 May 12 - Partners in Safe Teen Driving Seminar
May 17 - MHS Jazz Big Band Jam
May 17 - Prom
May 19 - Rising 9th Grade Transition Night (6:00 PM)
May 26 - Memorial Day (Holiday)
May 28 - McLean Sports Physical Night
 McLean Students Earn Top Ranks at Shark Tank Tech Challenge!
Congratulations to our students who excelled at the 2025 Shark Tank Technology Challenge! Alan Wang took second place with Artisin, an application designed to guide seniors through art tutorials. Jasmine Ma (TJ), Sophie Zhang, and Jaiden Saran placed third for Gaitway, their virtual reality walking simulation for the elderly. Way to go!
Friendship Walk a Success!
A huge shout out to everyone who participated in the 2025 Best Buddies Friendship Walk! Our students' incredible fundraising efforts for Best Buddies Virginia and DC create more opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We're so proud of our Best Buddies members for building a more inclusive world!
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McLean High School DECA Member Earns Recognition at DECA’s International Career Development Conference
Students from McLean High School DECA attended ICDC in Orlando to participate in a variety of events such as Human Resources, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, and International Business. DECA member Leah Fontaine earned recognition as a Top 20 Finalist in Principles of Entrepreneurship. The DECA International Career Development Conference was the pinnacle of competition, where over 18,000 students vied for international honors, making this a significant accomplishment. Congratulations to Leah and McLean DECA for their continued success!
Highlander Math League Achieves Top Honors!
The McLean Highlander Math League (MHML) has had an outstanding year! Highlights include:
- 1st Place School in the Virginia Math League (with Jeffrey Yin and Aiden Feyerherm taking 1st and 2nd individually)
- American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME) qualifiers: Aiden Feyerherm, Jeffrey Yin, Kalan Warusa, Daniel Kim, Sarah Li, et al.
- United States of America Mathematics Olympiad (USAMO) Honorable Mentions for Jeffrey Yin and Kalan Warusa
- 1st Place School in Virginia for Purple Comet
- 6th Individual for Aiden Feyerherm at Yale MMATHS
- 2nd Individual for Jeffrey Yin at Duke Math Meet.
Congratulations to all the talented members of the MHML!
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Congratulations to Our McLean Jazz Students for Outstanding Performances at the Chantilly Jazz Festival this Weekend!
Jazz Workshop showcased some excellent achievement and improvement over the course of the year. Jazz Combo won second place in the small-ensemble division on Friday night. Jazz Ensemble qualified for finals and then won 1st place in their second performance! This was the first time that McLean has ever won first at this tough competition. We’ve made finals and have come in 2nd or 3rd a lot in the past (which is still a huge achievement in itself), but this year our students made school history for our program. Ben Taube also won the Chantilly Jazz Scholarship for his guitar performance. What a huge accomplishment for all of our students and Mr. Weinhold! Huge congratulations on this achievement!
If you didn’t get a chance to see the jazz performances at Chantilly, come out to Jammin’ Java on Saturday at 1 to see all of our McLean Jazz groups! Tickets are available here.
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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).
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May 17 - MHS Jazz Big Band Jam
Usher in your weekend with some big band jazz! Come and support the jazz ensembles of McLean High School and Longfellow Middle School as they give their final exams in front of a live audience at Jammin Java.
Date & Time: Saturday, May 17th, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Jammin Java, 227 Maple Avenue E, Vienna VA 22180
Cost: $15 cover charge
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit: http://www.JamminJava.com.
We hope to see you in the crowd! Thank you for helping us continue to make great music at McLean High School.
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May 18 - The Strauss Family Invites you to Celebrate the Life of Janie Strauss
May 19 - 6:00 PM - Rising 9th Grade Transition Night
Join us for Rising 9th Grade Transition Night to learn about crucial aspects of high school success. Learn how to best support your teen during their transition to high school through open communication, explore the many opportunities to get involved in school activities, and discover strategies for creating balanced schedules to ensure time for both learning and rest.
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May 28 - McLean High School Sports Physical Night
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WHO: All STUDENTS who plan to play a sport in 2025-2026 school year
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WHEN: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
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TIME: 5:30pm to 8:00pm
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WHERE: McLean HS
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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 17 and May 31.
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 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
McLean HS Final Exam Schedule
Senior final exams will take place May 20 - 23, and underclassmen final exams will take place June 5 - 12.
Please refer to this page on our website for more information on final exam schedules.
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 Baccalaureate Service – Volunteers Needed
The Baccalaureate Service for the Class of 2025 is in need of volunteers to help with the following:
- 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 or 703-307-0763.
Downloading Your Google Drive
If you are preparing to graduate or leave FCPS for any reason, it’s important to know that your Google Workspace account will be automatically deactivated once you are no longer actively enrolled in FCPS. This process happens during the summer, shortly after the end of the school year. Once your account is deactivated, you will no longer be able to login to your FCPS Google Drive or access your FCPS Gmail.
If you will no longer be an FCPS student after this school year, download or export any files you wish to keep before the end of the school year. The download process of files can take several days, so please make sure to give yourself plenty of time.
Students will have the option to use Google Takeout to export their files. Visit Google’s directions here: How to download your Google data using Takeout. It’s important to know that you will only be able to export files for which you are the owner.
If you’d prefer to manually select files from your Drive to download, follow the Downloading Your Data instructions on the Google Workspace Information for Students and Parents page of the FCPS website.
Class of 2025 All Night Graduation Party
Date/Time: June 3, 2025 at 11 pm
Location: McLean High School
ANGP Tickets
Yard Signs
Volunteer/Donation Opportunities
WE NEED YOUR HELP!! We are looking for parent volunteers, food/beverage donations, and prize/giveaway donations. Please sign up using the links below.
Questions? Contact us at angp@mcleanptsa.org.
 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.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
People with ancestral roots in Asia and the islands of the Pacific have been integral to the story of America. In 1992, May was designated Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to celebrate their heritage and contributions.
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Jewish American Heritage Month
May is a national month of recognition of the history of Jewish contributions to American culture, acknowledging the diverse achievement of the Jewish community in the U.S.
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 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.
McLean High School PTSA Information
Here are some quick links:
 ☀️ Summer Internship Program for Students
FCPS is launching a Summer Internship Program. This six-week, paid, in-person opportunity is for FCPS high school students or recent alumni enrolled in post-secondary education. This program is designed to provide valuable hands-on work experience, professional development, and project-based learning across various FCPS departments.
Interns will support professional staff in their selected department with projects and participate in weekly professional development workshops on topics such as personal finance, communication skills, resume writing, and networking. Interns will shadow staff completing mission-critical projects that prepare the division for the upcoming school year.
Learn more about this internship program, which supports FCPS’ Strategic Plan Goal 5: Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation.
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
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- FCPS Budget Update
- Summer Internships for Students
- Summer Learning Activities and Ideas
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
 ‼️End of the School Year Medication Pick-Up
As the end of our school year approaches, I would like to remind you that all medications kept in the Health Room must be picked up by the end of the school year. Per FCPS regulations, any medications that remain in the Health Room after close of business on the last day of school must be destroyed.
For SENIORS: Seniors who have medications may keep them in the Health Room until after graduation activities are complete. All medication for seniors must be picked up by Monday, June 2nd.
For ALL OTHER STUDENTS: The last day of classes is June 11th.
Prescription Medications (Epi-pens, Inhalers, ADHD, etc.): Must be picked up by a parent. Please sign in at the main office. PLEASE NOTE: if a student self-carries their epi-pen or inhaler and keeps one in the health room, the student may pick it up.
Over-the-counter Medication: Students may pick up these medications and take them home with written permission from parent. They may be picked up at the end of the day between 2:45-3:00pm any time before the end of the year.
All medications must be picked up by 10:30 am, June 11th.
Please contact School Health Aide, Julie Gamboa, with any questions. jgamboa@fcps.edu
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.
 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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