Herndon Elementary School Capital Project
Information about the Renovations
The Herndon Elementary project was identified according to the Renovation Queue, approved in 2009. The Herndon Elementary project is ranked 52 of 63 schools in the queue. Planning and design were funded by the 2021 bond, with construction expected to be funded by the 2023 bond. The renovation and additions will add approximately 25,000 square feet. The total future building area will be 129,200 square feet.
Construction Information and Updates
Questions and comments about the construction project are shared at community meetings, via feedback forms, and through email. We will share answers to common questions and updates here.
Latest Update: May 16, 2024
- Access to parking will continue to be provided throughout the construction.
- While site circulation may have to adjust to account for the location of construction, parking, kiss & ride, bus loop, and pedestrain routes to school will be maintained.
- FCPS has revisited the design and considered all possible options to avoid having parking extend further into the Herndon Elementary School site and extend parking behind neighboring property. Our study has concluded there is no alternative to the design that remove spaces directly behind neighboring property while maintaining the total number of proposed parking spaces. We are obligated to the Herndon community and school to provide a balanced approach to the design, taking all factors into consideration. There is a strain on adjacent public streets due to the lack of adequate parking on the school site. This project will help alleviate the parking strain and plans for future growth. To reduce the impact on neighbors’ views, the design provides a row of shrubs along the south side of the parking area, helping to screen parking from residential properties.
- The construction timeline is Spring 2024 - Fall 2026, depending on the permit.
- Phasing will be finalized when the contractor is selected.
- FCPS is addressing the mold issue in the building.
- All spaces within the existing building will be renovated.
- 11 new adult toilet rooms will be provided throughout the school.
- There will be swings in the new playground.
- Trailers will be removed at the end of construction.
Herndon Elementary School Renovation Photo Gallery
Future Events
Information on future events will be posted as soon as details are known.
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Key Build Information
Funding: 2021 Bond (Planning/Design)
Future Building Area: 129,200 SF
Anticipated Future Capacity: 1050
Building Area: 86,795 SF
Acreage: 14.00
Prior Renovation: 1991
Prior Capacity Enhancement: 1969, 1988 (addition), 2007 (modular)
2008 Renovation Rank: #52
Architect: Cooper Carry
Contractor: TBD
Current Status: In Permitting
Estimated Start of Construction Winter 2025
Estimated Completion: Summer 2027
School Information
Address: 630 Dranesville Rd, Herndon, VA 20170
FCPS Region: 1
Grades: PreK-6
HS Pyramid: Herndon HS
MS Feeder: Herndon MS
Opened: 1961
Title 1: Yes
K-3 Cap: 23
Programs: PreK, AAP Local Level IV, Immersion (School-based), Autism, SACC (2 classrooms)
Past Engagement, Planning & Construction Information
December 14, 2023 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.: Community Meeting
March 20, 2023, 6:30-7:30 p.m.: Community Meeting
October 4, 2022: Design Feedback and Engagement Committee meeting #2
May 31, 2022: Design Feedback and Engagement Committee meeting #1
