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Announcements

2hr Early Release - Friday, October 29

Friday, October 29 is a 2 hour early release day

Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid

Starting on October 13, the Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid  will be distributed to all FCPS families. For each school-aged child in your household, please complete, sign, date, and return the survey to your child’s school by November 5

HUMC Free Tutoring Program (virtual)

FREE help with Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, and Trigonometry on Wednesdays, 7-8 pm (virtually)

College Visits to the HHS College & Career Center - Fall 2021

Approximately 80-90 college/university admission representatives from all over the country will visit Herndon HS this Fall. Learn how you can attend one of those visits as an 11th or 12th grader. This information is updated weekly.

Parental Consent for Digital Resources

Please review and sign the parental consent form for the 2020-2021 school year.

Safety Tipline

Report safety issues online or by text message using the Safety Tipline.  You may choose to identify yourself or remain anonymous.

Important Information for Athletes

All paperwork required for winter athletics MUST be turned in no later than the close of business on Monday, November 1, 2021. We are also accepting paperwork for spring sports- you cannot participate in off-season workouts without having these things done!

College App Lab

Twice a week, school counselors and the College & Career Specialist will be available to help seniors work on their college applications (including NOVA), personal statements, scholarship research, and answer any questions they may have.

The Herndon Writing Center is Open!

The Herndon Writing Center (HWC) is a friendly, student-run, teacher-directed space where all Herndon students can get help on their writing.

World Languages Credit Exam

The 2021 World Languages Credit Exam will be administered on November 16, 17 and 18, 2021. Registration opens on Monday, September 13, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. and closes on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at 4:00 p.m.

Congratulations to our National Merit Semifinalists and Commended Students!

Approximately 16,000 high school seniors across the US were named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists for 2022. More than 1.5 million juniors entered the 2022 National Merit program by taking the 2020 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®), which serves as the initial screen of program entrants.
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Upcoming Events at Herndon High School

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Counseling, College & Career Center Information

Mental Health Resources: 24/7 Emergency Numbers

Herndon High School Features

Congrats to Senior Regional Orchestra members

October 07, 2021
Congrats to our Herndon students for making the prestigious Senior Regional Orchestra

National Merit Semifinalists in the 2022 National Merit® Scholarship Program

October 05, 2021
Herndon High School is very pleased to announce that the following students have been named Semifinalists in the 2022 National Merit® Scholarship Program

Congratulations to our Commended Students in the 2022 National Merit® Scholarship Program!

October 05, 2021
Herndon High School is very pleased to announce that the following students have been named Commended Students in the 2022 National Merit® Scholarship Program.
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FCPS News and Features

Applications for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Open for Class of 2026

Students interested in applying for admission to the Class of 2025 at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) can do so beginning Monday, October 25. The deadline to apply is Friday, November 19, at 4 p.m.

FCPS Solicits Public Comment on K-6 Language Arts Basal Instructional Resources Under Consideration for Adoption

Fairfax County Public Schools is soliciting public review and comment on basal instructional resources under consideration for K-6 Language Arts.

FCPS Named an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year: Sustained Excellence for 2021

Fairfax County Public Schools has been named a 2021 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year: Sustained Excellence, the highest honor among ENERGY STAR awards. This is the fifth consecutive year that FCPS has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy for its continued efforts to improve the energy efficiency of its buildings and facilities.

Let's Get in Gear

Schools will celebrate National School Psychology Week during the week of November 8-12, 2021 to highlight the important work school psychologists do to help all students thrive.
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