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HES SOL (Standards of Learning) Schedule for Grades 3-6

SAVE the DATES! Students in grades 3-6 will be taking their SOLs (Standards of Learning Test) beginning May 8. A good night's sleep, breakfast, and being to school on time will help the students relax. Also, please try not to schedule appointments the day of testing.

⏰ Limited Early Release Mondays at HES

Herndon Elementary School will dismiss at 1:05 pm ONLY on the following Mondays: April 28, and May 19. Learn more.

Herndon ES Renovation

The Herndon Elementary renovation construction timeline is Spring 2024 - Fall 2026, depending on the permit. Learn more about the renovation progress here.

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Student Holiday (Teacher Workday)

April 01, 2025

Holidays (Spring Break)

April 14, 2025 – April 18, 2025

Elementary School Three-Hour Early Release Monday (Select Schools)

April 28, 2025

SOL Reading Grades 4 and 5

May 08, 2025

9:30 am - 12:00 pm

SOL Reading Grades 3 and 6

May 13, 2025

9:30 am - 12:00 pm

SOL Science Grade 5

May 15, 2025

9:30 am - 12:00 pm

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After School Transport Change

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Title 1 Resource Teacher, Emily Keffer, Recognized as Herndon Pyramid Outstanding School-Based Professional Employee 2025

February 10, 2025

Congratulations to Emily Keffer on her recognition as the Herndon Pyramid Outstanding School-Based Professional Employee for 2025.

2nd Grade Teacher, Jessica Chang, Recognized as Recipient of FCPS CARES for December 2024

January 27, 2025

Congratulations to Jessica Chang on her recognition as a December 2024 recipient of FCPS CARES.

Counselor, Karsyn Boyer, Recognized as Recipient of FCPS CARES for December 2024

January 27, 2025

Congratulations to Karsyn Boyer on her recognition as a December 2024 recipient of FCPS CARES.

School Bus Safety Program Update

Cameras have been installed on the stop arms of 50 of our school buses. Our law enforcement partners are working with us to improve road safety and reduce accidents.

Superintendent's Weekly Reflections

Dr. Reid writes about all the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week, she learned about puzzle cubes, visited schools and the FCPS warehouse, took in some playoff basketball games and an elementary school musical, did a breakfast food taste test, and more!

The Power of Student Choice: FCPS Hosts Its Second Annual Food Show

FCPS hosted its Second Annual Future of FCPS Student Food Show at the Westfields Marriott in Chantilly. Students from eight high schools, eight middle schools, and 12 elementary schools were invited to sample 24 food items.

FCPS Annual Prom Dress Shop Opens at Centreville High School With Hundreds of Dresses

Students from Centreville High School and the Fair Oaks Classroom on the Mall program will open their annual Prom Dress Shop, which provides attire to economically disadvantaged students, on Friday, March 7 at 5 p.m. at Centreville High School.