Herndon's Success Spotlight

The Eco Angels: Herndon’s New Guardians of Green

Herndon High School students working for the Get2Green team. They call themselves the "Eco Angels" and have even created their own logo. They are collecting the recycling from all around the school, sorting out the trash from the paper and cardboard recycling, and even had the opportunity to take the recycling out to the receptacle behind the school to see the recycling process firsthand.

A Note of Excellence: Dr. Han Inspires Orchestras

Dr. Han from George Mason University recently visited Herndon yo work with the Chamber Orchestra, sharing his expertise and encouragement with the students. Under his guidance and the continued dedication of their director, Ms. Deveraux, the Chamber Orchestra earned a Superior rating at this year’s assessment. The Concert Orchestra also had a strong performance, receiving an Excellent rating, reflecting the hard work and growth of Herndon’s talented musicians.

Cultivating the Season: The Garden Club Prepares for Spring

The dedicated members of the Garden Club have been hard at work nurturing a fresh batch of seedlings and constructing custom displays to showcase their spring growth. Beyond their terrestrial efforts, they have also been meticulously maintaining their water features to ensure their aquatic plants remain healthy and entirely free of algae.

In This Issue:

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Events
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Calendar

March 20: Orchestra Spirit Day, 6:00 am - 10:00 pm, North Point Village, Chick-fil-A

March 20: Holiday | Eid al-Fitr (begins sundown 3/19 – sundown 3/20)

March 20: Nowruz

March 21: Teen Job Fairs and Career Building Workshops, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, West Springfield High School.

March 24: Herndon HS and MS Post Assessment Concert, 7:00 pm, Herndon HS

Herndon HS Calendar of Events

Events

Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid

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. (unless otherwise noted) on:

Tuesday, March 17, from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., at Glen Forest Elementary School.
Monday, March 23, at Ravensworth Elementary School.
Monday, April 13, at Belle View Elementary School.
Monday, April 20, at Westgate Elementary School.
Wednesday, April 22, at Crestwood Elementary School.

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.

Eid al-Fitr and Nowruz (evening only observance day, holiday)

Thursday, March 19, is an evening only observance day for Eid al-Fitr, which begins at sundown. Friday, March 20, is a holiday and all schools and offices are closed. See the complete school year calendar.

Orchestra Spirit Day At Chick-fil-A

1494 North Point Village Center, Reston, VA 20194
Friday, March 20, 2026 • 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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 Chick-fil-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.

Fairfax County Teen Job Fairs and Career Building Workshops

Students (especially those ages 16 and over) who are seeking jobs should attend the Fairfax County Teen Job Fairs and Career Building Workshops, hosted by Springfield District Supervisor Pat Herrity and Springfield District School Board Member Sandy Anderson. Opportunities include full-time, part-time, and seasonal employment, as well as volunteer opportunities, internships, and more!

The Teen Job Fairs and Career Building Workshops will take place on Saturday, March 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at West Springfield High School. Teens should be prepared to engage with potential employers. Wearing business-casual attire and bringing a resume is encouraged, but not required. Resume workshops will be available. Register to attend.

March Marks the 41st Anniversary of Music In Our Schools Month®!

For more than 40 years, March has been designated by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) as Music In Our Schools Month® (MIOSM®). Join us this month as we celebrate the music accomplishments of our Herndon students!

March 24: Herndon HS and MS post assessment concert, 7 pm at Herndon HS
March 26: Herndon HS band pyramid concert, 7 pm at Herndon HS

Happy Music in Our Schools Month!

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.

Fairfax County Public Schools will still exceed the required number of instructional hours for students, as set by the Virginia Department of Education.