Adolescence can be a trying time for all students.  Herndon Middle School is committed to supporting the diverse emotional needs of our students.  We have several events coming up on our calendar centered in supporting healthy choices and supports. Read more about all the events here!

Herndon MS will be administering the Fairfax County Public Schools Youth Survey to our 8th grade students on Thursday, November 15th and Friday, November 16th through Civics classes. The Fairfax County Youth Survey asks questions about risky behavior, mental health, physical health and safety. More information here!

Digital Citizenship Week is coming October 15th – 19th! This year’s focus is on Building a Culture of Shared Responsibility. Each day during the week, schools and parents/caregivers can take simple steps to get in sync and partner together to educate and support students with digital life. Read more!

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. On October 18th, Impact Aid forms will go home with students through Unity Time. Please sign the form and send it back by October 26th!

Volunteers are needed on October 16, 17 and 18 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.

For students who want to go home together on the bus after school: Bus Notes: 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.

The Battle of the Books list for next year has arrived! Peruse the enticing list from this year, featuring sci fi, graphic novels, historical fiction, books turned into movies, and more. The real question is: which book will you read first? Click here for the list!