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Herndon's Success Spotlight
AVID Program Visits GMU
Students from the AVID program recently embarked on an enriching field trip to George Mason University (GMU). This visit offered them a valuable opportunity to tour the campus, learn about the college admissions process, and experience a day in the life of a university student. The field trip successfully motivated the AVID students, many of whom are first-generation college-goers, by making the pursuit of higher education feel more accessible and real.
 Herndon Theatre Presents Arsenic and Old Lace
On Saturday afternoon, Dr. Reid, FCPS Superintendent, attended a performance of Arsenic and Old Lace at Herndon High School. In her Weekly Reflections email, she mentioned, “It was a great opportunity to enjoy the incredible artistic efforts of our many young adults involved in the theatre arts.” Herndon HS Theatre Arts Director, Scott D. Pafumi, shared; “As part of our Season of American classics at Herndon HS Theatre, we are proud to bring back audience favorite, Arsenic & Old Lace.”
Native American Heritage Month
November 17-21: American Education Week
November 18: 9-11th Graders: Retake Picture Day, Auditorium
November 19: Parent Coffee, 8:30 am & 6:30 pm, Cafeteria
November 21: Orchestra’s Chick-fil-A Spirit Day, All Day, North Point Village
November 24: HHS Cabaret Tryouts, Afterschool, L106
November 26 - 28: Holidays | Thanksgiving Break
Herndon HS Calendar of Events
Native American Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native Americans. It is also a time to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges they have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges.Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
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American Education Week
For American Education Week, November 17-21, 2025, we celebrate ALL who work in our Herndon community: our bus drivers, cafeteria workers, counselors, support staff, teachers, leadership and more! Learn more from the National Education Association. Want to recognize someone from our school who goes above and beyond? Submit a nomination to FCPS Cares.
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📸 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.
🩹 Immunization Events for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots to all FCPS students at no cost. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year.
Immunization clinics will take place on:
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Tuesday, November 18, from 3 to 6:30 p.m., at Willow Oaks Administrative Center.
Participation is voluntary. Additional Immunization Resources are available online. Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment for their student.️
☕ Parent Coffee
Join Dr. Noto for a Parent Coffee at Herndon High School on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 8:30 am or 6:30 pm in the cafeteria. Items already on the agenda include our school’s proposal for an updated mission and vision, a glimpse at a new app that will connect youth to community resources, and student safety. This is a great opportunity to connect, share ideas, and learn about upcoming school initiatives. We look forward to seeing you and strengthening our home–school partnership together!
Orchestra’s Chick-fil-A Spirit Day
Friday, November 21st, is the Orchestra’s Chick-fil-A Spirit Day! Mention Spirit Day at the North Point Village CFA when ordering or use the code ORCHESTRA (all caps) in the app, and the orchestra boosters will receive a percentage of the proceeds!
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HHS Cabaret
What is Cabaret??? Cabaret is an annual performance opportunity open to all students at Herndon High School who love to sing, dance, and act! We perform musical theater songs in a revue-style program with sets, props, costumes, and a live band. We have professional coaches and choreographers working with us to perform a great show! Each year the Cabaret has a theme.Past year themes have included:
- In your Dreams!
- Putting it Together!
- Under the Stars
- Bring on Tomorrow
- Straight from the Heart
- Page to Stage
This year, Cabaret auditions will be held on Monday, November 24th, after school. Everyone is welcome, even if they have never performed before! See Mrs. Waldrop for more information in room L106.
Thanksgiving
Save the Date for Curriculum Night
Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Activities will take place in the Auditorium and on Main Street. Families and students will have the opportunity to:
- Meet with Herndon faculty members.
- Network with other parents/guardians and students.
- Learn important details about Herndon’s course offerings for the 2026-27 school year.
- Hear the Advanced Academics presentation at 6:00 pm in the Auditorium.
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📢 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.
✅ Please Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to complete a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete the survey as soon as possible.
Our school will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE. For more information, please visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page or watch this video about why Impact Aid matters.
Register for ParentVUE
Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child’s education at FCPS.
Share Table at Herndon HS
A share table is a designated area where students can place unwanted, unopened cafeteria food and beverages. Beginning this week, a Share Table will be in the cafeteria near the kitchen during all lunches. The goal of this Share Table is to promote food conservation, eliminate food waste, and share with fellow classmates. Please look for the table and signs if you have items to SHARE.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Celebrating Student Awards
- The Future of AI at FCPS
- Immunization Events
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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