Langston Charter Middle School

Did you know that Traveler's Rest is honoring Laodicea "Dicey" Langston, our school's namesake, with a monument? On June 26th, they will reveal the Dicey Langston statue in the new Dicey Langston Botanical Garden and on June 27th they will honor her in their annual Freedom Trails Drone Show!

Students are invited to volunteer with the Traveler's Rest Historical Society on June 26th! Students can earn up to 2 hours of community service time for their Leadership class! Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48A8AC28AAFA7-64263834-student #/

We would also love to host a picnic for all Langston families current and past during the Freedom Trails Drone Show! If you are interested in helping plan/set up for the picnic (and start working on your 36 parent volunteer hours), sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48A8AC28AAFA7-64263930-parent #/

Parent Help with TR Freedom Trails Drone Show Picnic Parents! Help me plan an amazing Langston gathering at the Traveler's Rest Freedom Trails Drone Show! Please sign up below if you are interested in helping plan and/or set up! We will send out another Sign Up Genius closer to the day with an opportunity to bring food/drinks once we have a better pla...

We love Mrs. Frans! Check out Charter Institute at Erskine's post about her as the Institute Teacher of the Month!

Meet Mrs. Wendy Frans, our June Institute Teacher of the Month! With 24 years of experience, Mrs. Frans brings history to life for her 6th and 7th graders at Langston Charter Middle School through hands-on activities like classroom Olympic Games and Egyptian mummification projects. From being named Greenville County Teacher of the Year to inspiring students daily with her motto, "Make an effort, not an excuse," she proves that teaching is truly a calling.

Read more about her journey and classroom creativity on our blog - https://tinyurl.com/2smzykmh

Did you know some of our teachers lead Summer Camps right here on campus? If you are still looking for something fun and educational for your middle schooler to do this summer, check out the summer camp options lead by the amazing Langston faculty!

https://langstoncharter.org/summer-camps/

Alumna Spotlight: Katie Hays Couch

Katie Hays Couch has been named the Salutatorian of Eastside High School's graduating class this year. Katie previously attended Langston Charter Middle School and, most recently, served as a teacher cadet there last semester. We are incredibly proud of her and the work she has put in to achieve this honor. 🐎🎉

Way to go, Abishree! 🎉🐎

We are excited to celebrate an incredible achievement by one of our students!

This summer, Abishree Ghana has been selected to attend a prestigious program through the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute for American Democracy—a highly competitive, merit-based institute focused on leadership and civic engagement.

Each year, students from across the country apply, and only around 100 students nationwide are chosen to participate. This honor reflects not only academic excellence, but also strong character, leadership potential, and a commitment to learning about our nation and community.

During the program, Abishree will take part in an immersive, hands-on experience where she will explore how our government works, engage in real-world simulations, and interact with civic leaders. The institute is designed to inspire the next generation of informed, active citizens and future leaders.

We are so proud of Abishree for earning this outstanding opportunity and representing our school at the national level!

Another impressive Langston student! 🎉🐎

On April 2-3, Nicholas Poole (7th grade) attended the Model United Nations Conference at the YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly Conference Center in Black Mountain, NC. He joined middle schoolers from across the state to learn about a country and represent that country in the conference. The students made a Festival of Nations board, learned about food and culture from their country and wrote a proposal about an issue facing that country. Nicholas' group represented the country of Greece and won the award for Outstanding Festival of Nations.

Way to go, Nicholas! 🎉🐎

Wow! Check out this Charger! 🐎🎉

We are so proud of David Lim for his participation in a symphony at Carnegie Hall! David is the ONLY middle schooler who qualified in his symphony orchestra. He is the youngest musician in his orchestra who made it to Carnegie Hall.

Way to go, David!

Join us for a Langston Foundation Blood Drive on Saturday, April 11, from 8:00 - 1:00!

Each parent attending our blood drive will receive:
⌚THREE Parent Volunteer Hours
🍪Large Crumbl Cookie
🍟Chick Fil A coupon for a free product
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👟Your student receives a coupon to have a Langston Spirit Wear Day and/or wear non-uniform sneakers on a day of their choice
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💸The Langston Foundation receives $50 per donor, and with our goal of With 80 people, we can earn $4,000 in one morning!

What a WIN-WIN for everyone! 😎

Did you know that Langston faculty lead Summer Camps? We have camps for reading, math, study skills, and more! Check out the summer camps offered so far. Keep checking in, because more offerings are coming!

https://langstoncharter.org/summer-camps/

TUESDAY, March 3 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at Chick Fil A Woodruff Road only!

The Langston Foundation will receive 20% of sales that evening from Langston families, from Drive Thru and Counter Sales (tell them you are with Langston at checkout) plus Mobile/App Orders (before checkout, toggle on “Support Community Care Event” and select Langston).

Parents earn TWO Parent Volunteer Hours for the family by participating in our Spirit Nights!