May 23, 2025
Greetings, Team Langston Hughes:
There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 27, which will be a BLUE day.
If you haven’t already, please take a moment to review the important reminders below to help ensure a strong and successful end to the school year.
- All medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school, June 11th. Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student.
- Last day for after-school activities and busses is Thursday, May 29, 2025.
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8th-Grade Dance/Party – Friday, May 30th This event is for LHMS 8th graders only and promises to be a fun celebration of their middle school journey!
- On Saturday, May 31, 2025, our Broadway Club will present a Cabaret Showcase, featuring our incredibly talented students performing alongside the Jim Stevens Trio. Tickets are available for purchase online here.
- 7th-Grade End-of-Year Awards and Honors - Tuesday, June 3rd at 9 a.m. Invitations / RSVPs were sent to honorees' families on Thursday, May 22, 2025 - via email.
- 8th-Grade Moving-On Celebration – Wednesday, June 4th at 7 p.m. at SLHS
- Laptop Collection – June 5th and 6th
- Our final Panther Party is Tuesday, June 10th – FIELD DAY!
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LAST DAY OF SCHOOL: Wednesday, June 11th – Early Release Day: Correction: 12:15 a.m. Lunch will be served.
- Check out the Summer VIP Camps here.
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ATTENTION ALL RISING 7th GRADERS: If you have a rising 7th grader, mark your calendar! Panther Preview will be held on Thursday, July 31, 2025, or Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Students only need to attend one session. Click here for more details and to register.
Enjoy the extended weekend!
Principal Mizell
Social Emotional Learning
During this week’s SEL Second Step lesson, students completed their future “Game Plan” in Naviance. Students considered their strengths and interests to determine potential post-high school plans and career clusters they may wish to explore more in the future. Family Conversation Starter: Ask your child what their top career clusters are and discuss ways that they can pursue those interests over the summer.
Summer 2025 Online Campus Courses
Registration for the Summer 2025 Online Campus is open through Friday, June 6, 2025. Courses are open to middle and high school students who meet prerequisites.
High School Credit Course: Expunging Process
High school credit courses taken in grades 7 and 8 become part of the student’s high school transcript and are included in the calculation of the high school Grade Point Average (GPA). VA State and FCPS regulations permit parents/guardians to make a request to have that course expunged from the student’s record when they are in middle school. Please contact your child's LHMS school counselor and submit the completed Request to Expunge High School Courses Taken in Middle School form and submit it to Ms. Hannon, our registrar.
Note for rising 9th graders: Courses taken in the summer following a student promotion from eighth grade are ineligible for removal from the high school transcript. In addition, once deleted, the course cannot be reinstated.
VIP Camp and Middle School After-School Program
What are your Rising 7th & 8th graders doing this Summer?
Like you, we believe your child is a very important person and deserves a summer experience that is safe and full of fitness, friends, fun and enrichment. FCPS and Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) team up to offer a 5 week camp for rising 7th and 8th graders in the North Fairfax area. Campers will have a great time participating in sports, games, fitness, art, and STEM activities in a safe environment. The program is led by FCPS After-School and NCS Teen/Community Center Staff.
Details:
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Dates - Tuesday, July 1st - Thursday, July 31st
- No camp on July 4th
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9:00 AM - 4:00PM (Site opens at 8:00AM for drop off)
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Location – Rachel Carson Middle School, 13618 McLearen Rd, Herndon, VA 20171
- Bus Transportation will be provided from feeder middle schools and other selected stops
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Cost – $100* for all 5 weeks (this does not include field trips)
This camp serves rising 7th and 8th grade (2025-2026 school year) students who reside in the Carson, Hughes, Herndon, Cooper, and Longfellow Middle School boundaries
We have several Hughes Staff Members joining us:
- Johnny/ Tulio - Soccer
- Mr. Red - STEAM
- Mr. Kyle - Baking
- Jaelyn- Drama
Application will open on Wednesday, May 14th
NORTH FAIRFAX VIP CAMP APPLICATION
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Opens: Wednesday, 5/14 at 6:00PM
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Acceptance Notification Date: Wednesday, May 28th
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Camp Permission Slips and Payment Due: Friday, June 6th
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Mandatory Virtual Parent Meeting: Tuesday, June 3rd, 6:30PM, Zoom Link will be sent out in the acceptance email.
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