The Community Champion Chronicle

Dear Lang Families,

We are officially in the final stretch of the school year—with just 12 days remaining! As we approach the end, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support and partnership. Together, we have made this a year of growth, resilience, and achievement for our students.

Every day, our students are showing what it means to be Champions in the Making—demonstrating Growth, Grit, and Greatness. From the classroom to campus events, we are seeing students rise to expectations, stay focused, and push themselves to finish strong.

As we close out the year, our focus remains on strong instruction, meaningful learning, and celebrating student success. We are preparing students not only for the next grade level, but for continued success beyond this school year.

The upcoming days will be busy, but also filled with opportunities to celebrate our students:

• End-of-Year i-Ready assessments
• Award ceremonies recognizing student achievement
• Field days and celebrations to honor a great year

We encourage all students to:

✔️ Be present and on time each day
✔️ Stay focused and give their best effort
✔️ Continue demonstrating positive behavior and school pride

Families, your support during these final days is critical. Please help ensure your child is well-rested, prepared, and ready to learn each day.

📅 Upcoming Important Dates

• May 12: 8th Grade Picnic
• May 13:
  • 🚨 i-Ready EOY Math Testing
  • 8th Grade Crossover Awards
• May 14:
  • 🚨 i-Ready EOY Reading Testing
• May 15: 6th Grade Field Day
• May 19: 6th Grade Awards Ceremony
• TBD: 7th Grade Field Day & EOY Celebration 🎉

Let’s work together to ensure our students finish strong and continue building a legacy of excellence at Lang.

Jessica Weems
Principal, Harold W. Lang Sr. Middle School

💜💛🏆 United in Growth. Driven by Grit. Destined for Greatness.

Estimadas familias de Lang,

¡Estamos oficialmente en la recta final del año escolar—con solo 12 días restantes! Al acercarnos al cierre, quiero tomar un momento para agradecerles por su continuo apoyo y colaboración. Juntos, hemos hecho de este un año de crecimiento, resiliencia y logros para nuestros estudiantes.

Cada día, nuestros estudiantes demuestran lo que significa ser Campeones en Formación—mostrando Crecimiento, Esfuerzo y Grandeza. Desde el salón de clases hasta los eventos escolares, vemos a nuestros estudiantes cumplir con las expectativas, mantenerse enfocados y esforzarse por terminar con éxito.

Mientras cerramos el año, nuestro enfoque sigue siendo en una instrucción sólida, aprendizaje significativo y la celebración de los logros estudiantiles. Estamos preparando a nuestros estudiantes no solo para el siguiente grado, sino para el éxito continuo más allá de este año escolar.

Los próximos días serán ocupados, pero también estarán llenos de momentos para celebrar a nuestros estudiantes:

• Evaluaciones de fin de año de i-Ready
• Ceremonias de premios reconociendo el logro estudiantil
• Días de campo y celebraciones para cerrar un gran año

Animamos a todos los estudiantes a:
✔️ Asistir diariamente y llegar a tiempo
✔️ Mantenerse enfocados y dar su mejor esfuerzo
✔️ Continuar demostrando comportamiento positivo y orgullo escolar

Familias, su apoyo durante estos últimos días es fundamental. Por favor ayuden a asegurar que su estudiante esté bien descansado, preparado y listo para aprender cada día.

📅 Fechas Importantes

• 12 de mayo: Picnic de 8.º grado
• 13 de mayo:
  • 🚨 Examen i-Ready de Matemáticas (Fin de Año)
  • Ceremonia de Transición de 8.º grado
• 14 de mayo:
  • 🚨 Examen i-Ready de Lectura (Fin de Año)
• 15 de mayo: Día de Campo de 6.º grado
• 19 de mayo: Ceremonia de Premios de 6.º grado
• Por definir: Día de Campo de 7.º grado y Celebración de Fin de Año 🎉

Trabajemos juntos para asegurar que nuestros estudiantes terminen fuertes y continúen construyendo un legado de excelencia en Lang.

Con aprecio,

Jessica Weems
Directora, Harold W. Lang Sr. Middle School

💜💛🏆 Unidos en Crecimiento. Impulsados por la Determinación. Destinados a la Grandeza.

📣Incoming 6th Grade Families – We’re Ready for You!💜💛

We are excited to welcome our newest Pioneers to Harold Wendell Lang Sr. Middle School! As we prepare for the upcoming school year, please take a moment to review the important information in the flyers below regarding our Early Start ADSY Program and the first days of school.

📅Key Dates to Know:

• July 20 – Staff First Day

• July 28 – First Day for ALL 6th Grade Students (ADSY begins!)

• August 11 – First official day for all middle school students (7th & 8th join us)

⏰School Hours: 8:35 AM – 3:55 PM

🚪Doors open at 8:10 AM

✨What is ADSY (Early Start)?

Our Early Start program gives students a head start by:

• Strengthening reading and math skills

• Building confidence before the full school year begins

• Providing extra support and engaging learning experiences

👕Dress Code Reminder:

• July 28 – August 7: Flexible dress (must follow district guidelines)

• Starting August 11: Uniforms required

🚗Arrival & Dismissal Updates:

Please review procedures carefully to ensure a smooth and safe experience for all students.

We know starting middle school is a big step, and we are here to support both students and families every step of the way.💫

Let’s make this year unforgettable—Future Pioneers, your journey starts now!

📣 Familias de 6º Grado – ¡Estamos listos para ustedes! 💜💛

¡Estamos emocionados de dar la bienvenida a nuestros nuevos Pioneros en Harold Wendell Lang Sr. Middle School! Mientras nos preparamos para el nuevo año escolar, les pedimos que revisen la información importante en los volantes a continuación sobre el Programa Early Start ADSY y los primeros días de clases.

🗓 Fechas Importantes:
• 20 de julio – Primer día para el personal
• 28 de julio – Primer día para TODOS los estudiantes de 6º grado (¡comienza ADSY!)
• 11 de agosto – Primer día oficial para todos los estudiantes de middle school (se unen 7º y 8º)

⏰ Horario Escolar: 8:35 a.m. – 3:55 p.m.
🚪 Puertas abren a las 8:10 a.m.

✨ ¿Qué es ADSY (Early Start)?
Nuestro programa Early Start brinda a los estudiantes una ventaja al:
• Fortalecer habilidades de lectura y matemáticas
• Desarrollar confianza antes de que comience el año escolar completo
• Ofrecer apoyo adicional y experiencias de aprendizaje significativas

👕 Recordatorio del Código de Vestimenta:
• 28 de julio – 7 de agosto: Vestimenta flexible (siguiendo las reglas del distrito)
• A partir del 11 de agosto: Uniforme obligatorio

🚗 Llegada y Salida:
Por favor revisen los procedimientos cuidadosamente para asegurar una experiencia segura y organizada para todos los estudiantes.

Sabemos que comenzar la escuela secundaria es un gran paso, y estamos aquí para apoyar a nuestros estudiantes y familias en cada momento. 💫

¡Hagamos de este año algo inolvidable—Future Pioneers, su camino comienza ahora!

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🎉📢Hey Parents! It’s Registration Time!📢🎉

Great news, registration officially opened on April 1, 2026!

🚨All students — returning AND new — must complete registration, so be sure to get it done as soon as possible!

Need help or have questions? We’ve got you covered!💬

Reach out to our Registrar Ms. Herrera at 📲 (972) 925-2403 or 📨 sherreraromero@dallasisd.org.

Let’s get ready for an amazing school year 26-27!🎒🌟

🎉📢¡Hola familias! ¡Es tiempo de inscripción!📢🎉

¡Buenas noticias! ¡Las inscripciones se abrieron oficialmente el 1 de abril de 2026!

🚨Todos los estudiantes — nuevos y que regresan — deben completar la inscripción, así que asegúrese de hacerlo lo antes posible.

¿Necesita ayuda o tiene preguntas? ¡Estamos aquí para ayudarle!💬

Comuníquese con nuestra registradora, Ms. Herrera

al 📲 (972) 925-2403 o 📨 sherreraromero@dallasisd.org

¡Prepárense para un increíble año escolar 2026-2027!🎒🌟

Lang Middle School is proud to announce that our incoming 6th grade class will participate in the Additional Days School Year (ADSY) program during the 2026–2027 instructional year.

This program adds extra learning days before school starts and on select Saturdays to support academic growth, build confidence, and ensure students begin the school year prepared for success.

Please see the flyers for more information.

La Escuela Secundaria Lang se enorgullece en anunciar que nuestra clase entrante de 6.º grado participará en el programa de Año Escolar con Días Adicionales (ADSY) durante el año escolar 2026–2027.

Este programa agrega días adicionales de aprendizaje antes de que comience el año escolar y en algunos sábados seleccionados, con el fin de apoyar el crecimiento académico, fortalecer la confianza y asegurar que los estudiantes comiencen el año escolar preparados para el éxito.

Consulte los volantes para obtener más información.

Dear Champion Families,

As we approach the final STAAR testing days, I want to personally thank you for your continued partnership and support. Your involvement at home plays a powerful role in your child’s confidence, preparation, and success at school.

This is an important time for our students, and small routines at home can make a big difference. We encourage families to continue supporting students by ensuring they get adequate rest, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive at school on time each day. Just as important, your words of encouragement help set a positive tone—remind them that you are proud of their effort and that they are prepared to do their best.

We are proud of the growth our students have shown this year, and we are confident they will continue to demonstrate their learning during these final assessments.

Thank you for trusting us and for being such an important part of your child’s educational journey.

With appreciation,

Sincerely,

Bianca Robles
Parent Support Specialist

Email: birobles@dallasisd.org

Office Phone: (972) 502-1011

The Family and Community Engagement Office assists parents who currently have a pre-existing PowerSchool/Parent Portal account and parents who would like to create a PowerSchool/Parent Portal account.

Families can now easily check their student’s outstanding balances online!

Visit our Student Balance Lookup page to view your child’s current balance and payment options.

Simply enter the student’s ID number and date of birth to access the information instantly.

¡Ahora las familias pueden ver fácilmente los saldos pendientes de sus hijos en línea!

Visite nuestra página de Balance de Saldos para ver el saldo actual de su hijo y las opciones de pago.

Solo ingrese el número de identificación y la fecha de nacimiento del estudiante para acceder a la información al instante.

All student is the building have received their ID Badges as of Wednesday Sept. 17th, the policy for the badges is as follows:

ALL STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO WEAR ID BADGES. IT IS PART OF THEIR DAILY DRESS CODE.

The ID badge policy is for the safety and security of EVERYONE on campus.

• Students will receive their first ID badge for free.
• A lost ID badge must be replaced. Replacement badges are $5.00.
• Student ID badges must be worn on lanyards around the neck.
• Replacement lanyards are $2.00.
• Student ID badges must be visible, with pictures facing forward.
• Students are not allowed to tamper or alter ID badges or photos.

Students who forget their ID badges are required to get a temporary ID sticker for $1.00 before school.

Students are given the chance to pay TEMP IDs at a later time, they are recommended to pay no later then end of that week.

This being said, students who do not pay for their TEMP IDs (or lanyards) are being logged into an ongoing list, we will be using an automated system to send both an email and a text using the email & number provided during registration for the student.

If you are not sure what email or phone number is being used please contact our Registrar Ms. Herrera at (972) 925-2403 to make sure your contact information is up to date and a registration has been completed.

We will also be working on making personal phone calls as well. Once a student reaches $5 owed, we encourage the student to at this point buy a replacement badge, since the badge is $5. Our Admin team will begin having conferences with students who owe over $5.

Students who are missing required immunizations have now received their second notice.

All students in Dallas ISD must have up-to-date immunization records on file before attending school, as required by the Texas Department of State Health Services and TEA. These vaccines help protect students and prevent disease outbreaks.

👉 If your child has already received their vaccines, please provide the updated records to the nurse.

👉 If your child still needs vaccines, please schedule them as soon as possible. Nurse Carrizales will begin calling parents/guardians for pickup.

For questions about requirements or exemptions, contact Nurse Carrizales at (972) 925-2423 or vcarrizales@dallasisd.org

Under Senate Bill 12, Dallas ISD (and all Texas schools) must have SIGNED parent/guardian Permission Form before providing any health-related services to students—even for simple care like band-aids or temperature checks.

Without a signed consent form, schools may only give life-saving care. To allow Nurse Carrizales & Nurse Carbajal to provide other services (such as first aid, screenings, or administering medication), parents must check “Yes” and sign the Parental Consent for School Health-Related Services form.

👉 Please complete and return this form as soon as possible. It will remain on file for the entire school year.

For questions, contact Nurse Carrizales at (972) 925-2423 or vcarrizales@dallasisd.org

As flu and COVID cases are on the rise, we ask for your help in keeping our campus healthy.

👉 If your child has flu-like symptoms, please keep them home until they are fever-free for at least 24 hours without medication (100.2°F or higher).
👉 A doctor’s note is required if your child misses 5 OR MORE consecutive school days.
👉 For absences between 1 - 4 days, please send a handwritten Parent Excuse Note, as soon as the student returns to campus.

📵House Bill 1481 now requires Texas schools to limit or secure personal electronic devices during the instructional day. In alignment with Dallas ISD, Lang Middle School will implement the use of Yondr pouches to secure student cell phones during the school day.

Students will place their phones in a Yondr pouch, keep the pouch with them throughout the day, and return it at dismissal to be unlocked at a designated station. This new policy is designed to reduce distractions, protect instructional time, and promote a more engaged and connected learning environment.

🚫 Reminders on Prohibited Items:

Students may not bring:

• Phones, Smartwatches (Apple Watch, Fitbit, etc.), Wireless earbuds or headphones that do not fit inside their school-issued pouch

• Gaming devices, tablets, or laptops

What happens if my child needs to make a call?

Student's have been told to ask their teacher for permission to make a phone call.

📞 Students can contact parents/guardians using:

• Campus Phones (Main Office, Counselor’s Office, or Clinic)
• Email or Remind on their Chromebook

✅ Parent Tip: Check your student’s backpack before they leave home to ensure they aren’t carrying any prohibited devices.

Our goal is to protect instructional time and support student focus. Thank you for your partnership in making this successful.

Under Senate Bill 12, Dallas ISD (and all Texas schools) must have SIGNED parent/guardian Permission Form before providing any health-related services to students, this includes speaking to the counselors about topics like Bullying and harassment prevention.

This is the SAME consent form used for the nurse, teachers, athletic trainers, administrators, and other staff who supervise children. Without a signed consent form, schools may only give life-saving care.

To allow Ms. Lincecum & Ms. Sims to speak with the students, parents must check “Yes” and sign the Parental Consent for School Health-Related Services form.

👉 Please complete and return this form as soon as possible. It will remain on file for the entire school year.

Big News, Lang Community!

The Texas Education Agency released the 2025 campus ratings on Friday, August 15, and Harold W. Lang Sr. Middle School is officially a C campus! This is a huge step forward from where we started — and it’s a direct result of the growth, grit, and greatness our students, staff, and families bring every single day.

We’ve moved up, and now our eyes are on the next prize — earning that B rating. Just like champions on the field, we will keep training, strategizing, and playing to win. Every practice, every lesson, every day counts toward our goal.

#WeAre26 – United in Growth. Driven by Grit. Destined for Greatness.

Email: jweems@dallasisd.org

Website: https://lang.dallasisd.org/

Location: 1678 Chenault St. Dallas TX 75228

Phone: (972) 925-2400

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