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 Herndon's Success Spotlight
Students Edge Out Staff in 42-41 Thriller
The Herndon High School students clinched a thrilling 42-41 victory over the staff in Friday's highly anticipated basketball game on June 5th. Despite a hard-fought battle and a spectacular effort by the faculty, they suffered a tough, one-point loss at the final buzzer.
June: Caribbean American Heritage Month
June 09: Legacy Walk, 9:30 am, Feeder Schools
June 09: Graduation Rehearsal #1, 1:30 pm, Main Gym
June 10: Graduation Rehearsal #2, 2:30 pm, Main Gym
June 11: Underclassmen Final Exams: 6th and 8th Periods
June 11: Nesty's Varsity Sports Awards Night, 7:00 pm, Main Gym
June 12: Underclassmen Final Exam: 7th Period
June 12: Graduation, 2:00 pm, EagleBank Arena
June 15: Underclassmen Final Exams: 1st & 2nd Periods
June 16: Underclassmen Final Exams: 3rd & 5th Periods
June 17: Last Day of School, 10:30 am Dismissal
Herndon HS Calendar of Events
Caribbean American Heritage Month
FCPS celebrates the rich diversity and honors the many contributions of immigrants of Caribbean heritage to our nation during the month of June. Caribbean individuals are some of the most ethnically diverse in the world. There are more than 8.5 million individuals in the United States born in the Caribbean or of Caribbean ancestry. Learn more about Caribbean American Heritage Month.
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Seniors Final Week
Tuesday, June 9
- All Day: Senior Laptop and Charger Collection, Pay All Dues and Fees, and Cap and Gown Distribution, Library-Belpre
- 9:30: Legacy Walk, Feeder Elementary Schools, and Herndon MS
- 9:45-11:12: Underclassmen Locker Clean Out (By grade level)
- 1:30: Graduation Rehearsal, Main Gym
Wednesday, June 10
- 8:30–11:00: Pay Dues and Fees (Finance Office) and Cap and Gown Distribution (Main Office)
- 2:00: Senior Arrival Time
- 2:30: Graduation Rehearsal with Faculty, Main Gym
- 3:00: Faculty Arrival Time
Thursday, June 11
- 7:00: Nesty's Varsity Sports Awards Night- Main Gym
Friday, June 12
- 1:00: Staff and Students report to EagleBank Arena
- 2:00: Graduation, EagleBank Arena
Underclassmen Exams Begin
Thursday, June 11: Underclassmen Final Exams
Half-Day Bell Schedule
- 8:10 - 9:40: 6th Pd Exam
- 9:50 - 11:20: 8th Pd Exam
- 11:20: Dismissal
- 11:20 – 11:30: Grab and Go Lunch, Cafeteria
Friday, June 12: Underclassmen Final Exams & Graduation
Modified Bell Schedule
- 8:10 - 8:52: 1st Pd Class
- 9:00 - 10:30: 7th Pd Exam
- 10:30: Dismissal (No Lunch)
- 2:00: Graduation, EagleBank Arena
Monday, June 15: Underclassmen Final Exams
Half-Day Bell Schedule
- 9:50 - 11:20: 2nd Pd Exam
- 11:20 – 11:30: Grab and Go Lunch, Cafeteria
Summer Online Campus Registration Closes June 5
Registration for summer classes with FCPS’ Online Campus will close on Friday, June 5. Email OnlineCampus@fcps.edu or call 703-503-7781 with any questions.
Calendar Survey
FCPS values your input as we plan future school calendars. On Friday, June 5, all caregivers and FCPS staff will receive an email from noreply@fcps.edu containing a unique link to complete the FCPS Calendar Survey.
Your feedback matters. Please take a few minutes to share your priorities and perspectives by Monday, June 22, at 11:59 p.m.
Your individual responses will be kept confidential and will not be shared with school staff or used in any way that identifies you or your student. Only aggregate, summary-level results will be reported to the Fairfax County School Board.
If you do not receive a link to the survey or have technical difficulties completing the survey, please contact the FCPS Office of Research and Program Evaluation.
Class of 2027 Senior Portraits
Victor O’Neill Studios, your school's official photographer, will be at Herndon on July 1, 2 and 6 for senior portraits. Don't miss this chance to be in the yearbook, with traditional tuxedos and drapes provided for the required pose. Book your session, which can also include casual and cap and gown portraits, at https://www.vosphoto.com/herndon; appointments are required. Additional information is available on the Herndon HS website. Questions? seniors@vosphoto.com.
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Medication Information
Pick up health room medications by dismissal on the last day of school, or they will be destroyed. Parents must collect them (no student transport except HS OTC with permission). For FCPS summer programs, bring meds and current forms to the summer site on day one. Contact the clinic if you need form copies.
Summer Immunization Events for All FCPS Students
Inspire Health Alliance, in partnership with FCPS, will be providing school-required immunizations this summer. Immunizations will be provided at no out-of-pocket cost to students or families. Registering families will be required to provide insurance information, if applicable, but students without insurance may still participate.
Visit the FCPS and Inspire Health Alliance Student Immunization Events webpage for dates, times, and locations. Additional event dates will be made available and shared four to five weeks prior to the event on the webpage. Additional immunization resources are also available.
ACE Opportunities
Write Your Way Into College
Learn to write a knock-out college admissions essay in a four-session workshop through FCPS Adult and Community Education starting on Saturday, June 6.
Learn how to brainstorm meaningful topics, develop a powerful hook, scrawl a superlative narrative, and gain invaluable editing skills to make your essay clear and concise. After this affordable course at the FCPS Herndon Learning Center, you’ll have a polished, knockout essay ready to sell to the university of your dreams.
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Trades Scholarship Application Window Opening
If you’re seeking a career in the Electrical, Plumbing, or HVAC trades, FCPS Adult and Community Education (ACE) can help you get started with a certified Apprenticeship program and a $1,000 scholarship toward your classes.
Apply Monday, June 15, through Saturday, August 15, for $1,000 towards an FCPS ACE Trades Apprenticeship class starting this Fall. See more details and explore trade programs.
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Apprenticeship 101: Core Construction Skills
Due to high demand, a third course section is now open for Apprenticeship 101: Core Construction Skills, through FCPS Adult and Community Education (ACE).
Prepare to succeed in any skilled-trade career. This rigorous course from the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) covers all the basic skills you need to begin an apprenticeship and a career in the Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, or other Construction trades.
This course is a prerequisite to all other Level 1 NCCER trades curriculum and is required to gain NCCER craft qualification. Learning is condensed into three weeks of intensive training, combining both in-person and online classes. Earn 80 hours of apprenticeship-related instruction as well as an industry-recognized, registered credential. And connect with employers who may sponsor your career!
Enroll today. These classes fill quickly. The tuition price has been subsidized by grants to make it an affordable start to building your career.
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Summer Courses for SAT Test Prep
Make the most of your time this summer to get confident and ready to “ACE” your SATs. Affordable classes are available through FCPS Adult and Community Education (ACE) to prepare you for either (or both) the Math Part 1 or Part 2 exams. Or, strengthen your overall test-taking strategies with a Reading/Writing Skills and Strategies class to enhance speed, accuracy, and confidence. Choose either day or evening classes to fit your summer schedule.
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Summer Resources Help Students Stay Curious, Healthy, and Busy
The FCPS Summer Resource Guide has activities and tips on a variety of subjects and interests, from camps and activities to health and safety resources.
Be sure to check back over the summer, as more resources may be added.
Learning Doesn’t Take a Vacation and Neither Does Fun!
The FCPS Summer Learning webpage offers ideas and strategies for families to keep students curious until August. Summer is the perfect time to help your student explore new interests, reinforce concepts, and stay engaged!
Summer Meals for Students
Starting Monday, June 22, no-cost meals will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis at the sites and times listed on the FCPS Summer Food Service Program webpage. Students must remain on-site while eating their meals.
This year, thanks to generous support from Educate Fairfax, families may also receive one no-cost breakfast and lunch per adult at the following elementary school | 
