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. Senior parents help with set up and lunch, but are not table leaders. Learn more about this valuable experience for our students below. Click here to volunteer.

2. Don’t miss 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! Sign up for your time on the audition form. Students must make sure they are logged into their school email (@fcpsschools.net) in order to access the form. The performance will be on Thurs, Mar 20 at 6:30 pm in the Auditorium. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

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 parent forum: Our last Senior Parent Forum will be the morning of Apr 4 from 9:30-11 am in the LHS Lecture Hall. We will cover senior class end of year activities, Langley Leap, Graduation, All Night Grad Party, and discuss how to prepare for next year. 

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.

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.  

pta art winners: Virginia PTA is proud to recognize 148 student artists for their placement in the 2024-2025 Reflections Art Contest, “Accepting Imperfection.” Entries are judged based on the student’s interpretation of the theme, creativity, and artistic technical skill. Students submitted entries through their local school PTA, where they were judged by local artists before moving on to compete at a city, county or regional level. First-place winners, identified through County/City Council PTA contests, as well as a regional contest for PTAs not located in a Council PTA, were judged at the state-level by artists from across Virginia. Two Langley students received an Award of Excellence: Chloe Stuckey in Music Composition and Alyssa Sun in Photography.

debate: The Langley Speech and Debate team continued in its “playoffs” on Saturday, as three students qualified for the National Speech and Debate Tournament at the WACFL Metrofinals. Nationals will be held on Memorial Day weekend, and we have more students competing in Congressional Debate, Lincoln-Douglas Debate, and Public Forum Debate over the next two weekends. Congratulations to Caden Peng and Vikram Ganguli on second place in Duo Interpretation, Riley Wallace on 7th place in Dramatic Interpretation, and Elakshi Nedungottilon 15th place in Original Oratory.

scholastic art winners: Congratulations to Langley visual art students who won an impressive total of 68 Scholastic Art Awards! Gold Key winning works will be exhibited Feb 13 to Mar 13 at the Ernst Community Cultural Center at Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale Campus, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Click here to see details of all awards won.

Congrats to the following students!

Tara Chun

Michael Frey

Logan Greeneltch

Kristen Han

Luis Hernandez

Anya Huang

Jihan Kim

Davanee Li

Tiffany Li

Junyu Liu

Maureen Mao

Shumvobi MItra

Aryana Molaiy

Ethan Osurman

Riley Seewer

Renee Shi

Lillian Su

Alyssa Sun

Emily Tang

William Tian

Yilin Wang

Daniella Wu

Chloe Xie

Iris Xie

Sabrina Xu

Meredith You

Eric Zeng

Isabella Zhang

Clemence Zou

The Langley Bands had an amazing trip to Ireland in February. Congratulations to Mr. Martin for organizing this spectacular adventure. Memories of a lifetime were made! Special thanks to Mr. Smith and Ms. Lee for their support throughout the trip and to the parent chaperones.

The band played two memorable concerts while in Ireland. The first at Aula Maxima, at University College Cork, and the second at Christ Church Cathedral Dublin, sharing the evening with a traditional Irish group, Ceoltoiri Chluain Tarb. Many thanks to Yuka Ohta for videos of the performances. Click these links to view the recordings: Ceoltoiri Chluain Tarbh-Christ Church Performance, Dublin, and Cork. Thanks to Christian Faust for the group photo!

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!

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-Mar 26. Everyone is invited to the Opening Exhibition Reception 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.

Save the Date! 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. 

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Apr 1: Student Holiday

Apr 11: Saxon Service

Apr 14-18: Spring Break