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Herndon's Success Spotlight
Art Students Spread Holiday Cheer
The National Art Honor Society & Art Club helped spread holiday cheer in December. Students gathered to make holiday cards that were sent to Smiles for Seniors. They also painted a festive mural and made snowflakes to hang in the hallways.
Gym Gets a New Look
The main gym received updated signage and new graphics over winter break, giving the space a fresh, modern look. The upgrades enhance school spirit and improve visibility for students, staff, and visitors.
 Dance Team Takes First Place
Congratulations to the Herndon Dance Team for earning first place for their outstanding performance and achievement in the Small Varsity Jazz Category at the 2026 Fairfax Dance Champs (FXDC) competition held on January 11, 2026.
January: National Mentoring Month
January 12: Rising Senior Academic Advising Presentations, 4th Period, Various Locations
January 16-26: Rising Senior Individual Academic Advising & Course Selection through English 11
January 16: Orchestra’s Chick-fil-A Spirit Day, 6:00 am - 10:00 pm, North Point Village
January 19: Holiday | Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday
January 19: Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Epiphany
January 23: Broadway Baddies: Cabaret 2026!, 7:00 pm, Auditorium
January 24: Broadway Baddies: Cabaret 2026!, 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm, Auditorium
Herndon HS Calendar of Events
National Mentoring Month
Imagine a world where young people feel empowered, encouraged, and understood. Mentors can make that world a reality by helping young people find and follow their passions, excel in school, and thrive wherever they are. Learn more about Mentoring Month.
Research has shown that young people with at least one trusted mentor are less likely to skip school, less likely to use illegal drugs or drink alcohol, and more prepared to enter college or the workforce. Yet one in three children lack a mentor.
All it takes is one person to serve as a trusted adult to help change a young person’s path in life. Mentors provide attention, support, and enrichment, and help connect their mentees to resources that may help them on their journey in life.
The FCPS MentorWorks program matches mentors with students in schools near where they live or work. They meet for at least 30 minutes a week. Learn more about how to become a mentor for an FCPS student. Contact Martha Macdonald, mentoring specialist, for additional information at mmacdonald@fcps.edu.
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Superintendent Presents Recommendation for Boundary Changes
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid recommended proposed boundary changes to the School Board at its January 8 board meeting. Meeting materials include:
The School Board will hold a public hearing on the Proposed FY 2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) on Tuesday, January 13, at 6 p.m., in the Jackson Middle School auditorium. Speakers may address the FY 2027 CIP or the proposed school boundary adjustments. If you would like to testify regarding the proposed school boundary adjustments, you may arrive 45 minutes before the hearing begins (5:15 p.m.) to sign up to speak in person. You will be placed at the end of the speaker queue.
The School Board will vote on the superintendent’s recommendation for boundary changes and implementation on Thursday, January 22. Learn more about the comprehensive boundary review.
Course Selection Timeline: Rising Seniors
The second week of January, school counselors held a mandatory meeting with their rising seniors. This session informed students of the upcoming and important academic advising and course selection process. To support this important process, students will meet individually with their school counselors through their English class sometime between January 16th and 26th. Course selection materials and information are available on Herndon's Course Selection Website.
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January 12: Rising Senior Academic Advising Presentations, 4th Period Flex, Various Locations
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January 16-26: Rising Senior Individual Academic Advising & Course Selection through English 11
Dates for the rising juniors and sophomores are available on the Herndon HS website.
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1494 North Point Village Center, Reston, VA 20194
Friday, January 16, 2026 • 6:00am - 10:00pm
Come support HHS Orchestra by placing a mobile pickup, dine-in, Drive-Thru, or curbside order. When ordering in the store or Drive-Thru, let the team member know you are here for the Spirit Event. You can also support through the Chickfil-A® App when completing the order using the CODE ORCHESTRA (all caps). You get to enjoy a great meal or snack and HHS Orchestra will receive a donation of 25% of today's sales that are marked Spirit Event in our system.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday
Follow Our Budget Process
Encourage your neighbors, friends, and community members to follow the FCPS budget process and look for opportunities to share your ideas about funding public education. Key decision dates and engagement opportunities are coming up in the next few weeks:
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Thursday, January 22, Dr. Reid will present the proposed budget to the School Board.
Visit our budget webpage for more information.
Come and join us for a night of fun Broadway songs! The choir’s annual Cabaret night featuring students in grades 4-12 is upon us! Performing songs from some of Broadway’s biggest bad guys and divas, you will be inspired (and maybe a little scared!) by the end of the evening. Enjoy songs from “Lion King,” “Hamilton,” “Hadestown”, “The Addams Family”, “Six!” and more! Shows are Friday, Jan 23 at 7PM, Saturday Jan 24 at 2PM and 7PM. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online or at the door. See www.herndonhschoir.com for more information!
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New Detention Notification Policy
Beginning the week of January 12, we will be implementing a new detention notification policy. Afterschool detentions are assigned as a consequence for a variety of infractions, including excessive tardiness or cell phone violations. Students who have received a detention from their administrator will be reminded by a letter delivered on Wednesday mornings. After-school detentions are held on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:00-4:30 pm. This coincides with our late bus schedule. If a student cannot attend the assigned date, they need to notify their administrator prior to the detention; otherwise, additional consequences will accrue. Detentions and other consequences are designed to encourage reflection and a modification of behaviors.
If you have further questions, please contact Dr. Cronin at pscronin@fcps.edu
Yearbooks for sale!
Yearbooks are available for purchase on yearbookordercenter.com! Our school code is 8967. Books can also be purchased on MySchoolBucks. Secure early bird pricing for $65 before prices go up in the spring! Students receiving free/reduced lunch can pick up an order form in the main office to purchase a yearbook at a reduced cost. Questions? Please email Grace Choi, HHS’ yearbook adviser: gechoi@fcps.edu.
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Course Selection Resources
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Students are meeting with their counselors to discuss course selection for the next school year. School-life balance is an important consideration for students as they strive for academic and personal success. Student Services will hold large group and individual meetings to help students build their schedules, with a specific focus on the "Multiply Your Options" initiative. The goal of this initiative is to encourage a four-year commitment to mathematics to ensure college and career readiness. Throughout this process, school counselors will remain available to help students navigate prerequisites, organize programs of study, and develop personalized academic plans that transform their long-term goals into reality.
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