2024 Upcoming Events | Langley Calendar
Visit the “Langley Calendar” for events for the 2023-2024 school year. Click on the event for additional information. Check back frequently for newly added and updates on events. Bookmark page for future reference.
This Week at Langley
Tuesday, February 6
- Junior College Planning Night & Optional Class Dinner for Parents and Students, Dinner at 5:45 p.m., Cafeteria , Program begins in Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 7
- Partners for Safe Teen Driving, Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
- Doors close promptly at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 8
- Junior Class Forum on Course Selection led by Dr. Braden Peterson, Director of Students Services, Lecture Hall, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Monday, February 12
- DiverseArtLangley Art Exhibition, Main Hall, Exhibition Viewing 6-7:30 pm, Moderated Discussion 7:30-8:30 pm
Wednesday, February 14
- Principal Q & A | PTSA General Membership Meeting, Cafeteria, 9:00 a.m.
- PTSA Langley Trivia Contest, Cafeteria 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday, February 16
Monday, February 19
- President's Day - Holiday
Tuesday, February 20
- Orchestra Concert, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 22
- Winter One Acts, Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
Friday, February 23
- Winter One Acts, Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
- Langley After Dark Dance, Main Gym, 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 28
- Sophomore College Case Studies Night & Optional Class Dinner for Parents and Students
Did You Know...
Molly McDonough’s article in Harvard Medical, “A Walk in the Woods May Boost Mental Health” discusses some doctors “prescribing” a doses of nature as a part of broader treatment plan for mental health issues like grief, depression, or anxiety. Here is the full article.
We Love Our School Counselors!
National School Counseling Week 2024 (Feb. 5–9), sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), highlights the essential contribution of school counselors and the tremendous impact they have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. Learn more about the role of the School Counselor profession and see why School Counselors matter. Here at Langley, we are blessed with incredible professionals dedicated to your child’s success.
Please take a moment to thank your school counselor this week by submitting a short note here: https://forms.gle/AbmbFTeyGBpBZMBn6
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 National School Counseling Week - 2/5 - 2/9
February 5-9 is National School Counseling Week, and highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve academic success and planning for a career.School counselors work with students in a variety of different capacities, whether it is through classroom lessons, group sessions, or individual counseling. Learn more about the role of school counselors in FCPS.
Junior College Planning Night & Optional Class Dinner for Parents and Students
When: February 6, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
Where: LHS Auditorium
Parents and students, join us for an informative panel discussion led by college representatives. Come learn more about creating the college list, the admission process, testing, letters of recommendation and much more.
Optional Class dinner: Dinner begins at 5:45 p.m. in the cafeteria and will be catered by Cafe Rio. Tickers are $25 per person and are non-refundable. Please purchase your tickets on MySchoolBucks.
Instruction 2 Industry Career Expo Events
In February, school divisions across the region will team up with Virginia Ed Strategies to host the annual Instruction 2 Industry Career Expo event. This Northern Virginia regional event will allow high school students to connect virtually and in person, with more than 60 local industry professionals from in-demand career fields.
The purpose of these FREE career exploration events is to provide students with opportunities to prepare for tomorrow’s workforce today.
Virtual sessions will be held on February 5-8, from 4-7 p.m., and the in-person Career Expo and Job Fair event will be held on Saturday, February 17, from 1-4 p.m., in the North Hall of the Dulles Expo Center.
Students should register today on the Instruction 2 Industry Events Page
SENIORS - 7th Semester Grades reported to Colleges on Monday, Feb 12th
Langley High School sends out mid-year grades (officially called 7th semester grades) to any college a student has submitted a transcript request on Monday, February 12, 2024. The grade that shows on SIS at 6am is what will be sent to schools. Due to processing timelines, please know that there are no exceptions to this date. Any questions can be directed to Transcript Assistant, Mrs. Laura Skeen at lsskeen@fcps.edu.
PTSA Langley Trivia Contest
Do you have what it takes to be the ultimate Saxon trivia champion or do you simply want to have fun? Then come out to Langley Trivia – a free, fun competition after school on Wed, Feb 14th, from 3:00-4:30pm in the cafeteria. There will be music, prizes, free Chick-fil-a and pizza.
Students must register using this link.
PTSA Reflection Winners
Congratulations to the five Langley HS PTSA students whose Reflections entries earned Outstanding Interpretation Award & Award of Excellence at the Fairfax County Council level.
Click here for additional information.
DIVERSEartLANGLEY Art Exhibition
Call for Submissions:
All students are encouraged to submit art to the annual PTSA-sponsored DIVERSEartLANGLEY art exhibition, which will be held on Monday, February 12, 2024.
This year's driving question: What does freedom mean to you?
All art forms encouraged: photography, painting/drawing, sculpture, written word, music, dance.
PLEASE NOTE: You are welcome to submit your original art also shown in the Langley Pyramid Art Show.
Students who attend the exhibition and are available to discuss their submission with attendees will receive ONE HOUR OF COMMUNITY SERVICE .
Submissions will be collected Thursday, February 8, and Friday, February 9, from 7:45am-8:15am in Langley Hall.
Questions? Please contact Heather Murphy Capps or Stefanie Stayin: heathermcxx@gmail.com
Prizes will be awarded to the top three submissions.
LOST AND FOUND
Missing an item? It may be in Langley’s very large lost & found collection. Please stop by the lost and found box located in the cafeteria.
No Food Deliveries
Please note that students are not allowed to receive food deliveries during the school day due to security concerns. If a student needs food, they can contact their counselor, cafeteria staff, or administrator for assistance.
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2023-2024 Standard School Year Calendar
| February 10 |
Lunar New Year |
| February 14 |
Ash Wednesday |
| February 19 |
Holiday | Washington’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day |
| March 5 |
Presidential Primary | School Planning Day | Student Holiday |
| March 11 |
Religious and Cultural Observance | First Full Day of Ramadan (begins sundown 3/10 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 4/9) |
| March 20 |
Orthodox Ash Wednesday |
| March 22 |
End of Third Quarter |
| March 25-29 |
Holidays | Spring Break |
| March 29 |
Good Friday |
| March 31 |
Easter |
| April 1 |
Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day for Staff) |
| April 2 |
Student Holiday (Staff Development Day for Staff) |
| April 9 |
Religious and Cultural Observance | Eid al Fitr (begins sundown 4/9 – sundown 4/10) |
| April 10 |
Holiday | Eid al Fitr (begins sundown 4/9 – sundown 4/10) |
| April 22 |
Religious and Cultural Observance | First evening of Passover (begins sundown 4/22 - sundown 4/30) |
| April 23 |
Religious and Cultural Observance | Second evening of Passover |
| April 24 |
Religious and Cultural Observance | Theravada New Year |
| May 3 |
Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day for Staff ) |
| May 5 |
Orthodox Easter |
| May 27 |
Holiday | Memorial Day |
| June 3 |
Class of 2024 Graduation Day |
| June 12 |
Last Day of School / Early Release |
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