We wish you the best as you move forward in your lives. Whether you are continuing your education in a formal way (college, technical school, etc) or are moving straight into the work force or military, we hope that you find many opportunities for learning and expanding your horizons.  We are proud of you! Have a great summer!

School Start Times Survey - Deadline Extended to July 6th!
The Fairfax County Council of PTAs is conducting a survey regarding school start times. Please take a few minutes to respond and provide input on your student's school-related habits and your views on this issue.  Responses are anonymous.  Please submit one survey per household. The survey deadline is July 6th, 2008. If you have questions, please contact the FCCPTA School Start Survey Coordinator. Click here to begin the survey: FCCPTA Website -Start Time Survey 2008

HHS Alumni, Joel Baroody, Plays Benefit for Herndon Council for the Arts Scholarship Fund
Cincinnati College - Conservatory of music graduate student in trumpet performance, and Herndon's own, Joel Baroody (HHS '04), will perform classical pieces by artists such as Goedicky, Bennet and Halsey Stevens.  Each year the Herndon Council for the Arts provides much needed scholarship monies for local student artists.  HHS has several students a year who benefit from these scholarships. Come spend a wonderful evening listening to one of their proud past winners; your donation will help the organization continue their future support! Sunday, July 27th at 7:30 Herndon United Methodist Church

HHS Office Summer Hours - 8am-3pm

2008-2009 Registration Information
To register over the summer, make an appointment with Linda Irons at 703-810-2223.  Appointments are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays only starting on July 15th and ending on August 14th.

To register, parents will need to provide the following basic documents at the time of registration.  Additional documentation or information may be required.  All forms are available at www.fcps.edu/forms.htm

1. Original birth certificate
2. Immunization record
3. Transcript from previous school
4. Proof of residency: 
   · lease or deed
   · If living with friends or family members please stop by and pick up 2 affidavits to be notarized.  One affidavit to be completed by homeowner, notarized and proof of residency attached.  Second affidavit to be completed by registering parent, notarized and proof of residency attached.
5. IEP, if applicable
6. Parent's ID

GMU Offers Guard and Drumline Clinic
Check out the attached information about an upcoming clinic for rising 9th graders on up for guard and drumline members.  HHS directors - PJ Fadoul and Lindell Palmer - are among the instructors who will be leading the 3 day clinic. 

Dates: July 30, 31 and Aug 1
Place: GMU
Cost: $200 (includes T shirt, transportation and entrance to Fauquier DCI Show and more)
Registration Deadline: July 11

See the complete details here.
Download the registration form here. 
Visit Potomac Academy Website here.

Congratulations, Senior Award Winners!
Wednesday night, many seniors were honored for the awards and scholarships(168 altogether) that they have earned this year.  Please congratulate all of these deserving students!  See the list here.

Freshman (Class of 2012) & New HHS Parent Orientation and Tour- 2008
The Herndon High School PTSA will hold a Freshman Parent Orientation and Tour on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. During the 6:00 – 7:00 time period, parents will have an opportunity to look over displays and speak with representatives  from HHS clubs, organizations, Booster Clubs, the PTSA, etc.

Volunteer Opportunity - Earn Free Rec Time and Help Others
Lose the Training Wheels is a program that uses specially designed bikes that help children with disabilities conquer two-wheelers and ride without fear.  Volunteers are needed to serve as spotters (run along side the children as they ride,) and as admin helpers.   See details here and application here.

Dates and places:
July 14-18 - Criminal Justice Academy in Chantilly
July 21-25 - Herndon High School
July 28-August 1 - Herndon High School

Session Times Available:
8:15 am – 9:45 am
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
9:45 am – 11:15 am
3:00pm – 4:30 pm
12:00 pm – 1:30pm

HHS Alumni!
Several of the classes are looking into holding a multi-year reunion. Please visit the following website and take a survey that will help with the planning and to determine the level of interest. www.AlumniClass.com/Herndon

Mark Your Calendars!
Senior Pictures
July 16-18
Aug 20-22
October 6-8 (make up date)
*Seniors will receive a postcard directly from Lifetouch with their scheduled time

Underclass Pictures
Sept 23-24
Oct 29 (make up date)
*All underclass pictures are taken during the school day during English classes

Lifetouch Posts Prom Casual Shots
Click here for the link to the Lifetouch album of Herndon's Prom photos.  The password is - MJHRN.

Join Youth Council!
The FCPS Safe & Drug Free Youth Section are looking for teens (rising 9th, 10th, or 11th graders) to be a part of the Youth Council. Upcoming events would include PSA announcements, YADAPP conference at Longwood University, and much more. All activities would be free for youth. Attached is a flyer advertising the need. Contact the SFDY office at 571-423-4270.

Contact SFDY for more dates, commitments, and information.

Summer Sports Camps Information
The Summer Sports Camps are now accepting registrations.  Currently, we have information on -field hockey, girls basketball, baseball, volleyball and cheer.  Check out the details here. As we get more information on other camps, we will post the info on the Athletics pages.

Family Connection Now Active!
FCPS is pleased to announce electronic parent access to Family Connection, the comprehensive web site that students and their families can use to help make decisions about post-graduation education and career choices.

Family Connection is linked to Counselor's Office, an FCPS service for tracking and analyzing data about college and career plans that provides up-to-date information specific to each school.

Parents may now view their students' information through their FCPS 24-7 Learning Account. If you do not have a Parent View account, you may register by going to http://fcps.blackboard.com. Login using the following information: Username: parentreg, Password: newuser.  More details here.

Volunteer Opportunities for High School Students
There are many ways that high school students can volunteer their time to help others. The FCPS Career Connections Volunteer Opportunities web site, found at www.fcps.edu/ss/CareerConnections/student/volunteer.htm, offers a list of organizations that have volunteer opportunities for young people, as well as tips on how to become involved in volunteer activities.

HORNET SPIRIT CORNER Spirit Towels - Basketball teams Don't be left out! Buy your spirit towel for $5 and show your support for the basketball teams in the stands!  Towels are 10X12 inches - design can be seen here. Contact Coach Barnes with any questions. Get Your Herndon Hornet Stadium Seat Today! - Softball Don't  miss this opportunity to purchase a soft seat for all those games, matches and meets that you will witness this year.  The Girls Softball Team is selling Hornet Stadium Seats (see photo here) for $30.  To order please contact Kelly Horne at Gakhorne@aol.com  or Bonnie O'Hearn at Bonnie.OHearn@fcps.edu You can see the real thing and order one (or more) in the main office. Hornet Umbrellas & Blankets Available! - Baseball Show off your Hornet Spirit as well as staying warm and dry and all those outdoor Herndon sporting events. The Herndon Baseball Team is selling Hornet Golf Umbrellas (see photo here) and Hornet Blankets (see photo here) for $30.00 each. To order please contact Michele Hitti at hitti4@msn.com.

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