Join us at the next Langley PTSA General Membership Meeting

Fri, Oct 23, 9am coffee, 9am 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.

The LHS PTSA Hospitality Committee is seeking volunteers for the upcoming Fall Staff Luncheon "Fall Feast" on Fri, Oct 16. Sign up to be an event volunteer or baker. "The Langley Bakers" is a long standing tradition where we invite families to donate the desserts for our event.

Saxon Service - Fri, Oct 16

Students Can Earn One Hour of Service Credit During School!

Our second Saxon Service of the year is on Fri, Oct 16 in the cafeteria during Saxon Time. Please encourage your child to join us and earn one hour of service credit while participating in fun and meaningful service activities with classmates and friends. Students choose from a variety of projects, including blanket making for Embry Rucker Homeless Shelter, crafting easy dog and cat toys for the Fairfax County Humane Society or animal nests and warmers to help rescued wildlife at Animal Welfare League of Arlington, making cards for military service members and hospitalized children, and much more. Students can get a pass to attend on All-Student Schoology or from their advisory teacher.  

* If any parents are interested in volunteering when/as able with this fantastic program, please email Julie Zimmerman Hohl at jbzimmerman@fcps.edu for more information!

Join us at Chipotle to raise funds for Langley Bands!

Tues, Oct 20, 5 - 9 pm, dine at/order out from Chipotle at 6707 Old Dominion Dr. in McLean and help raise funds for the LHS Bands. 

For orders in the Chipotle app or website, once you’re ready to place your order, input the Langley Bands online fundraiser code FFLTX3L in the “Enter a Promo Code” section. Don’t forget to click “Apply.” Not valid for delivery.

If ordering in the restaurant remember to tell your cashier that you are there with the LHS Band!

The MAA’s American Mathematics Competitions (MAA AMC) program leads the nation in strengthening the mathematical capabilities of the next generation of problem-solvers. The MAA AMC program helps America’s educators identify talent and foster a love of mathematics through classroom resources and friendly competition. The MAA AMC program positively impacts the analytical skills needed for future careers in an innovative society.

The American Mathematics Competitions are a series of examinations and curriculum materials that build problem-solving skills and mathematical knowledge in middle and high school students.

If you are interested please complete the google doc and more information will be emailed to your school email address, https://forms.gle/pzVMkE4eaby5trV3A.

Give your student the opportunity to experience what it’s like to take a standardized test in person!

The Langley PTSA is partnering with The Princeton Review to offer the SAT, PSAT, and ACT practice tests at Langley High School on Oct 24, from 9 am to 1 pm.

Cost: $30

100% of the proceeds benefit the Langley PTSA.

Students will receive a comprehensive score report after the test, highlighting their strengths and areas for improvement. Can’t attend on either date? You can still register and take the practice test online at a time that works for your schedule.

• Registration deadline - Oct 21 at midnight

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.

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

Treat Bags Fundraiser!

Purchase a treat bag on Oct 27 and 28

to support the Class of 2027!

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!



Check out what Seniors have in store as graduation approaches!

sports notes

The Langley Boys Volleyball team

is hosting a fundraiser next Mon night,

Oct 19, at 7 pm to raise

awareness for Blood Cancer.

Come out and watch the game!

Support the Langley High School Varsity Volleyball team’s Dig Pink fundraiser!

• Date: Sat, Oct 17
• Time: 9 am – 3 pm
• Location: Langley High School Gym
• Teams: South Lakes High School, Georgetown Day School, and Langley High School
• Sponsoring Team: Langley High School Varsity Volleyball

Admission is FREE! Voluntary donations are greatly appreciated

The Safe Community Coalition (SCC) is offering REVIVE Training: Learn to Save a Life on Thu, Oct 22, 7 – 8:30 pm at the McLean Community Center. This free opioid overdose response training is open to ages 16+, no experience needed. All participants receive free Naloxone (Narcan) to take home and students who attend will receive 1.5 hours of service hours. Space is limited — RSVP today!

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!)

Register Online at mcleanbasketball.com!

Each year the McLean Community Center hosts the Macdonald Performing Arts Scholarship Competition for high school students who live or go to school in Dranesville District (McLean Community Center’s tax district). The deadline for entry into the competition is Oct 19. We want to be sure eligible students won’t miss out on the opportunity.

There are four categories: Theatre, Dance, Vocal Music, and Instrumental Music. Three prizes are awarded in each category, from $400-1200. There is an application fee of $20 per entry, and students are allowed to enter as many categories as they like.

The preliminary competition is the week of Oct 26. Here’s a link to the page with all the information: https://mcleancenter.org/macdonald-performing-arts-scholarship/

Here’s a direct link to the application: Macdonald Scholarship Application

Students can reach out with any question to alden@mcleancenter.org

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. 

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.

Oct 16: Saxon Service

Oct 20: Orchestra Concert, 7 pm

Oct 23: PTSA General Membership Mtg, 9 am coffee, 9:30 am program

Oct 29: Band Fall Concert, 7 pm

Oct 30: End of 1st Quarter, Early Release

Nov 2-3: NO SCHOOL

Nov 11: Veteran's Day appreciation event, 10:30 am, Lecture Hall

Nov 13: Junior Class Forum, 9 am coffee, 9:30 am program, Lecture Hall

Nov 13: Saxon Service

Nov 15: 8th Grade Open House, 3-5 pm