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12 Days of Cheer Continues
The HHS Leadership students are hosting *12 Days of Cheer* this year. The purpose of this initiative is to promote community and raise spirits of students and staff between Thanksgiving and Winter breaks.
December 09-20: 12 Days of Cheer Continues
December 10: HHS Orchestras and Choirs Winter Concert, 7:00 pm, Auditorium
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: Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Christmas
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
January 13 & 15: Rising Senior and ML Level 1 & 2 Junior Academic Advising Presentations, 4th period, Various Locations
FCPS Standard School Year Calendar for 2024-25
12 Days of Cheer Continues
Leadership is so excited to share that 12 Days of Cheer/12 Dias de Alegria continues this week! There will be an event/spirit day each day leading into Winter Break.
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December 9: Spirit Day: Anything but a backpack
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December 10: Door decorating in double TA
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December 11: Wish tree will be available for students to hang their holiday wishes during all lunches
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December 12: Spirit Day: Onesie
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December 13: Spirit Day: Twin Day
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December 16: Spirit Day: Battle of the Holidays (wear your fave holiday gear)
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December 17: Spirit Day: Candy Cane
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December 18: Spirit Day: Holiday Head Wear
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December 19: Spirit Day: Ugly Sweater Day + Leadership students will hand out Hot Cocoa during all lunches
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December 20: Spirit Day: Holiday PJs
HHS Orchestras and Choirs Winter Concert
Hallelujah! Join the HHS Orchestras and Choirs as they present their winter concert featuring one of the best-known and most frequently performed choral works, George Frideric Handel’s Messiah, composed in 1741. Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7PM in the Herndon HS Auditorium. Teachers, community members, and family will be joining the students on stage to perform selections from the Messiah. We hope you will join us to share some holiday joy and beautiful music!
📍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, January 6, 2025. See the complete school year calendar.
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🎄Christmas
A very Merry Christmas to those in our community who celebrate! Christmas is an annual holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, the person who stands at the heart of the Christian tradition. It is celebrated in many unique ways across the U.S. and the world, most commonly by the joyous giving of gifts. Learn more about Christmas.
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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 Wednesday, December 25. See the complete school year calendar.
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📋Academic Advising for 2025-26
Academic Advising Season has begun! Starting January 2025, students will meet individually with their teachers and school counselor to discuss and choose their courses for the 2025-26 school year. It is so important that parents and students are informed of their academic options. Families are encouraged to talk with current teachers for their feedback for next school year. Just like last year, students will choose classes via their SIS Student accounts. After the students choose their courses via their accounts, they will meet with their school counselor to confirm the selections. In January, parents can view the course selections via their SIS ParentVue account. If you do not have an active account, please contact our Registrar or a Family Liaison in Student Services to obtain a login.
It is important for students to choose a course load that will challenge them and help prepare them for their post-secondary endeavors while also allowing for balance with their extracurricular and personal commitments. We take academic advising and course selection seriously and encourage students to base their choices on their strengths and interests and with their plans for life after high school in mind.
During the first week in January we will hold events to help students in their selection of appropriate courses for next school year. They are listed below.
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January 7 & 8: Academic Days of Focus
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January 8: Rising Freshman Academic Advising Meetings with School Counselors, Herndon MS
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January 8: Rising Freshman Academic Advising Meetings with School Counselors, Langston Hughes MS
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January 9: Electives Fair, 4th Period, School Wide
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January 9: Curriculum Night, 6:30pm, Auditorium & Main Street
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January 9: Senior Class Meeting and Returning Grad Panel, 4th period, Auditorium
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January 13 & 15: Rising Senior and ML Level 1 & 2 Junior Academic Advising Presentations, 4th period, Various Locations
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January 9: Rising Freshman Academic Advising Meetings with School Counselors, Rachel Carson MS
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January 21-28: Rising Senior Individual Academic Advising Meetings
📋Days of Academic Focus
On Tuesday, January 7, 2025 and Wednesday, January 8, 2025 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.
📚 Bundle Up With Books Over Break
Fairfax County Public Library’s (FCPL) winter reading adventure has begun and will continue through Friday, January 31, 2025. Visit your local FCPL library branch or visit their website to register and get a sneak peek at the prizes being offered.
Check out their Winter Reading Events webpage to learn about laser tag, movie nights, crafting sessions, Noon-Year Eve celebrations, and book discussions.
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
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!
🎓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 !
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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2025-26 FAFSA Form Now Available
The 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available. Any college-bound high school senior — regardless of income — who wants to be considered for federal, state, and school financial aid programs should complete a FAFSA form.
Parents and caregivers are encouraged to work with their children to complete the FAFSA as early as possible. Check each college’s financial aid office webpage for deadlines and financial aid forms. Then, create an account, if you have not already done so, and fill out the FAFSA.
The Virginia Alternative State Aid (VASA) application will be available in late January for students who are unable to complete the FAFSA. To help determine which aid option is right for you, visit the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia website.
⛄ Get Outdoors for Winter Fun!
The Fairfax County Park Authority has rounded up its seasonal fun into a handy list of events happening across the county.
Learn more about the Winter Wonderland and the Holiday Train at Burke Lake Park, Holiday on the Farm at Frying Pan Farm Park, and many more fun events.
Get Help Filling out FAFSA From College Access Fairfax
Over the next few months, College Access Fairfax will be offering several programs on completing the FAFSA/VASA and finding and applying for scholarships. Get information on these programs and how to access them on the College Access Fairfax website.
In addition, College Access Fairfax staff are available for virtual one-on-one help sessions to complete the FAFSA/VASA. To request an appointment, families should email appointments@CollegeAccessFairfax.org.
💻 No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students
Is your high schooler experiencing anxiety, behavior changes, or challenges with peer and family relationships? If so, you may refer your child for weekly therapy with a licensed therapist through Hazel Health. Visit the Teletherapy webpage for information on this service.
🍲 Food Assistance and Resource Guide
Food insecurity impacts more than 96,000 Fairfax County residents. There are many resources available to support those who need food assistance. Learn how to help these families and the many resources available to support those who need food assistance on Fairfax County’s website or view the county’s Human Services Resource Guide.
FCPS News
- In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Family Academy Orientation
- Literacy Resources
- Winter Programs and Activities
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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