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March 6, 2026
Happy Friday, Panthers!
What a phenomenal week at Langston Hughes Middle!
On Wednesday, March 4, our students were treated to an extraordinary performance by Akua Allrich, made possible through the Reston Community Center. A jazz vocalist deeply rooted in the musical heritage of Washington, DC, Ms. Allrich brought artistry, authenticity, and cultural richness to our Panthers in a truly unforgettable way. From the moment she began to sing, the room transformed. Her warm, textured, and commanding voice captured the spirit of the Harlem Renaissance and beautifully brought to life the poetry of Langston Hughes, our school’s namesake. It was an inspiring experience our students will not soon forget.
Today, we also hosted our Annual Career Day, welcoming more than 75 presenters, including many from our very own community! Our Panthers were energized and inspired as they explored a wide range of careers and possibilities for their futures. A special KUDOS to Ms. Fadden and our outstanding school counseling team for organizing such a meaningful and impactful event!
We hope to see many of you this Sunday, March 8, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at our Panther Family Skate Night at Skate N’ Fun Zone – Manassas, VA. Join us for an evening filled with high energy, laughter, music, food, and fun for the entire family! Tickets are $11.00 and will be sold at the door.
Mark your calendars:
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Friday, March 20
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NO SCHOOL
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Holiday
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Friday, March 27
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Early Release Day
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Last Day of 3rd Quarter
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March 30-April 3
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NO SCHOOL
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Spring Break
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Students received their progress reports this week. Please take a moment to review the report for each of your child’s classes and discuss their progress together. If you have questions or need support, we encourage you to reach out to your child’s teacher(s).
Please continue to stay connected by checking your email, reading The News You Choose, Sunday’s THIS and THAT, and following us on X – formerly Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. And remember — we are Langston Hughes Middle School, where AWESOME is the new normal!
Principal Mizell
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IMPORTANT DATES
PTA Roller Skate Night: Sunday, March 8, 2026
I See Me In Reston: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
End of 3rd Quarter/ 2-hour Early Release: Friday, March 27, 2026
Spring Break: Monday, March 30 - Friday April 3, 2026
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STUDENT SERVICES
Social-Emotional Learning and SEL Week
This week the Student Services team sponsored “SEL Days”, which highlights the value of social-emotional learning and focuses on mental wellness. Student volunteers facilitated activities during lunch which encouraged students to share positive relationship qualities and healthy coping skills. During our Flex SEL lesson, students learned conflict resolution strategies. They learned ways to make amends after a conflict and restore a relationship they may have harmed.
Family conversation starter: Tell your child about a time you had to make amends with someone. What did you do to repair the harm?
LHMS Support for Students During Ramadan
Throughout the year, as we recognize and celebrate cultural holidays and observances, families are encouraged to reach out to their child's school counselor for any needed accommodations. These may include arrangements for lunch, prayer/meditation, or silent-reflection spaces and times. If your child will be using the meditation and silent-reflection space during instructional hours, or if they are in need of an alternative lunch location during Ramadan, please complete this permission form.
Fasting Meal Kits are available February 18 – March 19.
You can learn more about the meal kits here. You must submit a separate request for each week. For any questions or concerns, please contact Marissa Brooks at MLBrooks@fcps.edu. Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and other information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at FCPSFNS@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800.
SAVE-THE-DATES: SOL Testing Schedule
The SOLs are an important opportunity for students to demonstrate what they have learned and what areas they may still need support in. Please partner with us by encouraging your student(s) to do their best on each assessment. Our goal is to help students reach their full potential, and an accurate SOL score is an important data point in that mission.
All testing begins at 7:30am. Please avoid scheduling appointments on testing days and help your child arrive at school on time.
March 24: Integrated Reading and Writing (IRW- 8th Grade Only)
May 6: Reading 7 and 8
May 12: Physical Science (8th grade only)
May 14: Mathematics
More information about these assessments can be found on the webpage: SOL Tests in Elementary and Middle Schools (https://www.fcps.edu/node/42716). The Grade Level Tests webpage (https://www.fcps.edu/node/50045) outlines the division testing schedule for required assessments at each grade.
LANGSTON HUGHES MIDDLE SCHOOL - PTA
 Join the LHMS PTA on March 8th from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. for Roller Skate Night at the Skate N’ Fun Zone! Come for an evening filled with roller skating, a DJ, arcade, and food. A skate waiver will be required for all attending and will be given with ticket purchase. Ticket sales start March 2nd during all lunches. We can’t wait to see you there!
PTA Meetings for the 2025-26 school year!
Mark your calendars now: Apr 13, May 4, June 1.
All meetings are at 7:00 p.m. in our LHMS Library unless otherwise indicated.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
 Join the LHMS SCA on Wednesday March 25th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for I See Me In Reston! The Panther community will come together to celebrate the many wonderful cultures that make Reston our home. Join us for a celebration featuring food, art, music and more!
Sign up to add a dish to our Community Potluck Table!
See you there!
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
 Panther Basketball Challenge Interest Meeting
Get ready for an exciting showdown! Carson Middle School has accepted our challenge to determine the real Panthers in an upcoming basketball game on Friday, May 15th.
Students interested in representing our school on the court must attend an interest meeting during Flex next Wednesday, March 11th with Coach Glenn. During the meeting, Coach Glenn will review grade and behavior expectations, as well as all procedural requirements for tryouts in April. Students should sign-up on Schoology to attend.
Bring your Panther pride and get ready to compete!
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Math Help
Math help sessions are now available after school on Wednesdays in Ms. Woolf’s room.
There will be two sessions each Wednesday:
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First Session: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. General math help with After School Staff
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Second Session: 3:30 pm.m - 4:30 p.m. Peer tutoring with students from South Lakes High School
Students are welcome to stay for one or both sessions, depending on their needs.
Please complete the Google Form to help us understand what kind of support is most helpful.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeElVT2aJFRxA1qmSFTphjQUj_eCgkQJtazIB73Mmj81BysNg/viewform?usp=header
All students are encouraged to attend and take advantage of this opportunity for extra practice and support!
 
 
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