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Herndon's Success Spotlight
Hornet Legacy Leaders
The Hornet Legacy Leaders program involves students from the Leadership Training class and student athletes who serve as mentors to elementary students. Their goal is to foster leadership skills among younger peers through guidance and positive influence. On October 22, 2025, these high school students visited Hutchison Elementary School as part of their impactful mentorship initiatives.
Herndon Cheer Takes Second at Liberty District Finals
Herndon's cheerleading team secured second place in the Liberty District finals, which took place on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Wakefield High School starting at 6:30 PM. This strong performance earned the squad the distinction of qualifying for the upcoming Regionals competition. The team is now preparing to represent the district and compete for a spot at the state level.
Herndon Theatre Head to Broadway
The Theatre Program's annual Broadway Trip, scheduled for Thursday, October 23 & Friday, October 24, featured multiple Broadway shows. A special highlight of the trip was celebrating Ethan Van Slyke's Broadway debut performance in MAMMA MIA!, who is the son of Herndon Assistant Principal Dana VanSlyke. This trip provides students with an invaluable, immersive experience to see professional theatre and celebrate a community member's success.
October 27: HHS Pyramid Choir Concert, 6:30 pm, Auditorium
October 29: HHS Band Tag Day Concert, 7:00 pm, Auditorium
October 31: End of First Quarter - 2 Hour Early Release
November 01-02: Religious and Cultural Observance | All Saints Day / Día de los Muertos
November 03: Student Holiday (School Planning Day for Staff)
November 04: Student Holiday (Teacher Workday for Staff) | Election Day
Herndon HS Calendar of Events
October 27th at 6:30 pm
Join us for our annual pyramid event featuring choirs from HHS, HMS, Aldrin ES, Armstrong ES, Clearview ES, Dranesville ES, Herndon ES, and Hutchison ES! Come and hear all of our amazing singers join their voices together in song! https://www.herndonhschoir.com/
October 29th at 7:00 pm
The Tag Day Concert is the band's way of thanking the community for the incredible generosity and support each year. The Pride will host a free concert on October 29th. Check www.herndonband.org for the concert program closer to the date. 🔗
The 2026 Virginia Summer Residential Governor’s School (SRGS) offers 4-week summer programs in Academics or Visual & Performing Arts (VPA) for 10th and 11th graders on VA college campuses.
To apply:
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Complete the mandatory Academics or VPA interest form by November 5th. Use a personal email (not fcpsschools.net).
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Optional but encouraged: Attend the interest meeting on October 30th (lunch/after school, Library-Odyssey Room).
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Submit the full application to your school counselor: Academics by Dec 12, 2025; VPA by Jan 28, 2026. Visit the VDOE website for details.
Additional details available on the Herdon HS Student Services website under 10th and 11th Grade Information.
Roadmap to College: What Students Should Do Each Year of High School
Join FCPS’ Family Resource Center for a webinar on what high school students should do to stand out on college applications. Receive clear strategies for college preparation and success. This webinar will take place on Friday, October 31, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., and is for families of eighth graders and high school students. Register to attend.
🗓️ Quarter End, Early Release, Student Holidays
Friday, October 31, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students. Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 3, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 4, for a teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.
SIS ParentVUE End-of-Quarter Closure
The Gradebook in SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE will be closed for the end of the first quarter from Friday, October 31, 4 p.m. to Monday, November 10, 6 a.m. Activate your ParentVUE account to easily access grade reports.
Daylight Saving Time Ends (Fall Back)
This Sunday, November 2, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time ends. Don’t forget to move your clocks back one hour!
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How AI Is Shaping Teaching and Learning
Meeting the Moment: FCPS Forward — AI, a conversation with division leadership, which will take place Monday, November 3, from 6 to 8 p.m., at West Springfield High School. Attend to:
- Learn about the opportunities and challenges of AI in education.
- Explore how AI can support FCPS student achievement and workforce readiness.
- Engage in a thought-provoking panel and keynotes.
- Help shape the future of innovation at Fairfax County Public Schools.
Agenda details will be shared with registered participants in the coming weeks. Contact DITEvents@fcps.edu with any questions.
Election Day
Expunging High School Courses Taken in Middle School
Parents of 9th graders who were enrolled in high school courses (World Language, Algebra, and Geometry) in middle school may request that the final grades for these courses be omitted from their student’s transcript. You must submit a Request to Expunge High School Courses Taken in Middle School form to Herndon HS Student Services after the course is completed and before November 5, 2025. This form may be obtained at the following link https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/is104.pdf.
Federal Impact Aid Forms
Impact Aid forms will be available for you to complete and submit starting October 21st in ParentVUE. The Impact Aid Program is a vital federal program that directly supports our school district by compensating us for the financial impact of federal activities. Please make sure to complete and submit this form as soon as possible, as your participation is crucial. Thank you for all your help and support!
Fairfax County Youth Survey on Physical and Mental Well-Being
The Fairfax County School Board and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors work together to administer the Fairfax County Youth Survey. The survey is given each fall to all students in grades 6, 8, 10, and 12. It provides information about a variety of topics related to our students that influence their physical and mental well-being, from sleep, physical activity, and nutritional habits to protective factors, substance use behaviors, and symptoms of depression.
The 2025 Fairfax County Youth Survey will be taken by students between Monday, November 10, and Friday, November 21. Parents and caregivers can opt their student out of participating in the survey if they so choose.
Visit the Fairfax County Youth Survey webpage for more information and to review the opt-out forms.
✨ Providing students with access to the necessary emotional, behavioral, mental, and physical health services to support their successful engagement in school is part of the FCPS Strategic Plan Goal 2: Safe, Supported, Included, and Empowered.
💯 Changes to Middle and High School Report Card Feedback
With the first quarter of the school year ending on Friday, October 31, families can expect student report cards to be available the week of November 10.
FCPS has revised the way teachers provide feedback on report cards, so you may notice some new comments. Specifically, comments have been revised to provide more detailed feedback for students and families.
Also, teachers will now include a Work Habits mark each quarter for each student. This scale provides feedback on students’ time management, organization, assignment completion, and overall effort in class. This is meant as feedback to families and will not appear on a student’s transcript.
View the Middle and High School Grading and Reporting webpage for more information.
🏗️ How Bond Projects Are Selected
Each year, the School Board and FCPS staff members work with the community to develop an updated, five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for school building and renovation projects. To develop the CIP, the school system assesses changes in expected enrollments, academic programs, and facility conditions to determine priorities for new construction, renovations, and other capital facility projects. The School Board then evaluates the affordability of these school needs against other countywide requirements to determine the bond proposal.
Because of this, while FCPS and the School Board generally try to follow the CIP, changes can be made year-over-year depending on the evolving needs of the school division.
The School Board is committed to protecting the community’s investment in schools and other buildings, which have a combined present value approaching $9 billion. Not only do these facilities wear out over time, but they also become outdated, both technologically and instructionally. FCPS renovates its schools to ensure that students, countywide, have effective and efficient learning environments to thrive and grow.
Read more about the FCPS 2025 Bond Referen
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- ⏰ School Start Times Update
- 🎖️ 75% of FCPS Schools Recognized for Supporting Military Families
- Return Your Impact Aid Survey
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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