2025 FUNDRAISER RAFFLE
**ON SALE NOW THROUGH JUNE 3, 2025**
Click Here to Purchase
Purchase your tickets before it is TOO LATE for a chance to win some fantastic prizes, including:
Lake Anna Vacation Rental, WV Vacation Rental, SAT 1400 Princeton Review Course, Private Wine Class of 20, Restaurant and Garden Center gift cards and more.
Cost:
1 Raffle Ticket for $10, 3 Raffle Tickets for $30, 5 Raffle Tickets for $50, or 10 Raffle Tickets for $100
Prize Announcements:
On or Before June 6, 2025 via Email and PTSA Newsletter
**Proceeds benefit the Class of 2025 All Night Graduation Party**
Questions? Contact us at angp@mcleanptsa.org.
Nominations Needed for
the 2025-2026 PTSA Board!
The McLean HS PTSA is looking for volunteers to serve on the 2025-26 McLean HS PTSA Executive Committee. Below is the full slate of officer roles to be elected, and we have flagged the ones currently without any candidates:
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President - Provides oversight to the PTSA organization and collaborates with the school and parent community; ex-officio member of all committees.
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VP of Programs – Provides oversight and guidance for all programs; collaborates with committees and school administration and staff to execute their goals.
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VP of Fundraising (No Nominee Yet) - Responsible for annual fundraising strategy and membership for the PTSA.
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VP of Communications & Outreach (No Nominee Yet) - Provides a unified communications strategy across various channels of e-News, website, and social media.
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Secretary - Responsible for maintaining records for the Executive Committee, Executive Board and General Membership Meetings. Assists with parliamentary procedures.
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Treasurer (No Nominee Yet) - Responsible for preparing budget, monthly and annual financial reports, filing taxes, and collaborating with committees on disbursements. The ideal candidate should have nonprofit financial management experience.
Please email president@mcleanptsa.org if you have interest or questions. We also appreciate your spreading the word and sending us referrals. Thank you in advance for giving our children, teachers, and community the gift of your time.
For more information about Mclean HS PTSA and Virginia PTA, please use the links below:
Teacher & Staff Appreciation
Staff Appreciation Week -
Request for Drink Donations
The PTSA is hosting a lunch for teachers/staff on Friday, May 9 and is in need of drink donations. Please see Sign Up Genius link below to sign up. Donations can be dropped off at the front office anytime Monday, May 5 through Wednesday, May 7.
2025/05: Staff Appreciation Week
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PTSA Appreciates MHS’s Assistant Principal!
Before spring break, the PTSA celebrated McLean High School’s Assistant Principals. The PTSA catered a lunch from Fresh Baguette in appreciation for all they do for the school community. The PTSA, through the Hospitality Committee, supports staff throughout the year by planning appreciation events such as this lunch. To our Assistant Principals, thank you for all that you do for our community!
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Class of 2025 All Night Graduation Party
Explore Ways to Support
Greetings families!! We are actively preparing for the Class of 2025 All Night Graduation Party (ANGP) which will be held on June 3, 2025 from 11pm to 4am at McLean High School. The ANGP provides a safe, alcohol-free and drug-free evening for our Seniors to celebrate after their high school graduation. Every year our students look forward to the ANGP, which is an amazing, fun-filled event where they can spend one last time making memories with their classmates and enjoy a variety of entertainment, games, great food, prizes, and much more. We make this happen each year with the support of students, families, and the McLean community.
Questions? Email Pamela Williams, ANGP Chair, at angp@mcleanptsa.org.
ANGP Tickets
**Price Increases as of May 2, 2025**
ANGP tickets are now available. Take advantage of the early bird pricing while you can. The early bird price is $80. Ticket prices will increase as of May 2, 2025. Click here to register for the Class of 2025 ANGP
Yard Signs
**Final Days to Purchase. Sales end May 1, 2025**
Class of 2025 yard signs are now available. This year we are offering two types of signs:
- Decision signs that will allow you to celebrate your Senior's college/university/military decision and
- Graduation signs to celebrate your Senior upon graduation in June.
The signs range in price from $30 to $40 based on the type of sign. See the link below to purchase and for additional details. The signs are available for purchase through May 1, 2025. The page also provides an opportunity to sponsor a yard sign for a graduate in need.
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ACT - Mock Testing and Testing Resources
Looking for an opportunity to practice for the SAT? The McLean PTSA is partnering with The Princeton Review and Marigold Prep to offer practice tests. Each testing session starts at 9am. The test dates are as follows:
ACT : April 26, 2025
Join us virtually to take the full-length practice tests. The registration fee is $20 per exam.
To register for ACT practice tests, click here.
Registration closes 3 days prior to each exam, and you will receive an email with further instructions regarding the testing session. After each test, you will receive a comprehensive score report detailing your strengths and weaknesses.
For additional testing resources, see the following:
Princeton Review is offering a 25% off promo code (MCLEAN25) for McLean families when purchasing their review courses. See princetonreview.com for available testing resources.
Marigold Prep is offering a Free PSAT/SAT Starter Kit (typically $200) which includes:
- Proprietary PSAT/SAT workbooks
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4 hours of pre-recorded tutoring sessions that cover the content and strategic knowledge required to master the PSAT and SAT
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2 hours of pre-recorded webinars that cover everything you need to know as a parent or educator
- Infographics to help you stay up-to-date and plan
Click Here To Enroll
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Questions? Contact tests@mcleanptsa.org
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Testing Information
The main testing window for AP exams is below. With parent/guardian permission, McLean HS students are allowed to be released early following an AP exam and arrive late before their scheduled AP exam. All pre-arranged absence notes (no phone calls or handwritten notes please) are due to Ms. Yates in the attendance office by April 25th. Please keep in mind that all classes will continue with instruction during AP testing, and that students are responsible for all assignments from each class. Here are the links to the early release permission slip, late arrival permission slip, and printed out copies will be available in the main office.
Health & Wellness
Stree Less Week Therapy Dogs Visit - 5/01
Our therapy dog friends return on Thursday, May 1, from 11:00am-1:30pm. We are expecting three pups: Daisy, Raven, and Rillian.
Our thanks to the PTSA Health & Wellness Committee for organizing! Dates for therapy dogs visit in 2025: 5/06. Please contact health.wellness@mcleanptsa.org for more information.
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MHS Prom - Call for Chaperones
The Class of 2026 is seeking parent volunteers to chaperone this year’s Prom. Chaperones will help with set up, coat/bag check, and general supervision of the event. We are looking for 5 chaperones per shift. Parent volunteers are needed for the following shifts:
- Shift 1: Set Up - 1:00-2:30 pm
- Shift 2: Event Supervision - 7:30-9:30 pm
- Shift 3: Event Supervision/Clean Up - 9:30-11:30 pm
If you are interested in volunteering, please complete this sign up form. If you have any questions, please reach out to Amanda Williams (aowilliams@fcps.edu).
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Volunteers Needed for
Baccalaureate Service of Class 2025
Volunteers would be very welcome to help organize the Baccalaureate Service 2025.
- Refreshments
- Publicity
- Fund raising (refreshments, bagpipe, gifts for speakers)
- Student speakers
- Music
- Logistics of service
- Program
- Clergy solicitation
- Gifts for speakers
Please contact Sue Clasby at Susan.clasby@cgi.com ,703-307-0763.
Fulfill Service Requirements
Helping Out Students after School This Quarter
The Humanitas4All HumScouts After School Program is an online program dedicated to helping elementary school students stay on track with learning during the virtual school term. We are aiming to serve all students in Northern Virginia, especially supporting students from low-income backgrounds and/or Title I schools.
The goal of this program is to provide homework help, fun activities, positive character development, and support to young students and their families. Sessions will occur after school via Google Meet. When you sign up to become a mentor, you will have to stay as a mentor for the entire school quarter.
As a mentor, you must prepare lessons and activities to do with the kids. More details will be sent to those who fill out this form.
Note: Mentors can receive service hours.
Please email humscouts@humanitas4all.org for any questions.
If you are interested, please fill out this google form: http://tinyurl.com/humscoutsregistration.
Thank you!
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Community Activities
Turning Setbacks Into Success: Helping Kids Thrive Through Challenges with Author Michelle Icard - 4/23
Join SCC on April 23 at 7pm at MCC’s Alden Theatre for Turning Setbacks into Success with author Michelle Icard. Based on her recent book, "8 Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success", the talk helps parents know when to step in or step back as kids navigate challenges like friendship struggles, rule-breaking, and self-doubt. With 20+ years in education and parenting research, Icard shares insights with humor and empathy. Ideal for parents & caregivers of kids in grades 3–12. Tickets: $15 pre-sale / $20 at the door. Proceeds benefit SCC. Book sale and signing follows.
Location: McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA 22101
Date and time: Wed, Apr 23, 2025 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Click here to register.
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School Year PTSA Checklist
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Important Upcoming Dates
May 5-9 - Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
May 7 - National School Nurse Day
May 17 - Prom
Recognition
A huge shoutout to our corporate sponsor The Sky Group! Your generosity empowers our Students, Teachers, Staff and the Community!
Helpful Links
Attendance Bell Schedule Red/Silver Calendar Office and Support Staff
Student Services Student Activities Special Education Resources
Teacher Office Hours Substance Abuse Prevention
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