Find out how to access the Fairfax County Department of Family Services remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.   

FCPS offers telephone support to parents who do not speak English as their first language. A school system employee will respond to the call in the preferred language.

Fairfax County Public Schools is providing updated information about the coronavirus health crisis and about what is being done to assist students, parents and community members. Find out more.

During this time of school closure, our Instructional Services Department is providing resources for students to continue learning. check the FCPS Website https://www.fcps.edu/news/coronavirus-update-academics-distance. At this time no assignments are required or graded.

Durante este tiempo de cierre de la escuela, nuestro Departamento de Servicios de Instrucción está proporcionando recursos para que los estudiantes continúen aprendiendo. vea sitio web https://www.fcps.edu/news/coronavirus-update-academics-distance. En este momento no se requieren ni califican las tareas.

FCPS is providing grab and go meals at no cost for students at several locations including schools and bus routes. Find a location near you.

The Virginia Board of Education allows certain elementary and middle school students who fail Standards of Learning (SOL) test on their first attempt to retake the test before the end of the school year. Retesting is available when a student failed his or her first attempt by a narrow margin (scored of 375-399, with a score of 400 needed to pass). Schools can also appeal scores below 375 when there is evidence of a discrepancy between a student’s SOL score and his or her performance in the course.

Herndon Middle School’s food pantry and clothing closet regularly distributes clothing and food to our students and their families. Please shop our Amazon wishlist to help us meet the growing needs in our community. Select what you want to contribute from the list, and select The Wishlist, Herndon MS address for shipping. Click here for more information and to access the wishlist.

We are having a ‘Career Day’ event on April 16th where students will have the opportunity to learn about different careers and fields. We are seeking representatives from various career clusters to share about their job and professional journey. Participants will be required to attend from 12:15-2:15. Click here for more information and to express your interest!

Parents of students in grades 7-12 may request one partial-day absence for civic engagement activities, such as legislative visits, awareness walks, nonprofit support, or advocacy efforts by submitting a prearranged absence form.

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.