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2025-26 FCPS School Calendar
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  Message from Principal Vereb
Principal Reflections from the Hive
This week was a reminder that even when schedules shift, the strength, care, and professionalism of the Herndon Elementary community remain constant.
With a school closure on Monday and two-hour delays from Tuesday through Friday, flexibility was essential. I am grateful to our students, staff, and families for navigating a unique week with patience and partnership while keeping learning and relationships at the center.
We were proud to celebrate our school counselors during National School Counseling Week. Ms. Bryant, Ms. Boyer, and Mr. Falkey play a critical role in supporting our students’ academic success, social-emotional growth, and overall well-being. Their care, advocacy, and leadership make a daily difference for our students and families, and we are grateful for all that they do.
Throughout the week, we also celebrated classroom and grade-level attendance bright spots in the cafeteria. These moments matter. Strong attendance supports learning, connection, and routine, and it was energizing to highlight the collective efforts of students, staff, and families who are working together to make every day count.
Our focus on continuous improvement remained strong. I continued meeting with staff through individual one-on-one conversations, and we welcomed central office leaders to Herndon ES to engage in thoughtful dialogue around our data. Together, we examined student growth in English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and attendance. We are proud of the progress our students are making and remain committed to using data responsibly to guide instruction and support.
On Thursday evening, I appreciated the opportunity to meet with our PTA Executive Board. Our partnership with families is essential, and these conversations help ensure we remain aligned in supporting students and strengthening our school community.
We closed the week with a visit from our Regional Assistant Superintendent, followed by a joyful PTA fundraiser at Chuck E. Cheese. It was wonderful to see families, staff, and students together in celebration and community.
Even in a week shaped by weather-related adjustments, the heart of our work remained steady. Thank you for your flexibility, collaboration, and continued commitment to our students and one another.
Together, we continue to lead in the light and learn best in community.
With gratitude,
Dr. Monika Vereb
Principal, Herndon Elementary School 🐝
📸Snapshots from Principal Vereb
Tonight!
PTA Spirit Night at Chuck E. Cheese
Join us for a night of family fun TONIGHT, Friday, February 6, 4:30-9:00 pm at Chuck E. Cheese at the VILLAGE CENTER AT DULLES, 2445 Centreville Rd, Herndon, and support our school at the same time! Bring the kids for games, pizza, and prizes, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Herndon ES.
Whether you stay for a quick bite or make a whole evening of it, your participation helps support our school community—plus, it’s a guaranteed good time for the kids! If you are a teacher, bring your ID to go in the ticket blaster.
Meal Kits for Fasting Students
From February 18 to March 19, students who are fasting during the day can take school meals home. These kits include one breakfast and one lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Families must fill out a request form each week for every student who wants a kit. The first deadline is Wednesday, February 11, for the week of February 16.
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Cost: Meals are charged just like a normal school day.
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Pickup: Students must grab their kits at the end of the school day.
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Menu: Kits include school meals that are easy to heat at home.
Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and more information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at FCPSFNS@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800.
🗓️ Calendar Reminders: Presidents Day (Holiday) and Student Holidays
All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, for the Presidents Day holiday.
Teacher Workday and Observance Day
Tuesday, February 17, is a teacher workday. There will be no school for students.
Wednesday, February 18, is a religious and cultural observance day. There is school, however, specific events that cannot be made up will not be held on an observance day.
See the complete school year calendar.
Warm Up FCPS Spirit Day!
February 19
Tired of all the cold weather? Let’s warm up with a little school spirit across the division!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is encouraging all FCPS students, teachers, and staff to shake the wrinkles out of their brightest outfits and tropical wear to help brighten everyone’s moods on Thursday, February 19.
Help Keep Our Schools Phone-Free!
Please remind your child that cell phones and personal devices (earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the internet) cannot be used during passing periods. Cell phones are also not permitted to be used as an instructional tool, with some limited exceptions for students with IEPs.
Phones and personal devices must be off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell) — except for high school students during lunchtime in designated lunch spaces.
FCPS’ cell phone policy helps students stay focused, safe, and engaged at school. Visit our Cell Phone Policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions, including consequences for cell phone policy violations and exceptions for students with medical conditions or IEP/504 plans.
If you need to contact your student during the school day, please call your child’s school.
Kindergarten Open Houses Scheduled for This Spring
Kindergarten open houses are being held this spring to give parents of students entering school in August an opportunity to learn more about kindergarten at their school. View an alphabetical list of open houses. Contact your school directly if it is not included in the list. Herndon Elementary's open house is April 6 at 10am.
FCPS recognizes that parents are their children’s first teachers. Resources on the School Readiness and Transition to Kindergarten webpage provide parents with ways to support their children to help ensure a smooth transition to kindergarten.
There’s also an easy-to-follow five-step process for parents registering their children for kindergarten. Register your child today!
Questions? Please contact our Herndon Elementary Student Information Assistant/Registrar, Shermin Sirajudin, at 703-326-3108 or ssirajudin@fcps.edu
Herndon ES 2026 Yearbooks
2026 Yearbooks are now available for preorder at $15 each. You may purchase online at www.myschoolbucks.com. Alternatively, please contact Mrs. Perez at 703-326-3101.
District News
In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)
 Follow the Herndon Elementary renovation progress which is located on the FCPS website by clicking here.
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Herndon Elementary Phone Numbers:
- Health Room 703-326-3110
- Cafeteria 703-326-3121
- Attendance 703-326-3131
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Herndon Elementary Email:
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📸(Left to Right): Mrs. Cosgrove, Dr. Vereb, Mrs. Holliday, and Mrs. Baxter
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