Herndon High Presents ‘Hello Dolly!’
Musical performances set for Aug. 1, 2 and 3.
The first week of August the Grand Musical Theatre Experience returns to Herndon High School with a production of the musical “Hello Dolly!”
Libraries Promote Summer Reading
Fairfax County program encourages students to read.
Every summer, the Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL) offers a summer reading program for children ages preschool-12th grade.
Teens Learn the Law
Youth academy teaches teens law enforcement.
The students got to sit in the front seat of a police car, learn about crime scene investigation, see a real court case and meet some of the police dogs who also report for duty at the station.
Full-Day Mondays Start in September
Teachers promised planning time.
Full-day Mondays for all. After 40 years, Fairfax County Public Schools will give all elementary students "full Mondays" for more learning time — and more recess. During a School Board meeting Thursday, June 26, Superintendent Karen Garza said Mondays were cut in half for elementary students since 1972. "While not everyone tonight will embrace the change, we will engage the stakeholders," she told the board.
Herndon High to Host STEM Boot Camp
New STEM Academy hopes to squash dropout rates.
After growing more concerned with Herndon High School’s dropout rate, Gustavo Pacheto decided he was going to help change it.
Young Northwest Federal CU Members Deposit $156K
Youngsters throughout Northern Virginia joined Northwest Federal Credit Union to celebrate National Credit Union Youth Week, an event designed to help area youth learn about money and the value of saving.
High School Graduates Receive Scholarships
Closet of Greater Herndon awards 12 scholarships.
The Closet of Greater Herndon recently awarded $15,000 in college scholarships to 12 high school graduates in ceremonies at five local high schools.
Youth Suicide Prevention Training Offered Online
Interactive training helps adults deal with serious issues.
Following several incidents in the community involving youth and suicide, Laura Yager, the director of partnership and resource development for the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board, said the community has recognized the need for youth suicide prevention.
Dream Big, Hornets Told
More than 500 graduate from Herndon High.
Herndon High School’s Class of 2014 received their diplomas at George Mason’s Patriot Center on June 23.
Herndon PD Offers Teen Summer Program
Youth Academy gives an inside look at police life.
Teens who have wondered what it is like to be in a police officers shoes: this is the summer program for you.
Breaking the Barriers
Dogwood Elementary teacher named FCPS 2014 Outstanding First-Year Teacher.
Dogwood Elementary School first-grade teacher, Christie Attanasio, was presented with the Fairfax County Public School (FCPS) 2014 Outstanding First-Year Teacher award.
Hamlet at Herndon High
Herndon High Drama presents season finale on June 13-14.
As the school year is wrapping up, students in Herndon High drama prepare for the final production of the school year, Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
Herndon High Holds Pops Concert
Herndon students display their music skills.
Herndon High School choir presented great music in their final major performance of year in the school Pops Concert.
Why Education Needs Its Foundation
More than 100 business leaders attend luncheon.
Approximately 33 percent of Fairfax County Public Schools kindergartners are living in poverty.
Poverty in the Classroom: Low-Income Students Scattered Through Northern Virginia
Where are the region's highest poverty schools?
When Carla Castro-Claure was approaching the age when she would soon attend Kindergarten, her mother became increasingly concerned about Hybla Valley Elementary School.