McLean HS: Dr. Reilly's Monday Message 4/28/2025

May 2 - School Lunch Hero Day

May 5-9 - Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week

May 7 - National School Nurse Day

May 12 - Partners in Safe Teen Driving

May 17 - Prom

May 28 - McLean Sports Physical Night

McLean Students Win 2nd Place at KidWind Virginia State Competition! On Saturday April 12th, Team McSolar won 2nd Place at the KidWind Virginia State Competition, earning the team a spot at the World Competition in May. The KidWind Challenge is a hands-on student wind turbine and solar device design competition that engages students in STEM through the lens of clean energy. Student teams design and construct small wind turbines that they test in a wind tunnel, solar devices that they test under a light array, and meet with a panel of judges to present their design process and demonstrate their contextual knowledge of clean energy. Pictured above: Daniel Campos Morales, Sagan Pandita, Veronica Munoz Ospina, Alicia Yau, Fernando M’Bachi

McLean Honors Students at End-of-Year Awards Ceremony We recently celebrated the outstanding achievements of our students at an end-of-year awards ceremony. Every academic department recognized students for their hard work and dedication. Congratulations to all the well-deserving recipients!

All State Choir, Band, & Orchestra Competition

The following students from the Choir, Band, and Orchestra were selected and participated in All State Choir, Band, and Orchestra in Richmond. Join us in congratulating these exceptional students!

McLean Students Excel at National History Bowl! Angelika Tzioumis, Edward Burros, Alan Tang, and Eddie Lin finished 7th of 94 teams at the National History Bowl, varsity division, and came within one question of defeating Hunter College HS of NYC in the quarters to reach the semifinal. Over the two days they had a record of 13 and 3.

McLean Programmers Achieve Double Silver in Regional Competitions! Congratulations to the McLean Competitive Programming club! Eric Xue, Aiden Feyerherm, and Kalan Warusa demonstrated exceptional skills, securing an impressive 2nd place out of 30 teams at the Loudoun Academies Informatics Tournament. Their success continued at the University of Virginia High School Programming Contest, where they once again earned 2nd place out of 40 teams. Way to go, Eric, Aiden, and Kalan!

May 17 - MHS Prom -  Old Hollywood  This year's prom will be held on Saturday, May 17 at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner. Tickets will be on sale on MySchoolBucks from April 21st to May 15th.  Tickets will NOT be sold at the door.    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 pm-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).

May 28 - McLean High School Sports Physical Night

• WHO: All STUDENTS who plan to play a sport in 2025-2026 school year
• WHEN: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
• TIME: 5:30pm to 8:00pm
• WHERE: McLean HS
• COST: $50

Student Register here

We are looking for medical professionals to assist us. Are you an MD, PA, NP and interested in volunteering to help with this event? Volunteer Registration Here

Questions: contact Michael Tierney, MS, LAT, ATC (mstierney@fcps.edu) or Matthew Jordan, MS, LAT, ATC (majordan1@fcps.edu)

Saturday Support We are excited to share that we are expanding our Saturday Support to a second site for the second semester. Students can now attend Saturday Support sessions at McLean High School or Timber Lane Elementary School between 9:00 and 11:00 AM.  Our upcoming Saturday Support sessions will be on May 3, May 10, May 17, and May 31.

💻FCPS Issued Chromebook for Testing

As we get closer to the spring testing window, all students should be bringing their FCPS issued Chromebook to school daily in preparation for testing. All SOL and AP tests must be completed on the FCPS issued Chromebook. 

AP Testing

AP Testing will take place between May 5-23. Students should arrive at their testing locations by 7:45am for morning AP exams, and by 11:45am for afternoon AP exams. Students must arrange a ride home from school as most afternoon AP exams will conclude between 3:30-4:30PM.

Materials for Paper/Pencil Exams: (French, German, Music Theory, Spanish Language)

• Two #2 pencils and black/dark blue pen

Materials for Digital Exams: (African American Studies, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Chinese Language, Comparative Government, Computer Science A, Computer Science Principles, English Language, English Literature, Environmental ¹ Science, Human Geography, Latin, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Physics 1, Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, Physics C: Mechanics, Precalculus, Psychology, Seminar, Statistics, United States Government, United States History, World History)

• Fully charged FCPS Chromebook and charger
• College Board login credentials to access Bluebook
• Two #2 pencils and black/dark blue pen
• A calculator if taking Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Environment Science, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Physics 1, Physics C, Precalculus, or Statistics

McLean HS SOL Schedule

The main SOL testing dates are below. It is important that your student attend school on these days and get a good night’s rest and eat breakfast before testing. If your student has an unavoidable conflict that could result in missing a testing day, they will be moved to a makeup date. The Virginia Department of Education requires high school students enrolled in an SOL course to take the EOC test if the student needs a verified credit for graduation or if the student has not yet met federal testing requirements (1 Math, 1 Reading, and 1 Biology SOL attempt taken during grades 9-12).  Students who have met the testing requirements for graduation and federal accountability do not test. If you have questions about SOL testing, please contact your student’s school counselor. There is no early release or late arrival for students taking SOLs.

May 19: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Chemistry, and Earth Science

May 20: Biology

May 21: Geometry

May 22: Social Studies

May 28-30: SOL Retakes

Senior Surveys

Seniors need to complete two short surveys as part of their graduation requirements. The first survey is McLean HS Pre Grad Survey 2025. This survey helps us identify seniors we will recognize during various graduation events. We have asked seniors to complete this 5-question survey by May 2^nd. Seniors need to log into Naviance, go to About Me, Surveys from your School and select the Pre Grad Survey.

The second survey will be completed during our first graduation practice on May 28^th.

Class of 2025 All Night Graduation Party

Save the Date! Class of 2026 College Application Workshop - 7/30-8/1

Attention Juniors! The Student Services Department will be holding our annual College Application Workshop on Wednesday, July 30th and Friday, August 1st. Information covered through this workshop includes: How to get organized, paying for college, The Common App, The SRAR, and kick starting your essay (including an essay book). This is a two-day workshop. Students select either the morning session (8:30am-12:00pm) or the afternoon session (12:30pm-4:00pm). The cost for the workshop is $75. Registration and payment is now open and will be completed through MySchoolBucks. Students who need financial assistance for this workshop should contact their school counselor.

Month of the Military Child April is the Month of the Military Child! Every year we take the opportunity to recognize military-connected youth for their service and contribution to our community. Fairfax County Public Schools is proud to have over 14,000 military-connected youth as a part of our student body. We appreciate the varied life experiences they bring to our school community, and recognize their strength and resilience.

National Arab American Heritage Month FCPS is proud to celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month in April. This special month provides an opportunity to recognize the history and valuable contributions of Arab Americans. Arab Americans have ancestry in one of the world’s 22 Arab nations, which are located from northern Africa through western Asia. The people of these nations are ethnically, politically, and religiously diverse but share a common cultural and linguistic heritage. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.

Autism Acceptance Month April is Autism Acceptance Month. One in 44 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder in the United States, according to the CDC. Our schools and staff play a vital role in creating and ensuring inclusive environments that accommodate and affirm autistic students.

2025 Fundraiser Raffle

McLean High School PTSA Information

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In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• • Protect Your Child From Measles
  • Celebrating FCPS Staff and Students
  • Prepare for Summer Learning and Fun

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

McLean HS Tech Support for Students 🖥️

If you are experiencing issues with your FCPS issued laptop, please use the Tech Support Request Form to enter your information. The tech support team will then get back to you as soon as possible.

Partners in Safe Teen Driving Seminar

As part of the FCPS Health and PE curriculum, all 10^th grade students enrolled in Health & PE 10 complete one quarter of classroom Driver Education.  As part of the Driver Education curriculum, students are required to attend the Partners in Safe Teen Driving Presentation, in person, with at least one parent or guardian. Successful completion of classroom Driver Education AND attendance by the student and parent/guardian enables the student to obtain the DEC-District 8 completion card needed to pursue obtaining a Virginia driver’s license.  While it is recommended that the PSTD seminar requirement be satisfied during the quarter in which the student is taking classroom driver education, students are welcome to attend any quarter within their 10^th grade year. All seminars will be held in-person from 6:30-8:00 PM in the auditorium. Please arrive early. Doors will close promptly at 6:30. Attendees who arrive late will not be allowed entry and will not earn credit for attending.

The 90-minute PSTD presentation will be offered once per quarter throughout the school year. McLean High School’s dates for the 2024-2025 calendar year are below.

• May 12, 2025

Important: Students who successfully complete their classroom driver education quarter but have not satisfied the PSTD requirement will have earned an incomplete for the class grade until the requirement is met.

This program is available to FCPS students enrolled in grade 10 health and physical education at no charge. Students who are completing classroom instruction through a commercial driving school, are home schooled, are enrolled in another school division, or are FCPS students in grade 11 or 12 must register to attend the 90-minute PSTD seminar. A $30 fee applies, and registration is available through FCPS Adult and Community Education (aceclasses.fcps.edu). Please reach out to Marissa Gaines (MAGaines@fcps.edu) with any questions.

Mental Health and Wellness Support Services and Resources

McLean’s Clinical Staff are available to consult with parents and students regarding mental health related concerns and behaviors. They are also able to provide community resources as needed. Please see their contact information below:

Carol Ann Forrest, School Psychologist, CMForrest@fcps.edu

Beverly Parker-Lewis, School Psychologist, baparkerlewi@fcps.edu

Marly Jerome-Featherson, School Social Worker, mjeromefeath@fcps.edu

For more Mental Health and Wellness Information, please check out these Student Wellness Resources, FCPS’s  Healthy Minds Blog and the FCPS’s Parent Resource Center.

Emergency Resources

Crisis Link Regional Hotline            703-527-4077

Crisis Text                                       Text NEEDHELP to 85511

Dominion Hospital Emergency       703-536-2000

INOVA Emergency                         703-289-7560

Merrifield Center Emergency         703-573-5979  TTY dial 711

Life Threatening                             911

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