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Homecoming Highlights
November 18-19: Fairfax County Youth Survey
November 19: SOS Wellness Program for Freshmen
November 19: Retake Picture Day, 4th Period, Auditorium
November 19: National Honor Society Induction Ceremony, 7:30 pm, Auditorium
November 21: Immunization Clinic, 1-7 pm, 8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr
November 22: Immunization Clinic, 8 am-2 pm, 8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr
November 27-29: Holidays | Thanksgiving Break
December 04 & 06: SOS Wellness Program for Juniors
December 08: Religious and Cultural Observance | Bodhi Day
December 18: Boundary Review Community Meeting, 6:30-8 pm, Madison HS Cafeteria
FCPS Standard School Year Calendar for 2024-25
National Family Engagement Month
This month reminds us that families are children's first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers. Strong family support is vital to student well-being and success.
FCPS has many resources designed to increase engagement and partnerships with families while fostering academic success and social-emotional growth.
Additionally, every school has a family liaison who will welcome and orient families, and help them understand the school's culture, policies, procedures, and practices. They can help connect families to resources in the community. Family liaisons might also assist a family in transitioning to a new school and encourage family-school partnerships to help ensure their student's success and healthy development.
If you have questions or would like more information, ask your school office to connect you with your family liaison or visit FCPS’ website for a list of region representatives.
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American Education Week
For American Education Week, November 18-22, we celebrate ALL who work in our Herndon community: our bus drivers, cafeteria workers, counselors, support staff, teachers, leadership and more! Learn more from the National Education Association. Want to recognize someone from our school who goes above and beyond? Submit a nomination to FCPS Cares.
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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.
SOS Wellness Program for Freshmen
This school year on Wednesday, November 13th and Tuesday, November 19th, school staff are working to teach ninth grade students about mental health and how to seek help if they are worried about themselves or a friend. We are using a program called Signs of Suicide (SOS). The program teaches students about this difficult topic and encourages them to seek help.
SOS has been used by thousands of schools over the past few decades. Studies have shown that it effectively teaches students about depression and suicide while reducing the number of students’ self-reported suicide attempts.
Through the program, students learn:
- that depression is treatable, so they are encouraged to seek help
- how to identify depression and potential suicide risk in themselves or a friend
- to ACT (Acknowledge, Care, and Tell a trusted adult) if concerned about themselves or a friend who they can turn to at school for help if they need it
Students will watch age-appropriate video clips and participate in a guided discussion about depression, suicide, and what to do if they are concerned about a friend. Following the video, students will complete a brief depression screening tool. This tool cannot provide a diagnosis of depression but does indicate whether a young person should be referred for evaluation by a mental health professional.
We encourage you to visit www.sossignsofsuicide.org/parent for information on warning signs for youth suicide, useful resources, and some of the key messages students will learn. You can also view this parent video (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5e27-ocGBHqSSvbIIL9-1Ibr8gutAe5k) to learn more. If you would like to view the student video and/or ask questions about the presentation you are invited to do so on Wednesday, November 6th at 9:45 am in the Herndon High School Lecture Hall.
If you would like to opt your child out of this lesson, please complete this opt-out Google form https://forms.gle/WiguCZw6DvZQKXcS9.
📸 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.
🎓✨National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
Join us for the National Honor Society Induction Ceremony on Tuesday, November 19th at 7:30 PM in the HHS Auditorium! Celebrate the achievements of our new inductees and honor their dedication to excellence. Don't miss it!
Immunization Clinics on November 21 & 22
We’d like to inform you of an additional immunization opportunity for your newly enrolling and at-risk students. The information below can also be found on our Immunization Resources webpage.
In collaboration with Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD), FCPS will host immunization clinics for all FCPS students on November 21 and 22 at its Willow Oaks Administrative Center. All school-required immunizations will be available free of charge.
- Parents/Guardians must accompany students under the age of 18 and provide consent for your student to receive immunizations. Students ages 18 years and older may provide their own consent.
- Although appointments are not needed, parents are asked to complete the sign up form, located on the Immunization Resources webpage, to choose a preferred time slot. Staff may also assist parents/guardians to complete the form.
- Parents/Guardians should bring an insurance card (if applicable). Insurance is not required to participate.
- Language interpreters will be present.
Clinic location: 8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031
Dates and Times:
- Thursday, November 21, 2024 1 - 7 p.m.
- Friday, November 22, 2024 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Thanksgiving
National Special Education Day
National Special Education Day is recognized each year on Dec. 2 and commemorates President Gerald Ford’s signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in 1975. We celebrate our teachers and staff who serve and support our students with special needs, as well as our families who are partners in the education and support of those students!
Learn more about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
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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.
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📸 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
📍Boundary Review Community Meeting
Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Wednesday, December 18, 6:30-8 p.m., at Madison High School Cafeteria.
Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available.
If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.
Volunteers for Science Fair
The Herndon High School Science Department is looking for volunteers for Science Fair Judging. A background in science is not necessary. The science fair will take place at Herndon High School on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 from 3:15 pm to around 6pm. If you would like to volunteer, please fill out the google form below. We appreciate your consideration! Sincerely, Katharine Page https://tinyurl.com/hhsscifair25
🎓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
Upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday
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Last minute Catch-up If students need any help on research to meet pre-Thanksgiving deadlines, we are here to help. Students are welcome in the library before and after school, according to the schedule below, and during the school day with a pass. If the West Entrance of the library (near the Tech Offices) is unlocked and a member of the library staff is present, students may come in. Your student can check with us if they would like to stay later than the posted hours: we are often open longer.
- Mondays -- 7:30 - 3:30
- Tuesdays -- 7:30 - 3:00
- Wednesdays -- 7:30 - 4:30
- Thursdays -- 7:30 - 4:30
- Fridays -- 7:30 - 3:00
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Pleasure reading. Make sure your child has all of the reading material they’ll want before the holiday! Thanksgiving offers lots of opportunities to read. They can come on by and stock up during the hours mentioned above!
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Traveling. If you’re traveling, you may want to check out our ebook collection! Whether you are looking for a communal experience in the car or your child needs an escape from others, we have audiobooks in two forms, e-audiobooks through MackinVIA (searchable and downloadable online) and Playaways (available in the library). If your student has the MackinVIA app on their device, they can download e-audiobooks and listen to them offline. Here is a flyer with directions. (Your student can view this document in their school-issued Chromebook.) Our collection is mostly young-adult focused. The public library has e-audiobooks as well. We also have Playaways. Playaways are dedicated devices similar to MP3 players that have one ebook loaded on them. If you have an audio jack in your car, you can play the audiobook through your car’s audio system. Earbuds also come with every title for private listening.
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Books we are grateful for For our Thanksgiving display, we’d like to put up books that Hornets (and the whole community) are grateful for. I’m grateful for G’Morning, G’Night, by Lin Manuel Miranda, for its positivity. If you’d like to participate, please complete this brief form letting us know any books you are thankful for. Feel free to give us titles that occur to you through the first week in December.
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! Whether you are looking for a recurring volunteer slot or you have just an hour to serve, we would appreciate your time and effort.
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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FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Veterans Day Recognitions
- Resources on IEPs, Financial Aid, Literacy, and Community Leadership
- Teacher Hiring Event
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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