Virginia Law requires that all students entering seventh grade receive a booster dose of the Tdap vaccine prior to the beginning of school. The Tdap vaccine protects against tetanus (lockjaw), diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough) and is usually given around the age of eleven

Herndon Middle School is hosting a Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) informational meeting for our students who are currently enrolled as 7th or 8th graders or who will enroll as 7th graders next academic year.  We will provide information about the application requirements for our rising 9th grade students as well as information about the new selection criteria for rising 7th and 8th grade students.  If your student shows an interest in TJHSST, please consider attending.

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is partnering with families to ensure we keep students and staff safe and healthy as we return to school buildings for learning. Working together, we will follow recommended health guidance that focuses on student health, safety, and emotional well-being.

The 2020-21 school year has and will always be a year like no other. To help us capture and celebrate these moments for all time, please consider submitting a candid photo for our HMS yearbook! It can be a photo of your family or student doing fun activities, studying, social distancing, or even your students new work space! Whatever photo you'd like to submit we'd love to see them!

To support families who are working with their children during distance learning, Fairfax County Public Schools now has a Parent Technology Help Desk. The number is 1-833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS). It will be answered by staff 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week. If the help desk is unable to solve the issue on the phone with the parent or guardian, they will enter a ticket on the parent’s behalf and the request for help will be transferred to the appropriate FCPS team.

Report safety issues online or by text message using the Safety Tipline.  You may choose to identify yourself or remain anonymous.