Message from the Principal

Greetings Saxons,

Welcome to the 2022-23 School Year. As we prepare to start the new year, teachers and staff are eagerly awaiting the return of students to the building. Many hours of work and preparation have been put in to ensure a fantastic start to the school year for each student. We will kick off the school year bright and early on Monday in Saxon Country. WJLA, Channel 7, will broadcast from our school beginning at 5:00 a.m. Be sure to tune in to see our spectacular students and staff!

As students return to Langley, there are some items to keep in mind.

• Bus transportation continues to be impacted by the driver shortage. Many of our students will be on routes which require a double-back run. FCPS continues to work to hire additional drivers.
• Construction on Georgetown Pike/495 may impact traffic during the school day. Work is scheduled daily 8 a.m.-3p.m. Please plan accordingly if you will dropping off your student.
• Only seniors with a driver’s license and no outstanding school obligations will be eligible to purchase parking permits
• We are working to determine how many spaces may be available for junior drivers. Please be patient as we work through this process.
• Please keep your student home if they aren’t feeling well. While learning is important, we must do all we can to keep our student body well.
• When your student is absent, or if they need to arrive late or leave early, please follow the procedures outlined on the  attendance page of the school website.
• Please remind your student of the updated expectations related to cell phone usage during the school day.
• Students in grades 9-12: Phones must be silenced and put away during all instructional periods. Phone accessories are also to be silenced and away when phone use is prohibited. Smart watches that serve a dual purpose may be worn, but the phone features (texting, Internet viewing, and calls) are to be off when phone use is prohibited. Phones can be stored in a locker or backpack during the day. Students are prohibited from using phones, tablets, and other mobile devices in restrooms and locker rooms, unless there is a medical necessity or emergency.  Teachers may allow usage of cell phones for instructional activities when appropriate. Cell phones may be used on campus before the first bell, after the last bell, during passing periods, and lunches.
• Student cafeteria pin number were mailed to families earlier this week. Please ensure your student has this information so if they plan to purchase a meal on Monday, they may do so in an expedient manner.

So, now that we’ve gotten the reminders out of the way, I would like to officially welcome our freshmen and transfer families to Langley High School. We are thrilled that you’re here. We will do all we can to ensure that your student has a phenomenal high school experience. We look forward to meeting you and getting to know you over the course of the school year. If there’s anything that you or your student needs, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

It was wonderful to welcome new students to Saxon Country during yesterday’s orientations. Thank you to all of the students, staff, parents and coaches who helped to make them an overwhelming success. We hope students and families found the event helpful. Here are a few pictures from the events.

Have a great weekend and get some rest. We’re starting a school year that will be filled with fun, adventure many positive experiences for our students. It’s going to be great!

Fondly,