 May 26 - Memorial Day (Holiday)
May 28 - McLean Sports Physical Night
June 3 - Graduation (Early Dismissal @ 10:30 AM; Graduation - 2:30 PM)
June 6 - Eid al-Adha (Evening-only O Day)
June 11 - Last Day of School (Early Dismissal)
June 19 - Juneteenth
McSolar Team Wins 2025 Solar World Championship!
May 19- May 21, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona Team McSolar competed at the KidWind World Competition. The team competed in Solar Home Testing, Live Instant Challenges, Data Analytics Challenges, Presentation of their Solar Smart Home, and a Knowledge Quiz to compile their total score. After a long year of competitions leading up to Worlds & three days of competition, Team McSolar led by Coach Cara Mosley was deemed the 2025 Solar World Champion!
The team consists of Alicia Yau, Daniel Campos Morales, Fernando M’Bachi, Maged AlQabany, Sagan Pandita, Veronica Munoz Ospina
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McLean's Old Hollywood Prom!
Varsity Awards Ceremony Recap
The annual Varsity Awards Ceremony recently celebrated the exceptional achievements of our Highlander athletes and managers! The event highlighted outstanding performances, sportsmanship, and dedication across various sports. Congratulations to all our award recipients for their hard work and contributions to McLean High School athletics this year!
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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
Students can 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).
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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Attendance on June 11
Attendance will be taken on the last day of school, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. If your child is going to be absent on June 11, 2025, please contact your child’s school in advance at 703-714-5725 or McLeanHigh.Attendance@fcps.edu.
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
Yearbook Pick Up Information
- If you pre-ordered a yearbook, you can stop by the Yearbook Room (S105) during all lunches to collect your book. The room is near the Main Office and the Auditorium. Books will NOT be available before 11:13 - please do not come early.
- If you have not yet paid for a yearbook and would like to get one, we still have a limited number available to order on MySchoolBucks. When you pick up your book, just let us know you paid.
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 final Saturday Support session will be on May 31.
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 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 28-30: SOL Retakes
Student Testing Results Coming Soon
Throughout May and June, you will receive your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, there is a list of tests by grade level on the FCPS website.
How the results are delivered depends on the test. Scores will be delivered in SIS ParentVUE or from the school or testing organization. Learn what to expect regarding assessment reporting practices and timelines.
Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about how test results are reported to families. Individual test websites provide report translations and help for interpreting test results. Please contact us with any testing questions or for additional information about how we use test results to support student success.
 Graduation Events
- May 28 - Graduation Practice #1
- May 30 - HIP Presentations, Convocation, & Senior BBQ
- June 2 - Graduation Practice #2
- June 3 - Graduation @ DAR at 2:30 PM
Obligations
This is a reminder that all seniors must pay their obligations prior to graduation. Obligations might include course fees, library books, textbooks, calculators, AP exam fees, or senior dues. Students will not receive their cap and gown, or graduation tickets until their obligations have been paid.
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.
 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.
Class of 2025 All Night Graduation Party
Date/Time: June 3, 2025 at 11 pm
Location: McLean High School
ANGP Tickets
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.
McLean High School PTSA Information
Here are some quick links:
 In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Next Steps for Budget
- Explore Initial Draft Boundary Scenarios
- Check Your MySchoolBucks Balance
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.
 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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