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Custodial Staff of the Year
Custodial Staff of the Year for 2023-24 was presented to Herndon High School in recognition for their hard work and dedication to the wellbeing of our students and faculty. Their efforts help provide an environment that enables our students and staff to perform at their best. Congratulations to the best custodial team in FCPS!
October 31: End of First Quarter | 2-hour Early Release
November 01: Holiday | Diwali
November 01: Yearbook Senior Ads Deadline
November 01-02: Religious and Cultural Observance | All Saints Day / Día de los Muertos
November 04: Student Holiday (School Planning Day for Staff)
November 04: Outstanding Employee Nominations Due
November 05: Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day for Staff) | Election Day
November 06-09: Homecoming Week
November 11: Holiday | Veterans Day
November 19: Retake Picture Day
FCPS Standard School Year Calendar for 2024-25
National Bullying Prevention Month
Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.
For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, schools will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Need to Register for ParentVUE?
Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE 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 type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).
Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students
Safeway Pharmacy will host immunization clinics for any FCPS student age 18 or younger at Frost Middle School on Monday, October 28, and Tuesday, October 29, from 3 to 7 p.m.
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students age 18 or younger to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.
Students age 19 and older may access free immunizations at their middle/high school immunization clinic, the Fairfax County Health Department or through other community resources.
🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions at the final community conversation this fall. It will be held Wednesday, October 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Herndon Middle School. Click the date to register. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.
Quarter End, Early Release, Diwali/Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day, Student Holidays
Thursday, October 31, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students. The 2 hour early release bell schedule for the day is available.
Friday, November 1, is a holiday this year for Diwali and Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day. All schools and offices will be closed. Schools are closed for students on
Monday, November 4, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 5, for a teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.
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Yearbook Senior Ads Deadline is Fast Approaching!
Families of seniors, would you like to see your child featured in our yearbook in an extra special way? Do you have some super cute baby photos you’d like to share? Purchase a senior ad for the yearbook and design a message for your senior! Please go to yearbookordercenter.com and use school code 8967. The final day to purchase ads is November 1!
Daylight Saving Time Ends (Fall Back)
This Sunday, November 3, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time ends. Don’t forget to move your clocks back one hour!
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🏆 Outstanding Employee Nominations
Nominations will be open for the Outstanding Employee Awards on October 14, 2024! To submit a nomination for a Herndon High School Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please
complete the nomination through this GOOGLE FORM. You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category).
Submissions started MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2024.
All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in one more of the criteria for that award category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards. The eligibility requirements are below.
CRITERIA
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Outstanding Teacher - Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category.
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Outstanding New Teacher - Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category.
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Outstanding Principal - Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district).
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Outstanding New Principal Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district).
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Outstanding Leader - Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal) at their current location. Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services.
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Outstanding Professional Employee - Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non- instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership at their current location. Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, After-School Specialist, MTSS Coordinator, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school, Special Education Department Chairs that teach less than 50% of their time, Reading Specialists that do not have a regular course load/do not give grades.
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Outstanding Operational Employee - Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee at their current location. Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons.
The deadline to submit a nomination is MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2024 at 11:59 pm. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Barnes.
Election Day
✨🪐HOCO Spirit Week is "Out of this World"
November 06 - Neon Out - Wear bright colored clothing
November 07 - Out of This World - Go crazy with space-themed outfits!
November 08 - Class Colors - Black (Senior), Red (Junior), White (Sophomore), or Grey (Freshman)
November 08 - Pep Rally - Show their school spirit and pride support our football team.
November 08 - Powerpuff, 6:00 – 7:00 pm, HHS Stadium. Come support the Juniors and Seniors as battle it out on gridiron.
November 09 - Bonfire, 7:00 – 9:00 pm, HHS Marquis Field. Yard games, music, and the warm glow of fire is all provided.
November 09 - Parade, 9:30 am, Downtown Herndon. Family-friendly celebration of Herndon, Reston, and HHS.
November 09 - Football Game, 1:00 p.m., HHS Stadium. Come watch the Herndon Hornets beat Yorktown.
November 09 - Dance, 8:00-11:00pm, HHS Main Gym.
Veterans Day
Monday, November 11, is a holiday and schools will be closed for students.
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Youth Leadership Network (YLN) Conference
Are you ready to level up your leadership skills and make a real impact in your community? The Youth Leadership Network Conference is designed for high school students (ages 14-18) who want to grow as leaders, build stronger, more inclusive communities, and work toward a more equitable future.
November 16 from 9 am - 2:30 pm at the Fairfax County Government Center
At this event, you’ll participate in interactive workshops to help you develop leadership confidence and meet other teens passionate about making a difference. You’ll also get to explore volunteer and internship opportunities at our Service Fair—perfect for boosting your college applications and giving back to your community.
Highlights include a fun photo booth, free lunch, and some cool swag to take home!
Whether you're a seasoned leader or just getting started, this is your chance to connect with others, gain new skills, and get inspired to lead. Sign up now to secure your spot!
If a scholarship is needed to attend, please email info@LeadershipFairfax.org
Currently seeking additional Sponsors for this event, please email our Director of Partnerships and Development, Lisa McGrail, for more information.
Fairfax County Youth Survey
The Fairfax County Youth Survey, a collaboration between the Fairfax County School Board and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, is a comprehensive, anonymous, and voluntary survey given each year to students in grades 6, 8, 10, and 12. The survey examines behaviors, experiences, and other factors that influence the health and well-being of Fairfax County's youth. The results, published each year at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/youthsurvey, identify trends and areas of need, providing a snapshot of the county's youth and serving as a barometer of the community's effectiveness in fostering healthy choices in young people
Herndon High School will be administering the Fairfax County Youth Survey on November 18 and November 19 during English class.
While it is our hope that as many students as possible will participate, if you do not wish for your child to take part in the Youth Survey, please complete the OPT-OUT form linked here and return it to your child's school counselor no later than November 8, 2024. If you have already opted your child out of this survey using the Parental Digital Consent Portal you do not need to provide additional information to the school counselor.
If you have any questions/concerns, please feel free to contact Brandi Barnes at babarnes@fcps.edu.
📸 RETAKE Picture Day is Coming!
📅 Date: Tuesday, November 19th
😊 Who:
- any student who was absent for the original session on September 19 & 20
- any new or transfer students who started at Herndon HS after September 20
- any student who was dissatisfied with their original picture day portrait
📝 Please note:
- No purchase is necessary to retake photos. Any student may retake their photo for use in the yearbook.
- Students retaking their portrait will not receive a new ID card unless the original ID card contained incorrect information.
- The new portrait will replace their original yearbook portrait and then be available for purchase.
- Students who previously purchased a photo package and would like to retake their photo MUST return their original photo package to the photographer in order to receive a new package.
📧 Questions? Email Victor O’Neill at underclass@vosphoto.com
Yearbooks for sale! Yearbooks are available for purchase on yearbookordercenter.com! Our school code is 8967. Books start at $65. Students receiving free/reduced lunch can pick up an order form in the main office to purchase a yearbook at a reduced cost.
📸 Senior Portrait Sign Up
Final Opportunity: Friday, December 6th, Wednesday, December 11th, Thursday, December 12th, and Friday, December 13th
Don’t miss this final opportunity to be photographed for the yearbook! The required attire for the school’s yearbook pose are traditional Tuxedos and Drapes; provided by us! In addition to the free 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: www.vosphoto.com/herndon
As a friendly reminder, appointments are needed for Senior Portraits.
If you have any questions, please email our Senior Portraits Team: seniors@vosphoto.com.
Please kindly include your Senior’s First and Last Name and “Herndon Class of 2025” when emailing, for faster assistance.
Thank you!
Your Senior Portraits Team
🎓VCAW Success
Last week Herndon High School took part in the Virginia Department of Education’s Virginia College Application Week (VCAW). We had about 240 seniors participate in VCAW by attending a college app lab session to work on their applications. It is estimated that our students, who submitted 345 applications at an average of $50 per application, saved over $17,000! It was an exciting week for our seniors and the Student Services staff!
🎓Class of 2025 Announcements, Merchandise and More
Attention Senior Families: Here is information on how to order graduation announcements, Class of 2025 merchandise and more.
https://lms.fcps.edu/attachment/3080932616/source/ca65784ed673d91ee9d00a4a7ba23004.pdf
Please remember to pay your senior fee through My School Bucks By Jan. 28, 2025. This covers your cap and gown, senior T shirt, panoramic picture, Senior Cook Out and other events and graduation expenses. Thank you for your help with this !
From the Library
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Volunteers Needed!
If you’d like to volunteer in the library, we would love to have your help! Please email HHS_library@fcps.edu. Come hang out at the best place in the school!
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Health Information and Emergency Care Forms
The Health Information Form (HIF) (SS/SE-71) and the Emergency Care Information form (SS/SE-3) provide valuable information regarding student health conditions. These forms are critical in the early identification of students who may need healthcare support in the educational environment. Along with the development of Healthcare Plans (HCP) and Action Plans, the Public Health Nurses (PHNs) utilize the information contained in the HIF to develop teaching strategies for FCPS staff in order to meet the requirements of Regulation 2104 Health Services-School Health-Related Needs.
These forms are required for all students. Enrolling parents/guardians who have a SIS ParentVUE account may submit them electronically by using the Online Verification/Update packet.
For families without SIS ParentVue accounts, forms can be located in the Back to School packets and on the General Registration Forms page.
Donate to the Class of 2026
Hello Class of 2026 families!
Junior year is a big year for students. Homecoming and prom are planned and coordinated by the Class of 2026 Student Council. To make sure everyone gets the experience they deserve, we need your financial support. Your donation will help us pay for the venues, decorations, food, music, and subsidize ticket costs.
The Class of 2026 needs your help to make these last few years of high school the best they can be. We are writing to ask for your support during this exciting time. Please donate at https://shorturl.at/Q8Da0 if you can. We’re grateful for your continued support.
Thank you,
The Class of 2026
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Yearbooks for Sale!
Yearbooks are available for purchase on yearbookordercenter.com! Our school code is 8967. Books start at $65. Students receiving free/reduced lunch can pick up an order form in the main office to purchase a yearbook at a reduced cost.
Middle and High School Clinics
FCPS is partnering with the health department to host immunization clinics at middle and high schools. Clinics will take place during the school day. Students may only participate in the clinic at the school where they are enrolled. Parental/caregiver consent is required for students to receive immunizations.
Please check the Immunization Resources page for clinic locations, dates, and how to submit a consent form.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Learn About Lexia for Literacy
- The Power of School Lunches
- Upcoming Community Conversations
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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