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Parents/Caregivers can log into the Student Information System (SIS) Parent Account to view your child's attendance. For additional support with accessing and using the SIS Parent Account visit our SIS Parent Account overview page.
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Full-Time AAP Referral Window
Parents/caregivers of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to nccollantes@fcps.edu no later than December 15, 2024.
The window for families to submit a referral for Full-Time AAP services is the first day of school through December 15, annually. Forms for Full-Time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted.
Submitting a referral form for Full-Time AAP will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data which are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of six trained professionals from various schools and roles will review the portfolio materials to determine eligibility for Full-Time placement. Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. Parents may request a copy of the portfolio that was submitted after they have been turned in for central selection by emailing nccollantes@fcps.edu.
Referrals for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP are screened at the local school. If you miss this deadline, your student can still be screened for Subject-Specific AAP or Part-Time AAP for the remainder of the year and submit a referral for Full-Time AAP next fall.
For your consideration, please be aware that Herndon Middle School will be offering a local Full-Time Academic Cluster Model starting next fall for incoming 7th grade students who have been identified as AAP in elementary school. This includes students who receive AAP support at their elementary schools but who are not Level IV eligible. Please email Herndon's Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, Nicole Collantes, at nccollantes@fcps.edu if you have any questions.
For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.
School Pictures Are Ready!
School pictures taken on November 14th are now available for parents/caregivers to view and order online!
Click here: JostensPIX website
Herndon Middle School Event Code: FE215824
Student ID Required (From Schoology)
SOL Retake Permission
Each year, all students in Virginia participate in the Standards of Learning Assessments (SOL). SOL Testing will begin at HMS in May for Math, English, and 8th Grade Science classes. We will share the exact testing dates in the coming weeks as they are finalized.
A passing score for all SOLs is 400. If students score between 375 and 399, they may be eligible to retake the assessments. To facilitate this, we require parent permission, which can be granted through the parent digital consent portal.
Click here to access the Parent Digital Consent portal, and log in using your SIS ParentVue account. You will receive an email with a code to complete the login process. Once logged in, kindly review and complete the Parent Retest Permission form for State Assessments, indicating whether you would like your student to retake any SOLs if they qualify. You have the option to consent to all retests or select specific subjects only.
If you do not have a SIS ParentVue account or have any questions regarding the SOLs, please feel free to contact me at msobchak@fcps.edu.
Herndon HS Curriculum Night
Curriculum Night will be held on Thursday, January 9th 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.
Please scan the QR code or click on the link below to learn more about the courses offered at Herndon HS.
https://herndonhs.fcps.edu/student-services/academic-advising
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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.
⏰ Update on Potential Changes to Middle School Start Times
At Tuesday’s School Board work session, staff from Prismatic Services, Inc., presented options for adjusting start times at FCPS middle schools. As a reminder, Prismatic is charged with developing an action plan to help the School Board reach its goal of starting middle school at or after 8 a.m.
The presentation includes five options for adjusting middle school start times based on the consultant’s analysis from community forums, surveys, and interviews with staff, parents, associations, and other groups. The School Board will provide next steps to the superintendent.
Watch a video of the work session. Visit the Middle School Start Times webpage for more information on the project.
Futsal Coach Needed
Herndon MS is in need of a coach for our boys' and girls' futsal teams! We will be competing against local middle schools on Thursdays between January 9th and February 6th, 2025.
If you are interested in coaching or have any questions, please email Liana Shivers at lshivers@fcps.edu!
⛄ 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.
📚 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.
🍲 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
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.
Tutoring Resources for Families
Is your family looking for resources to help support your child’s academic success? FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of district employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to be hired as a tutor by parents. FRC maintains this list, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with tutors. This list is not “approved” by FCPS and is only meant as a resource.
FCPS also partners with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors' services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.
✨ FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence, reminds us of our commitment to supporting each and every student and helping them meet or exceed high academic standards.
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December
12 | Winter Band Concert, 7:00PM at Herndon HS
13 | No Night Hawk
16-17 | Spring Show Auditions After School
19 | Spring Show Rehearsals
20 | No Night Hawk
23-Jan 3 | Winter Break
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❄️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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🎄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.
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FCPS Cares
The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees.
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