Langston Hughes Elementary

09/18/2026

Bobcats! Y’all came, Y’all ran, Y’all beat the heat, and CRUSHED some fundraising! We couldn’t be more proud!

Great job today!! A huge thank you to our PTO and Jogathon Committee, spearheaded by Katelyn Hall for always making this event fun and successful!

Now.. we cool off!

09/17/2026

TOMORROW is the big day - JOG-A-THON! Make the day great for your kiddo and keep them comfortable please send:

😎SUNSCREEN 💧WATERBOTTLE
👟WEAR TENNIS SHOES - (no Crocs in Sport mode!)Tennis Shoes are best to wear for running on the grass to prevent injury. Please do not send kiddos in sandals or crocks.

👕Extra Clothes - Children also get sweaty, and sometimes tend to dump their water on themselves (kids, am I right?) the school DOES NOT have enough clothing for spares, please send extra clothes.

👃DEODORANT - Please help your child's teacher.... if you know you know. Please help keep our school smelling fresh and clean.

09/17/2026

You have waited long enough! After being honored with A.J. Kimzey's football jersey, Mrs. McLenon and her class got another suprise! You'll just have to watch to see!

09/17/2026

On Tuesday, September 16th, 2026, one of our third grade teachers Mrs. McLenon, was surprised by a visit from former student, A.J. Kimzey. A.J., a senior at Free State High School, and member of the football team, honored Mrs. McLenon by asking her to wear his jersey at the upcoming football game for having the biggest impact on him and his education. We are so proud of A.J., Mrs. McLenon and all our Bobcats!

But Wait.... the suprises don't stop there! Come back to the page to see Mrs. McLenon's next surprise from Tuesday!!

09/17/2026

On Tuesday, September 16th, 2026, one of our first grade teachers Mrs. Szelecwyz, was surprised by a visit from former student, Finn Moore. Finn, a senior at Free State High School, and member of the football team, honored Mrs. Szelecwyz by asking her to wear his jersey at the upcoming football game for having the biggest impact on him and his education. We are so proud of Finn, Mrs. Szelecwyz and all our Bobcats!

08/17/2026

🐾 Family Information Meetings are coming up!
We can’t wait to welcome our Bobcat families back to Langston Hughes!
Join us to meet your child’s teacher, learn about the classroom, and hear what to expect this year!

08/03/2026

08/01/2026

Help us kick off our school year by cleaning up our outside area.

06/01/2026

We already KNEW we were the best, because we teach the best. Imagine our surprise when we were told we have 11 Bobcats nominated for the The Best of Lawrence 2026.... WOW!

Now is your chance to vote for us! You can vote DAILY at https://www2.ljworld.com/bestoflawrence/ #/gallery/?group=547989

Hurry, voting ends Sunday, June 7th!