This Week at Langley

School Year Events Visit the “Langley Calendar” for events for the 2024-2025 school year. Click on the event for additional information. Bookmark page for future reference. You can also visit the Langley High School website under events.

Message from the Principal 

Dear Students, Parents, Staff, and Community Members,

I hope this message finds you well. As I reflect on my first week as principal of Langley High School, I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude and share my excitement for what lies ahead.

I am deeply thankful for the warm reception from our students, staff, and families. I’ve had the opportunity to meet many of you and see firsthand the passion, dedication, and commitment to excellence that defines our school community.

I’ve been listening, observing, and learning throughout this first week. I have been fortunate to experience students engaging in strong academic activities and excellent extracurricular programming. I have also met parents and family members at various community events. The talent of our students has blown me away. I am committed to ensuring that our school is where every student feels supported, challenged, and encouraged to reach their full potential.

I’m excited about what's to come and looking forward to the future of our students and school community.

Lawrence Stroud
Principal
Langley High School

This Week at Langley 

Wednesday, November 27 – Friday, November 29

• Schools and offices will be closed Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29, for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Tuesday, December 3

• Senior Photos
  • To schedule click this link
• Financial Aid Night, Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, December 6

• Transfer Family Potluck Lunch, Career Center, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
• Renaissance Feaste, Langley Hall, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 7

• Renaissance Feaste, Langley Hall, 7:00 p.m.

Class of 2025 Financial Aid Night

Tuesday, December 3^rd, 6:30 p.m.

Langley HS Auditorium

This presentation will review the financial aid process to prepare students and parents for post-secondary educational expenses. We will address the various types of financial aid, the financial aid application, scholarship funding, as well as general best practices.

Renaissance Feaste  Last call for Feaste Tickets!  Dinner seats for the Choral Renaissance Feaste are available until November 29th . Buy now at 2024 Langley High School Renaissance Feaste via ThunderTix before we sell out! The show will feature all four choirs, a winter holiday ambience, beautiful music, wonderful food and holiday cheer. Dinner tickets are priced at $38 and stadium seating on the steps of Langley Hall (no dinner) are being sold for $10. Back by popular demand are pumpkin Bundt cakes baked by one of our own Madrigals, Seth Ludlow.

Wellness Screening for 9^th and 11^th grade students

Mental health problems can develop in adolescence which is full of emotions for teens. Some of these emotions are actually mental illnesses. Depression is among the most common mental illnesses. Depression is treatable; however, it is a leading risk factor for suicide. To proactively address mental illness, Langley High School is providing a mental wellness screening and suicide prevention training as part of the SOS Signs of Suicide Prevention Program. 

Wellness Screening- December 2, 2024         (9^th Grade Parents Only)  

9^th grade parents received an email on October 31^st with details regarding this screening and an opt-out link should they wish to do so. 

Wellness Screening- December 9, 2023         (11^th Grade Parents Only)  

11^th grade parents received an email on November 8^th with details regarding this screening and an opt-out link should they wish to do so. 

Please contact Tim Ready, school counselor, at tjready@fcps.edu with any questions.

Each year, FCPS looks to honor several staff members for outstanding excellence in their roles:

- Outstanding Teacher (has at least 3 years of experience)

- Outstanding New Teacher (within their first three years)

- Outstanding Principal (has completed at least 3 years as a building Principal)

- Outstanding School Leader (has completed at least 1 year as an Assistant Principal, Director of Student Activities, or Director of Student Services)

- Outstanding Professional Employee (Counselor, Psychologist, Social Worker, College & Career Center Specialist, Systems of Support Advisor (SoSA), School Based Technology Specialist (SBTS), Technology Support Specialist (TSSpec), Instructional Coach, Assessment Coach, Special Education Department Chair, Safety & Security Specialist)

- Outstanding Operational Employee (Administrative and Office Assistants, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, Instructional Assistant, Family Liaison, Safety & Security Assistant)

Our Langley High School winners will be submitted for consideration at the pyramid, region and division levels. We believe that our staff is truly exceptional and that the work we do for our students deserves celebration beyond our school. You may submit this form more than once. You do not have to nominate for all categories. 

You are asked to write at least a paragraph explaining how your nominee meets or exceeds the criteria for the award. If your nominee is chosen as the Langley HS winner, you will be asked to complete the nominator statement form that is included in the official packet for consideration in the next round of the competition.  Thank you for celebrating the wonderful work done at Langley HS by highlighting some of our amazing staff members! All nominations must be submitted by 8:00 am on Monday December 2, 2024. Eligibility and award criteria are listed on each nomination page of the nomination form. If you have any questions, please contact Wayne Biernesser at wcbiernesser@fcps.edu

To nominate a Langley HS staff member, click here.

If you are interested in learning more about the overall FCPS awards process, click here.

Donate to the PTSA  Donate to the PTSA!  The PTSA depends on donations from our families to provide the programming and school support for this year.  The PTSA budget relies on families donating $125 per student.  If you have yet to donate this year, please do so here.  Already this year, the PTSA has held social events for our students to help build community, like the Tailgate and Trivia Tournament.  PTSA has hosted events to show our wonderful Langley staff how much their work with our students is appreciated, to include the Welcome Back Breakfast and Fall Appreciation Lunch.  PTSA has supported the academic and artistic pursuits of our students including buying books for the English department, sponsoring the Robotics Club, and supporting the performing arts.  We have many more events planned this year, but we need the financial support of our families to make these programs and sponsorships possible!  Please donate!  The link can be found on our website, ptsalangley.org, or donate directly here

Attendance Reporting

• All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.

  Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, early dismissals, or to update already submitted attendance, please email  LangleyHSAttendance@fcps.edu.

How to Report an Absence Through ParentVUE

2024-2025 Back To School Packet

Available on the PTSA website at this link.

Information available listed below and more... 

• Join the PTSA 
• Class Letters
• Reflections Contest 
• Sign up for Langley eNews
• Visit site for additional flyers from Orchestra, Saxon Stage, Saxon Scope, Yearbooks, Crew, Academic Boosters, Athletic Boosters..... 

Health and Wellness Updates

Emergency Resources

Crisis Link Regional Hotline            703-527-4077

Crisis Text                                       Text NEEDHELP to 85511

Dominion Hospital Emergency       703-536-2000

INOVA Emergency                         703-289-7560

Merrifield Center Emergency         703-573-5979  TTY dial 711

Life Threatening                             911

No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students

FCPS has partnered with Hazel Health to help eliminate barriers to quality mental health care services for all high school students, at no cost to families. Therapy sessions with Hazel Health are a safe space and are private and confidential.

https://www.fcps.edu/teletherapy

Quick Links:

• 2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information.
• FCPS Parent Resource Center
• Families: Tools and Technology

  • Technology Resources for Families and Caregivers

• Important Health Authorization Forms including Epipen and Inhaler Authorization forms can be found here.

2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar 

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Websites: Langley High School | Langley PTSA | FCPS