march madness...

langley eNews

March 20, 2025

3 things to know

1. Do you have questions for our school board member? The PTSA will host our Dranesville School Board Representative Robyn Lady, at our Mar 26 general meeting at 9 am. Join us for 8:30 am coffee and 9 am for the meeting. Submit any questions or issues you'd like her to discuss by using this form.

2. 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 any interest or would like to learn more about getting involved.

3. Parking at Langley? Parents, as you've read, Langley is increasing parking enforcement and ticketing cars without permits. If you come to campus to volunteer or meet with a staff member, ideally park in one of the designated visitor parking spots. Unfortunately kids are using those as well, so if you park elsewhere and receive a ticket, the easiest thing to do is immediately bring it to the front desk. Remember to always check in at the main office when you arrive, so the wonderful front office staff will be able to take care of a ticket.

class notes

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

senior parent forum: Our last Senior Parent Forum will be the morning of Apr 3 from 9:30-11 am in the LHS Lecture Hall. Join us for coffee and camaraderie before the forum at 9 am. We will cover senior class end of year activities, Langley Leap, Graduation, All Night Grad Party, and discuss how to prepare for next year. Check out our class website for more details!

angp tickets: The All Night Grad Party Committee is happy to announce Early Bird ANGP ticket sales are open! ANGP is a safe and drug-free party the night of graduation, Jun 5 from 11 pm - 3 am at Punch Bowl Social Arlington. Activities include bowling, casino, pool tables, dancing, karaoke, food, prizes and more. Click here to purchase tickets! Ticket price is $75. Hurry, the price goes up Apr 1! You can follow us on Instragram @lhs2025_allnightgradparty.

limo raffle and VIP graduation seating: Want a chance to win a limo van and priority seating at graduation? Buy one or more tickets for the ANGP Graduation Raffle! Purchase raffle tickets here for a chance to win one of two (2) limo packages. One ticket for $20 or 3 tickets for $50. Chauffeured rides provided by Burki Limousine or Chariots for Hire.

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! Final Deadline is May 8 for delivery May 15! Click here to order.

empowering our kids with guidance on substance abuse: Come to the final Sophomore Class Forum on Mon, Apr 7 in the Lecture Hall. Meet Langley’s Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Jennifer Maddox-Byrd and learn about her role as a confidential counselor advising both students and parents. She will address parental concerns, stigmas, protective factors, resources and how to best talk to your student about drugs, alcohol and tobacco. Socialize with other Class of 2027 parents starting at 9 am. The program begins at 9:30 am. Park in the bus loop directly behind the school and enter through door 9.

what's next?: preparing for sophomore year: Our last Freshman Parent Forum of the year will be Apr 22 at 9:30 am in the LHS Lecture Hall. Join us for coffee and the chance to talk with other parents before the forum at 9 am. LHS College & Career Specialist Karen Burke will discuss developing a high school resume and helping your student prepare for their sophomore year while prioritizing their mental health. We hope to see you there!

kudos

Congratulations to junior Michaela Frey who won third place in the Mosaic Theater Company High School Playwriting Contest for her original playscript Meetings on Tilted Ground. She is working with D.C. area directors to develop her play, which will be performed by professional theater artists this Sat, Mar 22 at 2 pm at the MLK Jr. Memorial Library in D.C.

chick-fil-a night

Save the Date! All Night Grad Party (ANGP) is holding a fundraiser at Chick-Fil-A Tysons on Tues, Apr 8 from 3-9 pm. Dine in or Carry out an order of your favorite Chick-Fil-A meal and support the Class of 2025's last year at Langley.

saxon stage talent show

Saxon Stage is excited to present the third annual Saxon's Got Talent Show. Join us tonight, Mar 20 at 6:30 pm in the Auditorium for an evening filled with incredible talent, featuring performances in singing, dancing, music, magic, and more. Not only will you enjoy the show, but you'll also have the chance to vote for your favorite performer!

Tickets are on sale now at eTix.com. Seating is general admission.

Thank you for supporting Saxon Stage and the talented students of LHS. For any questions, reach out to the theatre director, Mr. Kaufman, at bkaufman@fcps.edu.

Also, mark your calendars for our upcoming spring play, The Mousetrap, running from Apr 24-27.

youth art show

March is Youth Art Month! The McLean Project for the Arts celebrates youth art in McLean with their annual Youth Art Shows, recognizing the work of FCPS elementary, middle and high school students. The Langley Pyramid show is Mar 19-26. Everyone is invited to the Opening Exhibition Reception tonight on Thurs, Mar 20 from 4:30-6 pm!

MPA’s exhibition galleries and art studio are located in the McLean Community Center. Click here for more info and gallery hours.

bands on the run

Calling all runners and walkers: The 6th Annual Bands on the Run 5K is on Sun, Apr 6 at 8 am!

This event is open to the entire community and benefits the Langley HS and Cooper MS bands. Friends and family of Langley, Cooper and the elementary schools of the Langley pyramid are especially invited. All ages are welcome. Run the course like a pro or walk the course with a friend! Stay afterwards and enjoy live DJ music, refreshments and sponsors’ tables. Click here for more info and here to register.

Want to promote your business? Interested in becoming a sponsor of the Bands on the Run 5K? All donations are tax-deductible. View the 2024 race sponsors here and contact LHSBand5KRace@gmail.com to sponsor!

purple up

April is the Month of the Military Child! This month-long celebration of FCPS military-connected students raises awareness and recognizes the resilience of military-connected youth and thanks them for their service as part of a military family. Apr 9 is designated as “Purple Up!” Day and everyone is encouraged to wear purple (the combination of all the military service branch colors) to celebrate and thank our military-connected students for their service. On Apr 9, Langley HS will recognize our military connected students in the Lecture Hall during Saxon Time with a Chick-Fil-A brunch sponsored by the PTSA. Parents are welcome too. Parents and students RSVP to LHS Family Liaison Julie Zimmerman Hohl at jbzimmerman@fcps.edu if you can attend.

book talk

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.

sports notes

baseball field: Play Ball! The new baseball head coach, Rob Hahne (Langley class of ’87), projected a vision of how the field and facilities could be improved with some investment. The student activities office, parents, boosters and corporate sponsorships responded enthusiastically. Thirty four parents of current and former baseball players contributed $98K as part of a total raise of about $160K in the last 6 months. Highlights of the improvements are a state-of-the-art player development center with 6,000 sq. ft. of artificial turf practice space, an enhanced pavilion with new netting and windscreens and new hitting bay stations. In addition, the playing field was improved with a new pitcher’s mound and leveling of the infield. Come out to see some games and check out all the improvements!

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.

bus safety

Cameras have been installed on the stop arms of 50 of our school buses to identify drivers who pass stopped school buses while children are entering and exiting the bus (called a “stop arm violation”). Warnings for drivers will begin on Wed, Apr 9. After a 30-day warning period, citations will begin to be issued on Mon, May 12.

FCPS appreciates its collaboration with local law enforcement partners to improve road safety and reduce accidents. More information about the stop arm cameras and all of the ways that FCPS works with county partners to keep students safe on their way to and from school can be found on this webpage.

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