The SCA worked with the PTA this year and for the first time in many years, were in the Homecoming Parade. Our SCA members are student leaders and they devoted an incredible amount of time to make the float. Mrs. Madkour deserves a big shout out as our new SCA sponsor. Thank you to all the parents who supported this effort. Click here to view pictures!

Herndon Middle School is conducting a wellness screening on November 6th, 2019 with all 7th grade students during Hawk Time. There will be an adjusted bell schedule on this day with Hawk Time designated as the first period. This free, voluntary, and confidential screening is offered to help students assess whether or not they have symptoms consistent with depression, and to identify students at-risk of suicide. Students may be opted out of this screening at a parent/guardian’s request. Please click here for more information.

Starting on October 21, the Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid will be distributed to all FCPS families. For each school-aged child in your household, please complete, sign, date, and return the survey to your child's school by October 30. Please click here for more information.

HMS would like to welcome Veterans to speak with our students on November 12 in honor of Veteran's Day. Are you or a family member a Veteran interested in sharing your stories with middle schoolers? Email president@hmspta.com or keniles@fcps.edu Thanks!

Herndon Middle School is conducting a wellness screening on November 6th, 2019 with all 7th grade students. This free, voluntary and confidential screening is offered to help students assess whether or not they have symptoms consistent with depression, and to identify students at-risk of suicide. The screening will occur in the morning, with students reporting to HT first- it will be administered through HT. Students may be opted out of this screening at a parent/guardian’s request. Please click here to preview materials and access opt-out form.

The Impact Aid Program is a federal program designed to directly compensate local school districts that have been financially impacted by federal activities. The program’s mission is to reimburse local school districts for local revenues lost due to the presence of federally owned, and therefore tax-exempt, property. This is an annual requirement. Impact Aid forms will go out on October 21st during HawkTime. These forms are confidential and are due back right away. The first 5 HawkTimes to have 100% submissions gets donuts for their class! Originals must be submitted- not scanned.

Herndon MS will be administering the Fairfax County Public Schools Youth Survey to our 8th grade students in November through Civics classes. The Fairfax County Youth Survey asks questions about risky behavior, mental health, physical health and safety. More information regarding the Youth Survey can be found on the FCPS Youth Survey Parent Letter and Opt-Out Form. You may choose to opt your child out of participating in this survey by submitting the opt-out form found within the link to your child’s School Counselor. Please click here to access opt-out forms in more languages.

Volunteers are needed on October 23,24,25 for 7th Grade Vision and Hearing Screening. No experience is necessary, and any adult (parent, grandparent, adult sibling) is welcome. You can volunteer for any or all of the screening periods on each day. Any amount of time would be appreciated. Adults do not need to have a student in 7th grade to help. Click here for more information, including the volunteer sign up link!

For students who want to go home together on the bus after school: a hand-written bus note, with parent’s signature, is required from both parents of the students making the request. A temporary bus pass will not be issued without the hand written notes from both families. These policies are in place for your child’s safety. Thank you for cooperation and understanding. Notes must be submitted to the office before the last block of the day.

Ever feel so overwhelmed or confused with all the acronyms and information presented in our school? Take a look at our ABCs of Herndon Middle School live document. Links are attached to help answer all those questions you have.