Herndon Middle Schoolers Attend Leadership Conference
Herndon Middle School chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) participated in a weekend leadership training conference held April 8–10 in Virginia Beach, Va.
Herndon: Speaking Japanese at Fox Mill Elementary
The school showcases Japanese Immersion Program.
Two hundred forty-six first through sixth graders at the Herndon school are enrolled in the Japanese Immersion program at Fox Mill Elementary. That 246 represents an impressive 40 percent of the entire student population.
Art and Music at ArtSpace Herndon
Annual Mind Heart Vision exhibit presented in Herndon.
ArtSpace Herndon presented its sixth annual Mind Heart Vision Exhibit, with a reception on March 16.
Fairfax County Public Schools to Seek FEMA Relief Funds
Winter Storm Jonas, Snowmageddon, Snowpocalypse 2.0 — no matter what it’s called, the county-crippling January 2016 blizzard cost Fairfax County Public Schools $7.2 million to pay for employee overtime compensation, additional contractors and equipment rental.
Herndon High School Navy Junior ROTC Pay Tribute to Nation's Heroes
Herndon NJROTC Cadets traveled to Arlington Cemetery to visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and other historic sites
Mission: Promoting Peace
22 students or student groups receive the Student Peace Award, for their efforts to promote peace.
With causes ranging from anti-bullying efforts to human trafficking awareness to interfaith dialogue, students in Fairfax County were recognized for their peacemaking efforts at the 11th Annual Student Peace Awards of Fairfax County on March 13.
Encouraging STEM-curious Youth
Third Annual STEM Symposium draws a crowd at the Nysmith School.
“We need people in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields today, tomorrow and as far as we can envision.”
And the Winner Is...
Wakefield Forest Elementary School student to compete at Scripps’ National Spelling Bee.
After 11 rounds of competitive play, fourth grade student Eric Kim, from Wakefield Forest Elementary School, was declared the champion for correctly spelling every word thrown at him.
FCPS Students Named to 2016 Virginia Honors Choir
High school and middle school students named to honors choir.
Herndon: Principal of the Year
Fairfax County Public Schools named Herndon Middle School Principal Justine Klena the 2016 Outstanding Principal.
Art of Driving Scholarship Expands Eligibility Outside Fairfax County
After the first few years being open only to Lake Braddock Secondary School Students, the Art of Driving college scholarship in honor of Lake Braddock student Ashley Thompson expanded to all Fairfax County High Schools.
Herndon’s Top Shot Competes in Navy National Championship
Allison Maxwell, a senior at Herndon High School, made Herndon Navy JROTC history.
Fairfax County Schools to Close March 1 for Super Tuesday
Concerns about parking and traffic, as well as new guidance from the Virginia Department of Education caused the Fairfax County School Board to reconsider closing schools for the March 1 Presidential primaries.
FCPS Open Enrollment for Two-Way and World Languages Immersion Programs
Fairfax County Public Schools' online registration for the countywide lottery for two-way and world language immersion programs will open on Monday, Feb. 22.
FCPS Students Win Awards in 2016 Scholastic Writing Competition
Fairfax County Public Schools students at 22 schools won regional awards in the 2016 Scholastic Writing Awards Competition.