Message from the Principal

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 07/27/2025 05:00 PM EDT

Important Dates 

You can access the FCPS 2025-2026 school year calendar here. 

Looking Ahead to 2025-2026 School Year:

  • July 30-31 Saxon Start Program (Rising 9th Graders) / Optional 
  • August 14 New Student Orientation (Rising 9th & all New Students and Families) / Open House (Current Students and Families)
  • August 18 First day of School 
  • August 29 No School (Labor Day Break)
  • Sept 1        No School (Labor Day)
  • Sept 3           Back to School Night / Save the Date

Principal's Message 

Hello, 

We are now in full preparation mode with the start of school right around the corner. We have students back in the building for a variety of activities in the coming weeks, including our Saxon Start program for rising 9th graders and the start of Fall sports. I would like to bring to your attention the changes to the cell phone policy for the coming year. The Commonwealth has passed legislation limiting the use of devices in all schools. Please review the policy update below. I encourage you to discuss these changes with your students before the start of the school year.

We will need your help; more information will follow in the coming weeks.

Mr. Stroud

 

Cell Phone Policy Update for High Schools

Beginning in August, high school students may use their cell phones and other personal devices (such as AirPods and smartwatches) only during lunch and before or after school. This is a change from FCPS’ current cell phone policy, which currently allows high school students to use devices during passing periods. Next school year, students must keep devices off and away during classroom time and passing periods between classes. 

Read more about the Cell Phone Policy.

 

Chromebook Distribution / Primary School Supply 

We will also distribute Chromebooks to all students at the start of the school year. We strongly recommend that students use their FCPS-issued laptops for all schoolwork, as they are our primary school supplies. Students can use their own devices, but they must use their FCPS-issued laptops when directed by teachers for any course exams or assessments. 

 

Request PSAT and SAT School Day Testing Accommodations and Multilingual Support

FCPS high schools will give the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) to 10th and 11th graders on Wednesday, October 8. That same day, 12th-graders who sign up will participate in SAT School Day. 

Because these exams are operated by the College Board, students do not automatically receive testing accommodations or multilingual support. Families can view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about College Board accommodations on the FCPS website. 

If you have a student with disabilities in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade this school year, please review the accommodations request process and return forms to the high school by Monday, August 4.  

If you have a multilingual learner (ML) in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade this school year, please review the ML support request process and return forms to the high school by Monday, August 4.

When returning forms to request College Board testing accommodations or ML supports, deliver to:

ATTN: Catherine Fleury Langley HS 6520 Georgetown Pike  McLean, VA 22101

OR email at:  ccfleury@fcps.edu

Find out more about SAT and PSAT assessments in FCPS. 

 

High School Grading Updates

New grading policies will be implemented for all middle and high school classes in the 2025-26 academic year. The goal of these changes is to increase consistency and clarity of grading practices. 

Learn about middle and high school grading policy updates.

 

Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) Updates for 2025-26 School Year

At their May 8 meeting, the Fairfax County School Board approved changes to the SR&R, including its cell phone policy. Other SR&R updates include added clarity and/or procedures around topics such as discipline data, parent notifications, hate speech, and integrated discipline training. The full list of changes is available on Boarddocs.

 

The Langley Read – 9th Grade Students / Class of 2029

We are happy to welcome back “The Langley Read,” A shared literary experience that unites students, families, and faculty in thoughtful reflection. This revitalized initiative catalyzes school-wide conversations centered on character, resilience, and integrity, thereby fostering a stronger and more connected community.

2025–2026: Resilience and Overcoming Adversity

Our 2025–2026 Langley Read selection is I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys, a gripping historical thriller set in communist Romania. This powerful novel explores critical themes that will guide conversations throughout the year:

We encourage students and families in the Class of 2029 to read the novel over the summer in preparation for school-wide activities, classroom discussions, and reflective writing opportunities that will launch in the fall. A reading guide is linked below as an additional resource for students and families.

READING GUIDE

Copies are available for pickup at Langley High School's Main Office over the summer if your student did not receive a copy. 

 

🩹 Required Immunizations for Rising 12th Graders

Additional immunizations are required for students entering 12th grade:

  • All students entering 12th grade are to receive one dose of Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) prior to the beginning of school.
    • To meet the MenACWY 12th grade requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 16 or older. 

Please consider getting your child’s immunizations early so that they can attend school in the fall. Summer is a busy time for families and health care providers. As long as your child meets the age requirements listed above, they can be immunized at any time.

Additional resources are available on the FCPS Immunization Resources webpage and the Fairfax County Health Department.

Updated immunization records can be submitted to Langley HS in the following ways:

  • Starting July 25: Upload the updated immunization records to ParentVue. 
    • Here are the directions for uploading documentation to ParentVue.   
    • If you do not have access to ParentVue, you may drop off a hard copy of the immunization records for us to upload.  

Longwood University - EPF DE Opportunity for Fall 2025 Semester

FCPS has a partnership with Longwood University for Economics & Personal Finance (EPF) DE. Students can take this class concurrently outside of their FCPS schedule for the Fall semester.

Benefits of this Opportunity:

  1. 9th-12th graders eligible
  2. Fulfills EPF graduation requirement
  3. 1.0 GPA bump as it transfers back as EPF DE on their HS transcript
  4. W!SE exam completion
  5. Self-paced, asynchronous online learning
  6. Low tuition fee and free textbook 
  7. 3 college credits in Finance

Details:

  1. Fall Semester Cost: $50 + $12.50 learning platform fee
    1. Information to access and download the resource will be available when the course begins.
  2. Registration Deadline: Friday, August 15
  3. Course Start Date: Monday, August 25
  4. Course End Date: Friday, December 12
  5. Course Total Length: 15 weeks

 Student Eligibility Requirements:

  1. 9th & 10th Graders: Minimum 3.0 GPA and B or better in Algebra 1
  2. 11th & 12th Graders: No minimum requirements

 Registration:

  1. Registration Link: https://bit.ly/413qTIC
  2. If students have any questions or run into issues with the registration process, they can reach out to CFR@longwood.edu 

 Longwood’s EPF DE website: https://www.longwood.edu/personalfinance/

 

Lawrence Stroud
Principal
Langley High School

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