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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.
December 04 & 06: SOS Wellness Program for Juniors
December 05: 12 Days of Cheer begins
December 05: Reunion Informativa y bocadillos para padres de Herndon High School en español, 5:45-8:00 pm, Cafetería Puerta #11
December 08: Religious and Cultural Observance | Bodhi Day
December 18: Boundary Review Community Meeting, 6:30-8 pm, Madison HS Cafeteria
December 23-January 05: Holidays | Winter Break
December 25: Christmas
December 25-January 02: Religious and Cultural Observance | Chanukah (begins sundown 12/25 - sundown January 02)
January 01: Holiday | New Year's Day
January 06: Religious and Cultural Observance | Three Kings Day/Epiphany
January 07, 08: Days of Academic Focus, All Day, School Wide
January 09: Electives Fair, 4th Period, School Wide
January 09: Curriculum Night, 6:30 pm, Main Street and Auditorium
January 09: Senior Meeting and Returning Grad Panel, 4th Period, Auditorium
FCPS Standard School Year Calendar for 2024-25
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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SOS Wellness Program for Juniors
This school year on Wednesday, December 4th and Friday, December 6th school staff are working to teach eleventh 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 opt your child out of this lesson, please complete this opt-out Google form https://forms.gle/WiguCZw6DvZQKXcS9.
Reunion Informativa y bocadillos para padres de Herndon High School en español.
LUGAR : Herndon High School Cafteria Puerta #11)
FECHA: 5 de Diciembre (jueves)
TEMA: Prevención contra la violencia, las drogas y las pandillas y tráfico humano. Presentado por especialistas y recursos de apoyo. También habrá una presentación sobre el programa “Proyecto para Padres”.
HORA: 5:45-8:00 PM
LOS ESPERAMOS el día JUEVES 5 de diciembre, tendremos bocadillos.
12 Days of Cheer
Leadership is so excited to share that 12 Days of Cheer/12 Dias de Alegria starts *this week*! There will be an event/spirit day each day leading into Winter Break.
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December 5th: Leadership students will be dressed up as winter characters + passing out candy canes at all lunches.
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December 6th: Cookie party in Stinger 1. Leadership students will deliver cookies on 12.5
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December 9th: Spirit Day: Anything but a backpack
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December 10th: Door decorating in double TA
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December 11th: Wish tree will be available for students to hang their holiday wishes during all lunches
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December 12th: Spirit Day: Onesie
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December 13th: Spirit Day: Twin Day
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December 16th: Spirit Day: Battle of the Holidays (wear your fave holiday gear)
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December 17th: Spirit Day: Candy Cane
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December 18th: Spirit Day: Holiday Head Wear
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December 19th: Spirit Day: Ugly Sweater Day + Leadership students will hand out Hot Cocoa during all lunches
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December 20th: Spirit Day: Holiday PJs
📸 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.
Bodhi Day
Bodhi Day, 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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📍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.
Winter Break (Student Holiday)
As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3. 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 Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. See the complete school year calendar.
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Days of Academic Focus
On January 7th and 8th 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.
Electives Fair
The Electives Fair will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2025 during 4th period. The Electives Fair is an opportunity for 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students to visit four different elective classes and hear presentations to help them with their course selections for next year. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions of 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 High School next year.
Curriculum Night
Curriculum Night will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2025 beginning at 6:30pm on Main Street at Herndon High School. This is an opportunity for students and parents to learn about the different classes by meeting teachers in that specific subject area. While the focus is for rising ninth grade students, all families are welcome! At 6:00pm, there will be a presentation in the auditorium regarding advanced academics and Standards Based Grading.
Herndon High School PTSA
The Herndon High School PTSA is dedicated to ensuring HHS's teachers are recognized and supported and that all students have a great experience at HHS through advocacy, community-building, and enrichment programs. We don't do traditional fundraisers, so we need your membership support to do this. If you haven't yet done so for 2024-25, please Join, Renew, or Donate Now!
❄️ 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 to find out about emergency weather closings. 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. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.
❄️Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.
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