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School Library Month
In FCPS libraries, students develop knowledge and skills, experience a sense of belonging, find inspiration and support, and have the ability to freely pursue their personal interests and academic growth.
April 07-11: Reading Spirit Week
April 07-11: National Assistant Principals Week
April 08: Junior Post-Secondary Seminars, 4th pd, Various Location
April 09: Purple Up! Day (Month of the Military Child)
April 10: Report Cards Distributed through TA
April 10: College Night 2025 for Junior Families, 6:30pm, Auditorium
April 12: Religious and Cultural Observance | First evening of Passover (begins sundown 4/12 - sundown 4/20)
April 13: Theravada New Year
April 14-18: Holidays | Spring Break
April 22: School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
April 22: Earth Day
April 29-May 30: SOL Spring 2025 Testing
FCPS Standard School Year Calendar for 2024-25
Reading Spirit Week
April is "School Library Month" which is an annual celebration that highlights the role of school libraries and their importance in supporting student learning and literacy. Herndon's Reading Spirit Week, April 7-11, is a fun and engaging way to promote reading and encourage students to explore different genres and authors.
- Monday, April 7th - PJ Day - Books help us relax. So wear your favorite PJs.
- Tuesday, April 8th - Travel Day - Books take us to other places. Wear a shirt from someplace you have visited.
- Wednesday, April 9th - Purple Up - Books teach us about the military and how to support each other. Wear purple to support our military connected families.
- Thursday, April 10th - College & Career Day - Books help us reach our goals. Wear a shirt from your favorite college or something that represents your career choice.
- Friday, April 11th - Color Day - Books bring us together. Wear Herndon colors.
National Assistant Principals Week
Join NASSP, the National Association of Elementary School Principals, and the American Federation of School Administrators in honoring the enormous contributions of assistant principals to student success.
National Assistant Principals Week, April 7–11, 2025, is a celebration of the unsung heroes in our education system. These dedicated folks work tirelessly to bolster teachers, motivate students, support their principal, create a positive learning community, and face the many unpredictable challenges that land on their desk.
Assistant Principals play a crucial role, and this week is a dedicated time to recognize them for their hard work and commitment to our schools, students, and profession. Please join us in celebrating these incredible school leaders!
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Juniors: Chart Your Course at Post-Secondary Seminars
Tuesday, April 8th during 4th period, juniors will meet with their school counselor to explore exciting post-secondary pathways. Whether you're considering college, vocational training, military service, or entering the workforce, this is your chance to discuss options, ask questions, and gain valuable insights. Come prepared to brainstorm and take the next step in planning your future! Don't miss this important opportunity to connect with your school counselor and shape your post-high school goals.
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Purple Up! Day
To show our support for all our military-connected families, we are inviting all Fairfax County students, families, school employees, and community members to “Purple Up!” on April 9 for military children. Why purple? Purple symbolizes all branches of the military as a combination of Army green, Marine Corps red, and Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force and Space Force blue.
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Herndon High School also offers DMV Permit Testing for all eligible students that are 15 and 6 months old who would like to obtain their permit. Students must be registered through FCPS ACE (FCPS ACE Herndon Permit Test Registration ) the DMV Website (DMV Permit Test Registration ). Please be sure to register on BOTH websites. The test will be administered in room J104 at 3:15pm.
The permit test will be held on the following dates:
April 9, 2025 | April 30, 2025 | May 7, 2025
May 21, 2025 | May 28, 2025 | June 4, 2025
College Night 2025 for Junior Families
College Night for Herndon HS and South Lakes HS juniors and their families will be April 10th at 6:30pm in the Herndon HS Auditorium at 700 Bennett Street, Herndon, VA.
Our 2025 panel consists of college admissions representatives from:
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Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA
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George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
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Marymount University, Arlington, VA
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Northern Virginia Community College, Several Campuses
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University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
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University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
The distinguished panel of admissions experts will discuss the following topics:
- What are colleges looking for?
- Application and Essays - Tips
- Paying for College & Scholarships
- Military and Trades/Apprenticeships
We look forward to seeing our juniors and their families at this event. The flyer for the event is available here. Contact Deb Peirce, dkpeirce@fcps.edu, with questions.
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⏰ Share Your Thoughts on School Start Times
FCPS would like to hear from all families on the possibility of adjusting school start times across the division. Please check your email for a survey link from Fairfax County Public Schools. It was also sent to staff as well as to students in grades 5-12. The confidential survey will be open through Saturday, April 12.
Spring Break
Easter Egg Hunt
Grace Loves Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 19 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at London Towne Elementary School on 6100 Stone Road, Centreville, VA. Free food, drinks, and much more. Text EGGHUNT to 82155 to register. Activities for all ages. Baskets will be provided. Flyers available in English and Spanish.
This event is not sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or this school.
SOL Spring 2025 Test Information
Herndon High School students will be taking one or more Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course (EOC) assessments between April 29 and May 30, 2025. All students will receive their testing schedule and other important information via school e-mail in the middle of April 2025. All testing times will start at 8:10 am. The dates for the SOL tests are as follows:
- Tuesday, April 29, 2025 - Reading and History SOL (Seniors)
- Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - Math SOL (Seniors)
- Thursday, May 1, 2025 - Science SOL (Seniors)
- Monday, May 5, 2025 - Geosystems (Earth Science) SOL
- Tuesday, May 6, 2025 - Chemistry SOL
- Thursday, May 8, 2025 - Algebra 2 SOL
- Friday, May 9. 2025 - Geometry SOL
- Monday, May 12, 2025 - Reading and History SOL (Second Attempt – Seniors)
- Tuesday, May 13, 2025 - Biology SOL Math SOL (Second Attempt – Seniors
- Wednesday, May 14, 2025 - Biology SOL Science SOL (Second Attempt – Seniors)
- Thursday May 15, 2025, and Friday, May 16, 2025 - Reading SOL
- Monday, May 19, 2025, and Tuesday, May 20, 2025 - Algebra 1 SOL
- Tuesday, May 27, 2025 - Science SOL Expedited Retakes
- Wednesday, May 28, 2025 - Math SOL Expedited Retakes
All SOL assessments are taken in-person at school. If you become aware of an unavoidable conflict that could result in your student missing a testing day, please notify your student’s school as soon as possible.
Federal law requires schools to provide students in grades 9-12 one SOL test in Reading, Mathematics, and Science. These assessments provide information about student achievement to the parent/guardian, school, division, and state.
State law requires students to verify credits to fulfill Standard and Advanced Studies diploma graduation requirements, as outlined on the Graduation Requirements and Course Planning webpage. SOL tests are the most common way students earn the verified credits they need. However, performance assessments (social studies only) or substitute assessments approved by the Virginia Board of Education may be another option available for your student to verify certain credits.
In most cases, SOL assessment results are available in the Student Information System (SIS) ParentVUE within about three months. If you have questions about SOL testing, please contact your student’s school counselor or our Assessment Coach, Dr. Karl Gussow.
Pyramid Art Show
Fine arts students will be displaying their work at the Pyramid Art Show at Herndon United Methodist Church, 701 Bennett Street, Herndon, VA beginning beginning, Friday, May 2, 2025. The work displayed will feature some outstanding creations by students in our Fine Arts courses. There will be a reception from 7:00-9:00 pm to celebrate their awesomeness.
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Partners for Safe Teen Driving Presentation
The final Partners for Safe Teen Driving Presentation will be held on May 7, 2025 at 6:00 pm sharp. Please arrive by 5:45 in the Herndon High School Auditorium.
"Partners for Safe Teen Driving" presentation is a crucial component of the teen driver education process in Virginia. This is a 90-minute parent-teen traffic safety presentation. It is designed to increase awareness of driving risks and promote safe driving habits. Attendance at the Partners for Safe Teen Driving presentation is mandatory for students completing driver education in Virginia.
The Driver Education Certificate of Completion (DEC-District 8), often referred to as the "pink card," is issued after a student successfully completes both the classroom driver education and the Partners for Safe Teen Driving presentation. This card is essential for progressing to the next steps in the licensing process.
After students obtain their DEC 8 card, they may then register for the “in car” driving component of the licensing process through by registering through FCPS ACE Behind the Wheel classes or a commercial driving school. Flyer is available here.
☀️ Save the Date for the FCPS Summer Extravaganza
Discover summer learning and activities available in Fairfax County!
Attend the FCPS Summer Extravaganza on Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at Woodson High School and get a jump on summer learning. At this free event, participants can engage in educational and enrichment activities designed to inspire curiosity and growth.
Activities will include student performances, story time, a moon bounce, and face painting. For more information, visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage.
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Our Minds Matter Concert
The stage came alive at the Our Minds Matter Concert as students shared their support for mental well-being through powerful performances. This event showcased their commitment to fostering a caring community.
AP Testing Volunteers
We Need You!
We are looking for volunteers for AP Testing from Monday, May 5th – Friday, May 16th.
Responsibilities would include:
- Proctor exams (In some cases, lead proctor)
- Distribute and collect exam materials
- Help monitor the testing room
- Exams last approximately 3-4 hours
- Two time frames that we need coverage: 7:30am – 11:45am and 11:30am – 4pm
If you are available and would like to help, please sign up here. Contact Kie Anderson at keanderson1@fcps.edu for addition assistance. Thank you!
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Library News
April 7-12 is Library Week! We hope your students celebrate with us this week by participating in our Reading Spirit Week.
Hat Trick Challenge! Our March Hat-Trick Challenge is extended until after Spring Break . The challenge is to read 3 similar things.
- 3 books in a series,
- 3 graphic novels,
- 3 books in verse,
- 3 picture books.
- Anything really.
Students can sign up in the library and we can help them find reading material that they’ll love. Encouraging students to read multiples is a great way to build reading stamina. What better way to spend Spring Break?
Poem in Your Pocket Day. For National Poetry Month, we’re celebrating Poem in Your Pocket Day on April 10. Students can stop by the library and share the poems they have in their pockets for a sweet treat. Poems can be original or come from their poet of choice. Maybe you could share a favorite poem with your child to celebrate the occasion.
Yearbooks For Sale!
Our yearbook is finished and off to the printing press – secure yours while they are still available! Head over to yearbookordercenter.com to purchase the 2025 yearbook. Our school code is 8967. Books start at $65. Prices go up to $80 on May 1.Students receiving free/reduced lunch can pick up an order form in the main office to purchase a yearbook at a reduced cost.
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Excellence Is at a Crossroads
Fairfax County residents believe in the value of a strong public school system. Residents live here because of the excellence of Fairfax County Public Schools, even our community members with grown children. Excellence in FCPS comes from its people — dedicated teachers and support staff who make sure that our students are ready to learn. Today, that excellence is at a crossroads.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will finalize the budget on Tuesday, May 6, and the current advertised budget underfunds FCPS by $150 million.
Now is the time. Do we want continued excellence, or are we ready to consider cuts to important programs that we have come to expect from FCPS?
Do you believe in the power and promise of public education? Go to fcps.edu/crossroads.
Military-Connected Family Support
FCPS welcomes all of our new and returning military-connected families throughout the year! Whether your family is moving permanently to the school district or living here for a short time, our schools and support staff welcome you and will be able to assist with your transition into and/or out of our district.
Visit the FCPS Military Families webpage and sign up to receive the Military Families newsletter. Follow FCPS Military Families accounts on Facebook and Instagram for support and resources throughout the year. If you have any questions, please email the FCPS Family and School Partnerships team.
Military Ball Magic
Last week's Military Ball was magical, bringing together cadets and instructors from our NJROTC program for an evening of tradition and camaraderie. Students looked sharp in their formal attire, enjoying a delicious meal, lively music, and the time-honored customs of the event. It was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our NJROTC unit and build lasting memories.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- FCPS Budget
- School Start Times Survey
- Month of the Military Child
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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