Week of April 6

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Welcome back, Herndon High School Hornets! As we begin the fourth quarter, we encourage all students to stay focused, set goals, and finish the year strong as we head toward an exciting end of the school year.

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Calendar



April: School Library Month

April 06-10: National Assistant Principals Week

April 07: Fourth Quarter Begins

April 10: Student Holiday (School Planning Day) | Orthodox Good Friday

April 12: Orthodox Easter

April 13 & 15: From Advising to Action - Junior Program, Flex, Various Locations

Herndon HS Calendar of Events

 

 

 



Events



School Library Month

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Step into a world of endless stories and fresh perspectives this April as we celebrate School Library Month at Herndon! Whether you’re looking for a quiet place to study or your next favorite read, our library is the perfect spot to fuel your curiosity and finish the school year strong.


🎉National Assistant Principals Week

happy national assistant principals week

In honor of National Assistant Principals Week from April 6-10, 2026, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to Jamila Alarcon, Sara James, Christina Oh, and Dana Van Slyke for their unwavering commitment to Herndon High School. Your collective ability to handle the daily hustle with grace and wisdom is what keeps our Hornet community thriving and supported. We truly appreciate the heart and hard work you pour into our students and staff every single day!


School Planning Day

Friday, April 10, is a school planning day. There will be no school for students. See the complete school year calendar.


Summer Student Intern Program Applications Open

The FCPS Summer Internship Program is a six-week, paid, in-person opportunity for FCPS high school students and recent alumni enrolled in post-secondary education. The program will run from Monday, July 6, to Friday, August 14. It offers hands-on work experience across central office departments. 

Interns will work alongside professionals on projects that help prepare FCPS for the upcoming school year. They will learn about current trends in fields including AI and emerging technologies, business and finance, architecture and construction, communications, safety and cybersecurity, and education and advocacy as well as participate in weekly professional development workshops.

Job descriptions, details, and the interest form (which should be completed by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 10) are available on the Summer Internship webpage. Watch a video about last year’s Summer Internship Program and follow @FCPSInterns on Instagram. 


🎯From Advising to Action - Junior Program

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Calling all Juniors! You have chosen your classes for senior year! It’s time to go from advising to action! What does life after high school look like for you?!

On Monday, April 13th, and Wednesday, April 15th, during Flex, juniors will meet with school counselors to learn more about the options for life after high school. More details are available on the website

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Calling AP Exam Volunteers!

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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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