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12 Days of Cheer
 The HHS Leadership students will be hosting *12 Days of Cheer* again this year. The purpose of this initiative is to promote community and raise spirits of students and staff between Thanksgiving and Winter breaks. The first 7 days are student centered (delivery of cookies and candy canes to TA classes, and activities in the cafeteria during lunches). The last 5 days are spirit days and we welcome everyone to dress up and bring the cheer! December 4th - sELFie Station (in Lunch) December 5th - Cookie Delivery (to TA) December 6th - Hot Cocoa Bar (in Lunch) December 7th - Candy Cane (to TA) December 8th - Holiday Fun Friday December 11th - Holiday PJs December 12th - Swinter December 13th - Flannel Day December 14th - Twin Day December 15th - Blizzard In (White Out)
December 06: VA DMV Permit Test, 3:15 pm, Herndon HS - Room J104
December 07: December HHS Parent Coffee, 8:30 am, Cafeteria
December 07: Religious and Cultural Observance | Chanukah (begins sundown 12/7-sundown 12/15)
December 08: Religious and Cultural Observance | Bodhi Day
December 11, 12: SOS Wellness Program for Juniors
December 18-January 01: Winter Break
January 03, 04: Academic Days of Focus
January 04: Curriculum Night, 6:30 pm, Main Street and Auditorium
January 05: Electives Fair, 4th Period, School Wide
January 05: Senior Meeting and Returning Grad Panel, 4th Period, Auditorium
FCPS Calendar | HHS Red and Black Calendar
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).
December HHS Parent Coffee
Please join us for our 2nd quarter parent coffee this Thursday at 8:30am in the school cafeteria. We’ll tell you all about what’s happening at school at this point during the school year. The main topics of conversation will be the upcoming course selection process, attendance report cards, and bathroom surveillance. There is no need to RSVP. Translation services will be provided as well. Each quarter, we alternate between evening and morning meetings. If your schedule will not allow you to attend this meeting, don’t worry! We will post the information on our school website for your reference.
Help the PTSA Celebrate Teachers
Help the PTSA celebrate the HHS teachers and staff by purchasing a gift card for the holiday raffle. Click here to have it directly shipped to the PTSA.
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HHS Holiday Gift Guide
Just in time for the holiday season: Herndon High School Merch! Make sure you and your family look good in our hoodies, Tees, hats and more!
Visit the Herndon Sports Boosters Spirit Wear Store.
Underclassmen Picture Makeup/Retake Day
Makeup/Retake Day images are now viewable online. Please visit: vosphoto.com/uc use your student ID when prompted for the online code.
For questions regarding school pictures, please email: underclass@vosphoto.com
Thank you!
Victor O'Neill Studio!
Chanukah
Chanukah, an 8-day Festival of Lights, is a Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple and the miracle of a small quantity of oil that lit the Temple’s menorah for 8 days. This year, Chanukah begins at sundown on Thursday, December 7. That day will be a half-O day, and major events cannot be scheduled that evening. Learn more about Chanukah in National Geographic Kids. See the complete school year calendar.
Bodhi Day
Bodhi Day, Friday, December 8, is the Buddhist holiday that commemorates the day that the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama (Shakyamuni), experienced enlightenment, also known as bodhi in Sanskrit and Pali. The school calendar recognizes many religious and cultural observances (O days) during the school year, including Bodhi Day. There is school on these days, however, the School Board has directed that tests, quizzes, field trips, graduation, homecoming, or FCPS-scheduled athletic events will not be held on these observance days.Learn more about Bodhi Day in this video from the Miami Children’s Museum. See the complete school year calendar.
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.
As we all prepare for time away from school over Thanksgiving and winter break, please encourage your student to stock up on great books to enjoy during their downtime. We have displays around the library featuring different genres, and students can find “Collections” of a variety of themed books through Destiny, the library catalog. The library team is always happy to offer suggestions based on students’ interests.
Winter Break (Student Holiday)
As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 18, to Monday, January 1. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year.Classes resume on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. See the complete school year calendar.
Senior Formal Yearbook Portraits
Dear Parents and Seniors Class of 2024:
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:
December 14 and January 5, for Senior Formal Yearbook Portraits ONLY Session
The attire for the school’s yearbook pose will be in the traditional Tuxedos and Drapes. We will provide the Tuxedo and Drapes. Please follow the link below to choose your session type and appointment time.
https://pickatime.com/vosphoto/HerndonYBO
If you have any questions please email seniors@vosphoto.com
Academic Days of Focus
On January 3rd and 4th all teachers will meet individually with their students during class to provide feedback on next year’s course options for their subject. As teachers meet with students, discussion topics will include: course options the student will enjoy, the student’s academic interests and abilities, expectations for that next course and level, and course sequencing. Students will be assigned to complete a Reflection in Schoology after each teacher feedback conference. Teachers will have students complete an independent assignment while the conferences are being held.
Curriculum Night 2024
Families are invited to join us on Thursday, January 4th, 6:30pm to learn more about the courses offered at Herndon High School. During Curriculum Night, families will have the opportunity to meet with faculty members, network with other parents and students, and learn important details about Herndon HS. There will also be presentations given on Advanced Academics and on Standards Based Learning beginning at 6:00pm in the auditorium. These presentations are optional for attendance. The information available at Curriculum Night will help guide conversations with your students about their course selections.
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Electives Fair
The Electives Fair will be held Wednesday, January 5th during 4th period. The Electives Fair is an opportunity for 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students to visit four different advanced placement, honors, dual enrollment and elective elective classes and hear presentations to help them with their course selections for next year. Students will also have the opportunity to ask questions of the teachers. This event will give students a chance to explore the entire range of advanced academic and elective courses that will be offered at Herndon next year.
✈️ 2024 Gap Year Fair
FCPS School Counseling Services and Go Overseas will co-host the annual FCPS Gap Year Fair on Tuesday, January 30, 6-8:30 p.m., at Marshall High School. This event is for high school students and their families who are interested in learning more about increasing opportunities for the year following high school graduation. Students should register at USA Gap Year Fairs.
New Assistant Principal
Please welcome Assistant Principal, Dr. Woods to Herndon High until June 2024! She will be filling in for Assistant Principal Christina Oh, who is expecting a new baby any day now. Dr. Woods enters her 32nd year in public education and her 14th year as an assistant principal in Fairfax County Public Schools. Her educational career includes work as an instructional coach, English teacher, special education teacher, and interim principal; she has worked in elementary, middle, and high school. She has also worked in human resources as a colleague assistance and intervention specialist after retirement for two years. Dr. Woods is excited to work with students, teachers, parents, and community stakeholders at Herndon High School. She comes from Edison High School as a special education English teacher. She was born in North Carolina and later moved to Virginia to teach 9th grade English. Some of her favorite hobbies are traveling and meeting new people. She enjoys football, basketball, tennis, golf, and family. Her favorite places to visit are Hawaii and Aruba. Dr. Woods holds a Doctor of Education degree in Instructional Leadership from Nova Southeastern University, a Master of Arts in Education and certification in Administration and Supervision from Regent University, and a Bachelor of Science in English with a Minor in speech pathology from Elizabeth City State University. Dr. Woods wants to encourage all students to always strive for success in all experiences.
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Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon
One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. In October, students in grades 3-12 took this screener in October, which gives information about their skills such as achieving goals, handling emotions, building relationships with adults and peers, and making good choices.
The screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create learning, experiences, and environments for students to succeed.
In early December, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.
For more information about the screener please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For help understanding your child’s results or ideas to support them at home, review the Family Guide or contact your child’s school.
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.
❄️Preparing for Winter Weather
 Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place where we will post an emergency weather closing. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan for the winter season. Make sure your contact information is up-to-date in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and plan for childcare if appropriate.
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