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During this week at Herndon, students and staff are wrapping up standard classes and pushing through final projects as the academic year winds down. The anticipation builds for a highly fragmented following week, which features a long weekend for Memorial Day, a Tuesday teacher workday, and a Wednesday closure for Eid al-Adha.
May: Mental Health Awareness Month
May 18: Sports Physicals
May 19: Math SOL (All Students)
May 20: Senior Scholarship Awards Night, 6:30 pm, Lecture Hall
May 21: Science SOL (All Students)
May 25: Holiday | Memorial Day
May 26: Student Holiday (Teacher Workday)
May 27: Holiday | Eid al-Adha (begins sundown 5/26 - sundown 5/27)
June 01: Honors Ceremony, 9:45 am, Auditorium
Herndon HS Calendar of Events
Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month is about more than awareness. It’s about showing up for one another. It provides a chance to stand with your community and show that no one struggles alone. Everyone is invited to speak up against mental health stigma. Learn more about Mental Health Awareness Month on the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) website.
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On May 19 and 21, SOL testing runs 8:10–11:12 with alternate sessions for non-testers. From 11:12–2:55, students attend Periods 2, 6, and 8 (times vary). Academy classes meet unless testing conflicts. Students reviewed schedules May 5 and finalized plans May 7. Families should check Securly Flex for details. Contact Dr. Gussow for testing questions or your student’s administrator for schedule support. Specific dates and additional information are available on the Herndon website.
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Senior Scholarship Awards Night
Herndon’s Senior Scholarship Awards Night will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:30 pm in the Lecture Hall. The event celebrates those seniors who have been awarded an “Herndon High School Only” scholarship from one of our many generous sponsors. Contact our College and Career Specialist, Kevin Amaya, for additional information.
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Memorial Day Holiday
Teacher Work Day
Eid al-Adha Holiday
Honors Ceremony
Herndon’s Honors Ceremony will be held on Monday, June 1, 2026 at 9:45 am in the auditorium. During the ceremony, we will be presenting awards to students who have reached the following milestones:
- Senior Department Awards: Recognizing graduating seniors who have shown mastery and leadership in specific academic disciplines.
- A/B Honor Roll: Celebrating students who maintained an A/B average throughout the 2025–2026 academic year.
- The 4.0 Excellence Award: A prestigious recognition for seniors who have maintained a 4.0 GPA or higher throughout their high school career.
Contact Student Services at 703.810.2205 for additional information.
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Yearbooks
Yearbooks will be arriving soon! Be sure to secure one for your child before we sell out! Yearbooks are $80 and can be purchased via MySchoolBucks. Students receiving free and reduced lunch can order a yearbook in the front office for $50 with cash or a check made out to Herndon HS. Questions? Please contact Grace Choi, yearbook adviser, at gechoi@fcps.edu.
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Time is running out! Complete these items at herndonang.org:
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ANG Party Tickets: Games, casino, food, and raffles! Free for students on Free/Reduced lunch (form required).
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VIP Graduation Seats: Enter the weekly raffle ($10/ea or 5 for $40) to win 8 floor-level seats at EagleBank Arena.
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Yard Signs: Get a personalized sign for $33.
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Volunteer: Donate food or drinks to keep the party fueled.
Don’t wait—visit herndonang.org today!
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Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Update
On Friday, May 8, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid provided an update on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget. FCPS receives the majority of its funding from the Fairfax County Government and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The Fairfax County Government recently adopted its FY 2027 Budget, and at the funding levels provided, there is currently a $28 million budget gap. In addition, the state budget has not been finalized. At last Thursday's School Board meeting, the superintendent proposed adjustments that would balance the FCPS budget.
Read Dr. Reid’s message to the community for more information on the budget process and budget priorities.
New Cellphone Policy Starts July 1
On Thursday, May 7, the Fairfax County School Board approved changes to the FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R). The approved changes include updated guidance for cellphone possession and use, to align the FCPS cellphone policy with Senate Bill 108. This new Virginia law goes into effect on July 1 and states that all schools in the Commonwealth must follow a “bell-to-bell” phone-free policy.
This means that starting July 1, 2026, across all grade levels at FCPS, student cellphones, phone accessories, and all smart devices (including watches that serve a dual purpose, such as smart watches, as well as earbuds, headsets, smart glasses, and other other items connected to the internet) must be off and personally stored (i.e., put away in backpacks) for the duration of the school day — thus, no cellphones from bell to bell.
High school students will no longer be able to use cellphones and personal devices during lunchtime. More details are available on the FCPS Cellphone Policy webpage.
Other SR&R Changes for the 2026-27 School Year
Visit the FCPS website or the School Board agenda to learn about additional updates, including:
- Added guidance and procedures for in-school and out-of-school suspensions and discipline investigations, including supports for students with disabilities and multilingual learners.
- Expanded guidance and standardized disciplinary procedures (“Universal Grade Matrices”) related to harassment, hate speech, discriminatory behavior, and Title IX reporting requirements.
- Responses to incidents involving intimate images, fighting, physical aggression, object throwing, and drug policy violations.
Student Bus Passes Offer Free Transportation
All Fairfax County middle and high school students can get a Student Bus Pass SmarTrip card to ride the Fairfax Connector and Fairfax CUE buses for free! With the pass, fares are free from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week, all year. Learn more about the Student Pass and access the application, which can be returned to the front office.
Visit the Fairfax County website for details and approved Metrobus routes and to access the application.
Children 12 and younger ride for free on the Fairfax Connector with a paying adult.
Bus Discount Program for Adults
Fairfax Connector’s Transit Ridership Incentive Program (TRIP) provides 50% off fares for low-income residents ages 18-65. Learn more about the TRIP program and how to apply.
Finish the School Year With Strong Attendance!
As we enter the final weeks of the school year, Fairfax County Public Schools appreciates your continued partnership in supporting your child’s success. Regular attendance plays an important role in helping students stay engaged in learning, maintain connections with their teachers and peers, and finish the school year strong.
Attending school consistently also helps students build valuable habits such as responsibility, perseverance, and daily routines that support success both in and out of the classroom.
If your child needs to miss school, please remember to report the absence. Full-day absences can be reported in ParentVUE. Families may also report absences by calling the school attendance line or emailing the school-designated attendance address.
If your child is experiencing challenges that are affecting attendance, we are here to help. Please contact your child’s school so staff can partner with you to provide support and resources. Learn more about attendance resources.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- 2027 Budget Updates
- New Cell Phone Policy
- Stay Up-to-Date with the Mobile App
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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