 July 30 - August 1 - Class of 2026 College Application Workshop
August 14 - Freshman & Transfer Student Orientation
August 18 - First Day of School
August 28 - Celebrate McLean
September 3 - Back to School Night (more info to come)
September 3 - Senior Parent Night (more info to come)
McLean High School Students Attend FBLA National Leadership Conference
Students from McLean High School attended Future Business Leaders of America, Inc.’s (FBLA) National Leadership Conference. The event, held in Anaheim, California from June 29 to July 2, attracted more than 15,000 middle school and high school students, educators, and volunteers from across the country. Students had the opportunity to engage in over 120 learning workshops and meet with representatives from more than 260 colleges, universities, and employers.
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August 14 - Freshman and New Student Orientation
Rising 9th grade (current 8th grade) students and transfer students are invited to orientation on Thursday, August 14th at 9:00 am. Please check our website later in the summer for more details. Bus transportation for this event will be provided from all feeder elementary schools and Longfellow Middle School.
August 14 (6:00 - 7:00 PM - Auditorium)- Freshman and New Parent Information Night
We will hold an information night for freshman parents and new parents to McLean. We will review topics such as schedules, communications, extra-curricular activities, high school credits, and much more.
August 28 - Celebrate McLean
Join us for Celebrate McLean on August 28th from 4:00 - 6:30 PM! It's a fantastic opportunity to discover more about our clubs, enjoy some games, and grab a bite to eat. Everyone in the community is welcome! Stick around after the celebration, as our football team kicks off against Chantilly at 7:00 PM.
2025-2026 Health Room Information
The goal of the school health room is for students to experience a healthy and safe school year. Please help us by following current medication policies and updating emergency contact and student health information!
Medications: Students are not permitted to carry or self-administer medications at school, except for emergency medications and pre-approved situations. Prescription and non-prescription medications are stored and administered in the school health room. All medications, including Tylenol, ibuprofen, inhalers and epinephrine, require a properly completed Authorization Form each school year.
You may drop off medications and forms in the health room (after checking into the main office) on August 12th (1pm – 5pm), August 14th (10:30am – 3pm) and August 15th (7:30 – Noon). Starting August 18th, you may drop off medications between 8am – 2:45pm. Please provide prescription medications in original containers with a pharmacy label (up-to a 30-day supply). The instructions on the completed Authorization Form (e.g., medication name, dosage, administration time) must match the pharmacy label. We are unable to make any exceptions. Over-the-counter medications must be in original, unopened containers with no more than 100 pills/tablets/capsules.
Emergency Contact and Health Information: Starting July 25th, you may update emergency contact and health information using the ParentVUE Online Verification/Update Packet (select ‘Online Packets’ at the top right corner and then ‘Online Verification/Update’). Alternatively, you may complete paper Emergency Care Information and Health Information forms at any time.
If you have any medication-related questions over the summer or would like to discuss student health concerns, please contact our Public Health Nurse, Heather Allison, at hallison@fcps.edu. If you have questions about dropping off medications, please contact our School Health Aide, Julie Gamboa, at jgamboa@fcps.edu or on or after August 11th.
Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) Updates for 2025-26 School Year
At their May 8 meeting, the Fairfax County School Board approved changes to the SR&R, including its cell phone policy. Other SR&R updates include added clarity and/or procedures around topics such as discipline data, parent notifications, hate speech, and integrated discipline training. The full list of changes is available on BoardDocs.
Cell Phone Policy Update for High Schools
Beginning in August, high school students can only use their cell phones and other personal devices (AirPods, smart watches, etc.) during lunch and before or after school. This is a change from FCPS’ current cell phone policy, which allows high schoolers to use devices during passing periods. Next school year, students must keep devices off and away during classroom time and during passing periods between classes.
 SAT School Day and PSAT/NMSQT 2025
SAT School Day and PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) exams will be held at each high school, including ours, on Wednesday, October 8, at no cost to families. The digital SAT School Day exam is offered to 12th grade students, and the digital PSAT/NMSQT exam is provided to 10th and 11th grade students.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities and Multilingual Learner Supports
Because these exams are operated by the College Board, students do not automatically receive testing accommodations or multilingual learner (ML) supports. If you have a student with disabilities entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade, please review the accommodations request process and return forms to our school by Monday, August 4, to request new or updated College Board testing accommodations.
If you have a multilingual learner (ML) entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade, please review the ML support request process and return forms by Thursday, August 28, if you wish to request ML supports for the October 2025 PSAT/NMSQT or SAT School Day.
Find out more about SAT and PSAT assessments in FCPS. For questions about the College Board accommodations and supports request process, please contact Rob Bouchard (rabouchard1@fcps.edu) for students with IEPs and Bethany Davis (bsdavis@fcps.edu) for students with 504s and multilingual learners.
AP Exam Scores
AP scores will be released to students beginning July 7. Students should use their College Board login credentials to access their AP scores online at apscore.org. Please note, some scores may take longer to process due to late testing or other circumstances. If your scores haven't arrived by Aug. 15, please contact AP Services for Students at 1-888-225-5427.
 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.
 McLean High School PTSA Information
Here are some quick links:
 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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