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Monday, August 31 - First PTA Meeting
Friday, September 4 & Monday, September 7, 2026: Labor Day/No School
Wednesday, September 9, 2026: School-Wide iReady Reading Screener
Thursday, September 10, 2026: School-Wide MAP Math Screener
Thursday, September 17, 2026: Back-to-School Night from 6pm-8pm
Monday, September 21, 2026: Yom Kippur/No School
Wednesday, October 28 & Thursday, October 29, 2026: Picture Day
Meet the PTA President - Janessa Valentine
Meet the PTA President - Janessa Valentine
A little about me: I am a Mom of 3, with one son currently in 7th grade at LHMS this year. I am also the LHMS Family Liaison and thoroughly enjoy my role working with families. I have held the position of either PTA President, Treasurer or Secretary in the past at the 4 different school districts I have been a part of, so I am very familiar with being on the board and the responsibility that comes with it. I believe the PTA plays an important role in the experience students and their families have at their school, and with teamwork, we can make their experience an amazing one.
I’m excited about this school year and intend to support all the fun events for our students, families, and teachers and show our community Panther Pride!
Sincerely,
Janessa Valentine
A Special Education PTA (SEPTA) is a PTA organization affiliated with the State and National PTA but specifically established to address the unique needs of special education, special needs, and disabled students and families.
Every month, SEPTA provides our community with a list of events to help special education families find the resources they need. All these opportunities are FREE unless noted. In most cases you must register if registration information is provided. Check out the SEPTA Monthly Calendar for helpful resources and upcoming events!
Message from the PTA President
Message from the PTA President
The PTA welcomes you to the Langston Hughes Middle School Panther Community! The Langston Hughes Middle School PTA strives to include all, help create community, encourage student activism, and support our teachers, students, and families.
As a member of the National PTA, Virginia PTA (VAPTA), and the Fairfax County Council PTA (FCCPTA), we have a shared mission: to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. We also support the Fairfax County Special Education PTA (SEPTA). Every child. One voice.
Reach out if you would like to talk about where you can fit it in. You can find me at president@lhmspta.com. We look forward to seeing you in the hallways of Hughes and helping our Panther POWER shine through!
Support LHMS PTA
Support LHMS PTA
Your time, talent, and treasure help us serve our community.
Your time, talent, and treasure help us serve our community.
Time: Attend our monthly PTA meetings, make a Costco run for teacher breakfast items, secure a speaker, or help deliver spirit wear.
Talent: Are you good with web design? Can you organize a PTA closet? Are you gifted in other languages to help our non-English speaking families? Do you have a knack for reviewing financials? Your talents can help expand the PTA’s skill set and reach.
Treasure: If you become a member or simply make a donation to the PTA, these funds help our programs thrive. Do you know of a local business that can contribute? Maybe your employer is generous to non-profit organizations. We graciously accept all help.
Our Principal
Our Principal
Dr. Herman Mizell became principal of Langston Hughes Middle School on July 1, 2023. The PTA enjoys a strong partnership with Dr Mizell. You can find more information about Dr. Mizell here.
Our School Board Representative
Our School Board Representative
Melanie Meren is the Hunter Mill District Representative to the School Board for Fairfax County Public Schools. She is also a Langston Hughes Middle School parent and PTA member. You can connect with Melanie here.
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