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 The finish line is in sight, Hornets! As we head into the final stretch of the school year, it's crucial to keep your focus and determination strong. Remember our mission: "All Hornets are capable of success. No Exceptions!" Let's harness that Hornet spirit, put in our best effort on every assignment and exam, and make these last few weeks our most impactful. A strong finish not only boosts your grades but also builds momentum for future achievements. Let's soar to success together!
 
April 21: Report Cards Distributed through TA
April 22: School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
April 22: Earth Day
April 23: Administrative Professionals Day
April 28-May 02: Wellness Week 2025
April 29-May 30: SOL Spring 2025 Testing
May 01: Feria de Recursos Comunitarios, 6:30 pm, Cafeteria
May 02: Pyramid Art Show, 7:00 pm, Herndon United Methodist Church
May 02: Herndon HS Theatre Presents...Footloose, 7:00 pm, Auditorium
May 03: Herndon HS Theatre Presents...Footloose, 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm, Auditorium
May 04: Herndon HS Theatre Presents...Footloose, 2:00 pm, Auditorium
May 05-09: Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
May 07: National School Nurse Day
May 07: Partners for Safe Teen Driving Presentation, 6:00 pm, Auditorium
FCPS Standard School Year Calendar for 2024-25
Wellness Week 2025
HHS Wellness Week Activities for Staff and Students
Mon, 4/28: Mindful Monday: Cultivating Awareness & Presence
Tue, 4/29: Total Body Tuesday: Nourish Your Body
Wed, 4/30: Wellness Wednesday: Move Your Body
Thu, 5/1: Thankful Thursday: Gratitude & Positivity
Fri, 5/2: Fun & Flow Friday: Relaxation & Joy
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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.
National Fentanyl Awareness Day
April 29, is Fentanyl Awareness Day. Watch this video to learn more about counterfeit pills, and share the information with teens and young adults in your life. Visit the Fentanyl Awareness Day website for more resources on what you can do to help raise awareness of the dangers of fentanyl including a conversation guide, fast facts, and social media posts you can share.
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 30, 2025, May 7, 2025, May 21, 2025, May 28, 2025, June 4, 2025
Fecha: 1 de Mayo
Hora: 6:30-8:30 pm
Ubicación: Cafeteria de Herndon High School
Serviremos un pequeno refrigerio
- Información de Clases de Recuperación de
- Verano Fiesta de Graduación
- Exámenes del Estado
- Ausentismo Escolar
- Recursos de la Comunidad, Salud, Iglesias del área,Inmigración y maas...
Flyer with additional information available here.
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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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Herndon HS Theatre Presents...Footloose
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Showtimes are:
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May 02 at 7:00 pm, Auditorium
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May 03 at 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm, Auditorium
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May 04 at 2:00 pm, Auditorium
Tickets on sale now.
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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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The Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award
Nominations are open for the 2025 Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award. The Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee (MSAOC), sponsors this award to honor the legacy of Dr. Bussey, a founding member of the MSAOC and a longtime advocate for students and families.
This award recognizes an individual staff person, community member, or student who has demonstrated significant and impactful efforts to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of students from groups who are marginalized or underserved.
Any FCPS employee, student, or community member can nominate an individual for the award. All nomination materials must be submitted by Monday, May 19, 2025. The winner will be recognized at the FCPS Equity Symposium on June 16, 2025.
Full details and the nomination information form can be found at the Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award website
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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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.
🛑 Cameras Installed on School Bus Stop Arms
Cameras have been installed on the stop arms of 50 FCPS school buses. These cameras will be used to identify drivers who pass stopped school buses while children are entering and exiting the bus (called a “stop arm violation”).
Drivers have begun to receive warnings. After a 30-day warning period, citations will begin to be issued on Monday, May 12.
According to Virginia law, drivers must stop for stopped school buses with flashing red lights on and their stop signs extended. Motorists should stop when approaching from any direction, unless there is a barrier or median separating their lane from where the bus is stopped. They should remain stopped until everyone is clear, and the bus is moving.
We appreciate our law enforcement partners for working with FCPS to improve road safety and reduce accidents. Read more about the stop arm cameras and other ways FCPS works with our county partners to keep students safe on their way to and from school.
Get to Know FCPS and the Resources Available to Families
Being connected to your school community helps you stay informed and support your child’s success. Take some time to get familiar with the many resources and tools available to FCPS families, including:
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School Age Child Care (SACC) – This Fairfax County government program provides a safe and fun environment before and after school for elementary school-age children.
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FCPS Communications for Families – FCPS shares news and information to support student learning and promote family engagement.
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FCPS Family Academy – We know that as a parent or caregiver, you play a critical role in your child's education. The Family Academy compiles classes, webinars, workshops, and programs offered by FCPS to help you support your child's needs and learning at home. The Family Academy also includes information about resources to help you ensure your child has what they need to succeed.
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Family Liaisons – Family liaisons serve as a link between families and schools. You may reach our wonderful family liaison, [name], at [email and/or phone number].
There’s an easy to follow five-step process outlined for parents registering their children for kindergarten. Be sure to register your child as soon as possible!
Teach Teens to Be Prepared
Are you planning on spending time with your teen during spring break? Or are they planning to spend time away from you with friends?
Now may be a good time to talk with them about fentanyl, other drugs, and overdoses. Learn how to start an Unskippable conversation, and find resources to share with your teen on how to spot an overdose and how to respond.
💻 No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students
Is your student 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. Vi
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Celebrating Our Successes
- FCPS Resources for Families
- Budget Update
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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