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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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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).

Congratulations to the Herndon High School Guitar and Orchestra students for their award-winning performances at Friday’s Festival of Music competition held at Norfolk State University.

April 17, 2024
The Herndon Orchestra won 3rd place and received an Excellent rating in the String Orchestra category.
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Application for the 2025 Student Representative to the School Board

The student representative voices the interests of the students of Fairfax County Public Schools. Students who are currently in grades 9, 10, and 11 are eligible to apply.

FCPS This Week - January 15, 2023

In this issue, learn about Keeping Your Child Warm Outdoors, Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration, Student Rights and Responsibilities and Cell Phone Policy Survey Coming Soon.

🏆 South Lakes Math Teacher Honored with USA’s Highest Awards for Science and Mathematics Teachers and Mentors

South Lakes High School Math Teacher honored by President Joe Biden as recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) and the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM).

FCPS to Host Instructional Job Fair on February 1

Fairfax County Public Schools wants you to join our team! We are seeking educator talent with strong student engagement skills and a passion for positively influencing our school communities. We are hosting a job fair on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Lake Braddock Secondary School. There will be networking and interviewing opportunities with representatives from various FCPS schools. Employment offers for current 2025-26 school year vacancies may be extended during the fair.
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