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2025-26 FCPS School Calendar
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February 23: Sign up for student fasting kit for week of March 2
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March 2: Sign up for student fasting kit for the week of March 9
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March 6: PTA meeting and Movie Night, gym
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March 9: Sign up for student fasting kit for the week of March 16
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March 18: 3-Hour Early Release at 1:05 pm
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March 20: No School: Eid-al-Fitr and Nowruz
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March 23-27: PTA Book Fair
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March 26: Heritage Night, (rescheduled from March 19)
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March 27: 2-Hour Early Release at 2:05 pm, End of 3rd Quarter
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March 30-April 3: Spring Break, No School
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April 6: Student Holiday, Teacher Workday
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  Message from Principal Vereb
Principal Reflections from the Hive
This week, our Herndon Elementary community experienced a significant loss. Our thoughts remain with the family and all who are grieving.
We recognize that students and adults may process loss in different ways. We have worked closely with Region 1 and central office to ensure appropriate counseling and support services are available. Our school counselors remain available to assist any student who may need additional support. If you believe your child would benefit from speaking with someone, please contact our main office so we can help connect you.
School routines continue to provide important stability for our students, and our teachers are supporting children with care and flexibility. I am deeply grateful for the compassion and professionalism our staff and families have shown this week.
Thank you for your continued partnership and for the care you extend to our school community.
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With gratitude,
Dr. Monika Vereb
Principal, Herndon Elementary School 🐝
📸Snapshots from Principal Vereb
Herndon ES students celebrating 100% attendance.
Students Celebrate 100 Years of the Living Rhythm of Black History
Herndon ES music teacher Riccardo Emilien grew up in New Orleans and passed on to his students the “living rhythm of Black history.”
Read how Riccardo shared his musical experiences and background with his students.
Watch the video!
Black History Month Celebration
Families and community members are invited to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and uplift the voices shaping our future at FCPS’ Second Annual Black History Month Celebration. Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence will take place on Wednesday, February 25, at 6 p.m., at Carter G. Woodson High School.
Body Safety Program at Herndon ES
The Body Safety Program is scheduled to take place at Herndon Elementary the week of March 23rd for grades Pre-K-6th. If you would like to opt your child out of this program, please make sure to send in a signed opt-out form (English/Spanish) no later than March 6th. Printed copies will also be going home next week. Please note that Rylynn, a Department of Family Services Facility Dog, will be on-site Friday.
Herndon ES has a New Visitor Management System
We are excited to announce that Herndon ES is now using the new Raptor Visitor Management System (VMS). This upgrade is part of our school’s and FCPS’ ongoing commitment to enhancing school safety and streamlining the process for visitors at our school. The VMS ensures that no visitor is on the sex offender registry.
For most visitors, the user experience will be the same when you check-in at the front office.
But now there is also an app, which can make check-in’s even faster at school. Visitors who choose to download the RaptorSafe App and create a Raptor Passport can pre-verify their information before they get to school. The app will give you a QR code you can use when you check-in at school.
If you have questions or need assistance with the new system, please contact our front office. Thank you for your partnership in keeping our schools safe!
Register Today With Volunteer FCPS
Herndon ES has fun events coming up soon and we love and need volunteers to come and help out! Please visit the site below, register to be a volunteer, and let us know!
Volunteer FCPS allows individuals to search and register for volunteer opportunities. It helps ensure a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment here at Herndon ES. All volunteers must:
- Create a profile in Volunteer FCPS.
- Register for opportunities through Volunteer FCPS.
- Sign in and out of schools using the visitor kiosk.
At the Volunteer FCPS site, you can complete a volunteer orientation. Visit the Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
Meal Kits for Fasting Students
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 next deadline is February 23, for the week of March 2 .
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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.
HES Heritage Night Volunteers Needed
Our Annual Heritage Night will be on Thursday, March 26, 5:30-7:30 pm. Volunteers are needed for this fun and festive event!
If you haven't registered with FCPS to be a volunteer, please do so today and you'll be all set to volunteer: Volunteer FCPS.
Please contact Mrs. Perez in the main office at MYPerez@fcps.edu
Weekend Enrichment Academy
Registration Deadline February 21
Mount Pleaseant Community Development Corporation presents Weekend Enrichment Academy.
March 7-May 30
Saturday Schedule:
8:30 AM to 9:00 AM – Excellence Moment
9:00 AM to 11:15 AM – Academy Classes
11:30 AM – Dismissal
Location:
Mount Pleasant Baptist
Church
2516 Squirrel Hill Rd
Herndon VA 20171
For more nformation please see our website at: https://mpleasantcdc.org/weekend-academy
"This is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or Herndon ES."
Hollywood Nights: VIP DANCE
February 21
An unforgettable night for kids to share with their Very Important Person, this semi-formal event held on Saturday, February 21, 6:30-9:00pm at the Herndon Community Center, is open to all kids ages 4-12 and a special adult in their lives. Couples will enjoy light refreshments, a paparazzi-style photo booth and plenty of Hollywood A-list treatment as they dance to the biggest chart toppers on our dance floor with our live DJ.
$50 registration fee covers a single child/adult couple. Additional children can be registered for $25 each. Additional child/adult couples within the same family should register in separate transactions.
Registration should be completed under the child’s name. VIP names will be requested during the registration process and all attending VIP adults must be registered (no more than one adult per child).
$50/couple +$25/each additional child
Location & Contact Information
Herndon Community Center 814 Ferndale Avenue, Herndon VA 20170
Questions? Contact Kate Keifer at kate.keifer@herndon-va.gov or 703-435-6800 x2120
This event is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or this school.
In-Person Herndon Youth Soccer Registration, February 22
Herndon Youth Soccer will hold in-person registration on Sunday, February 22, 4:30-6:30 pm at the Herndon Community Center gym, Bready Park, 814 Ferndale Ave, Herndon.
herndonyouthsoccer.org
"This event is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or Herndon ES."
Families + Schools = Great Readers
February 24
Hello FCPS Families!
You are invited to join the Title I Parent Advisory Committee (TPAC) for an important family engagement session about literacy.
Learn how schools engage families in understanding literacy and supporting student success.
Tuesday, February 24
7:00 p.m.
Centre Ridge Elementary School
Or join online: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/99642589438
Snacks, free childcare, and live Spanish interpretation will be provided.
We hope to see you there!
Coffee With A Cop
March 2
Reston District Station Police Officers invite you to COFFEE WITH A COP on Monday, March 2, 10am-12pm at Starbucks, 2405
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Date: March 2, 2026
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Time: 10am-12pm
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Location: Starbucks, 2405 Centreville Rd., Herndon, VA
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Purpose: Join us to discuss Community concerns that matter to you!
Herndon ES Kindergarten Open House Rescheduled to April 10
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. Herndon Elementary's open house has been reschedule to April 10, 10:00-11:30 am.
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
District News
In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)
- FCPS News
- In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
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- Celebrating Our Students
- Summer Camp and Learning
- New High School Name
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
 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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Administration E-mail:
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