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Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 12/12/2025 12:00 PM EST

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BIG GAME TONIGHT

basketball

BIG BASKETBALL GAME TODAY:

Hornets v. Seahawks @ South Lakes: Girls @ 5:45 & Boys @ 7:30pm.

  • We want EVERYONE to “Rock the RED & BLACK” and show your school spirit!

TICKET INFORMATION:

  • South Lakes will open the ticket gates at 5:00pm. The cost of all Varsity Basketball games is $5.00 for students and $7.00 for adults.  Buy your tickets early HERE.
  • No Reentry if you leave the game
  • Ticket sales will end at the conclusion of the 3rd Quarter
  • Entry into the school & game will stop at the start of the 4th Quarter

STUDENT & YOUTH ATTENDANCE POLICY:

  • Students may be asked to show their school ID.
  • Elementary and Middle School students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

NEW ENTRY PROTOCOL:

  • Open Gate Weapons Detection will be in use.
  • To continue enhancing the safety and security of all attendees, we are implementing new entry measures this Friday.
    • All Attendees - including adults and young children - will be required to pass through the Open Gate weapons detection system upon entry. This is the same layered security system used by our students daily during morning arrival.
    • No backpacks, bags, outside food, drinks or athletic equipment
    • Please be aware that common items can trigger the alarm and cause delays (e.g., water bottles, heavy/thick glasses cases, etc). We recommend limiting these items if possible.

PARKING & ARRIVAL TIPS:

Please plan to arrive early to find a spot and allow plenty of time to get through the gate.

  • Herndon HS Spectators: Park by the flagpoles at Door #1.
  • South Lakes HS Spectators: Park by the stadium at Door #3/4.

Thank you for your cooperation as we work to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone! If you or your student plans to come, please take the time to discuss the relevant information below:

  • No outside food or drinks are allowed. The concession stand will be open and does accept credit cards.
  • We cheer for HERNDON and not against our opponent. All cheering should be positive.
  • Elementary & middle school students must be supervised by an adult at all times.
  • Whistles, air horns, instruments and similar noisemakers are prohibited.
  • Anyone caught trying to enter the game without paying will be removed and can be banned from attending future games.

Our goal is to create a positive community event.  Any behaviors that take away from this goal may result in being removed from the game and not being allowed to attend future games.

GO HORNETS!