1. Volunteers needed! Ethics Day is an incredible opportunity for our seniors to explore tough issues before graduating and going out into the world, giving them the tools they need to be ethical leaders. Underclassmen parents, pay it forward by volunteering for this event. Parents can learn more about this valuable experience for our students below. Click here to volunteer.

2. The PTSA nominating committee is currently hard at work finding volunteers to help execute PTSA programming next year. We have over 60 different opportunities to get involved. Contact Sara Koenig at saranapkoenig@gmail.com if you are interested! 

3. Save the date! The PTSA will host our Dranesville School Board Representative Robyn Lady at our Mar 26 General Meeting. Join us for 8:30 am Coffee and 9 am for the meeting. 

Read below for class news. Click the green class buttons to go to each class's webpage.

class of 2025 senior graduation dues: The senior graduation dues are required of all seniors. The funds will be used to pay for your students cap and gown, and to offset the cost of graduation and related expenses. You can pay the $75 senior graduation dues on MySchoolBucks.

senior yard signs: Let your graduate know how proud you are of them and support the ANGP. Purchase a Congrats Class of 2025 sign with their name on it to display in your yard! Deadline is extended to Mar 12! Click here to order.

mock trial team: Kudos to Langley's Mock Trial team! For the first time, they qualified for the state tournament and had a strong showing. The team spent the weekend in Richmond, where they argued both as a prosecution and defense team in four competitive rounds. A special shout out to Vishwa Rikasi, our only graduating senior, who took the very top honor of Best Attorney with a "perfect" ballot score of 20! 

Congrats to the entire Mock Trial team!



Lawyers: Vishwa Rakasi, Katie Myshrall, Jacob Glover, Tanishka Bagdad and Ahana Kumar. Witnesses: Jordan Glover, Kristen Cheung, Melina Nipp, Zoya Ahmed and Nina Wang.

Congratulations to the 18 Langley seniors who have qualified as finalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program! Finalists will advance to the next round to be considered for National Merit Scholarship Awards to be offered in 2025.

This year’s finalists are: Katie Chen, Ariaana Downing, Emily Hur, Zelmay Jan, Danna Jia, Arnav Ketineni, Amy Key, Chinmayee Lanka, Jayden Lee, Ethan Liu, Bryce Myers, Lindsey Newberg, Brendan Oakes, Vishwa Rakasi, Anniyah Rizvi, Riley Seewer, John Wu and Raymond Zhang.

Congratulations to our very own Langley Pyramid Outstanding Employees!

Outstanding Teacher: Jenny Bonafide

Outstanding New Teacher: Audrey Quinby

Outstanding Operational: Charlie Troen

Outstanding Leader: Jim Sykes

These outstanding educators now move on to the Regional level of the Awards competition. Congratulations to all and good luck!

Saxon Stage is gearing up for the third annual Saxon's Got Talent Show. Auditions will be held on Fri, Mar 14 from 3-5:30 pm in the Auditorium. If you like to sing, dance, act, have a band, comedic routine, do magic, and more this is the show for you! Click the link to complete the audition form and for sign up times. Students, make sure to log into your school email (@fcpsschools.net) in order to access the form. The performance will be Thurs, Mar 20 at 6:30 pm in the Auditorium. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

Join LHS Psychologist Anna Brown and Social Worker Jordan Payne for an engaging parent conversation on Jennifer Wallace’s book, Never Enough. Never Enough “takes readers on a journey into the heart of toxic achievement culture and offers practical, actionable solutions for families, schools and communities.” 

Wallace concludes that “kids who receive feedback that they matter, no matter what, are more likely to have the resilience, self-confidence and psychological security to survive.” Jennifer Wallace is an award-winning journalist who began her career at 60 Minutes and contributes to the Wall Street Journal and Washington Post. Mark your calendar for Fri, Mar 28 at 9 am in the Lecture Hall. 

RSVP to LHS Family Liaison Julie Zimmerman Hohl at jbzimmerman@fcps.edu if you are able to attend.

Are you interested in helping Langley PTSA? We are looking for a few new faces to do a variety of roles, some big, some small. Contact Sara Koenig at saranapkoenig@gmail.com if you have an interest or would like to learn more about getting involved.

We need you! Ethics Day is an incredible opportunity for our students to explore ethical decision making. We need volunteers to help organize the event and to be table leaders at the event, which is Mar 20. Use the SignUpGenius to volunteer and feel free to share the link with others. If you can help in advance of the event, contact Danica Alink at danica.alink@hotmail.com.

On Saturday the PTSA hosted the first Langley Chess Tournament. The tournament boasted over 35 players across all sections and more importantly, we raised over $1400 to support Share of McLean, a nonprofit organization that provides food and clothing to people in need. 

For many players, including many of Langley’s own, it was their first rated tournament and they really enjoyed the experience. Trophies and medals were awarded to the top finishing participants. 

Special thanks to event chair Shilpa Vaidya and PTSA Events Chair Stefanie Stayin for making this event happen. 

Parents, remind your students to park in their designated spaces to avoid fines and towing. Vehicles without permits continue to receive tickets; vehicles with multiple tickets will be towed. Principal Stroud aims to open up additional permitted spaces for junior students once the parking situation improves.

Reminder: Students are not allowed to receive food deliveries during the school day due to security concerns. If a student needs food, they can contact their counselor, cafeteria staff or an administrator for assistance.

yard signs: Spring sports yard signs are available! Place your order now through Mon, Mar 16 only! 

These durable signs look great and can be used both indoors and outside! Yard signs are a great way to show school spirit, support your athlete and the Langley Athletic Boosters! 

Order by going to the Boosters website store or click here.

spring sports athlete registration: Spring sports are beginning. Visit the Langley Athletics website for more information about registration and tryout dates for each sport.

• Registration must be done each year. If you registered for the 2023-2024 school year, you need to re-register for the 2024-2025 school year. Register your child here.

• To participate in Langley sports, students must complete a physical after May 1, 2024. The physical must be done on the official VHSL form. Submit completed VHSL Physicals by one of the following ways:

• Dropping them off in the Activities Office
• Mailing them to: Langley HS 6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean VA 22101, ATTN: Activities Office
• Scanning and emailing to langleyathletics@fcps.edu.

Looking for volunteer or other opportunities? PTSA volunteers maintain this running list of opportunities for our students. The Service and Jobs Opportunities Committee's goal is to help connect students to summer internships, jobs and volunteer opportunities to fulfill community service requirements, gain job experience and explore career paths.

Families, educators, and community members are invited to the 2025 FCPS Family Summit - Beyond Labels: Nurturing a Culture of Belonging, hosted by Fairfax County Public Schools in collaboration with our valued community partners. This in-person event will held on Sat, Mar 15, 8:30 am-3:30 pm at South Lakes High School, 11400 South Lakes Drive, Reston, VA 20191.

The event will feature: 

• Drs. Julie Causton and Kristie Pretti-Frontczak, best-selling authors, inspirational speakers, and inclusion advocates will join us to share work they have done around inclusive schooling.
• Breakout Sessions: Learn more about topics and engage in discussions that are relevant and helpful to your family. 
• Student Showcase: Our FCPS students share their efforts in fostering inclusivity through posters, essays, videos, songs, art, etc.
• Vendor Exhibits: Discover valuable resources and services available in the community to support families.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with other families, staff, and community partners.

Childcare will be provided: Special education staff will be available to care for children with high support needs. You will be able to sign up for childcare during the registration process. 

Learn more about this event and register today! Contact FamilySummit@fcps.edu for more information.

Learn practical strategies to reclaim your rest. The Safe Community Coalition offers monthly parent discussion groups facilitated by licensed mental health professionals. This month’s topic, Better Sleep, Better Health, delves into the causes and consequences of sleep issues and their impact on mental health. This presentation will cover common sleep disorders, the mind-body connection in sleep, and evidence-based techniques for improving sleep quality.

Melissa Sporn, Ph.D., Amber Syed, M.D. and Laura Gray, Ph.D. will share practical strategies for managing insomnia, reducing stress before bed, and creating healthier sleep habits.

This session is ideal for anyone interested in understanding how to achieve restful sleep and support mental wellness. This discussion will be held Mar 13, at 7 pm at the McLean Community Center.

Feb 27: Choral Pre-Assessment Concert with Cooper MS, 7 pm, Auditorium

Mar 3: Springs Sports Meet the Coach Night, 7 pm, Auditorium

Mar 4: Orchestra Pre-Assessment Concert, 7 pm, Auditorium

Mar 6: Band Pre-Assessment Concert I, 7 pm, Auditorium

Mar 13: Band Pre-Assessment Concert II, 7 pm, Auditorium

Mar 20: Senior Ethics Day

Mar 21: Saxon Service

Mar 26: Principal Q & A | PTSA General Membership, 9 am

Mar 28: End of Third Quarter

Mar 28: Parent Education | Book Talk, 9 am, Lecture Hall

Mar 31: Student Holiday