NIGHT HAWK: HMS After-School & Summer Programs

Welcome to Night Hawk

Night Hawk is the Herndon Middle School after-school program that is open to all current HMS students.

• There's no cost to attend!  A parent/guardian must complete the online MS After School Registration
• Super Snacksare available every day during Night Hawk for free.
• We encourage students to attend Night Hawk activities regularly. Students who regularly participate in afterschool activities gain the most benefits.
• Activities are available Monday - Friday, but Late Busesare only available Monday - Thursday.
• Students can create Night Hawk activities for the school year!  Contact Ms. Shivers if you have an activity idea.

• All parents or guardians who consent to after-school programs will be added to the Talking Points groups for updates about Night Hawk. Parents are also strongly encouraged to subscribe to the Night Hawk After-School Program NYC to receive the latest information. Subscribe using this link .

FUN FACT: Why Stay After School?

• Increased classroom participation, homework completion and academic performance
• Improved student behavior
• Better student/adult relationships, peer relations, and emotional adjustment
• Improved school attendance

Night Hawk Family Guide:   English | Spanish

For more information about Night Hawk, including the daily schedule, transportation & dismissal procedures, and student expectations, please read the Family Guide above.

Mark your Calendars: The after-school program will not meet on student holidays, early release days, or during inclement weather cancellations. The program will also not meet on the following dates: 

• Monday, November 24th

• Tuesday November 25th

• Friday, December 19th

• Friday, January 16th

• Friday, February 13th

• Tuesday, March 17th

• Wednesday, March 18th

• The last day of the Night Hawk After-School Program is May 22, 2026

Questions? 

• Contact Ms. Shivers, the After-School Program Specialist

@email

703-904-4819

Disclaimer: 

The Middle School After-School Program at this site is jointly sponsored by Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services and Fairfax County Public Schools and is exempt from licensure as per §22.1-289.030 of the Code of Virginia with no direct oversight by the Virginia Department of Education.

Fairfax County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all clubs and activities.  

Opportunities offered by organizations other than Fairfax County Public Schools are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or a specific school. These opportunities may utilize technology tools that have not been assessed by the Fairfax County Public Schools Department of Information Technology. Students should gain permission from their parent or guardian before engaging in any non-FCPS enrichment opportunity and families should review the Terms of Service, User Agreements, and Privacy Policy for any technology platform that the enrichment opportunity may use before participating.