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Herndon's Success Spotlight
Herndon's Girls Flag Football Team
The Herndon Girls Flag Football team, pictured with Robyn Lady Vice Chair of the School Board, Dranesville District Representative, is one of 51 Virginia programs receiving support from the Washington Commanders, who have committed significant funding and equipment to grow the sport across the DMV region. As part of this major initiative, Herndon's team is helping to establish Girls Flag Football as an Emerging VHSL sport, giving young women a new athletic opportunity. The Commanders' investment provides Herndon and many other schools with custom Nike uniforms and NFL Flag Kits, enhancing the student-athletes' experience as they become trailblazers in the sport. The team will play the first of two games against South Lakes and Centreville on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 6:00 and 7:15pm.
Dr. Ponce Visits Family Literacy Program
On Monday, October 6, 2025, FCPS Chief of Schools Dr. Geovanny Ponce visited a Family Literacy Program class at Herndon, observing multilingual families from the Herndon area engaged in their learning session. He spent time interacting with parents and children, who were participating in activities focused on strengthening English language skills and fostering a shared culture of reading at home. Dr. Ponce's visit highlighted the critical importance of the program in empowering multilingual families and reinforcing the district's dedication to supporting every student's educational journey.
 
October 13: Student Holiday | Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Staff Development Day for Staff)
October 14: October Community Boundary Review Meeting, 6:30-8:00 pm, Herndon High School, (South Lakes and Herndon Pyramids) in person or virtual
October 15: Fall Choir and Orchestra Concert, 7:00 pm, Auditorium
October 19: FCPS College Fair, 4:00-6:00 pm, Eagle Bank Arena
October 20: Holiday | Diwali
Herndon HS Calendar of Events
Indigenous Peoples’ Day
📍 October Community Boundary Review Meetings
FCPS’ October community boundary review meetings will begin on Monday, October 13. Each of the 12 meetings will focus on two pyramids. Our area will be covered at the meeting on Tuesday, October 14, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Herndon High School, (South Lakes and Herndon Pyramids) in person or virtual . Register by clicking “in person” or “virtual,” based on how you would like to participate.
At the meeting, the consultant will present the latest draft boundary map (Scenario 4) and potential changes specific to our pyramid and the [Insert the pyramid your school is partnered with]. Participants will also be invited to ask questions.
If you are unable to attend the meeting for our pyramid, you are welcome to attend any meeting that is convenient. View the full list of October boundary meetings.
Visit the Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage for more information
Fall Choir and Orchestra Concert
October 15th at 7PM
Featuring a combined finale of Norwegian composer Ola Gjielo’s “The Rose,” based on the poem by Christina Rossetti (1830 - 1894), this concert will leave you feeling warm and cozy and ready for autumn. And to go with the upcoming “spooky” season, you will also hear 2 different settings of “Dies Irae” and a song from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban! Join us for this free concert performed by the HHS Orchestras and Choirs.
🎓 Your Next Chapter Starts Here: College Fair and Virtual Postsecondary Night
Prepare for your student’s future at College Fair and Postsecondary Night. The annual FCPS College Fair will be held Sunday, October 19, at George Mason University’s Eagle Bank Arena, from 4 to 6 p.m. Approximately 200 colleges and universities will be represented, including two- and four-year schools and U.S. Service Academies.
The virtual postsecondary night event will be held on Tuesday, October 21, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Both events will help students prepare for the next chapter of their educational journey. Learn more about the College Fair and Virtual Postsecondary Night.
Diwali, School Holiday
📵 When Cell Phones Are Down, Learning and Engagement Are Up: Help Keep Our Schools Phone-Free
Cell phones can significantly impact academic performance — research has shown that it takes students 10 minutes or more to shift their focus back to learning after being interrupted by a single cell phone notification! You can help keep our schools phone-free (and your child focused on learning) by:
- Reminding your child about FCPS’ cell phone policy and telling them why you support it.
- Contacting your school’s front office (rather than your child directly) if there is a family emergency during the school day.
- Contacting your child about non-urgent matters before or after the school day.
- Waiting to respond to non-urgent texts from your child until the school day is over.
Learn more about FCPS’ cell phone and personal device policy. Also, view our Media Balance and Well-Being Toolkit for resources to help your child maintain a healthy and balanced relationship with technology at home.
🏗️ FCPS Buildings Benefit All Community Members
In addition to our students and teachers, we estimate millions of visits by students and community members to Fairfax County schools through more than 500,000 events. Most of the public meeting and recreational facilities available in the county are FCPS facilities.
FCPS works with the Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services and with the Fairfax County Park Authority to ensure that school facilities and athletic fields are available to the public after school hours.
The 2025 Bond Referendum will be on the ballot in November. Vote on Tuesday, November 4. Learn more about registering to vote and make a voting plan.
💻 All Families Opted in to Lightspeed Student Online Activity Report
FCPS provides families with a free service that allows parents and caregivers a way to stay informed about their child's online activity on any FCPS device. Starting Sunday, October 12, all parents and guardians who have access to student records in SIS ParentVUE will be automatically enrolled to receive a weekly Lightspeed Student Online Activity Report.
This report provides a summary of the websites your child visited during the previous week and is delivered every Sunday to your email directly from Lightspeed, our internet content filter.
Each weekly report also includes a link to register for the Lightspeed Parent Portal, which provides more detailed browsing information. This portal also gives you the ability to pause internet access on your child’s FCPS laptop during non-school hours, such as dinner or bedtime.
Visit the Lightspeed Parent Report page for more information and answers to frequently asked questions.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- FCPS Overperforms State and Global SAT Averages
- October Community Boundary Review Meetings
- Online Activity Reports for Students
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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