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Herndon's Success Spotlight
National Merit Reception
🎓 Herndon HS National Merit Recognition
Herndon High School recently celebrated the academic excellence of its students at the National Merit Reception held in the library on October 30, 2025. The event honored five students who were named National Merit Commended Students, recognizing their outstanding performance on the PSAT/NMSQT. Additionally, one remarkable student was recognized as a National Merit Semifinalist, placing them among the highest scorers nationwide and offering a chance to compete for National Merit Scholarships.
 
National Career Development Month
November 03-07: National School Psychology Week
November 03: Student Holiday (School Planning Day for Staff)
November 04: Student Holiday (Teacher Workday for Staff) | Election Day
November 05: Request to Expunge High School Courses Taken in Middle School Deadline for 9th Graders
November 07: Yearbook Senior Ads Deadline
November 11: Holiday | Veterans Day
November 14: FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards Nominations Close
November 18: 9-11th Graders: Retake Picture Day, Auditorium
Herndon HS Calendar of Events
National Career Development Month
By enrolling in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) course or program, students learn the technical applications of many occupations while preparing for higher education or entry-level employment. A core program of CTE courses is offered in every middle and high school. Based on the needs of the populations served, each school determines optional courses to be offered. Learn more about Academies and Specialized Programs.
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National School Psychology Week
National School Psychology Week 2025 will be held from November 3-7. The theme for 2025 is "Finding Your Path," which focuses on how school psychologists help students, families, and school communities navigate and achieve their goals. The National Association of School Psychologists sponsors this event, which recognizes the work school psychologists do to support student learning, mental health, and well-being. We thank Herndon's school psychologists, Shelby Kunkel and Daune Kemp, for their positive impact on our students.
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🗓️ Student Holidays
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.
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 is Next Week. Make a Voting Plan!
The 2025 Bond Referendum will be on the ballot on Tuesday, November 4. Remember to vote. Learn how bonds help build strong communities.
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.
Senior Families: Final Call for Senior Ads in the Yearbook!
Deadline extended: Senior ads will be available for purchase until November 7!
Please go to www.yearbookordercenter.com and use our school code 8967 to purchase an ad for your child.
Email Grace Choi, Herndon HS’s yearbook adviser, with any questions: gechoi@fcps.edu
📢 FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards Nominations Open!
Nominate a Herndon High School employee (Teacher, New Teacher, Principal, Leader, Professional, or Operational) by November 14, 2025.
Submit your paragraph nomination via the Google Form: [Outstanding Employee Awards Nomination Form]. Additional information is available on the Herndon HS website.
9-11th Graders: Retake Picture Day is coming!
📅 Retake Picture Day for 9-11th graders is Tuesday, November 18th (auditorium). For absent, new, or dissatisfied students. Your retake will replace the yearbook photo. Return original package if you purchased photos. Preorder: https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001274455. Additional information is available on the Herndon HS website.
📢 Community Reminder: Virginia's Cell Phone Policy for Students 📵
We want to remind all families about the Virginia law regarding student cell phone use during school hours to ensure a focused and productive learning environment. It is crucial that students keep their personal communication devices silenced and in their locker from the first bell to the last.
Please be aware of the standardized consequences for violations:
- The 1st violation results in a warning.
- A 2nd violation will lead to one detention after school.
- A 3rd violation will result in two detentions after school.
- Finally, a 4th violation is a significant consequence: you will lose your phone for 20 school days and will be required to turn it in at the office each morning and pick it up at the end of the school day.
We appreciate your support in reinforcing these rules for a better educational experience for everyone.
📱 Download the New FCPS Mobile App!
The FCPS mobile app offers a customized platform to help keep families connected and informed, directly from their smartphones. You can download the Fairfax County Public Schools mobile app by going to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and searching for “FCPS.”
With the app you can:
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Stay up-to-date: Get the latest news from our school and FCPS.
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View school calendars: See events, activities, holidays, and early dismissals.
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Check school menus: See what’s for lunch and breakfast today, tomorrow, or next week.
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Tap to contact: Quickly call attendance lines or email school staff.
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Access key links: Jump to ParentVUE, Schoology, and the FCPS website in one tap.
Users can access updates and content without having to sign in, making it easy for everyone to stay informed.
Learn more about the new mobile app, including feedback from parents TeAndra Nelson and Roy Dykes.Click to edit this placeholder text.
Impact of Federal Shutdown on Local Community
Fairfax County is home to around 80,000 federal employees and thousands of federal contractors. Its Federal Workforce Resource Hub is intended to help navigate current and future issues for residents, government employees, active military/veterans, contractors, nonprofits and businesses who may be affected by actions, changes, or disruptions to federal services or employment.
Community Resources for Families in Need
Through partnerships with community-based organizations and other Fairfax County agencies, Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) provides information, referrals, and advocacy to help individuals connect with services, including: basic needs (food, shelter, clothing), financial assistance, health care services, and referrals to services and resources.
Visit the CSP website or call 703-222-0880 for assistance.
How to Access or Donate Food to Those in Need
View the Emergency Food Access Providers webpage to see where to access food or donate to your local food bank
Services for Hearing-Impaired and Visually-Impaired Students
Students with sensory disabilities require special services and support to access instruction that is typically presented auditorily (by means of hearing) and visually. FCPS provides educational services to students who are deaf, hearing-impaired, or visually impaired. They are supported in various settings, including at their school site or through itinerant specialists who travel to different schools to work with students, rather than being based in a single school. Learn more about Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Services for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired.
The Virginia Department of Education also provides information about Additional Resources for Serving Students with Sensory Disabilities.
Family Academy Offers Opportunities to Support Parents and Guardians
The FCPS Family Academy offers resources and in-person and virtual classes, workshops, webinars, and programs for families. The following webinars and workshops will take place in November:
- ABA Family Training: Prioritizing Skills to Teach at Home
- Co-Parenting: Two Parents, Two Homes (in Spanish)
- Supporting Your Military-Connected Student in Secondary School
- Moving on to Life in the Community
Other Family Resource Center webinars will cover topics such as communication with twice exceptional children, family engagement in the special education process, restorative justice practices in schools and at home, and improving routines.
Visit the Family Academy Catalog to learn more about these and other resources.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- The FCPS Mobile App
- Understanding the Annual Youth Survey
- Resources for Families
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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