explore careers and develop viable plans for their future by: Staffing an Employer Table and /or Assisting in a Workshop.
Additional ways to support our students include the following:
- Informational Interviews
- Job Shadowing
- Mentoring
- Industry Panels
- Internships
- Employment (part- or full-time)
For more information contact: Stephanie Stewart at smstewart1@fcps.edu or
Steve Parker at steve.parker@harraseeketfoundation.org. Flyer is available here.
School Supply Drive
Our students need school supplies - please donate!
We are collecting gift cards and school supplies for HHS students to help them reach their full potential.
Click here for the items to be delivered directly to the PTSA.
Senior Dues
Class of 2024! Senior dues pay for senior shirts, caps and gowns, diploma covers and more!
- $50
- $35 (Reduced)
- $25 (Free)
Dues can be paid in MySchoolBucks, check made out to ‘Herndon High School’ or by cash. Please see Mrs. Beatriz Wiseman in the main office to pay by check or cash.
🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Community Conversations Kick Off
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for Our Schools, Our Future: A Community Conversation. Share your thoughts about FCPS and bring your questions to:
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Madison High School on Tuesday, October 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- Location TBD on Wednesday, October 25, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Pre-registration for a Community Conversation is not required but will help us plan. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided for all events based on staff availability.
Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid. Your voice matters!
💯 FCPS Students Continue to Outperform State and Global Averages on SATs
The average SAT score for FCPS students in the class of 2023 was 1181. That is higher than the state average (1113) and the global average (1028). The scores for Fairfax County Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (596) and Mathematics (585) subtests are also higher than the averages for students in the state and worldwide. Read more about the class of 2023 Fairfax County SAT data.
PSAT/NMSQT and SAT School Day
FCPS will offer access to PSAT/NMSQT and SAT School Day for rising 10th through 12th grade students at no cost to families. Exams will be held at each high school on Wednesday, October 11.
This year, the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) will be administered in Fairfax County in a digital/online format. Learn about SAT assessments and PSAT assessments.
Social and Emotional Learning Screener Offered in October
One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is the SEL Screener.
The screener is offered to all students in grades 3-12 in October and again in February or March. It addresses skills like achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions.
The SEL Screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create the learning, experiences, and environments students need to be successful. Key updates to the screener this year include:
- Different versions for students in grades 3-5 and 6-12.
- Fewer topics with more questions to provide schools and families with more data to support planning.
- Additional questions aligned with FCPS’ commitment to educational equity.
SEL Screener results are sent to families via postal mail. Families who wish to opt their child out should complete the opt-out form in the Annual Notice packet or in SIS ParentVUE.
For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage or contact your child’s school.
Please note that the SEL Screener differs from the anonymous Fairfax County Youth Survey.
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