2025-26 FCPS School Calendar

• June 1: SOL Grade 5 Science Retakes
• June 1: SOL Grades 3 and 6 Reading Retakes 
• June 2: SOL Grades 3-6 Math Retakes 
• June 3: SOL Grades 3 and 6 Math Retakes 
• June 3: ALL library books are due
• June 4: Spring Band, Strings, and Chorus Concert, 6:30 pm
• June 9: 6th Grade Promotion, 6:00 pm, Herndon MIDDLE School
• June 10: PreK Graduation
• June 10: Field Day
• June 11: 6th Grade Celebration
• June 17: Early Release at 2:00 pm, ALL Students, Last day of school
• June 19: Juneteenth Holiday, School and Office Closed
• July 3: 4th of July Holiday, School and Office Closed

• August 24: First day of school for the 2026-27 school year.
  
  Be sure to bookmark the 2026-27 School Year Calendar.

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Message from Principal Vereb 

🐝 Principal Vereb's Weekly Reflections from the Hive

Good evening, Herndon ES Families,

I hope you enjoyed a meaningful Memorial Day weekend with family and friends. As we begin the final stretch of the school year, we pause to honor and remember the servicemen and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

Although it was a shorter week for students, it was a busy and productive one for our staff. On Tuesday, I spent the day collaborating with district leaders and school teams on math pathways and advanced academic opportunities to ensure we continue providing rigorous and engaging learning experiences for all students.

On Thursday, I joined a Carnegie Learning representative for classroom walkthroughs and was impressed by the level of student discourse, problem-solving, and mathematical thinking taking place in our classrooms. Our students continue to demonstrate deep understanding and confidence as they explain their reasoning and engage with challenging tasks. Throughout the week, we also continued classroom observations, interviewed candidates for teaching and counseling positions, and focused on planning for next school year.

Friday began with a celebration of our multilingual learners and the remarkable growth they have achieved this year. We are proud of the students who have met the criteria to exit English language support services and grateful to our staff for their dedication to student success.

I also had the opportunity to visit a neighboring elementary school to observe Enhanced Core Reading and English (ECRE), a literacy program that will be implemented in grades 1 and 2 next year. The division has seen strong results in pilot schools, and we are excited to begin teacher training this summer as we prepare to bring this additional literacy support to our students.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we finish the school year strong.

With Our Bees in Mind,

Dr. Monika Vereb

📸Snapshots from Principal Vereb

Superintendent Dr. Reid Talks about her Visit to Herndon ES

I visited Herndon Elementary School, where I was welcomed by Principal Dr. Monika Vereb and her administrative team. We first stopped by Brittany Portugal’s kindergarten classroom, where students were learning about the weather by singing “The Weather Song” to the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.” I couldn’t believe that I had that song stuck in my head for the rest of the day. ;>) We then visited Rachel Barranco’s first-grade classroom, where students were working on letter sounds with support from teacher Alaina Bear. In the third-grade classroom of Anisha Goveas-Foti and Lyida Gough, students were learning about nouns and practicing their writing skills. My final classroom visit was to Pamela Galyean’s third-grade classroom, where students were receiving small-group reading instruction alongside Reading Specialist Ashley Tingler. Early literacy remains a primary focus for us as our strategic plan outlines, I appreciate everyone’s efforts on these important skills, it matters.

Herndon Elementary is undergoing a major renovation that will modernize the existing school building, provide updated amenities, and fully upgrade the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. The renovation will also expand the building by approximately 51,000 square feet and feature a new two-story addition, a new library, an expanded cafeteria and kitchen, an enlarged administrative suite with a new main entrance vestibule, and additional site improvements. I was able to tour the construction site with FCPS Design and Construction Director Scott Eschbach, Principal Vereb, and other members of the Design and Construction team. Construction on the new addition is progressing nicely and is scheduled to open for students in fall 2026. I can’t wait to see the finished product! Go Bees!!

Herndon ES Band, Strings, and Chorus Concert, June 4

Our talented Herndon ES Band, Strings, and Chorus are hosting a concert on Thursday, June 4 at 6:30 pm in the gym. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to see our 4th-6th grade musicians perform under the direction of band teacher Patti Adams, strings teacher Eric Renne, and music teachers Cara Chaapel and Riccardo Emilien.

6th Grade Promotion
June 9

Dear 6th grade Parents,

Our Herndon Elementary 6th Grade Promotion will be held on June 9 at 6:00 pm at the Herndon MIDDLE School auditorium for family and friends.  

Our Annual 6th Grade Celebration is for students only. It will be held during the school day on June 11.  Please watch for information from the 6th grade committee.

Field Day, June 10
Volunteers Needed

Our annual Field Day will be held Tuesday, June 10! Please remind your children to wear SNEAKERS, not sandals, and clothes appropriate for being on the field. They will need to bring water bottles. Also, they may want to bring a change of clothes for after their session.

We would love to have you volunteer! This is now a quick and easy 2-step process for every volunteer:

Step 1: Register here first.

Step 2: Then, click the Field Day SignUpGenius to choose your time slot.

HES Health Room End of the Year Medication Pickup Reminder

Dear Parent or Guardian: The Herndon Elementary School Health Room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time, 2:05 pm, on the last day of school. Medication left in the Health Room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student.

Summer Safety Tips from our FCPH School Nurse

Summer is here and we will be feeling the heat for the next few months. On extremely hot days, these tips will help you stay cool and safe:

1.  Drink plenty of water, even if you don’t feel thirsty.

2.  Stay inside and out of the heat, if possible. Save the yard work for another day or time.

3.  Visit indoor locations during operating hours to stay cool.

4.  Know the symptoms of heat-related illness. Heat stroke is an emergency, so call or text 9-1-1.

5.  Never leave children, older adults or pets alone in a car.

6.  Fans create air flow but give a false sense of comfort since they do not lower body temperature. Stay hydrated and take other steps to get cool.

•  You can help protect vulnerable populations from extreme heat!

•  Older adults are more prone to heat-related health problems. If you are an older adult or a caregiver to an older adult, ensure that you stay informed for health and safety updates and seeking medical care when needed.

•  Infants and children should be dressed in loose, lightweight clothing and should never be left in a parked car even if the windows are open.

•  School-based outdoor activities during extreme heat conditions for athletic teams and events are monitored closely. County departments that host summer camps also monitor conditions.

•  Individuals who are on prescription medications may have difficulty communicating what they are experiencing, or their medications may make the effect of extreme heat more pronounced.

•  People with chronic medical conditions may struggle to cope or recover quickly from extreme heat.

• People who work outdoors are more likely to become dehydrated and get heat-related illnesses. Encourage outdoor co-workers to drink plenty of water, ask if tasks can be scheduled earlier or later to avoid extreme heat and take frequent breaks to cool down and hydrate. Workers and supervisors should be able to recognize symptoms of heat stress.

adapted from Fairfax County’s Preparing for Extreme Heat news page

HES Renovation Breakfast Menu
5/28 - 6/17 2026

Exciting updates are coming to our kitchen! While renovations are underway starting May 28th, we’ll be serving a modified menu. You can find the revised meal schedules below.

Monday - Friday: Bagel w/ Cream Cheese, Assorted Cereal, Assorted whole fruit and/or fruit juice.

Daily Milk Options: Unflavored Fat-Free or Unflavored Low-Fat
Daily Cereal Options: Cinnamon Chex, Blueberry Chex,
Honey Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch 25% Reduced Sugar

• Whole fruit options: Apple, Orange, Banana, Pear
• 100% Juice options: Orange Tangerine, Apple
• Condiments: Cream Cheese, Natural Grape Jam

Scan QR Code for more information.

HES Renovation Lunch Menu
5/28 - 6/17 2026

Monday: Cheeseburger or Chickenless Bites w/ Roll
Tuesday: Crispy Chicken Sandwich or Vegan Burger
Wednesday: Chicken Tenders w/ Roll or Chickenless Bites
Thursday: Cheeseburger or Vegan Burger
Friday: Chicken Tenders w/ Roll or Chickenless Bites w/ Roll

Monday - Friday:

PB&J Power Pack, Yogurt Power Pack, Baby Carrots, Assorted Vegetable,
Assorted Fruit, Apple Crisps

Daily Milk Options: Unflavored Fat-Free, Unflavored Low-Fat or Flavored Fat-Free

• Vegetable options: Baby Carrots, Cucumber Slices, Broccoli, Cherry Tomatoes,
Red Pepper Strips, Corn
• Fresh fruit options: Apple, Orange, Banana, Pear
• Condiments: Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Ranch Dressing

Scan QR Code for more information.

HES Countdown to Summer!

Click here to read the text in English.

Haz clic aquí para leer el texto en español.

HES SOL (Standards of Learning) Schedule for Grades 3-6
May 7-June 3

Parents, please mark these dates on your calendar. Students in grades 3-6 will be taking their SOL (Standards of Learning) tests beginning May 7. A good night's sleep, breakfast, and being to school on time will help the students relax. Also, please try not to schedule appointments the day of testing.

Click here for the full schedule.

Order a Herndon Elementary School 2025-26 Yearbook TODAY while supplies are available! 

1. $15.00 each
2. Submit order online through www.myschoolbucks.com.
3. Cash accepted (exact amount required)
4. Checks accepted payable to Herndon Elementary School

Questions?  Please call Ms. Perez at 703-326-3101.

Class Pictures

Did you miss the chance to order your child’s class picture? We have some extra class pictures for sale in the office, while supplies last. The cost is $14, and you can pay with cash or check (payable to Herndon Elementary).

Paying by cash? Exact amount required. The office cannot make change.

Questions? Please call Ms. Perez at 703-326-3101.

Community News

June Events at the
Herndon Fortnightly Library

Our Summer Reading Adventure starts June 17 and runs through August 19. This year's theme is Unearth a Story. Remember, Summer Reading Adventure is for EVERYONE. (Yes, adults too!) Our Youth Services Manager, Mary Meehan, will have some additional information about programs for teens and kids throughout the summer.

Check out all our events online at Library Events - Fairfax Library Calendar - Library Home.

These materials are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or this school.

Herndon Elementary School 

Please help support Herndon Elementary by checking our Amazon Wishlist each week. 

Amazon Wish List  

Consider sharing the link with your families and school community. We are grateful for your partnership!

🐝Herndon ES Kindergarten Registration Open
2026-27 School Year

A child may enter kindergarten for this coming school year if he or she turns five on or before September 30, 2026.   

If you have not registered your child, we are scheduling appointments for all rising kindergartners.  We have Spanish translators in the office and can arrange for other languages as well.  Please contact Shermin Sirajudin, our Student Information Assistant, by email at ssirajudin@fcps.edu or by phone at 703-326-3100.

Visit the Herndon ES registration webpage for more details.

District News
In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)

• • FCPS NewsIn case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
  • School Board Adopts Budget
  • Celebrating our Graduates
  • Register for Summer Online Campus

  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.

Administration E-mail:

• Principal, Monika Vereb mgvereb1@fcps.edu 
• Assistant Principal, Elizabeth Baxter eabaxter@fcps.edu 
• Assistant Principal, Daphne Holliday daholliday@fcps.edu
• Assistant Principal, Kelly Cosgrove kmcosgrove@fcps.edu

📸(Left to Right): Mrs. Cosgrove, Dr. Vereb, Mrs. Holliday, and Mrs. Baxter

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