February 6, 2026

Happy Friday, Panthers!

February is a month dedicated to honoring and celebrating the remarkable contributions and achievements of African Americans—past, present, and future. I encourage you to explore, reflect on, and celebrate these accomplishments not only in February but throughout the entire year. And because February is also a month filled with love, friendship, and positive energy, I wish our entire Panther family a very Happy Valentine’s Day and thank you for helping birth a love of learning in our Panthers!

We are excited to be underway with second semester. Our focus remains steadfast: cultivating a positive school climate and providing the very best learning environment for every student. Student and staff safety, high-quality instruction, and meaningful learning experiences continue to be our highest priorities. Everything we do at Langston Hughes Middle School is designed with one goal in mind—student success. There is no question about it: A strong partnership between home and school is a key ingredient in helping our students thrive.

Mark your calendars for our 2^nd Quarter Honor Roll Celebration, which will take place on Friday, February 13, 2026. RSVP forms were sent via email today to families of students who earned honor-roll recognition. Be sure to RSVP.  We look forward to celebrating our scholars!

Please continue to stay connected by checking your email, reading The News You Choose, Sunday’s THIS and THAT, and following us on X – formerly Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I remain incredibly proud to serve the Langston Hughes community, and I am convinced—without hesitation—that we have the best students in the world! 

Finally, I hope to see you at Monday’s PTA meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the school library. Thank you, as always, for your continued support, partnership, and cooperation.

Be well!  Stay warm!

Principal Mizell

IMPORTANT DATES PTA Meeting: Monday, February 9, 2026 2nd Quarter Honor Roll Celebration: Friday, February 13, 2026 President's Day/Student Holiday: Monday, February 16, 2026 Teacher Workday/No School: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Chorus Concert: Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 7:00 p.m in LHMS Lecture Hall

STUDENT SERVICES

College Partnership Program

Our 8th grade students are invited to apply to the College Partnership Program (CPP). CPP is a support program that helps students explore college and prepare for the future — step by step. We are hosting a CPP interest meeting on Wednesday, February 18 during Flex.  Students may sign-up for the meeting by completing the CPP Interest Meeting Sign-Up. See Ms. Arnaud with questions.

CPP application link: https://tinyurl.com/CPPAPP2026. The application is only open to students using their FCPS Google account.

Academic Advising for the 2026-27 School Year

Planning for the 26-27 school year is underway! Parents are encouraged to review our LHMS Academic Advising website to review course offerings and important dates. 

Rising 9th grade: All rising 9th graders have started to select their courses. Students who are zoned for South Lakes will meet with their SLHS counselor on February 19-24 to finalize their course selections. Please review the Herndon High School and South Lakes High School websites for additional details.  Information about the high school transfer process can be found here: FCPS Transfer Process.

South Lakes International Baccalaureate Information Night

Parents are invited to attend an IB information session at SLHS on Monday, February 9 from 6:30 pm-7:30 pm in the SLHS Cafeteria. Topics include: IB Middle Years, Career-Related, and Diploma Programs at South Lakes High School. 

Rising 8th Grade Course Selection: Counselors conducted course selection lessons this week during U.S. History classes. If your child was absent, the slides have been shared with them in Schoology, in the ‘Student All Course’.  Students will meet with their counselor individually to review their course selections from February 9 to February 12. All courses must be submitted by February 27 via the google form on Schoology.  This form is only accessible for students through their FCPS account.  Once students complete their form, they receive an email receipt showing their course selections.  Please review this with your child.  They may edit the form through February 27. If you have any questions, please contact their LHMS school counselor.

AVID Elective Application 26-27 SY

AVID is a college readiness program that helps students build strong study habits, stay organized, and gain confidence as learners. It’s designed for motivated students who are ready to challenge themselves and grow with the support of a close‑knit classroom community. The AVID application opens February 2 and must be submitted by February 13, 2026. Please contact Ms. Burke at ktburke@fcps.edu with questions.

Career Day Speakers Needed

We are excited to host our upcoming Career Day on March 6, 2026.  Our school community is filled with talented and accomplished professionals, and we would love for you to share your expertise with our students.  Please consider serving as a Career Day speaker to inspire and educate our future leaders. Your insights and experiences can make a lasting impact.

If you are interested, please register here.  Should you need more information, contact our school counselor, Lea Fadden, at LTfadden@fcps.edu.   Thank you for your support; we look forward to an engaging and enriching Career Day!

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Join the LHMS SCA on Wednesday March 25^th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for I See Me In Reston! The Panther community will come together to celebrate the many wonderful cultures that make Reston our home. Join us for a celebration featuring food, art, music and more!

Sign up to add a dish to our Community Potluck Table!

See you there!

LANGSTON HUGHES MIDDLE SCHOOL - PTA

AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM

Registration for the Carcassonne Tournament- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegjo540M_HrLEE6HSetVu4FDaWFAYzHkdQO0NqT_YkILzajg/viewform?usp=header

It’s not too late to join a club!  Join the fun after school. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fkDtOVASo9Dvoamwm4h56r84B5gWzoR6dX6iawunMiU/edit?tab=t.0