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Herndon's Success Spotlight
Herndon Senior Eja Gatewood Claims Bronze at 2026 VHSL State Championships
Herndon senior Eja Gatewood delivered a powerhouse performance at the 2026 VHSL Girls Wrestling State Tournament, battling through a competitive bracket to secure a 3rd place podium finish. This impressive achievement marks a triumphant conclusion to her high school career and cements her status as a standout athlete for the Hornets.
Herndon Earns National RAMP® Recognition for Counseling Excellence
Herndon High School has earned the RAMP® designation from ASCA for its exemplary, data-driven counseling program. This honor recognizes excellence in student support and alignment with the ASCA National Model®. Herndon will be celebrated July 13, 2025, at the ASCA Annual Conference in New Orleans.
The "Readers Are Leaders" program at Herndon pairs student-athletes with elementary students to improve literacy and confidence. Founded by Wendell Byrd, this mentorship initiative helps younger kids develop reading skills while providing athletes with leadership experience, fostering a supportive community across FCPS schools.
March: National Women's History Month
March 02-08: National School Social Work Week
March 02: Read Across America Day
March 04: Course Selection Office Hours, 9:45 am - 1:19 pm, College and Career Center
March 05: Course Selection Office Hours, 11:15 am - 1:19 pm, College and Career Center
March 06 & 07: Herndon HS Band and Orchestra State Assessment Concerts, Wakefield and Washington Liberty HS
March 08: Daylight Saving Begins (Spring Forward)
March 12: Herndon HS Choir State Assessment Concerts, Wakefield HS
Herndon HS Calendar of Events
National Women’s History Month
National School Social Work Week
March 1-7, 2026 is National School Social Work Week. Social workers in FCPS help to prevent social, emotional, and behavioral factors from affecting a student's ability to perform at their best. Their primary goal is to remove barriers that prevent a student from fulfilling their academic potential. Social workers are assigned to every school and center in the school system. Herndon is lucky to have two amazing social workers, Rimsha Abbasi and Laurie Velasquez. Learn more about the role of social workers in FCPS.
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Celebrating the Power of School Breakfast
Multiple studies show that school breakfasts are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school breakfast consume more fruit and fiber than their peers.
This National School Breakfast Week, March 2-6, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services reminds families that they are dedicated to providing flavorful, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. New menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback.
Would you like to know what’s for breakfast? Nutrition Services has printable menus available.
Read Across America Day
Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Dr. Reid’s 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:
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Tuesday, March 3, at Waples Mill Elementary School.
- 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, Westgate Elementary School.
- Wednesday, April 22, at Crestwood Elementary School.
Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
School counselors will be available on Wednesday, March 4 (4th period and all lunches) and Thursday, March 5th (all lunches) to meet with students who might have a question or want to make a course request change. Also, we realize some students have not yet met with their school counselor due to snow days, so this would be a great time to connect. Come on down to the College and Career Center to talk with one of the school counselors.
- March 03-06: Make-up course selection.
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March 04: Course Selection Office Hours, 9:45 am - 1:19 pm, College and Career Center
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March 05: Course Selection Office Hours, 11:15 am - 1:19 pm, College and Career Center
- March 06: All course selections entered in SIS.
- Before March 06: Requests for course changes are honored.
- March 07-June 09: No course selection changes permitted.
Course selection and schedule change timeline, materials, and information are available on Herndon's course selection website.
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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®). The positive impact of music education in the lives of students lasts a lifetime. Therefore, ensuring equitable access to music education for the youngest members of our society—students—is paramount.
Join us this month as we celebrate the music accomplishments of our Herndon students!
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March 6 and 7: Herndon HS band and orchestra state assessment concerts at Wakefield and Washington Liberty HS
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March 12: Herndon HS choir state assessment concerts at Wakefield HS
- 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
- April 15: Herndon HS guitar VGDA Assessment concert at Lake Braddock SS
Happy Music in Our Schools Month!
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Daylight Saving Begins (Spring Forward)
Sunday, March 8, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time begins. Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour!
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From the Library
The library is looking for any extra scrapbooking materials. If you had great plans to start scrapbooking, and never actually got into it, we will happily accept any materials. We will accept other craft items too! Please direct questions to hhs_library@fcps.edu. Thank you!
Become Unskippable: Share the Facts About Fentanyl With Teens
Talking with teens about the facts of fentanyl is a conversation you can’t skip. Learning about fentanyl gives teens a better understanding of the risks and effects of the drug, and what they can do to keep themselves and their communities safe.
Share these important facts with your child:
- Even half a fentanyl-laced pill can be fatal. Just a few salt-sized grains of fentanyl are enough to cause an overdose.
- More than half of local street pills contain a deadly dose of fentanyl. As of 2023, seven in
10 counterfeit pills in the U.S. contain enough fentanyl to cause a fatal overdose.
- Fentanyl is usually taken accidentally. Many people have no idea they’ve taken it until they overdose because you can’t see, smell, or taste it in pills and powders.
- Overdose can happen in an instant. In as little as four minutes, the lack of oxygen can lead to brain damage and even death.
Learn more about how to have conversations with your child in a way that will make you Become Unskippable.
No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students
Is your student experiencing anxiety, behavior changes, or challenges with peer and family relationships? If so, you may refer your child for weekly therapy with a licensed therapist through Hazel Health. Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for information on this service.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- The FCPS Budget
- School Safety
- Community Conversations
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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