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Herndon's Success Spotlight
The Eco Angels: Herndon’s New Guardians of Green
Herndon High School students working for the Get2Green team. They call themselves the "Eco Angels" and have even created their own logo. They are collecting the recycling from all around the school, sorting out the trash from the paper and cardboard recycling, and even had the opportunity to take the recycling out to the receptacle behind the school to see the recycling process firsthand.
A Note of Excellence: Dr. Han Inspires Orchestras
Dr. Han from George Mason University recently visited Herndon yo work with the Chamber Orchestra, sharing his expertise and encouragement with the students. Under his guidance and the continued dedication of their director, Ms. Deveraux, the Chamber Orchestra earned a Superior rating at this year’s assessment. The Concert Orchestra also had a strong performance, receiving an Excellent rating, reflecting the hard work and growth of Herndon’s talented musicians.
 Cultivating the Season: The Garden Club Prepares for Spring
The dedicated members of the Garden Club have been hard at work nurturing a fresh batch of seedlings and constructing custom displays to showcase their spring growth. Beyond their terrestrial efforts, they have also been meticulously maintaining their water features to ensure their aquatic plants remain healthy and entirely free of algae.
March 20: Orchestra Spirit Day, 6:00 am - 10:00 pm, North Point Village, Chick-fil-A
March 20: Holiday | Eid al-Fitr (begins sundown 3/19 – sundown 3/20)
March 20: Nowruz
March 21: Teen Job Fairs and Career Building Workshops, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, West Springfield High School.
March 24: Herndon HS and MS Post Assessment Concert, 7:00 pm, Herndon HS
Herndon HS Calendar of Events
Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
Connecting with community members across our school division is critical to FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Her Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on:
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Tuesday, March 17, from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., at Glen Forest Elementary School.
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Monday, March 23, at Ravensworth Elementary School.
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Monday, April 13, at Belle View Elementary School.
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Monday, April 20, at Westgate Elementary School.
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Wednesday, April 22, at Crestwood Elementary School.
Click on a date to register to attend that event. Registration is not required, but helps with planning, especially for child care and interpretation services. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
Eid al-Fitr and Nowruz (evening only observance day, holiday)
Thursday, March 19, is an evening only observance day for Eid al-Fitr, which begins at sundown. Friday, March 20, is a holiday and all schools and offices are closed. See the complete school year calendar.
1494 North Point Village Center, Reston, VA 20194
Friday, March 20, 2026 • 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Come support HHS Orchestra by placing a mobile pickup, dine-in, Drive-Thru, or curbside order. When ordering in the store or Drive-Thru, let the team member know you are here for the Spirit Event. You can also support through the Chick-fil-A® App when completing the order using the CODE ORCHESTRA (all caps). You get to enjoy a great meal or snack and HHS Orchestra will receive a donation of 25% of today's sales that are marked Spirit Event in our system.
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Fairfax County Teen Job Fairs and Career Building Workshops
Students (especially those ages 16 and over) who are seeking jobs should attend the Fairfax County Teen Job Fairs and Career Building Workshops, hosted by Springfield District Supervisor Pat Herrity and Springfield District School Board Member Sandy Anderson. Opportunities include full-time, part-time, and seasonal employment, as well as volunteer opportunities, internships, and more!
The Teen Job Fairs and Career Building Workshops will take place on Saturday, March 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at West Springfield High School. Teens should be prepared to engage with potential employers. Wearing business-casual attire and bringing a resume is encouraged, but not required. Resume workshops will be available. Register to attend.
March Marks the 41st Anniversary of Music In Our Schools Month®!
For more than 40 years, March has been designated by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) as Music In Our Schools Month® (MIOSM®). Join us this month as we celebrate the music accomplishments of our Herndon students!
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March 24: Herndon HS and MS post assessment concert, 7 pm at Herndon HS
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March 26: Herndon HS band pyramid concert, 7 pm at Herndon HS
Happy Music in Our Schools Month!
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April Statewide Election: No School for Students
There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, for the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled.
Fairfax County Public Schools will still exceed the required number of instructional hours for students, as set by the Virginia Department of Education.
🎓 HHS All Night Grad Party
For 39 years, the All Night Grad Party has been one of Herndon High School’s favorite traditions, giving graduating seniors a safe, fun-filled way to celebrate together. The night is packed with games, entertainment, food, prizes, and plenty of space for students to relax, celebrate, and create lasting memories with friends.
Get your tickets now & learn more about tickets, fundraising events, yard signs, and other ways to support the Class of 2026 at:
https://herndonang.org/�
Calling AP Exam Volunteers!
Help proctor AP exams at HHS (May 4–15)! Shifts: 7:45 am–11:45 am & 11:45 am–3:45 pm. Duties: seating, ID checks, and supervision. Note: You cannot proctor an exam your own child is taking.
Interested? Contact Kie Anderson at keanderson1@fcps.edu.
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Phones Off, Learning On
FCPS’ cell phone policy helps students focus, learn, and engage. When students put their phones away, they have more face-to-face interactions with their peers and teachers and more opportunities to develop resilience and problem-solving skills. Please remind your child that:
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Cell phones and personal devices (earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the internet) must be off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell) with the exception of lunch time in designated lunch spaces.
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Smart watches that serve a dual purpose may be worn, but the phone features (texting, Internet viewing, and calls) are to be off when phone use is prohibited.
If you need to contact your child during the school day, please call our front office at [phone number]. Visit our cell phone policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions.
County Seeking Budget Input
About 70% of the FCPS budget comes from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. They are currently reviewing the county’s 2027 Fiscal Year Advertised Budget and are considering possible adjustments before the final county budget is adopted in May. Provide the county with feedback on how you would like your tax dollars spent by completing this survey.
Parent Acknowledgment of Course Requests for Next School Year
As the academic advising and course selection period draws to a close, we want to ensure all families feel confident about their child's educational path. A new feature in SIS ParentVUE allows parents and guardians to easily review and acknowledge their student's course requests for the 2026-27 school year. Please contact your student's school counselor for support or assistance. To access this feature:
- Log in to your ParentVUE account.
- Navigate to the Course Request module.
- Review your student’s course request list for next school year.
- To complete the acknowledgment, click Student Info in the left menu.
- Click Edit Information.
- In the Course Request Acknowledgment field, update the acknowledgment field to Yes.
- Click Save Changes.
Families have until Friday, March 27, to review and acknowledge course requests via this new feature.
Visit the FCPS SIS ParentVUE account overview webpage for more instructions and screenshots of this process.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Family Engagement Survey
- Student Honors
- No School on April 21
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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