September 11, 2026
Happy Friday, Panthers!
What a GREAT week! Our Panthers continue to make us proud, and the momentum is building! Parents, keep your Panthers encouraged, motivated, and focused because our Panther Party and our 1st Quarter Honor Roll Celebration are right around the corner! We want ALL Panthers to be there!
Remember, Panthers earn the celebrations by getting to class on time, being engaged in their learning, and demonstrating hard work and dedication every day. Excellence is a choice—and our Panthers are choosing EXCELLENCE!
Our next PTA Meeting is Monday, September 14, at 7 p.m. We will be finalizing our PTA Board, and we hope to see you there! Your partnership matters, and our PTA is an important part of supporting our students and staff.
World’s Finest Chocolate is coming to a neighborhood near you! 😊 Our signature fundraiser kicks off next Wednesday and Thursday! Permission slips will come home Wednesday, and chocolate will be distributed Thursday. We need your support! This fundraiser allows us to do so much for our Panthers, and together, we can make it a tremendous success!
Back-to-School Night (BTSN) is Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 6–8 p.m. We hope to see you at Back-to-School Night! This is an important opportunity to meet your child’s teachers, learn about classroom expectations and the learning experiences ahead, and connect with our LHMS community. You can also join the PTA, purchase LHMS gear, and learn more about our robust after-school program.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support of Team LHMS! Let’s keep our Panthers encouraged, motivated, and EMPOWERED BY EXCELLENCE! Have a terrific weekend!
Principal Mizell
IMPORTANT DATES
Wednesday, September 16, 2026: World's Finest Chocolate Kick-Off
Thursday, September 17, 2026: Back-to-School Night from 6pm-8pm
Monday, September 21, 2026: Yom Kippur/No School
Tuesday, October 6, 2026: MLL Family Night
Wednesday, October 21, 2026: Fall Festival 5pm-7pm
Wednesday, October 28 & Thursday, October 29, 2026: Picture Day
STUDENT SERVICES
Importance of Strong Attendance Habits
September is Attendance Awareness Month. Some of the ways parents can help their children create healthy routines and a habit of getting to school on time every day include:
- Setting a regular bedtime and morning routine. (Need help? Download this checklist in English or Spanish.)
- Laying out clothes, charging laptops, and packing backpacks the night before.
- Talking to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make your child feel comfortable and excited about learning, if they seem anxious about going to school.
- Developing back-up plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor, or another parent.
- Avoiding medical appointments or extended trips when school is in session.
Visit FCPS’ Attendance webpage for additional tips and strategies.
If you or your family need any kind of support, please reach out to your child’s LHMS counselor. We are here for you!
Fall Festival- Save-the-Date!
Our annual Fall Festival will take place on Wednesday October 21st from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Join us for Trunk or Treat, food, games, and a costume contest. We love to see our families and community members participate! Consider hosting a trunk with your family and friends: Trunk or Treat Sign Up!
Supporting our Military-Connected Families
Langston Hughes Middle School appreciates all of our military and foreign service families, present and past! Please complete this family information form so we can keep you up to date on events throughout the year, like our upcoming Blue Star Welcome Week.
Back-to-School Night
We are excited to welcome parents/guardians to BTSN on Thursday, September 17 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. We will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m., as attendees will follow their student’s schedule. You will have an opportunity to meet teachers and learn about course curriculum and classroom expectations. If you are in need of interpreting, please complete this LHMS Interpreter Request form. The following “Early Bird” sessions are also being offered:
- 5:00-5:25- Standardized Testing in Middle School (Lecture Hall)
- 5:30-5:55- Mental Wellness Overview, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener, Signs of Suicide (SOS) Lesson Preview(Lecture Hall)
- 5:00-5:45- Sign up for ParentVue and complete Digital Consent (Cafeteria)
- 5:15-5:45- Family Life Education (FLE) Preview (room 155)
Special Education Family Conference: Connected Communities, Thriving Students
Register now for the annual Special Education Family Conference: Connected Communities, Thriving Students. The free conference will take place on Saturday, November 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hayfield Secondary School. Register for the conference and visit the Special Education Family Conference webpage for more information. Email SpecialEdFamilyConf@fcps.edu with any questions.
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TJHSST
 Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) Information Session
A representative from the TJHSST Admissions Office will be hosting an information session at Langston Hughes on Tuesday, September 22nd at 9:30. This is for current 8th grade students who are interested in applying to TJHSST. During this presentation, students will:
Students must complete this form TJ Presentation Sign Up in order to attend. Parents/Guardians are also invited to attend. If you wish to join us, please check into the main office upon arrival. Please contact our TJ Liaison Counselor, Karen Bach, with any questions at kabach@fcps.edu. Click here to learn more about the TJ Admission process and to view all deadlines and requirements.
Military-Connected Families
Langston Hughes Middle School appreciates all of our military and foreign service families, present and past! Please fill out your family information for us to keep you up to date on events throughout the year, like our upcoming Blue Star Welcome Week.
Form Link: https://forms.gle/g8eX42ffhm1vupiA8
LANGSTON HUGHES MIDDLE SCHOOL - PTA
Mark your calendars now: Sept. 14, Oct. 5, Nov. 9, Dec. 7, Jan. 11, Feb. 8, Mar. 8, April 5, May 3, June 7
All meetings are at 7:00 p.m. in our LHMS Library unless otherwise indicated.
Student Council Association (SCA)
 Langston Hughes Middle School Presents - The Fall Festival.
Wednesday October 21st from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Join us for Trunk or Treat, Food, Games, and a Costume Contest.
Host a trunk with your family and friends! Please fill out the Trunk or Treat Sign Up!
Donate to our Langston Hughes SCA Wishlist to help make our Fall Festival possible.
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
Dear Families,
We're thrilled to invite your student to participate in our After-School Program! Below is key information to help you get started.
How It Works
· The afternoon is divided into two sessions:
o Session 1: 2:30–3:30 PM
o Session 2: 3:30–4:30 PM
- NO AFTER-SCHOOL ON BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT SEPTEMBER 17TH
· Students may participate as often as they like
Getting Started
· Club Sign-up is available online—students must log in to their google (@fcpsschools.net) account to sign up https://fcps.click/afterschoolhub
· Having trouble signing up for a club? No problem! Students can simply attend the club during its scheduled time
· All students must sign in whenever they stay after school (daily)
Transportation Home Survey: https://forms.gle/MaG3oDLQtDibzCkz9:
· Walking home
· Riding the public bus (requires parent permission)
· Parent pickup
· Late bus departure at 4:30 PM ONLY
The club list can be found here - https://fcps.click/hughesafterschoolschedule
AVID
Attention families!
Looking for a flexible and part-time position? FCPS is hiring AVID tutors for the 2026-2027 school year. AVID tutors work with small groups of approximately 5-7 students during the school day in an academic elective class called Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID). These groups use questioning strategies to help students develop a variety of college preparatory skills such as critical thinking and problem solving. Tutors earn $21.77 per hour and should either be a college graduate or currently enrolled in college. If interested, please email your resume to AVID@fcps.edu.
 Purchase Happy Grams at Back-to-School Night
You can buy one for $3 or 2 for $5. You write a note to your student, then we attach a pencil and Smartie and deliver it to them in class. Funds raised benefit the LHMS AVID program.
 They’re your memories! It’s your book! Don’t forget to get your LHMS yearbook. https://yearbookordercenter.com?school=13926
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