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Herndon's Success Spotlight
Herndon Best Buddies Celebrate Inclusion with T-Shirt Decorating
At their January meeting, the Herndon Best Buddies club gathered for an energetic t-shirt decorating and signing event to celebrate their growing community. Members used colorful markers to leave personalized messages and creative designs on each other's shirts, fostering a deeper sense of inclusion and lasting friendship.
The Mid-Year Spark: Herndon High’s Winter Pep Rally Recap
Leadership Class successfully kicked off the second semester with a high-energy winter pep rally held on January 23rd. This spirited gathering united the Hornet community through lively performances and games, ensuring everyone started the new term with a fresh burst of school pride.
 Dr. Reid Celebrates Student Talent at "Broadway Baddies"
On Saturday, January 24th, ‘Broadway Baddies’ was attended by FCPS Superintendent, Dr. Michelle Reid. “This Herndon HS Cabaret event had students from all of the Herndon pyramid schools participating and highlighted the villains and divas of Broadway! The choir’s annual cabaret event featured students in grades 4-12 singing and performing. It was both a bit poignant and a bit of a scary performance by turns. It was great to see the community turn out and support our students in this and so many other endeavors. Go Hornets!!”
February: Black History Month
February 02-06: National School Counseling Week
February 03: End of Second Quarter (Adjusted)
February 04: Parent Coffee, 6:30 pm, Cafeteria
February 04 or 06: Rising Junior Academic Advising Presentations, 4th Period Flex, Various Locations
February 06-13: Rising Junior Individual Academic Advising & Course Selection through English 10
February 10 & 11: Discovery Summit, School-Wide
February 10 & 11: WIDA Testing, School-Wide
Herndon HS Calendar of Events
Black History Month
National School Counseling Week
National School Counseling Week, February 2-6, 2026 highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve academic success and plan for a career. School counselors work with students in a variety of different capacities, whether it is through classroom lessons, group sessions, or individual counseling. Thank you to Herndon's school counselors who make a difference in the lives of our students every day!
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End-of-Quarter
Due to the recent loss of instructional days, the final day of the second quarter has been moved to Tuesday, February 3.
Teachers may continue second-quarter assessments through February 3 and will share any specific changes with students and families through Schoology. Students in semester courses will continue attending first-semester classes through February 3. See Dr. Reid’s letter to the community about the end-of-quarter adjustments. See the complete school year calendar.
Parent Coffee
To support your planning for Wednesday, February 4, 2026, we will preemptively cancel the morning Parent Coffee. Please plan to join us instead on Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. This evening session will be the only Parent Coffee opportunity offered this quarter. Thank you for your understanding. We hope to see you on Wednesday evening!
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Course Selection Timeline: Rising Junior
The first week of February, school counselors will hold a mandatory meeting with their rising juniors. This session informed students of the upcoming and important academic advising and course selection process. To support this important process, students will meet individually with their school counselors through their English class sometime between February 6 and 13. Course selection materials and information are available on Herndon's course selection website.
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February 04 or 06: Rising Junior Academic Advising Presentations, 4th Period Flex, Various Locations
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February 06-13: Rising Junior Individual Academic Advising & Course Selection through English 10
Dates for the rising juniors and sophomores are available on the Herndon HS website.
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On February 10 and 11, Herndon is once again offering all of our students a conference-like experience that will give them opportunities to
- explore new concepts
- receive individualized academic help
- recharge their battery
- develop workplace readiness skills, and
- dive deeper into their subjects of interest
This is one of the few moments in our students’ K-12 education where they actually have a choice in their learning. For those of you with students who are taking their WIDA tests on these days, don’t worry – students who are testing will still have opportunities to choose sessions they would like to attend.
We are so excited to bring the Discovery Summit back to our students!
Yearbook News
Yearbooks for sale! Yearbooks are available for purchase on yearbookordercenter.com! Our school code is 8967. Books can also be purchased on MySchoolBucks. Secure early bird pricing for $65 before prices go up in the spring! One-third of our yearbooks have already been claimed! Students receiving free/reduced lunch can pick up an order form in the main office to purchase a yearbook at a reduced cost. Questions? Please email Grace Choi, HHS’ yearbook adviser: gechoi@fcps.edu.
Senior activities for senior portraits: Do you have a senior? Would you like their activities listed next to their senior portrait in the yearbook? Please have your student fill out this form by February 13! https://tinyurl.com/SeniorActivities2026
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📱 More News and Updates — on the go — With the FCPS App
Gone are the days of digging through emails or hunting for bookmarks. The FCPS app provides a custom experience that is both powerful and easy to use. Here is how it makes life easier:
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Customized for Your Family: Do you have students at two (or more!) different schools? You can "follow" multiple schools to get a feed of news, notices, and events specific to your family.
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No Sign-In Required: Access essential content like district-wide announcements, live updates, and school calendars instantly — no password to remember, no login required.
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Real-Time Notifications: Get push notifications for urgent updates — including weather announcements! — ensuring you never miss an important announcement from the district or your school.
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Everything in One Place: From bell schedules and staff directories to athletic event locations and school menus, the app is a central hub for all things FCPS.
To ensure every family stays informed, the app supports automatic translation for more than 100 languages. Learn more about the app, or download it today in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Even If School Is Closed, Learning Can Continue!
We encourage students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during snow or inclement weather days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play at home.
⛄ Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. View the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please call Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health.
Winter Resources for Families
A list of resources has been compiled for students and families in case they or someone they know needs assistance while schools are closed for winter weather. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources page for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.
FCPS Ombuds Office Provides Confidential Guidance
The Office of the Ombuds engages with families, students, and staff to offer resources and improve the experience of each and every member of the FCPS community. They work as an independent confidential resource to help answer questions, offer options to resolve concerns, and hear complaints regarding FCPS matters. Anyone seeking assistance from the Office of the Ombuds may call 571-423-4014, text 571-496-8284, email ombuds@fcps.edu, or visit the ombuds webpage, where you may submit a question. Ombuds staff do not change or make decisions, policies, or regulations; take sides; or provide legal advice.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget Presented to School Board
- School Board Approves Proposed Boundary Changes
- It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!
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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