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Herndon's Success Spotlight
WAT for the Win
The Herndon High School Work Awareness and Transition (WAT) program is designed to equip students with disabilities with essential career and workplace readiness skills. Through various activities like career exploration, training, community trips, and real-world work experiences, the program helps students prepare for post-secondary education, employment, or other transitional activities. A notable initiative within the WAT program is the "Brewing Independence" coffee shop, a school-based enterprise that offers hands-on learning and skill development, empowering students for future success. Check out a video about the program https://youtu.be/mZr7f50zkW8.
Visionary Solutions Capstone Success
Visionary Solutions, the Herndon-based IT/Network Security company, is interested in developing the next generation of technical scholars. This internship program is a career pathway experience that provides CTE students with structured on-the-job training in network engineering, program management, and requisite workplace readiness skills. Herndon students, Hakeem Ahmed, Sevan Bland, Earnest Gant, Elizabeta Godaire, Steven Kodah, Jaden Luong, Matthew Wacek, and Abdul Zia along with students from South Lakes and Archbishop Carroll, participated in this internship program. A Capstone Event was held on May 23rd where these students presented on the nuisances of designing, configuring and operating network and computer systems to family members, Herndon HS administration, South Lakes HS and Archbishop Carroll staff, FCPS central office personnel, and Visionary Solutions Founder and Chief Technology Officer and key executive team.
Learning Life Through Frog Dissection
Biology students gain a deeper understanding of how living systems function and are structured by engaging in hands-on activities such as frog dissection. This process allows them to observe the internal anatomy of a complex organism, providing insight into how organs and systems work together to sustain life. Through this practical experience, students learn about the relationships between different biological structures and the overall organization of the body, reinforcing theoretical knowledge from textbooks and lectures.
 
June 03: Early Dismissal, 10:30
June 03: Graduation, 7:00 pm, EagleBank Arena (Livestream)
June 04: DMV Permit Testing, 3:15 pm, Room J104
June 05: Underclassmen 8th Period Final Exam/Assessment
June 06: Underclassmen 5th and 7th Period Final Exams/Assessments
June 09: Underclassmen 2nd and 6th Period Final Exams/Assessments
Herndon HS Calendar of Events
LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
In the month of June, we recognize the resilience and determination of the many individuals who are fighting to live freely and authentically. We stand with those facing an ongoing struggle against discrimination and injustice. This Pride Month, we reaffirm and uphold the dignity of LGBTQIA+ people. Each individual in our school community should feel valued for who they are. Visit our LGBTQIA+ Student Resources and Supports webpage. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
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On Herndon's graduation day, Tuesday, June 3, school will be dismissed at 10:30 am. The bell schedule for the day is available on the HHS website.
Underclassmen Final Exam/Assessment Schedule (Early Release)
Underclassmen final exams/assessments are on June 5, June 6, June 9 and June 10. Each day students will be dismissed at 11:20 am. The schedule is listed below on the Senior & Underclassmen End of the Year Calendar is available here and on the HHS website.
Eid al-Adha: Evening-Only Observance Day
Eid al-Adha begins at sundown on Friday, June 6. This day is an evening-only observance day. There is school on these days, but certain activities that cannot be made up can not take place after school. See the complete school year calendar.
Throughout the year, as we celebrate and recognize various cultural holidays and observances, families are encouraged to contact their student’s principal regarding accommodations, including but not limited to those around lunch, prayer/meditation and silent reflection spaces and times, and instruction.
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On the last day of school, Wednesday, June 11, school will be dismissed at 10:10 am. The Senior & Underclassmen End of the Year Calendar is now available (here) and on the HHS website.
School Board Unanimously Adopts the FCPS 2025-26 Budget
The Fairfax County School Board unanimously adopted the FCPS Fiscal Year 2025-26 Approved Budget. Facing years of chronic underfunding, the final budget required $121 million in reductions to the needs-based budget that was carefully developed with the FCPS community’s high expectations in mind. While these cuts and reductions will impact our classes, the school division will continue to do what is necessary to provide a world-class education for every student. Read more about the budget in this news release.
No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students
Although the school year is winding down, virtual therapy sessions are still available to FCPS high school students at no cost to provide a safe space to address concerns such as:
- Mood/behavior changes, motivation, grief/loss.
- Anxiety, worry, fears.
- Social skills, bullying, peer and family relationships.
- Academic stress.
Students can be referred by a guardian or designated school staff member. You may refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or by contacting an FCPS school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services. Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.
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🌱 Your Child's Mental Wellness Matters: Access Comprehensive Services
Reach out to the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) for specialized youth mental health services designed to help your child succeed. The CSB has individual and family counseling, psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, medication management, parenting groups, peer support, crisis response, recovery supports that include medication-assisted treatment (MAT), intensive services, and other options.
Contact CSB Entry and Referral by calling 703-383-8500 or emailing csb@fairfaxcounty.gov.
📞 FCPS Ombuds Office Provides Confidential Guidance
The Office of the Ombuds engages with families, students, and staff to offer resources and improve the experience of each and every member of the FCPS community. They work as an independent confidential resource to help answer questions, offer options to resolve concerns, and hear complaints regarding FCPS matters. Anyone seeking assistance from the Office of the Ombuds may call 571-423-4014, text 571-496-8284, email ombuds@fcps.edu, or visit their webpage, where you may Submit a Question. Ombuds staff do not change or make decisions, policies, or regulations; take sides; or provide legal advice.
Parent Information Line Available in Eight Languages
Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- School Board Adopts Next Year’s Budget
- Mental Health and Wellness Supports
- Bookmark FCPS’ 2025-26 School Year Calendar
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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