In this final eNews edition of the 2024-25 school year, I wanted to say a thank you to everyone who supported the PTSA and the Langley community this year. It has been a pleasure being president of Langley’s PTSA. When you volunteer at Langley, it gives you a front row seat to see the incredible work our teachers and staff put into making Langley a great place for our students to thrive. We’ve been thrilled to support our teachers in their efforts to go above and beyond for our students. 

PTSA donations have been put to very good use – from buying classroom resources and financially supporting academic competitions to sending a counselor to college visits, financial support to the staff in going above and beyond is one of the many secrets to Langley’s success. 

A highlight for me has been getting to volunteer with amazing parents who devote their time, talent, and treasure making sure the Langley community is second to none. I want to give a special thank you to those volunteers who have served Langley for years, but are now graduating their youngest. Joy, Robyn, Bill, Danica, Sue, Sandy, and I’m sure there are others, but we really appreciate the contributions and sacrifices you have made for our students over the many years you have served!

Finally, I want to give a huge thank you to Principal Stroud. He joined Saxon Country in the fall and immediately sought out parents to build a partnership to jointly support our school. He took to heart the comments that we wanted a leader who loves Langley as much as we do, and his tireless efforts to get to know Langley students, staff, and parents, is very much appreciated. The PTSA is looking forward to many years ahead of a successful partnership with the school. 

I hope you all have a restful summer and are able to enjoy time with your families!

~ Bonnie Myshrall, PTSA President 2024-25

As we put a wrap on the 2024-25 school year, we'd like to share a sampling of the things the PTSA, through our volunteers and donors, have accomplished. If you've ever wondered where your donations go, wonder no more! Each of these programs have added significant value to the Langley community -- whether building camaraderie among the students and staff, supporting academic efforts, educating parents and students on important issues to support their high school journey, or showing gratitude to the many teachers and staff who consistently go above and beyond for our students, PTSA volunteers have worked hard to use our resources to support Saxon Country. If you'd like to make a final end of year gift to help us get started on a strong note next year, please do so here. For Amazon shoppers, don't forget to use the PTSA link/app so you can support our efforts with no out-of-pocket costs!

1. The PTSA leadership hosted an event for new Langley employees, welcoming them with breakfast and giving them their first Langley spirit wear.
2. We created a new logo and branding to distinguish the PTSA from the school. We thought it was important for parents to understand what events and communications are PTSA vs. those coming from Langley.  
3. We welcomed back all 200 of Langley’s staff with a breakfast feast put on by our Hospitality Committee. 
4. Hospitality also put on 3 large appreciation lunches, decorated the administration hallway to transform it into a fun spot for our teachers and staff to feel appreciated by our families. 
5. PTSA catered a BBQ lunch for the Student Services to host a kickball tournament in an effort to build community among the staff at the beginning of the year. 
6. PTSA hosts the 9^th Grade Orientation, welcoming freshman families.
7. The PTSA New Family committee hosts an orientation and several events, including an International Potluck, to help welcome families new to FCPS.
8. PTSA’s Hospitality Committee provided a light supper for parents attending the first PTSA meeting in advance of Back To School Night, where the PTSA was featured in an introduction to parents. 
9. PTSA partners with Career Services to provide dinner to 25-30 college counselors visiting Langley as part of the Sophomore College Night.
10. PTSA hosted Spirit Nights with pompoms, thundersticks, and fun themed giveaways at sporting events. 
11. We celebrate every member of staff during their various appreciation weeks, to include the Principal, Admin Staff, Teachers, Bus Drivers, Custodians, Special Education Supporters,Security staff, and Counselors. 
12. We held a welcome event for our new principal, with a really great turn out and opportunity to meet Mr. Stroud. 
13. The PTSA’s Tailgate provides fun for all ages and supports school spirit. 
14. PTSA’s Alumni Committee reached out to various decades of alumni and welcomed them with Langley gear back to the school for Homecoming. 
15. Our Volunteer Coordinator supported many of the school sponsored events, by recruiting volunteers for events from Homecoming to the Senior Trip.
16. PTSA, in partnership with Career Services, hosted Career Connections, bringing volunteers from the community to meet with our students and learn about a variety of careers.
17. We hosted the second annual Trivia Tournament, providing a great after school activity early in the year that helped students engage with each other and show off their trivia skills! 
18. PTSA hosted the first annual Chess Tournament, complete with rated judges that attracted players from all over the DMV. We raised money for SHARE of McLean!
19. The PTSA supports class lead parents and works closely with them to plan class dinners, coffees, and speakers. 
20. PTSA in partnership with the Family Liaison sponsors Saxon Service, an opportunity during the school day for students to earn service hours while taking a break with friends. 
21. PTSA partnered with Student Services to provide snacks for students participating in “Wellness Wednesdays,” a time to reduce stress and focus on good mental health of our students.
22. PTSA provides practice SAT and ACT tests for our students. 
23. PTSA hosts the 8th Grade Open House to introduce families contemplating school choices. Volunteers are on hand to answer questions and organize programming for the families.
24. PTSA hosted the new Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist to present to our parents.
25. PTSA hosted the Dranesville School Board Member in a Q&A with parents. 
26. Purple Up! PTSA provided lunch for our military connected students and families to show them our appreciation for their service. 
27. Ethics Day! PTSA organized, hosts, underwrote, a day-long program for high school seniors to learn about ethical decision making
28. PTSA hosted two grab-and-go breakfasts this year during particularly demanding times to show the Langley staff how much they are appreciated! 
29. The PTSA awards scholarships to two Langley seniors and a Langley junior who demonstrated the Langley priorities of service and compassion for others. 
30. PTSA provides monetary support for a staff PTSA award, voted on by staff. We also provide a parting gift to each Langley teacher retiring. 
31. We revamped the website -- work in progress -- but making it more user friendly! 
32. All Night Grad Party, a huge and successful event to celebrate our graduating seniors!

But that doesn’t include the support of school staff in their efforts to go above and beyond in the classroom, in clubs, and in professional development! 

School Support included: 

1. Electronic Keyboard for the Orchestra, Theater, Choir, and Band
2. White boards for Chinese language classes
3. 45 copies of "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro for the English Department
4. Subscription to NewsQuiz weekly current events quiz for the Forensics & Debate class
5. Function calculators for the Math Department
6. Registration for the Biology Olympiad Team
7. iPads for the Japanese program
8. Paid for buses to take history teacher-led trip to Wreaths Across America
9. Paid for students to attend the National Japan Bowl Competition
10. iPads to support the physics department
11. Underwrote the publication of the Langley literary magazine
12. Purchased music folders for the choir program and paid for the director to attend the American Choral Directors Assoctiation conference
13. Purchase of a 3D printer for engineering coursework

Professional Development included: 

1. One year membership to the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) for 11 members of the Student Services team
2. Attending the Virginia Society for Technology in Education conference
3. Registration to attend World Language conference
4. Fees and expenses to attend Virginia Music Educators Association conference
5. Sponsored attendance at the the Virginia Alliance of Black School Educators Conference
6. Supported travel expenses to California where a teacher was chosen to attend a selective WWII conference
7. Supported a counselor spending time this summer touring colleges
8. Sponsored many continuing education registrations, including many happening over the summer, including supporting STEM education

If you read this far, thank you! Have a great summer, and we hope you will volunteer and donate again next year!  

Wishing the newest Langley graduates much success and happiness in their future endeavors. Saxon country is proud of you! Congratulations!

A huge ‘Thank You’ to all of our 2025 ANGP Corporate Sponsors! 

Thank you so much, Rehenuma Asmi, Pallabi Barua, Juli Nix, and Marci Love Thomas, for all the time, care, and dedication you poured into eNews this year, especially under the wonderful guidance of past editor Helen Miller. I’m incredibly grateful for your patience and support as I’ve gotten up to speed in a short amount of time. I know I have some big shoes to fill, but I’ll do my best to carry on the great work you’ve all done. Thank you again for everything!

~Chai Puri, eNews Editor-in-Chief 2025-26

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

Sandy Trumbull and Robyn Smith would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the Class of 2025 parent team and the many others whose dedication helped make these years truly special for both students and families. Chelsea Lake kept parents connected through her welcoming coffees and informative forums, while Christina Murphy brought the community together each year with her delicious and well-organized class dinners. Mocha Dyrud and Christina Maxwell created an unforgettable junior prom at Renaissance Hotel Arlington and Christina went above and beyond once again by compiling a touching and memorable senior slideshow. Brenda Beeland ensured every event had the volunteer support it needed, Kristie Kim made class t-shirt distribution seamless, and Kevin Carey, class treasurer, was always ready to help wherever needed. These efforts were made possible with the unwavering support of PTSA president, Bonnie Myshrall, and the dedication of LHS parent liaison, Julie Zimmerman Hohl.

A special thank you goes to Sue Sujansky, who led this year’s All Night Grad Party at a brand-new venue. It was an incredible success and a night the seniors will never forget. We’re also deeply grateful to Stefanie Stayin and Stephanie Nicolaides for stepping in to help with ANGP planning, and to the many parents who stayed after graduation until 3 am to ensure the event ran smoothly. Your commitment left a lasting mark on the Class of 2025.

Finally, we would like to thank Jim Sykes, our class administrator, for keeping everyone informed and supported throughout the years, and Daniel Jevne, class sponsor, whose steady presence meant so much to the students. And all the teachers and staff at LHS who helped prepare our students for the next chapter of their lives. The memories made at Langley are the result of a true team effort.

langley summer sports camps:

June 16-19, Football

June 16-20, Softball 

July 14-18, Field Hockey

July 7-11 & July 14-18, Boys Basketball

July 21-25, Girls Basketball

July 14-18, Boys Lacrosse

TBD, Girls Lacrosse

Camps are sponsored by Langley Athletic Boosters

Sign up here for all camps except boys basketball.

Sign up here for boys basketball camp. 

CHANGES COMING IN 2025-26 TO ATHLETIC PHYSICALS AND ATHLETIC REGISTRATION

IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING SPORTS PHYSICALS

Legislation introduced in the Virginia General Assembly and recently signed into law will result in two significant changes to the athletic pre-participation examination (physical) requirements for FCPS student-athletes:

• Beginning Jul 1, 2025, athletic physicals will be considered valid for a period of 14 months from the date the form is signed by the medical provider completing the exam. This is the date on page 3 of the VHSL Athletic Participation/Parent Consent/Physical Examination Form (the Jan 2021 form).

• Beginning May 1, 2025, FCPS student-athletes are EXPECTED to have athletic physicals completed on the new VHSL Athletic Participation/Parental Consent/Evaluation Form (revised Apr 2025). Click here to download new VHSL physical form.  ONLY SUBMIT PAGES 1,2, and 3.

Click here for background and scenarios

RSCHOOL REGISTRATION CHANGE

The current athletic registration platform (rSchools i.e. langleyathletics.org) will be moving. All of the new sites are in the process of being created. Some important information for you while the process is finalized:

• registration sites will NOT open on May 1 this year due to the creation of the new sites.
• there will be a new site address, families will have to create new accounts and the registrations from the current registration system will not carry over at this time.
• details will be sent out once everything is up and running to include instructions.

Please DO NOT register your athletes for the 25-26 season with your old langleyathletics accounts. New information will be sent out as soon as the site is live. 

The latest information can be found here.

student opps

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.

Jul 30-31: Saxon Start for 9th graders

Aug 4: First Day for Fall Sports Tryouts (except golf which is Jul 28)

Aug 14: Transfer Family Orientation for Parents and Students (grade 9-12)

Aug 14: Freshman Family Orientation for Parents and Students

Aug 18: First Day of School