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October 24, 2025
Happy Friday, Panthers:
This week, we came together to celebrate the incredible talents of our students at the band, chorus, and orchestra concerts! I could not be prouder of their musicianship, confidence, and teamwork; they truly performed with excellence and Panther pride! Go LHMS Fine Arts!
We also have an exciting week ahead! Picture Day is Wednesday and Thursday, so please make sure your child gets their picture taken. In addition, our Fall Festival takes place this Wednesday evening from 4- 6 p.m., and we can’t wait to see our families join the fun.
All week long, we’ll also be recognizing Red Ribbon Week, standing united against alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and violence.
Finally, this Friday marks the end of the 1st Quarter, and it is an early-release day. Students will be dismissed at 12:15 p.m. Lunch will be served. Please take a moment to review your child’s grades in ParentVUE to ensure all assignments are completed and up to date..
Thank you for your continued support! Let’s make it a terrific week, Panthers!
Principal Mizell
Langston Hughes Middle School Outstanding Employee Awards 25-26
Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for an Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Google form link:
Hughes Outstanding Employee Awards 25-26
You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category). All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in one more of the criteria for that award category. The google-form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards. The eligibility categories are as follows: Outstanding Teacher, Outstanding New Teacher, Outstanding Principal, Outstanding School-Based Leader, Outstanding School-Based Professional Employee, and Outstanding School-Based Operational Employee.
The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 7, 2025.
If you have any questions, please contact Sharon Duncan-Hudspeth at sdduncanhuds@fcps.edu.
 IMPORTANT DATES
Red Ribbon Week- Life is a Puzzle, Solve it Drug Free: Monday, October 27-Friday, October 31
Picture Day: Wednesday, October 29 and Thursday, October 30 - during PE class
Fall Festival 2025: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
End of 1st Quarter: Friday, October 31, 2025
No School/Teacher Workday: Monday, November 3, 2025 and Tuesday, November 4, 2025
No School/ Holiday (Veteran's Day): Tuesday, November 11, 2025
1st Quarter Honor Roll Celebration: Friday, November 21, 2025
SIS ParentVUE End-of-Quarter Closure
The Gradebook in SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE will be closed for the end of the first quarter from Friday, October 31, 4 p.m. to Monday, November 10, 6 a.m. Please review your student’s grades in ParentVUE prior to the quarter ending. If you have questions or concerns about a particular class, please contact that content teacher or your student’s LHMS school counselor. Report cards will be mailed home and posted in ParentVUE under the “documents” tab. Our 1st quarter Honor Roll will take place on Friday, November 21. More details will be shared once the grading window closes.
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Application
Eighth graders who have an aptitude and passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) are encouraged to apply for admission to the Class of 2030 at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST). The application portal will open Monday, October 20, at 4 p.m. Deadline to start an application is 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, with a final submission deadline of 4 p.m. Friday, November 14. For more information on the application process including eligibility requirements, important dates and the application please utilize this link: TJHSST Freshman Admission Process
If you have any further questions please email our TJHSST Liaison, Karen Bach at kabach@fcps.edu
Red Ribbon Week
Every October, millions of families, schools, and communities unite to celebrate Red Ribbon Week, a tradition that continues to remind us of the power of prevention and the importance of making safe, healthy choices. This campaign is a symbol of hope — built around one simple, yet life-changing truth: the power of one choice. One choice can shape a day, a friendship, or a lifetime. We will be recognizing Red Ribbon week with several events- including TWO spirit days. Please encourage your students to participate.
Red Ribbon Awareness Open House
The Family Resource Center together with the Office of Student Safety and Wellness cordially invites you to our inaugural Red Ribbon Awareness Open House. This event will take place at The Family Resource Center (2334 Gallows Rd, room 100, Dunn Loring, VA 22027) on October 24 from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Recognizing that many families may feel uncertain about discussing substance use with their children, this event aims to equip attendees with essential resources and confidence.
Fall Festival
The Langston Hughes Student Council is getting ready to celebrate our 3rd annual Fall Festival on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, and we cannot wait to see you there! Get ready for an evening packed with fun, games, prizes, food, Trunk or Treating, costume contests and time with our Panther family.
Check out our Amazon Fall Festival Wishlist to help make our evening a celebration to remember! Amazon wish list
If your family or business would like to sign up to host a trunk for Trunk or Treating, please fill out the form provided in the link: Trunk or Treat.
Yearbook Pictures
If you want your child to appear in the yearbook, please make sure you are reminding them about picture days on October 29 and 30 during PE classes. There will be a make-up day on December 2, 2025. If your child is absent on picture day, then they need to report to get their photo taken on the make-up day in order to have their picture in our yearbook. Elementary school photos do not transfer over like you may see in SIS/ParentVUE. If they do not take a picture, their picture and name will not be in the yearbook.
🎭 Broadway Night Registration is Open! 🎶
Does your Langston Hughes Middle School student love to sing, act, or perform on stage? Don’t miss Broadway Night, a beloved South Lakes Pyramid tradition now in its 21st year! Sponsored by the South Lakes High School Chorus and Parents for Choral Arts (PCA), this year’s theme is “Broadway in the Books.”
Students from Langston Hughes and the South Lakes pyramid elementary schools will take part in musical theatre workshops focused on singing and movement, leading up to an exciting Broadway-style performance at South Lakes High School in late January. Participants will collaborate with SLHS musicians and a professional choreographer to create a show complete with lighting, live music, and choreography.
Registration closes October 31st—don’t let your performer miss out on this amazing experience!👉 See the link below to register.
https://southlakeschorus.ptboard.com/formvw?store=6864&form=9&item=0
No After-School: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 due to Fall Festival
Join RoPAWtics
Looking for a hands-on, high-tech after-school activity? Join RoPAWtics, Langston Hughes Middle School's VEX Robotics club, hosted by STEAM Labs Robotics. Students work in teams to design, build, and program robots for the VEX V5 competition, developing critical thinking, teamwork, and engineering skills along the way. No prior experience is needed—just curiosity and a willingness to learn. Our season is just beginning, and we’re looking for new members to join the excitement. If your student is ready to explore the world of robotics, fill out the attached form VEX ROBOTICS INTEREST FORM or contact Leighton Redditt (Coach Red) for more information by Friday, November, 7 2025: ltredditt@fcps.edu
Thank you for supporting your student’s participation in our after-school programs! If you have any questions, please contact our after-school specialist, Mr. Kyle, at FMKyle@fcps.edu.
After-School Clubs Schedule: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fkDtOVASo9Dvoamwm4h56r84B5gWzoR6dX6iawunMiU/edit?usp=sharing
PTA Meetings for the 2025-26 school year!
Mark your calendars now: Nov 10, Dec 8, Jan 12, Feb 2, Mar 2, Apr 13, May 4, June 1.
All meetings are at 7:00 p.m. in our LHMS Library unless otherwise indicated.
 Celebrate Spooky Season and send a treat this Halloween! Boo Grams are on sale during lunches starting Oct. 15th. The SCA will be selling Tootsie Pops in festive costumes for students to purchase and send to a friend on Friday, Oct. 31st. Parents can purchase Boo Grams to send to their student at the Fall Festival on Wednesday, Oct. 29th! Boo Grams are 1 for $2.00 or 3 for $5.00.
 School Picture Day is Coming!
📅 Date: Wednesday October 29th & Thursday October 30th 2025
📸 Pictures Available: Approximately two weeks after photo day
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 If you would like to purchase, please email Kristina Burke at ktburke@fcps.edu
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