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Happy Staff Appreciation Week
During Staff Appreciation Week, May 5–9, 2025, we proudly celebrate the incredible team at Herndon High School. Your unwavering dedication, passion, and care make a lasting difference in the lives of our students and families every single day. Thank you for the heart, strength, and excellence you bring to our school community—you truly are the foundation of Herndon’s success.
 
May 05-09: Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
May 05-09: International Heritage Club Spirit Week 2025
May 05-16: AP Exams, Various Locations
May 07: National School Nurse Day
May 07: Partners for Safe Teen Driving Presentation, 6:00 pm, Auditorium
May 10: FCPS Summer Extravaganza, 10:00 am, Woodson HS Parking Lot
May 17: "Night in Greece" Prom, 8:00, Washington Dulles Airport Marriott
May 18: Celebration of Life for Janie Strauss, 11:00 am, McLean HS
May 19: Sports Physicals
May 26: Holiday | Memorial Day
FCPS Standard School Year Calendar for 2024-25
International Heritage Club Spirit Week 2025
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Mon, May 5 - Announcements will introduce International Heritage Week; Join the International Heritage Club and experience the world! International Anthems/Music.
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Tue, May 6 - Trivia Day for Students in the Cafeteria; International Candy - Treats for Students; International Anthems/Music.
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Wed, May 7 - Students in the Cafeteria will write “I Love You” on a World Map; International Anthems/Music
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Thu, May 8 - Students will wear T-Shirt /Jersey or National Dress; International Anthems/Music
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Fri, May 9 - International Heritage Potluck in the College and Career Center; International Heritage Night, Dinner @ 5:00, Performance @ 6:00, $5 for Students, $10 for Adults; International Anthems/Music
SOL Spring 2025 Schedule
Herndon High School students will be taking one or more Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course (EOC) assessments between April 29 and May 30, 2025. All students have received their testing schedule and other important information via school e-mail in the middle of April 2025. All testing times will start at 8:10 am. The dates for the SOL tests are as follows:
- Monday, May 5, 2025 - Geosystems (Earth Science) SOL
- Tuesday, May 6, 2025 - Chemistry SOL
- Thursday, May 8, 2025 - Algebra 2 SOL
- Friday, May 9, 2025 - Geometry SOL
- Monday, May 12, 2025 - Reading and History SOL (Second Attempt – Seniors)
- Tuesday, May 13, 2025 - Biology SOL Math SOL (Second Attempt – Seniors
- Wednesday, May 14, 2025 - Biology SOL Science SOL (Second Attempt – Seniors)
- Thursday May 15, 2025, and Friday, May 16, 2025 - Reading SOL
- Monday, May 19, 2025, and Tuesday, May 20, 2025 - Algebra 1 SOL
- Tuesday, May 27, 2025 - Science SOL Expedited Retakes
- Wednesday, May 28, 2025 - Math SOL Expedited Retakes
If you have questions about SOL testing, please contact your student’s school counselor or our Assessment Coach, Dr. Karl Gussow.
- Monday, May 5, 2025 - 7:45: AP Biology, Lecture Hall
- Monday, May 5, 2025 - 11:45: AP Microeconomics, Lecture Hall
- Tuesday, May 6, 2025 - 7:45: AP Chemistry, Lecture Hall
- Tuesday, May 6, 2025 - 7:45: AP Human Geography, Aux Gym
- Tuesday, May 6, 2025 - 11:45: AP Government, Aux Gym
- Wednesday, May 7, 2025 - 745: AP English Lit & Comp, Aux Gym
- Wednesday, May 7, 2025 - 11:45: AP Comparative Govt, Lecture Hall
- Wednesday, May 7, 2025 - 11:45: AP Computer Science A, Aux Gym
- Thursday, May 8, 2025 - 7:45: AP Statistics, Aux Gym
- Thursday, May 8, 2025 - 11:45: AP World History, Aux Gym
- Friday, May 9, 2025 - 7:45: AP US History, Library
- Friday, May 9, 2025 - 11:45: AP Macroeconomics, Lecture Hall
- Monday, May 12, 2025 - 7:45: AP Calculus AB, Aux Gym
- Monday, May 12, 2025 - 7:45: AP Calculus BC, Aux Gym
- Monday, May 12, 2025 - 11:45: AP Music Theory, Lecture Hall
- Tuesday, May 13, 2025 - 7:45: AP French Language and Culture, Lecture Hall
- Tuesday, May 13, 2025 - 11:45: AP Environmental Sci, Aux Gym
- Wednesday, May 14, 2025 - 7:45: AP English Lang & Comp, Library
- Wednesday, May 14, 2025 - 11:45: AP Physics C: Mechanics, Lecture Hall
- Thursday May 15, 2025 - 7:45: AP Spanish Language, Lecture Hall
- Thursday May 15, 2025 - 7:45: AP Art History, Library
- Thursday May 15, 2025 - 11:45: AP Computer Science Principles, Aux Gym
- Friday May 16, 2025 - 7:45: AP Physics 1: Algebra Based, Library
- Friday May 16, 2025 - 11:45: AP Psychology, Aux Gym
✅ Share Feedback With County Health Department on School Health Services
The Fairfax County Health Department and Fairfax County Public Schools School Health Services invite parents/caregivers of FCPS students to participate in a survey on satisfaction with school health room services. The survey takes about five minutes to complete and will be open until Monday, May 5.
School health rooms (clinics) are managed by public health nurses and school health aides. Those staff provide care for students who become sick or injured during the school day, who require medications during the school day, and/or who have a chronic health condition that requires management during the school day.
Additionally, the school health room staff:
- Provide health education, communicable disease prevention, and health screenings.
- Work with schools to help address the root causes of population health disparities so that all students have equitable access to educational and health opportunities.
- Ensure that students have care for minor injuries and illnesses, and chronic health conditions, thus helping to minimize health barriers to learning.
Survey results will provide a basis for quality improvement of school health room services as well as inform future planning for schools.
National School Nurse Day
National School Nurse Day is Wednesday, May 7. It is a day to recognize the many contributions that school nurses make to student health and learning.
FCPS appreciates the role of School Public Health Nurses (PHNs) for their contribution to the health and welfare of all our students. Professional school nurses support the needs of students through their delivery of healthcare, contributions to local school communities, and promotion of safety, prevention, and wellness throughout the year. They are advocates who bridge healthcare and education by supporting student health and readiness to learn. School nurses are essential to our community and work tirelessly to make a positive impact in the lives of their students.
Please join us in thanking the PHNs for their hard work and dedication to FCPS students.
Herndon High School also offers DMV Permit Testing for all eligible students that are 15 and 6 months old who would like to obtain their permit. Students must be registered through FCPS ACE (FCPS ACE Herndon Permit Test Registration ) the DMV Website (DMV Permit Test Registration ). Please be sure to register on BOTH websites. The test will be administered in room J104 at 3:15pm.
The permit test will be held on the following dates: May 7, 2025, May 21, 2025, May 28, 2025, June 4, 2025
Partners for Safe Teen Driving Presentation
The final Partners for Safe Teen Driving Presentation will be held on May 7, 2025 at 6:00 pm sharp. Please arrive by 5:45 in the Herndon High School Auditorium.
"Partners for Safe Teen Driving" presentation is a crucial component of the teen driver education process in Virginia. This is a 90-minute parent-teen traffic safety presentation. It is designed to increase awareness of driving risks and promote safe driving habits. Attendance at the Partners for Safe Teen Driving presentation is mandatory for students completing driver education in Virginia.
The Driver Education Certificate of Completion (DEC-District 8), often referred to as the "pink card," is issued after a student successfully completes both the classroom driver education and the Partners for Safe Teen Driving presentation. This card is essential for progressing to the next steps in the licensing process.
After students obtain their DEC 8 card, they may then register for the “in car” driving component of the licensing process through by registering through FCPS ACE Behind the Wheel classes or a commercial driving school. Flyer is available here.
☀️ Discover Exciting Summer Learning Activities and Ideas
 Let’s transform summer learning together!
The FCPS Summer Extravaganza is an exciting event that helps families imagine all the possibilities to continue learning over the summer. This is possible by showcasing interactive and immersive activities for children and the power of collaboration across FCPS offices and community partners.
Several departments within Fairfax County Public Schools—including Transportation, the Office of Multilingual Learners (ESOL Services), the Hispanic Educators Association, Career and Transition Services, Get2Green, the Office of Intervention and Prevention Services, and Safety and Security—are collaborating to create a day filled with engaging and educational activities for all FCPS students. In addition, various student school clubs will be in attendance, showcasing their initiatives and contributions. This year, we're excited to introduce the Student Program Marketplace, a new feature where students will present and sell their handmade goods, with proceeds supporting their respective programs. This initiative is supported and led by Educate Fairfax; a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities for Fairfax County Public Schools students
The Summer Extravaganza will feature:
- Activities for children of all ages that inspire curiosity and a love of learning
- Opportunities for adults to learn how to support student well-being and academic success
- A special section of student-led activities
We invite you to attend and engage with our FCPS community.
Event Details Date: Saturday, May 10 Time: 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Location: Woodson High School Parking Lot (9525 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22031) REGISTER TODAY!
Please let us know if you will be able to attend by replying to this email.
We look forward to celebrating a summer of learning and growth with you. For more details, please visit our Summer Extravaganza webpage. This event is proudly sponsored by Educate Fairfax! Flyer in English and Spanish.
"Night in Greece" Prom
Prom is almost upon us! For seniors, prom is one of your last opportunities to dress up with all your HHS friends and make memories that will last a lifetime. Class of 2026 has gone all out to plan this year's Night in Greece prom, so we hope to see you there!
Here is the link to order your prom tickets online. Tickets are $75. After you order, make sure you turn in your permission forms to the main office. If you are bringing a guest (high school aged and under 21 only), make sure you get that form approved by May 16, 2025. (We will sell during some lunches, but this is the fastest way to purchase tickets).
Link: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZI5ZQWBKS04NJ8_ZZ66QT8RTOTRZEM
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Celebration of Life for Janie Strauss
The Strauss Family invites you to celebrate the life of Janie Strauss on Sunday, May 18th at 11:00 am at McLean High School Auditorium.
Nominations Open for the Bussey Memorial Equity Award
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award. The Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee (MSAOC) sponsors this award to honor the legacy of Dr. Bussey, a founding member of the MSAOC and a longtime advocate for students and families.
This award recognizes an employee, student, or community member who has demonstrated significant and impactful efforts to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of students from groups who are marginalized or underserved.
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