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2025-26 FCPS School Calendar
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  Message from Principal Vereb
🐝A Message from the Principal
Dear Herndon Elementary Families,
As we close another wonderful school year, I want to take a moment to thank our students, staff, and families for making this year such a success.
Over the past ten months, our Bees have learned, grown, persevered, and achieved so much. We celebrated academic accomplishments, performances, field trips, service projects, promotions, and countless moments of joy both inside and outside the classroom. We also watched students build friendships, develop confidence, discover new interests, and take important steps toward their future goals.
This year brought many reasons to celebrate. Our students demonstrated stronger academic growth, our multilingual learners reached important language development milestones, and our staff continued to provide engaging learning experiences that challenged and supported every child. Most importantly, our students showed resilience, kindness, curiosity, and determination throughout the year.
As I reflect on the final weeks of school, I am especially grateful for the opportunity to celebrate milestones across every grade level. From our PreK promotion ceremonies to our 6th Grade Promotion and Legacy Walk, these moments reminded us of the incredible journey our students take during their time at Herndon Elementary.
None of this would be possible without the partnership between our school and our families. Thank you for supporting learning at home, volunteering your time, attending school events, and trusting us with your children each day. Your partnership plays a vital role in the success of our students and our school community.
As summer begins, I encourage all of our Bees to continue reading, exploring, creating, and enjoying time with family and friends. We look forward to welcoming students back in the fall for another year of learning and growth.
On behalf of the entire Herndon Elementary staff, thank you for a wonderful school year. We wish you and your family a safe, restful, and enjoyable summer.
With Gratitude,
Dr. Monika Vereb
Herndon Elementary School Principal
📸Snapshots from Principal Vereb
FCPS Honors Ceremony
Herndon ES teacher, Mrs. Alaina Bear, shown with Superintendent Dr. Reid, was honored as the School Recipient, Outstanding Elementary Teacher.
Today, Wednesday, June 17 is the last day of school for all students.
Report cards and 2026-27 supply lists are in students' backpacks.
We wish you a safe and happy summer!
Summer Office Hours
9:00 am-12:00 pm
Closed June 19 and July 3
Please call 703-326-3100 for an afternoon appointment or email:
Jenn Flora at jhflora@fcps.edu
Information available on our website: herndones.fcps.edu
Thank you and have a great summer!
Important Summer Restrictions on Herndon ES School Grounds
Dear Families,
Due to major construction at Herndon ES this summer, we ask that you please refrain from coming to the school grounds unless you have an appointment at school.
This includes bike riding, scooters, walking through the school parking lot, and use of the playground.
Safety is the of the utmost importance. Please share this especially with your children.
2026-27 School Supply Lists
We look forward to welcoming you and your child to Herndon ES for the 2026-27 school year!
Our teachers have prepared a list of supplies that your child will need for school. You may shop for these during the summer and bring them with you to the Back to School Bash on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
Click here to access the grade level school supply lists on our Herndon ES website.
FCPS News
FCPS Summer Food Program – Summer Meals Are Coming!
FCPS is excited to continue the Summer Food Service Program beginning on Monday, June 22, through Friday, August 21. At area-eligible sites, all students can receive breakfast and lunch at no cost, helping ensure they continue to have access to balanced, nutritious meals during summer break.
This year, thanks to generous support from Educate Fairfax, families may also receive one no-cost breakfast and lunch per adult at the following eligible sites:
- Braddock Elementary School
- Dogwood Elementary School
- Glen Forest Elementary School
- Hutchison Elementary School
- Hybla Valley Elementary School
- London Towne Elementary School
Students must consume meals on-site. Additional sites will be added throughout the summer. Check the Food and Nutrition Services website for updates on specific dates, times, and locations.
FCPS provides balanced meals that support students’ growth so they return to school ready to learn. Summer meals are just as nutritious and tasty as school-year meals. Meals include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, protein, and low-fat or fat-free milk, plus plant-based options.
Want to know what’s on the menu? Food and Nutrition Services has a summer menu available.
For questions, please call 703-813-4800 or email summermeals@fcps.edu
Summer Learning
Resources for Families
Instructional Services is supporting student learning over the summer. Resources are being curated on the Summer Learning Resources Webpage for students and families to review and practice previously taught content throughout the summer months. Draft communications are available for schools to personalize to communicate with families.
Resources are organized by grade level and aligned to the learning students experienced during the school year. Families can access the materials at any time to review concepts, practice skills, or explore new ideas at home. One of the resources being provided to help students in Grades 3, 4, 5, and 6 to develop keyboarding skills this summer is TypingClub, which will be accessible through Clever.
Additional resources will continue to be added throughout June.
Community News
July Events at the Herndon Fortnightly Library
Summer is almost here! Our Summer Reading Adventure kicks off this Wednesday. Remember, Summer Reading is for EVERYONE. (Yes, adults too!) All the details to participate can be found online here: Unearth a Story This Summer at Your Local Library | Library
There will also be all kinds of programs. You can find all the programs at the Herndon Library, and other branches, online here: https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/
And if you're looking to grab a great beach read, be sure to check out the Friends of the Herndon Library Book Sale on Saturday, July 25.
Herndon Camp on the Go!
Free Drop-In Program for Kids!
Explore. Play. Belong.
June 23–August 7, 2026
2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Locations & Days:
Alabama Drive Park | Tuesdays and Thursdays
Chandon Park | Wednesdays and Fridays
Camp On The Go is a free drop-in program offered by Herndon Parks & Recreation. Children can enjoy games,crafts, activities, and special visits from community partners throughout the summer.
Ages:
Elementary-aged children 5-12
Rain Plan:
Camp will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
No sign-up, no cost—just come to the park and have fun!
Free Things This Summer
For more information on what will be offered by Herndon Parks and Recreation this summer, click the link below:
www.herndon-va.gov/departments/recreation
These materials are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or this school.
🐝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.
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!
District News
In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Celebrating Graduates
- Early Release Days for Next Year
- SAT School Day Accommodations
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:
📸(Left to Right): Mrs. Cosgrove, Dr. Vereb, Mrs. Holliday, and Mrs. Baxter
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