LATEST NEWS:

PTSA Budget Updates (October 26, 2009)

PTSA Budget presented Sept 16, 2009 and approved Oct 14, 2009

Drug and Alcohol Free Activities (DAFA ) Budgets - and Vote Needed (October 26, 2009)

Review the budgets below:

All Night Graduation Party presented Oct 14, 2009, vote for approval on November 11th.

After Prom Party presented Oct 14, 2009, vote for approval on November 11th.

For New HHS Families
Frequently Asked Questions Answered here. (Aug. 26, 2009)

Welcome to the Herndon High School PTSA for the 2009-2010 year!

The Herndon High School PTSA welcomes you to the 2009-2010 school year. Whether you are a returning Hornet family, or new to our school, we know you will find a welcoming school community.  There are several opportunities for parent involvement, and we encourage you to consider joining one of our many parent organizations.

The PTSA at Herndon High School is very active, and our success depends on your participation and support.  A membership form is enclosed.  Dues are $10 for an individual, and $5 for faculty/staff.  Additional donations, of course, are welcome – all money goes directly back to student programs and activities.  The PTSA does not have any other fund raisers.  Any amount is welcome, but as a guideline we suggest three levels:  Gold  $35;  Silver  $25;  Bronze  $10.

Now you purchase your PTSA membership and make donations online using PayPal.  You can make PTSA purchases using your major credit card or checking account through PayPal.  You do not have to have a PayPal account to purchase if you use a major credit card. Check it out here.

IOn these pages, you will find a great deal of information on ways to help support your child’s school and the PTSA, including:

1. Volunteer Form - listing several ways to volunteer throughout the year.
2. Parent Pledge - Parents are asked to sign the pledge and demonstrate to your child and his/her friends you expect responsible behavior from them.
3. Building Improvement Fund
4. PTSA Newsletter Subscription Form - Changes made last year regarding newsletter distribution are explained. Be sure to read about these changes, and sign up to receive a hard copy of the newsletter in the mail.

Communication is key to the success of our PTSA.  The HHS website is a wealth of information, updated constantly – check it regularly for all information related to Herndon High.  You can also receive regular email updates by emailing us your email address to HerndonPTSA@aol.com.  (If you already receive our updates, you do not need to re-subscribe.) Be sure you are also included in your grade level parent email lists.  To receive grade level communications, send your email address to your PTSA class liaison address listed below.  (Again, if you already receive grade level updates, you do not need to re-subscribe.)

9th Grade / Class of 2013        Kathy Blystone                                                HHS2013@live.com
10th  Grade / Class of 2012    Ann Marie Ruskin / Lesley Aschenbach    HHSClassof2012@aol.com
11th Grade / Class of 2011     Karen McDonald                                             HHS2011@verizon.net
12th Grade / Class of 2010     JoAnn Skinner                                                 Herndon2010@gmail.com

And of course, you are encouraged to attend the monthly PTSA meetings, the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7 pm in the school cafeteria.  The first meeting is September 16, 2009 (this is a one time change for the month of September due to the late start of school this year).   If you have any questions regarding the PTSA, our activities or programs, or you would like to become involved in the PTSA, contact me or any of our Board members (see contact list here).

Have a wonderful school year!

Lee Fortna
Herndon High School PTSA President
Leefortna@comcast.net
703-435-8825