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Choosing Courses for Next School Year 2025-26

In January 2025, we will begin the process of advising students on their course choices for the 2025-2026 school year. Our course selection page contains that timeline, information about this process, and supporting documentation.
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Dr Noto Named Region 1 Outstanding Principal for 2024-2025!

February 11, 2025
Dr. Liz Noto was named Region 1 Outstanding Principal for 2024-25! She was recognized for earning the respect of Herndon’s staff and students, inspiring excellence and creativity, and providing an innovative vision for the future of our school.

Congratulations to our Custodial Staff of the Year!

October 29, 2024
Our custodial staff won the staff of the year award for FCPS!

“Virginia College Application Week” was a success!

October 28, 2024
During the week of October 21-25, all Herndon High School seniors who applied to college were able to receive a fee waiver code for the participating Virginia Colleges and Universities (both public and private). This effort was a part of the Virginia Department of Education’s Virginia College Application Week (VCAW).
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FCPS This Week - February 19, 2025

In this issue, learn about 🥗 New Lunch Items, How to Talk to Teens About Tough Topics, and ⏰ Middle School Start Times

FCPS Students Are Fired Up for Their Futures at the 5th Annual Instruction 2 Industry Future Ready Conference

Despite near-freezing temperatures outside, 500 FCPS students were aglow with enthusiasm at the fifth annual Instruction 2 Industry (i2i) Future Ready Conference on February 18.

Sixteen Years OId and Solving World Problems: Oakton High School Juniors Tackle Oral Cancer Challenge

When four Oakton High School students bonded during robotics club, they created more than friendships. They are on the verge of making their idea for an App that could help spot the symptoms of oral cancer a reality.

A Family Mission to Inspire Curiosity

Tonja Walden is a second grade teacher at Newington Forest Elementary School. She is also a great-great-great-niece of Frederick Douglass. This has not only been impactful for her life, she works every day to make sure it is impactful for her students.
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