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As we head into the final week of the third quarter, Herndon is buzzing with focus and determination as students work to finish strong before spring break. We wish everyone a well-deserved, restful break and look forward to welcoming our Hornets back refreshed and ready for a successful fourth quarter!
 
March 24: Herndon HS and MS Post Assessment Concert, 7:00 pm, Auditorium
March 26: Herndon HS Band Pyramid Concert, 7:00 pm, Auditorium
March 27: End of Third Quarter - 2-Hour Early Release
March 27: Parent Acknowledgment of Course Requests for Next School Year
March 30 - April 03: Holidays | Spring Break
April 05: Class of 2026 Flower Sale Orders Due
Herndon HS Calendar of Events
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!
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March 24: Herndon HS and MS post assessment concert, 7 pm at Herndon HS
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March 26: Herndon HS band pyramid concert, 7 pm at Herndon HS
Happy Music in Our Schools Month!
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Parent Acknowledgment of Course Requests for Next School Year
As the academic advising and course selection period draws to a close, we want to ensure all families feel confident about their child's educational path. A new feature in SIS ParentVUE allows parents and guardians to easily review and acknowledge their student's course requests for the 2026-27 school year. Please contact [counseling contact] for support or assistance. To access this feature:
- Log in to your ParentVUE account.
- Navigate to the Course Request module.
- Review your student’s course request list for next school year.
- To complete the acknowledgment, click Student Info in the left menu.
- Click Edit Information.
- In the Course Request Acknowledgment field, update the acknowledgment field to Yes.
- Click Save Changes.
Families have until Friday, March 27, to review and acknowledge course requests via this new feature.
Visit the FCPS SIS ParentVUE account overview webpage for more instructions and screenshots of this process. Click to edit this placeholder text.
Spring Break
Schools and school offices will be closed March 30 to April 3 for spring break. Monday, April 6, is a teacher work day and there will be no school for students. We wish our students and teachers a happy and restful Spring Break! See the complete school year calendar.
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Prayer Information
We are providing prayer permission forms for students who wish to pray during instructional time. In accordance with FCPS Regulation 1502, a signed parent/guardian permission form is required for any prayer during class time.
Forms are available in Student Services. Once completed and signed, students should return them to their designated counselor, who will then issue a prayer pass. We understand this process may take some time; in the meantime, students will continue to be permitted to pray while passes are being issued. We ask that completed forms are returned no later than March 27, 2026.
Students are expected to be mindful of instructional time and should plan to be out of class for approximately 10–15 minutes, not exceeding 20 minutes. If a student exceeds this time, it may be addressed as a behavioral concern and could result in a disciplinary referral.
We appreciate your partnership in supporting both students’ faith-based needs and the importance of preserving instructional time
2026 Awards Recognizing Special Education Supporters
Nominations are open for the 2026 Fairfax County Special Education PTA (SEPTA) Awards, which recognize educators, staff, volunteers, and community members who go above and beyond to support students receiving special education services. The annual program celebrates individuals across Fairfax County Public Schools who demonstrate exceptional commitment to inclusion, support, and student success.
Honorees may include teachers, instructional assistants, administrators, therapists, volunteers, and other community members who have made a meaningful difference in the lives of students and families. Nominations are open through Friday, March 27, and can be submitted online.
Award recipients will be recognized at the SEPTA Awards Ceremony on Saturday, May 2, where families, educators, and community members will gather to celebrate those helping build more inclusive and supportive school communities. Registration details for the ceremony will be announced at a later date.
Ready to brighten up your garden? HHS Class of 2026 is hosting a flower sale at https://go.rallyup.com/angflowersale where you can purchase an assortment of hanging baskets and potted flowers. Every purchase helps fund our All Night Grad Party. Let's come together as a community to support our grads and nurture the next phase of their lives. Your garden will thank you, and so will our future graduates! Please place your orders by 11:59 PM on Sunday, April 5th. Flowers will be available for pickup between 10 AM and 1 PM on May 2nd at the high school.
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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.
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.
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.
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