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April 24, 2026
Happy Friday, Panthers:
Today, we celebrated our 3rd Quarter—and final—Honor Roll Celebration of the year, and it was an outstanding success. Thank you to our families for showing up in support and for generously contributing canned goods and nonperishable items to make our “Stuff the Bus” initiative such a meaningful effort.
As we move into the final stretch, please note that the 4th Quarter concludes on the last day of school. Because of this, we will not host a 4th Quarter celebration; however, Honor Roll certificates will be mailed to all qualifying students.
Teacher Appreciation Week will be held May 4–8, 2026. Our teachers are truly exceptional, and we invite you to help us make this week a tremendous success. You can support by purchasing items from our wish list and sending all contributions to LHMS PTA – Teacher Appreciation.
Please review the remaining events for the year below, stay connected, and let’s finish strong together.
Principal Mizell
LHMS 25-26 End-of-Year Activities
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Date
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Event
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Time
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Location
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April 23 & 24
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Musical
Beauty and the Beast
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7 p.m.
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LHMS
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April 24
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Honor Roll Celebration
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See RSVP (email)
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LHMS
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April 25
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Musical
Beauty and the Beast
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3 p.m. & 7 p.m.
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LHMS
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April 29
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SOL Pep Rally
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Pep Rally Bell Schedule
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LHMS
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May 4
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PTA Meeting
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7 p.m.
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LHMS
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May 6
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Reading SOL
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Modified Bell Schedule
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LHMS
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May 6
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Chorus Concert
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7 p.m.
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LHMS
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May 12
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Science 8 SOL
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Modified Bell Schedule
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LHMS
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May 14
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Math SOL
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Modified Bell Schedule
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LHMS
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May 15
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PTA Basketball Games
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5:30 p.m. (doors open)
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LHMS
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May 18-22
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I-Ready and MAP Testing
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During English and Math classes
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LHMS
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May 20
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NJHS Induction Ceremony
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5 p.m.
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LHMS
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May 21
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Theater Showcase
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7 p.m.
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LHMS
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May 29
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Performing Arts Field Trip
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All Day
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Busch
Gardens
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June 1
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PTA Meeting
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7 p.m.
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LHMS
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June 2
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Orchestra Concert
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7 p.m.
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South Lakes
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June 3
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Band Concert
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7 p.m.
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South Lakes
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June 9
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AVID Banquet
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5 p.m.
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LHMS
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June 9
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8th Grade Moving-On Celebration
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7 p.m.
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South Lakes
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June 11
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7th Grade Awards
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6 p.m.
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LHMS
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June 11 & 12
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Laptop Collection
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During PE
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LHMS
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June 12
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8th-Grade Dance
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6-8 p.m.
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LHMS
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June 16
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Field Day
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All Day
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LHMS
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June 17
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Last Day of School for Students
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Early Release Bell Schedule
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LHMS
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STUDENT SERVICES
Social Emotional Learning with Second Step
This week in Flex, students completed the Game Plan survey in Naviance. This survey is designed to help students begin thinking about and planning for their goals after high school graduation. Family conversation starter: Ask your student to tell you about their Game Plan survey and goals.
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
LANGSTON HUGHES MIDDLE SCHOOL - PTA
Support Our Teachers This Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4–8)!
The Middle School PTA has created this Amazon shopping list filled with classroom items requested directly by our teachers. These donations help refresh supplies, enhance learning spaces, and show our educators how much we appreciate everything they do. Parents and families are invited to purchase and donate any item from the list—every contribution makes a difference and is sincerely appreciated!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1WAIE0KP3MWQI?ref_=wl_share
Our school needs us! Support our teachers and kids by being a part of the PTA. Click here for the PTA’s website.
PTA Meetings for the 2025-26 school year!
Mark your calendars now: May 4, June 1.
All meetings are at 7:00 p.m. in our LHMS Library unless otherwise indicated.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
 Month of the Military Child
April is month of the military child. Wear purple throughout the month to recognize our military students.
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
Middle & High School Athletic Programs
Registration for FCPS athletic preparticipation exams (physicals) is now open: APPOINTMENT REGISTRATION
All middle and high school students interested in participating in school athletic programs MUST have a valid athletic physical on file with their school prior to participating. All rising middle school students, specifically those who will be in 7th or 8th grade (and rising 6th graders at Poe, Glasgow, and Holmes middle schools) next school year (2026-2027) interested in participating in the middle school sports program are eligible to receive a FREE athletic physical exam through these events.
Athletic physicals are coordinated by the certified athletic trainers at our FCPS high schools and are only available at the dates and times indicated. Students must register in advance and additional information is available through the link above.
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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:
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