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April 10, 2026
Happy Friday, Panthers!
I hope you’re already enjoying this extended weekend! We returned from Spring Break refreshed, reenergized, and ready to finish the 2025–2026 school year strong.
Parents, this final quarter will move quickly. Please continue to monitor your child’s grades and attendance through ParentVUE. Remember, this is a partnership; grades should never come as a surprise.
Mark your calendars: Our 3rd Quarter Honor Celebration will take place on Friday, April 24, 2026. Stay tuned for RSVPs.
April is the Month of the Military Child. On Wednesday, April 15, we will celebrate Purple Up Day in support of our military families; please encourage your student to wear purple.
Finally, we hope to see you at our PTA meeting on Monday, April 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the school library.
Have a wonderful weekend!
With Panther’s in Mind,
Principal Mizell
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IMPORTANT DATES
PTA Meeting: Monday, April 13, 2026
No School (Special Election): Tuesday, April 21, 2026
3rd Quarter Honor Roll Celebration: Friday, April 24, 2026
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STUDENT SERVICES
Student Test Results Available in ParentVUE
Winter iReady, MAP Growth, and VALLSS diagnostic assessments have been centrally distributed to families through SIS ParentVUE (PVUE) Documents. Parents and guardians without ParentVUE access will be mailed paper reports.
SAVE-THE-DATES: SOL Testing Schedule
The SOLs are an important opportunity for students to demonstrate what they have learned and what areas they may still need support in. Please partner with us by encouraging your student(s) to do their best on each assessment. Our goal is to help students reach their full potential, and an accurate SOL score is an important data point in that mission.
All testing begins at 7:30am. Please avoid scheduling appointments on testing days and help your child arrive at school on time.
May 6: Reading 7 and 8
May 12: Physical Science (8th grade only)
May 14: Mathematics
2026 Special Education Family Conference: Rescheduled
The 2026 Special Education Family Conference has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marshall High School.
Updated conference details are now available on the Special Education Family Conference webpage. Please register for the event.
Prepare for Summer Learning and Fun for StudentsRegistration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
VIP Camp
We believe every student is a very important person. Our mission is to provide a safe, enriching environment where your child can stay active, spark new interests, and build lasting friendships. Camp will run from July 1–July 30 at Rachel Carson Middle School. Registration is open! Visit the VIP website for program details and registration information.
Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts CampsCareer and Technical Education camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Robinson Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Tuition assistance is available to FCPS families eligible for free or reduced meals. Details for each camp can be found at the links below:
CTE Summer Academy (CSA)
Institute for the Arts (IFTA)
Production Camp
LANGSTON HUGHES MIDDLE SCHOOL - PTA
PTA Meetings for the 2025-26 school year!
Mark your calendars now: Apr 13, May 4, June 1.
All meetings are at 7:00 p.m. in our LHMS Library unless otherwise indicated.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
 Month of the Military Child
April is Month of the Military Child. April 15th students are encouraged to wear purple to celebrate our military students!
 Help the South Lakes Pyramid Schools STUFF the BUS!
All schools in the South Lakes pyramid will be collecting donations for the South Lakes Food Pantry. See a list of suggestions on the back of this page.
On Friday, April 24, a FCPS bus will travel from school to school to pick up donations and STUFF the BUS. All donations will go to the South Lakes High School Food Pantry.
 Items Needed to Stuff the Bus
CANS
Tuna
Salmon
Vegetables
Soup
Chicken
Chili
Juices
Pasta Sauce
Tomato sauce
Fruit
PLASTIC BOTTLES &JARS (no glass, please)
Cooking Oil
Peanut Butter
Jelly/Jam
spice jars (oregano, cilantro, red pepper flakes,
garlic powder, basil)
BOX/DRY GOODS
Boxed Milk
Cereal
Lentils/Beans
Oatmeal (small canisters)
Macaroni & Cheese
Pasta
BAGS
Rice, Dried Beans, Lentils (1 and 2 Pound bags)
Flour
Sugar
HYGIENE PRODUCTS
Toiletries (shampoo, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, bar soap)
Feminine Products
Diapers (size 4 and 5 are needed most)
Baby wipes
Chap Stick
Hand Soap-pump
Lotion
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
Hughes Middle School Basketball Tryouts Announcement
We are excited to announce that Hughes Middle School will be holding tryouts for the basketball team in preparation for our upcoming game against Carson Middle School on Friday, May 15th.
Tryout Details:
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Date: Monday, April 20th and Thursday, April 23rd.
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Location: Hughes Middle School Gymnasium
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Time: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Before students can participate in tryouts, the following must be completed: (Completed forms should be submitted to the main office)
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FCPS Sports Registration: Complete the Fairfax County Public Schools sports registration for basketball.MS Basketball Registration 2026 (Hughes and Carson)
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Sports Physical: Submit a current sports physical form to the school. PPE
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Emergency Care Form: Provide a completed emergency care form. Emergency Contact Form.
To help families complete the physical requirement, the Hughes PTA will be providing a Free Sports Physical Clinic on Saturday, April 18th, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Hughes Middle School.
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/z3vhZhyZtwWrfi9J7
Students should come prepared with appropriate athletic clothing and basketball shoes suitable for indoor play.
We look forward to an exciting game and encourage all interested students to try out.
Coaches:
Boy’s-Mr. Glenn mwglenn@fcps.edu
Girl’s -Coach K knechols@fcps.edu
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Math Help
Math help sessions are now available after school on Wednesdays in Ms. Woolf’s room.
There will be two sessions each Wednesday:
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First Session: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. General math help with After School Staff
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Second Session: 3:30 pm.m - 4:30 p.m. Peer tutoring with students from South Lakes High School
Students are welcome to stay for one or both sessions, depending on their needs.
Please complete the Google Form to help us understand what kind of support is most helpful.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeElVT2aJFRxA1qmSFTphjQUj_eCgkQJtazIB73Mmj81BysNg/viewform?usp=header
All students are encouraged to attend and take advantage of this opportunity for extra practice and support!
Flag Star - Spring Flag Football League
Flag Star Football is launching its Spring Flag Football League in Reston and is looking for a few more players to complete the field! Whether your child is brand new to football or already loves to compete, this league is all about great games, great teammates, and a positive sports experience.
Who: 2nd–8th graders (boys & girls, all skill levels welcome)
When: Saturdays, April 18 – June 6
Where: Local Reston/Herndon fields
Players can register as free agents and we’ll place them on a team — or rally 10+ friends and form your own squad.
To help get things started, FCPS families can use promo code FCPSRESTON for 50% off registration.
Register here:
https://flagstarfootball.sportngin.com/register/form/175837137
Questions? Reach out to ximena@flagstarfootball.com.
 VIP CAMP - Attention Rising 8th Graders!
Here’s a summer opportunity your student won’t want to miss! FCPS & NCS are teaming up again to offer an incredible summer camp.
The camp is filled with exciting activities such as Sports, STEM, Cooking, Drama, and Film Making, along with weekly field trips.
Highlights:
Location: Carson Middle School
Dates: July 1 - 30
Cost: $100 for the entire session (field trips have an additional fees)
Transportation: Provided to and from camp
Staffing: Several Hughes Staff
Register now.
https://www.fcps.edu/get-involved/activities/middle-school-student-activities/vip-summer-camp
 LAST CHANCE for yearbooks! This is a student-created publication that captures the Langston Hughes journey this year. Don’t miss out on ordering your copy. Pre-ordering is the only way to guarantee your student will get a yearbook. Pre-orders close on April 30th. We will sell out, don’t wait!
Pre-Order here: https://yearbookordercenter.com/job/13926
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