Greetings, Team Langston Hughes:
March is in like a lion and will go out like a lamb! The month of March is a time of transitioning from the many winter activities into the anticipation of spring. In addition, it is the time of year when students often begin to display mastery of new skills and concepts. As we look for warmer weather and brighter days, we want to keep our “becoming” scholars focused on continuing to strive to do their best. I appreciate all of the efforts you continue to put in at home to ensure “success” carries over into the school day, as it impacts our academic standing.
Continue to monitor your child’s attendance and grades on ParentVUE. Here are a few suggestions that will make March reporting a productive time of year:
- Celebrate your child’s successes/small wins.
- Choose one or two key areas of improvement. Goals should be realistic/achievable. Write them down and refer to them periodically with your child.
- Consult with your child and teacher when seeking grade- reporting clarity if needed. Remember grades belong to students. They are a means by which we teach personal responsibility, natural consequences, good study skills, and the value of hard work.
- March forward; stay positive. Spring is on the horizon.
Finally, course selections for the 2024-2025 academic year have been made. Please be sure to review your child’s course requests. Contact your child’s school counselor should you have questions or concerns. As always, I appreciate your continued support and cooperation.
Yours in education,
Principal Mizell
In the spirit of March Madness, the LHMS AVID students are hosting a college spirit week and a college fair. The AVID students have researched colleges and will be presenting their work and trying to get you to come to their school. Join in the spirit week and come to the college fair too!
INFORMATION FROM YOUR ADMINISTRATION TEAM
Academic Advising: Parents/Guardians of current 7th Graders
Course selection sheets for rising 8th grade students were due on March 1st. Please review your child’s course requests in SIS ParentVUE (directions below) or ask your child to show you their course requests in SIS StudentVUE.
SIS ParentVUE Directions:
- Log into SIS ParentVUE and select “Course Request” in the left side bar. The screen has 2 parts: Selected Course Requests and Alternate Elective Requests. Click the blue arrow to the left of the Course Title to see the course description.
- Please note this list is not a schedule, but a confirmation of the courses entered into SIS. *
- Our 2024-2025 school year staffing is based on students’ course selections and your child’s selections represent a firm commitment.
*Please note that students in need of additional support may be given a support class in place of an elective. These are data-driven decisions which include SOL scores. WIDA scores, and math and reading inventory scores. Other course needs may be determined in IEP meetings.
For more information about academic advising and course selection for the 2024-2025 school year, please visit our Langston Hughes website: https://hughesms.fcps.edu/index.php/registration and contact our Director of Student Services, Michele Beard, at mbeard@fcps.edu or your student’s counselor with questions.
End of 3rd Quarter – March 22nd
The 3rd quarter ends on March 22nd. Please check ParentVUE and connect with teachers so that students can finish the quarter strong! Still need SIS ParentVUE account. Sign Up for SIS ParentVUE Access your student’s attendance records, grades, and assignments at any time with SIS ParentVUE. Caregivers should receive an activation code when they register their child.
Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. Access SIS ParentVUE by using an app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android devices.
Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
High School Curricular Transfer Requests Opened February 1st!
Students who are in the Herndon High School boundary but would like to continue the International Baccalaureate program at South Lakes High School may complete a transfer application and choose the IB program as the reason for transfer. Placement is not guaranteed, but the application must be completed to make the transfer request. Please note that transportation is not provided for high school curricular transfers. This website provides more information and directions for the transfer application: FCPS Student Transfer Information. The transfer process began on February 1st for curricular programs.
Summer Learning Online Campus Information
Registration for the FCPS Summer Online Campus has opened. Middle and high school students who meet the course prerequisites can take one online course. Students who have completed a high school math course in person may take an online campus math class. Middle school students who plan to expunge a high school math or Spanish course or those wanting to recover a course credit may take the course again. For more information about summer learning, see https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning/online-programs or contact your child's school counselor.
 We Heard You and We Listened......
Hello! Victor O'Neill will be taking Spring Pictures on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.
Please indicate interest in having your student's photo taken by completing the link below. Please be sure to sign up as soon as possible and at least one week before photo day.
https://forms.gle/tMEBWM44zz64FtEKA
For those who sign up, your student's online gallery will be available approximately one week after picture day. If you have any questions leading up to picture day, please reach out to Victor O’Neill Studios by emailing Underclass@vosphoto.c
We are very excited to announce Spring Track & Field interscholastic competition at the middle school level! This program will start April 3rd, but students and parents will need to complete several steps prior to participating in middle school sports, including:
The anticipated Competition Schedule:
When?
4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, (5/11)
7:30 (arrival) - 1:30 (depart)
Where?
Meets will be on HS campuses.
1 meet per site (8-10 schools per meet)
Please submit all forms to the main office in care of Mr. G or Mr. Kyle.
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 Order your Langston Hughes Yearbook for 2023-2024! We sold out last year so get yours before they are gone!
The cost is $30.00 and may be pre-ordered online through May 4th.
Where to order: www.yearbookordercenter.com, enter our school code (13926)
Questions? Please email Ms. Kerze – jmkerze@fcps.edu
We are excited to announce that Panther Preview will take place August 5th - 6th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Panther Preview is a great way to start the journey of becoming a Langston Hughes Middle School Panther.
As we welcome students to the Langston Hughes family, students will participate in activities designed to acclimate them to the middle school, build confidence, motivate academic excellence, and form community. We hope to see you there! It’s a GREAT time to be a Panther! Should you have questions/concerns, contact our after-school specialist, Mr. Kyle Franklin at FMKyle1@fcps.edu.
Panther Preview Registration Link: https://forms.gle/YiW8j1p8bDfAs3AT9
 Career Day is Friday, April 19 from 8:15am to 10:30am. We are looking for Speakers. Speakers will be addressing two different classrooms limited to 30 minutes for each class. Please scan the QRC code on the flyer below so that we can prepare our event. You will receive more information prior to Career Day, including the speaking schedule and helpful tips. If you have any questions, please email Mark Blocker at MFBlocker@fcps.edu. Thank you again for supporting this important event!
March 25 - 29 - Spring Break
April 1st & 2nd - Student Holiday
April 10 - Holiday - Schools and Offices Closed
May 3rd - Student Holiday
May 27 - Memorial Day - Schools and Offices Closed
June 12th - Last Day of School - Early Release
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