|
English | Español | አማርኛ | 中文 | 한국어 | Tiếng Việt | العربية | فارسی | اردو
In This Issue
Rising Hornets Visit Herndon High
From Herndon Middle to the hive of High School - these rising Hornets are ready to buzz their way to greateness!
 |
|
April
15 | Purple Up! Day (Military Child Month)
16 | PTA Meeting, 7:00 PM
16-17 | All-VA Choir
17 | Student vs Staff Futsal Game
21 | Special Election/Student Holiday
23 | MentorWorks Event
24 | Spring Musical, 7:00 PM
May
1 | Math SOL
8 | Science 8 SOL
13 | Reading SOL
|
Purple Up! Day
To show our support for all our military-connected families, we are inviting all Fairfax County students, families, school employees, and community members to “Purple Up!” on April 15 for military children.
Why purple? Purple symbolizes all branches of the military as a combination of Army green, Marine Corps red, and Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force and Space Force blue.
|
National Library Week
April is School Library Month and it's a great time to celebrate the essential role that school librarians play in the lives of students. School librarians ensure students have access to a wide variety of high-quality books and resources that connect them to the world and build a culture of literacy. Librarians develop lessons that are meaningful to students and help them develop critical thinking, inquiry, and information literacy skills. They support learning across all subject areas by teaching students the skills to be independent problem-solvers and creative thinkers. By creating a safe environment for all students to be engaged and curious learners, FCPS libraries are places where everyone belongs.
|
Support Needed: Staff Appreciation Wishlist
Staff Appreciation Week begins Monday, April 27, and we are excited to celebrate the incredible teachers and staff who support our students every day. We invite our Hawk community to help make this week extra special - if you would like to contribute through our Staff Appreciation Wishlist - please submit your donations by Wednesday, April 22.
As always, thank you for helping us recognize and support our amazing Herndon Middle School staff!
Calling All 8th Grade Parents: Get Involved at Herndon High
As you prepare for your student’s transition to Herndon High School this fall, we invite you to get involved in a meaningful way. Nominations are now officially OPEN for the 2026–27 Herndon High School Sports Boosters Board of Directors.
We’re looking for thoughtful, dedicated parents who want to support our student-athletes and help carry this incredible mission forward. Serving on the Board is both an honor and a rewarding way to connect with the school community from day one.
Please consider submitting a nomination for yourself or another parent.
Volunteers Needed: April 25 Track Meet at Herndon High
Hello Herndon Middle School Families! On Saturday, April 25, Herndon High School will host HMS, along with 12 additional FCPS middle schools! We are very excited to welcome all of you to the Nest for this event. We plan to have our snack bar up and running and were hoping that some of you might be willing and able to volunteer for a bit of time during the event. All the proceeds from the snack bar goes to support athletics at Herndon HS and is completely staffed by our Herndon Sports Boosters. You do not need any experience, and a Herndon HS Sports Booster parent will be there at all times - we just need some extra support. The meet begins at 8:00am and there are three 2-hour timeslots needed for volunteers.
Please sign up here for some time and we look forward to seeing everyone there!
April Statewide Election: No School for Students
There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, for the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled.
FCPS will offer lunch and a snack at no cost to children aged 18 and under on Tuesday, April 21, at participating schools. The meals must be eaten on site, and enrichment activities will be available for the children. For more information, visit the FCPS Food and Nutrition Services webpage.
Help FCPS Sustain Excellence: Make Your Voice Heard on the FY 2027 Budget
About 70% of the FCPS budget comes from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. There are several upcoming opportunities to provide feedback to the county on its budget before final adoption in May. This includes public budget hearings (April 14-16) and an online survey. Learn how the FCPS budget helps us sustain our excellence.
Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Her Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on:
Click on a date to register to attend that event. Registration is not required, but helps with planning, especially for child care and interpretation services. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
Save the Date: SOL Testing
Please be sure your student is in school on the following testing days with their charged FCPS laptop. If students do need to be absent, make-up opportunities are available.
-
Math: May 1
-
Science 8: May 8
-
Reading: May 13
If you have any questions, please reach out to our School Testing Coordinator, Melissa Sobchak, at msobchak@fcps.edu.
Thank you for helping your child succeed!
2026 Special Education Family Conference
The 2026 Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools, will take place on Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Marshall High School.
Dr. Shelley Moore will deliver the keynote address on The Evolution of Inclusion. It will look at how the goals of inclusion have continued to shift and evolve, as we learn more about diversity and identity. Participants will be invited to reflect on their own contexts and consider next steps for advocacy and action.
Visit the FCPS 2026 Special Education Family Conference webpage for more information, including breakout session offerings and a list of vendors that will be on site. Confirm your attendance for this year’s conference.
Herndon Middle School’s Hawk Theatre Presents Disney’s Newsies JR.
It’s time to carry the banner with HMS’s hardworking and talented theatre students! This year’s inspiring 90-minute musical, Disney’s Newsies JR., is based on the 1992 Disney film Newsies and the 2012 Broadway production of the same name.
You’ll be doing flips for the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of young newsies in Manhattan. When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsies’ expense, Jack rallies young workers from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what's right! Adapted especially for young performers, this musical features a Tony Award®-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award® winner Harvey Fierstein, and includes rousing songs like “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “King of New York.” Newsies JR. is packed with impressive acting, singing, and choreography along with a timeless message perfect for the whole family and every audience.
Performances will take place in the Herndon Middle School Auditorium on:
- Friday, April 24th at 7:00 PM
- Saturday, April 25th at 7:00 PM
- Sunday, April 26th at 1:00 PM
Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for students.
For tickets please visit etix.com/ticket/v/15663/herndon-middle-school-theatre.
Disney’s Newsies JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International, New York, NY (212) 541-4684 mtishows.com. For more information about licensing Newsies JR. or other Disney shows, please visit www.DisneyMusicals.com.
Register for VIP Summer Camp Today!
Register today for the VIP Summer Camp which will be hosted at Rachel Carson Middle School from July 1st to July 30th.
VIP Camp is for rising 7th and rising 8th grade students attending Carson, Hughes, Herndon, Longfellow, and Cooper Middle School. Camp costs $100 and includes breakfast, lunch, and transportation. Activities include basketball, soccer, cooking, theatre, STEAM, and weekly field trips.
Please contact Liana Shivers at lshivers@fcps.edu if you have any questions.
Reston Flag Football: Players and Coaches Needed
We’re thrilled to share that this season is already one for the record books with over 500 players registered across the league! Thank you to our amazing families and community for helping make this one of our biggest and most exciting seasons yet.
As we finalize team rosters, we’re just a few players away from rounding out several divisions and ensuring balanced, competitive teams. Here’s where we still have openings:
Boys Divisions
Girls Divisions
-
Grades 1–3: 4–14 players needed
-
Grades 4–6: 10 players needed
-
Grades 7–8: 10 players needed
-
High School: 10 players needed
We’re also in need of a few more volunteer coaches, especially in our upper and girls divisions. Coaching is a rewarding way to support our players and help make the season a success.
If you know friends, neighbors, or classmates who may still want to join, please encourage them to register as soon as possible so we can finalize teams and schedules: https://restonseahawks.org/
Scheduling Update
-
Girls divisions and upper boys divisions will most likely play Friday evenings (6–10 PM), with a few exceptions
-
Boys Grades 1–2 and 3–4 will play Saturday mornings (9–11 AM)
We’re looking forward to another fantastic season—thank you for being part of it!
Access Schoology to Support Your Child
Schoology is the learning management system used in FCPS. Parents and students can use Schoology to view assignments and messages from teachers. Learn more about how to access and navigate Schoology.
Visit the Schoology Snippets YouTube playlist to watch short tutorials that walk you through how to use Schoology.
Need help logging in or accessing Tech Support? Visit the Schoology for Parents page.
Food Assistance and Resource Guide
Food insecurity impacts more than 96,000 Fairfax County residents. Learn how to help and discover the many resources available to support those who need food assistance or shelter.
View the county’s Human Services Resource Guide.
| 
