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Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native Americans. It is also a time to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges they have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges.
Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
November 06: Student Holiday (School Planning Day for Staff)
November 07: Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day for Staff) | Election Day
November 07: Standards-Based Instruction Meeting, 6:30 pm, Lecture Hall
November 08: Career Fair, 8:10 - 11:30 am
November 08, 09 & 10: Senior Formal Yearbook Portraits, HHS
November 09: HHS PTSA Dining for Dollars, Little Beast in Reston
November 11: Veterans Day
November 12: Diwali
November 17: HBCU College Fair Field Trip
November 22-24: Thanksgiving (Holiday)
FCPS Calendar | HHS Red and Black Calendar
National School Psychology Week
This week we celebrate the important work school psychologists do to help all students thrive. [Insert personal message to school psychologists on staff]Learn more from the National Association of School Psychologists.
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Standards-Based Instruction Meeting
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 6:30 pm in the Lecture Hall. This meeting will be held to discuss the standards-based instruction system. Dr. Noto will be there to lead the conversation and answer any questions. Please plan to attend.
HHS PTSA Updates
Meeting Date Change & Dining for Dollars
PTSA Change of Plans for next week! Instead of our general meeting on Nov 9, please attend the Standards-Based Instruction Meeting on Tuesday, November 7 at 6:30 pm in the Lecture Hall. THEN... on Thursday, November 9, join us for the first Dining for Dollars of the school year at Little Beast in Reston (12100 Sunset Hills Rd Ste R6). 10% of all sales from the evening will go towards our teacher appreciation events.
Help Needed
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!
Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available online in SIS ParentVUE. If you have not already filled out the form online, paper forms were sent home starting on October 31st. Please be sure to return paper forms by Friday, November 17. The electronic form will continue to be available in SIS ParentVUE until January 2024.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important, because information from this survey results in an additional $3 million in grants each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
Please watch this video, visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page or contact Dr. Cronin at pscronin@fcps for more information.
Need to Register for ParentVUE?
Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey.
Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and enter Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).For more information, visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page, or contact Dr. Cronin at pscronin@fcps.edu.
VDOE Governor’s World Language Academies (HS)
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) invites mature 10th and 11th grade students to apply to attend summer residential Governor’s World Language Academies (GWLA) in French, German, Spanish, Japanese, and Latin.
Students who are accepted into one of the programs will live in residence halls in one of the state colleges in Virginia for three weeks in the late June to mid-July timeframe.
Visit the FCPS GWLA website for the timeline for applications and information on a Student and Parent GWLA Informational Meeting on Tuesday, November 7, at 4 p.m.
To learn more about GWLA opportunities and the application process, visit the VDOE GWLA website.
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.
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.
The next meeting of the Global Citizen Book Club will take place on Monday, November 13 from 3:00 – 4:00 in the library. Attending students enjoy snacks and casual conversation about what they are reading. New students are always welcome. More information is on the GCBC Schoology Group (access code F4BT-W6TC-5G8JD).
Senior Formal Yearbook Portraits
We at Victor O’Neill Studios, your school’s official school photographer, are excited to see you on the following date(s) for your senior portraits at the school:
November 8, 9 & 10, 2023 for Senior Formal Yearbook Portraits Session C
The attire for the school’s yearbook pose will be in the traditional Tuxedos and Drapes. We will provide the Tuxedo and Drapes. In addition to the yearbook session we also offer sessions that include casual/personality portraits and cap and gown portraits. Please follow the link below to choose your session type and appointment time.
**Sessions are scheduled one at a time. Future session dates have not yet been announced. You will receive another announcement from the school when the next session is available for booking**
https://pickatime.com/vosphoto/Herndon2024
If you have any questions please email seniors@vosphoto.com. Flyers available in English and Spanish.
Veterans Day
Veterans Day provides a great reason to pause, reflect, and recognize the extraordinary sacrifices our Veterans and their families have made on our behalf, and we thank them for their service. Learn more about the history of Veterans Day at va.gov.
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Diwali
Happy Diwali to all those who celebrate this day and the victory of light over darkness. This year's Diwali artwork was created by Chantilly High School student Rijuta D. as part of the FCPS Observance Design Challenge for Students.
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HBCU College Fair Field Trip
Outstanding Employee Nominations
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: 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 (DO NOT BE LATE)
If you have any questions, please email Ms. Quirine (jquirine@fcps.edu).
🦈 Fairfax Area Student “Shark Tank” Technology Competition
Are you a student with an idea for a product or application that will make life easier or more enjoyable for an older adult? The Fairfax Area 50+ Technology Committee is issuing a challenge to high school students in Fairfax County, Fairfax City, and the City of Falls Church to develop an innovative device or app that will have a positive impact in the lives of older adults and adults with disabilities. Initial project proposals are due by Friday, December 15. Cash prizes will be awarded.
Learn more about the “Shark Tank” Technology Challenge.
November Events Hosted by the Family Resource Center
The Family Resource Center (FRC) offers free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. The FRC is hosting the following events in November:
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Sibshops: An Exciting, In-Person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs, Monday, November 6, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., at Providence Community Center.
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SibTeen: An Exciting, In-Person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs, Monday, November 6, 1-4 p.m., at Providence Community Center.
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Moving on to Life in the Community Resource Fair, Thursday, November 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Annandale High School (Cafeteria).
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Coping Strategies for Anxiety, Depression, and Stress: Part Two (virtual), Friday, November 10, 10-11:30 a.m.
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Funcionamiento Ejecutivo - Ayudando a tus hijos con la organización, la regulación emocional , y la flexibilidad (presentado en español), Friday, November 17, 10-11:30 a.m.
Click the links above to register for the events. For more information, visit the Family Resource Center webpage.
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.
Provide Input on FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)
Please join FCPS’ Chief Equity Office for a virtual meeting regarding the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) Regulation. The event will be held on Thursday, November 9, from 6-7:30 p.m. You may register at this link.
Your feedback will help ensure that FCPS policies align with the school division’s mission and values. It will also help identify any specific considerations that need to be addressed for the 2024-25 school year.
Language interpretation will be available in Spanish, Korean, and Arabic. A Certified Deaf Interpreter will be available as well. Get information on the SR&R.
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.
💲 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Opening in December
The FAFSA is needed to determine a student's eligibility for financial aid. Families of current seniors should be thinking about completing financial aid applications in order for students to be eligible to receive financial help to cover the costs of post-secondary education. With the late opening of the FAFSA, there are some things families can do now (English only).
A funding opportunity is available for students who are unable to complete the FAFSA — the Virginia Alternative State Aid (VASA) program. Find out which aid option is right for your family on the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia website.
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