PTSA Meeting FRIDAY, 9 am...

Oct 22, 2026

key notes from the president

Join us at the next Langley PTSA General Membership Meeting - Principal Stroud will be our speaker to share his thoughts on the beginning of the school year with a Q & A at the end.

Fri, Oct 23, 9 am coffee, 9:30 am program - Lecture Hall

Reminder: park in the bus loop, enter through Door 14

Donate and join the Langley High School PTSA. A great way to support the efforts of the PTSA is to donate! We rely solely on your donations to accomplish the programming and events that support Langley. One hundred percent of your donations are used for the Langley High School community.

Membership entitles you to vote at our meetings, but it is not required to attend our events, volunteer or request funds. If you want to support Langley and the programming at Langley, please donate! Click here to join and support the PTSA.

treat bag fundraiser

Send a Little Sweetness!

Give your child—and maybe a friend or two—a special treat!

PRE-ORDER YOUR TREAT BAG NOW!

Purchase your treat bags here.

Treat bags will be distributed during lunch on Tues, 10/27, and Wed, 10/28. Don’t wait! Pre-order now and make someone’s day a little sweeter!

2026 reflections art contest

This year’s theme is, “What My Culture Means to Me”. Students planning to enter the National PTA's reflections 2026 art contest can start thinking about what this means to them. The deadline is Nov 1. More information can be found here.

Questions? Email langleyreflections@gmail.com.

langley theater fundraiser

Visit Chick-Fil-A on Leesburg Pike on Tues, Nov 3 and support Langley's Theater production of A Wrinkle in Time coming up in December.

20% of proceeds are donated to Saxon Stage. Thank you for your support!

veterans day appreciation event

With sincere thanks for your service, Langley invites all Military connected parents, active duty or retired, to an appreciation event on Veterans Day. Join Principal Stroud, a US Army veteran, and Langley’s Orchestra and Chorus on Nov 11 from 10-11 am in the Lecture Hall. Musical performances will begin at 10:30 am. Please RSVP if you can attend. Students are welcome to join their families via Securely Flex to sign up for the celebration.

class notes

Click the green class buttons to go to each class's webpage.

Celebrate Your Senior in the Yearbook

Want to give your senior a permanent reminder of just how proud you are? Families can purchase a personalized senior yearbook ad with photos and a special message.

Visit yearbookordercenter.com and enter school code 4159 to start creating. Deadline is Oct 25!

Class of 2027 apparel is available for purchase!

To see all the Senior Class Leadership designed options, login to MySchoolBucks.com and search for “2027” and “Senior.”

Stock is limited. Select your styles and sizes today! Purchased items will be delivered to student's Advisory Class.

ANGP, Graduation Raffle, Yard Signs!

Learn about the All Night Grad Party (ANGP) and how you can support our Seniors as graduation approaches by purchasing tickets early, entering into the raffle, and purchasing a senior yard sign!

sports notes

LANGLEY AND MCLEAN CREW

TURKEY TROT 5K FUN RUN

Two Teams. United in One Goal. Every year, Langley and McLean unite for this Thanksgiving weekend tradition, rallying community support for our student rowers. The Turkey Trot is an important fundraiser that helps provide the resources our athletes need for a successful rowing season.

To register for Turkey Trot 5K, click HERE.

Date: Nov 28

Time: 9 am

Cost: $40 (Early registration until Oct 31); $50 ( after Nov 1)

mclean youth basketball opportunities

Looking to earn extra cash, build your resume, or fulfill your school’s community service requirement? McLean Youth Basketball is looking for enthusiastic middle and high school students to join our team for the upcoming season as Players, Referees, and Coaches!

Ways to Get Involved:

Referee (Paid Position): Earn money while staying active on the court! Minimum age is 12. Great first job to build leadership and game-management skills.
Head Coach (Volunteer Hours): High school Juniors and Seniors can lead a team as Head Coaches and earn required school community service hours.
Assistant Coach (Volunteer Hours): High school Freshmen and Sophomores can assist Head Coaches while earning community service hours and learning the ropes.
Do It All: You don't have to choose! Students can play, coach, and ref in MYB all in the same season. (Note: Refereeing is the only paid role; coaching positions earn volunteer hours).

Requirements:

Ages 12+ for Referees
High School Students for Coaching roles
Love for basketball and basic knowledge of the game (training provided for referees!)

a note from the administration

Attendance Reporting

Full Day Absences

We highly encourage all our families to use Parent VUE for full-day absences. Reports submitted through Parent VUE are securely sent to the attendance office and do not require a follow-up email or call.

Late Arrival or Early Dismissal

Emails related to early dismissal and/or late arrival must be sent prior to 10 am with at least two hours before the dismissal time to langleyhsattendance@fcps.edu

Remind your student to pick up an early dismissal pass from the Attendance Office that morning.
Your student should present the pass to the teacher to be excused from class and then check out at the attendance office.

Checking Out a Student Without a Note or a Sent Email to the Attendance Office by 10 am: If your student does not have a written note, or the parent has not sent an email to the Attendance Office

A parent or guardian must come into the building and sign them out at the Attendance Office.
Provide a photo ID for verification.
Please allow up to 30 minutes for the checkout process if it is not prearranged.
If you are picking up your student from the health room you will need to sign in at the main office before you proceed to the health room. Provide a photo ID for verification

Visit Langley Attendance for additional information.

scc book discussion

Parents & Teens: Learn How to Build Independence, Resilience & Stronger Connections. Join the Safe Community Coalition on Mon, Nov 16, 7–8:30pm at The Alden Theatre for an evening with New York Times bestselling author and educator Jessica Lahey. Author of The Gift of Failure and The Addiction Inoculation, Jessica will share practical, research-backed strategies for helping teens build resilience and independence while navigating anxiety, substance use, gambling, and other challenges. Tickets: $20 adults | $15 students (appropriate for grades 7–12) in advance; $25 at the door. Made possible by a generous grant from the McLean Community Foundation. Register today to save your seat!

community service and student job opps

Looking for Volunteer or Job opportunities? PTSA volunteers maintain a running list of current opportunities for students to get involved—whether to fulfill community service requirements, gain job experience, or explore career paths. Be sure to check the list often for new internships, jobs, and volunteer events throughout the year! Have any opportunities to offer? Email them to ptsalangley@gmail.com.