Schools-Harold Wendell Lang Sr. Middle School

Harold Wendell Lang Sr. Middle School

1678 Chenault St., Dallas, Texas 75228

Phone: (972) 925-2400
Fax: (972) 925-2401

School Scorecards Information 2008-2009

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Elvis Williams, Principal
Elvis Williams
Principal

Karen Owens, Phillip Wade
Assistant Principal(s)

Phyllis Johnson
Associate Principal-Teaching and Learning

Grade levels:
6-8

Motto/Mission:
"We do not lean, we stand," and "Where legends are made!" Our mission is to provide the students of the Lang community with a variety of educational opportunities that will enhance their academic, social and emotional growth.

Uniform colors

Top:
White
Bottoms:
6th-Navy Blue, 7th-Khaki, 8th-Black

School colors: Royal Purple & Old Gold

Mascot: Pioneers

Enrollment: 1,386

Hours/Bell schedule: 8:30 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.

Trustee district: District 9

Learning Community:
East Secondary -
Regina Jones

Other Contacts

Librarian:
(972 ) 925-2426
Maria Rodriguez

Counselor:
(972) 925-2418
Toysha Mays-Moore - 6th Grade

(972) 925-2419
Zoraya Torres - 7th grade

(972) 925-2417
Agatha Richardson-Randall - 8th Grade

Clinic:
(972) 925-2421
Nancy Abdo

Programs and Activities

Special programs:
Pioneer Band, Lang Orchestra, Senergistics Lab (Robotics), Graphic Arts Design, Culinary Arts, Family Home Living & Computer Applications

After-school programs:
Evening Tutoring, Saturday Academic Academy, Football, Volleyball, Track, Baseball, Basketball, Softball, & Soccer

Extracurricular activities:
Student Council, National Junior Honors, Chess Club, Karate Club, Leadership Cadet Corps (LCC), Graphic Design Club, Science, Technology & Math Club, & Cheerleading

Parent Involvement

Parent Teacher Organization (PTA), Board of Friends, SBDM, Math & Science Night, Parent Academy, Adult Basic Education

The school is named in honor of Dallas ISD administrator Harold Wendell Lang Sr., who was born in Dallas in 1926. Lang was described as an eminent educator, noted scholar and historian, church and family man, civic leader, and passionate advocate for human rights. He counseled and mentored throughout his career and lived by four cardinal principles: Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift. Lang made very significant professional contributions while working in Dallas schools. He started as a teacher in 1949 at N.W. Harllee Elementary School and was promoted to principal in 1957, working with teachers and students for 14 years. He served for three years as the director of Systemwide Testing for Dallas Independent School District and as a visiting professor at Bishop College, Prairie View A&M, the University of Texas at Dallas, and the University of Texas at Austin. Mr. Lang died Feb. 14, 1980, at the age of 54.