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March 27, 2026
Happy Spring Break, Panther Families!
As we head into Spring Break, I want to wish each of you a joyful, restful, and safe time with family and friends. This well-deserved break is an opportunity to recharge and enjoy meaningful moments together.
Spring Break will take place Monday, March 30 – Friday, April 3. Please note that Monday, April 6 is a Teacher Workday, so there is no school for students. We look forward to welcoming our Panthers back, refreshed and ready to finish strong, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
Additionally, please mark your calendars that Friday, April 10 is a Student Holiday, and there will be no school for students on that day.
Enjoy the break, stay safe, and we look forward to seeing everyone soon!
With Panther Pride,
Principal Mizell
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IMPORTANT DATES
Spring Break: Monday, March 30 - Friday April 3, 2026
Teacher Workday/No School: Monday, April 6, 2026
School Planning Day/Student Holiday: Friday, April 10, 2026
No School (Special Election): Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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STUDENT SERVICES
Student Test Results Available in ParentVUE
Winter iReady, MAP Growth, and VALLSS diagnostic assessments have been centrally distributed to families through SIS ParentVUE (PVUE) Documents. Parents and guardians without ParentVUE access will be mailed paper reports.
26-27 Course Request Approval: Action Needed
Please review/approve your child’s Course Selection for the 26-27 academic year by March 27, 2026. To approve the requests, log into ParentVUE and complete the following steps.
- Navigate to the Student Info module.
- Click Edit Information.
- Locate the Course Request Acknowledgment field.
- Update the field to "Yes" and click Save Changes.
Click here to learn more about the course requests. If you wish to make changes to your child’s requests, please complete this form: LHMS Course Request Change Form. The deadline to request changes is March 27, 2026. Please be mindful that requests are not a guarantee of placement.
SAVE-THE-DATES: SOL Testing Schedule
The SOLs are an important opportunity for students to demonstrate what they have learned and what areas they may still need support in. Please partner with us by encouraging your student(s) to do their best on each assessment. Our goal is to help students reach their full potential, and an accurate SOL score is an important data point in that mission.
All testing begins at 7:30am. Please avoid scheduling appointments on testing days and help your child arrive at school on time.
May 6: Reading 7 and 8
May 12: Physical Science (8th grade only)
May 14: Mathematics
2026 Special Education Family Conference: Rescheduled
The 2026 Special Education Family Conference has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marshall High School.
Updated conference details are now available on the Special Education Family Conference webpage. Please register for the event.
Prepare for Summer Learning and Fun for StudentsRegistration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
VIP Camp
We believe every student is a very important person. Our mission is to provide a safe, enriching environment where your child can stay active, spark new interests, and build lasting friendships. Camp will run from July 1–July 30 at Rachel Carson Middle School. Registration is open! Visit the VIP website for program details and registration information.
Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts CampsCareer and Technical Education camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Robinson Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Tuition assistance is available to FCPS families eligible for free or reduced meals. Details for each camp can be found at the links below:
CTE Summer Academy (CSA)
Institute for the Arts (IFTA)
Production Camp
LANGSTON HUGHES MIDDLE SCHOOL - PTA
PTA Meetings for the 2025-26 school year!
Mark your calendars now: Apr 13, May 4, June 1.
All meetings are at 7:00 p.m. in our LHMS Library unless otherwise indicated.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Thank you to all the students, families and staff that helped make I See Me In Reston an evening filled with music, food, dancing, poetry and culture!
Have a great and safe Spring Break- The Langston Hughes Middle School Student Council.
 Month of the Military Child
April is Month of the Military Child. April 15th students are encouraged to wear purple to celebrate our military students!
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
After-School Program Announcement
The Hughes After-School Program is excited to announce a new gym schedule that will begin when students return from spring break. These activities are designed to give students more opportunities to stay active, build teamwork, and have fun after school. All sessions will take place in the gym unless otherwise noted.
Weekly Schedule:
- Monday: Futsal (Both Sessions) 2:30–4:30
Flag Football (First Session) (2:30–3:30) Turf
- Tuesday: Basketball Workouts (Both Sessions) 2:30–4:30
- Wednesday: Competitive Intramural Volleyball (Both Sessions) 2:30–4:30
Flag Football (First Session) (2:30–3:30) Turf
- Thursday: Basketball Workouts (Both Sessions) 2:30–4:30
- Friday: Open Gym (Both Sessions) 2:30–4:30
Basketball Schedule Adjustment:
Once basketball tryouts are completed, basketball days will be adjusted as follows:
- First Session: Basketball Team Practice 2:30–3:30
- Second Session: Open Gym 3:30–4:30
Students are encouraged to participate in these activities, stay active, and make the most of the new schedule. The after-school gym program is a great way to connect with friends, learn new skills, and have fun in a supportive environment.
For any questions about the schedule or activities, please contact Mr. Kyle @ Fmkyle1@fcps.edu
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Math Help
Math help sessions are now available after school on Wednesdays in Ms. Woolf’s room.
There will be two sessions each Wednesday:
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First Session: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. General math help with After School Staff
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Second Session: 3:30 pm.m - 4:30 p.m. Peer tutoring with students from South Lakes High School
Students are welcome to stay for one or both sessions, depending on their needs.
Please complete the Google Form to help us understand what kind of support is most helpful.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeElVT2aJFRxA1qmSFTphjQUj_eCgkQJtazIB73Mmj81BysNg/viewform?usp=header
All students are encouraged to attend and take advantage of this opportunity for extra practice and support!
Flag Star - Spring Flag Football League
Flag Star Football is launching its Spring Flag Football League in Reston and is looking for a few more players to complete the field! Whether your child is brand new to football or already loves to compete, this league is all about great games, great teammates, and a positive sports experience.
Who: 2nd–8th graders (boys & girls, all skill levels welcome)
When: Saturdays, April 18 – June 6
Where: Local Reston/Herndon fields
Players can register as free agents and we’ll place them on a team — or rally 10+ friends and form your own squad.
To help get things started, FCPS families can use promo code FCPSRESTON for 50% off registration.
Register here:
https://flagstarfootball.sportngin.com/register/form/175837137
Questions? Reach out to ximena@flagstarfootball.com.
 VIP CAMP - Attention Rising 8th Graders!
Here’s a summer opportunity your student won’t want to miss! FCPS & NCS are teaming up again to offer an incredible summer camp.
The camp is filled with exciting activities such as Sports, STEM, Cooking, Drama, and Film Making, along with weekly field trips.
Highlights:
Location: Carson Middle School
Dates: July 1 - 30
Cost: $100 for the entire session (field trips have an additional fees)
Transportation: Provided to and from camp
Staffing: Several Hughes Staff
Register now.
https://www.fcps.edu/get-involved/activities/middle-school-student-activities/vip-summer-camp
 LAST CHANCE for yearbooks! This is a student-created publication that captures the Langston Hughes journey this year. Don’t miss out on ordering your copy. Pre-ordering is the only way to guarantee your student will get a yearbook. Pre-orders close on April 30th. We will sell out, don’t wait!
Pre-Order here: https://yearbookordercenter.com/job/13926
  LHMS Support for Students During Ramadan
Throughout the year, as we recognize and celebrate cultural holidays and observances, families are encouraged to reach out to their child's school counselor for any needed accommodations. These may include arrangements for lunch, prayer/meditation, or silent-reflection spaces and times. If your child will be using the meditation and silent-reflection space during instructional hours, or if they are in need of an alternative lunch location during Ramadan, please complete this permission form.
Fasting Meal Kits are available February 18 – March 19.
You can learn more about the meal kits here. You must submit a separate request for each week. For any questions or concerns, please contact Marissa Brooks at MLBrooks@fcps.edu. Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and other information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at FCPSFNS@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800.
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