Dear McLean High School Families,
Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year! We are looking forward to a great year!
Thanks to your generosity, McLean PTSA raised $54,020 last year, funding student clubs, teacher support, science enrichment, curriculum resources, hospitality, and Celebrate McLean.
This year, our goal is $51,330 to continue these vital initiatives. We suggest a donation of $180 per family (includes $30 PTSA membership), but every contribution makes a difference. You can contribute through these links:
Suggested donation
Custom donation
Go Highlanders!
McLean PTSA Team
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New School Year PTSA Checklist
Celebrate McLean - 8/28
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When: Thursday, August 28th from 3:30-6:00pm
Where: McLean High School
Enjoy food, games, music, and learn about student clubs and sports. Stay for the McLean Varsity football game at 7pm!
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Teacher & Staff Appreciation
Friday Breakfast Station
The PTSA organizes a weekly Friday Breakfast Station during the year stocked with contributions by fellow McLean HS families. The Friday Breakfast Station is set up in the front office and teachers & staff are grateful each week for your donations. Please click on the link to donate a breakfast item from the sign up list this month. Thank you in advance!
Friday's September Dates are: 9/05, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26
Link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EA4A822A7FEC07-51336885-202509
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Back to School Night - 9/3
This school year we will hold a traditional Back to School Night. It will be held on September 3 from 5:30-8:30pm. From 5:30 - 6:30pm, you may buy McLean gear, buy Booster passes, sign-up to become a member of the PTSA, learn about FLE in grades 9-12, and meet our different school support personnel - our Librarian, Technology Specialist, and our Assessment Coach. Interpreters will be available for the following languages: Russian, Turkish, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, and Spanish.
Senior Parent Night - 9/3
Parents of Seniors! Please join us at our annual Senior Parent Night from 5:30-6:30pm on September 3 in the Auditorium. At this meeting, we will share upcoming events and information to be aware of related to post-secondary planning, with an emphasis on how best to support your student as they engage in the college application process.
McLean Band Tag Day Fundraiser - 9/6
On Saturday, September 6, 2025, McLean High Band students will be out in the community from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. canvassing neighborhoods and performing at local shopping centers while collecting donations. Tag Day, the program’s largest fundraising event, helps the band cover the many essential expenses that fall outside of the FCPS budget.
Please consider making a donation - any amount is greatly appreciated – when you see our McLean High Band students out and about in a few weeks. Thank you for your continued support of our nationally recognized music program!
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McLean Crew Club
The McLean Crew Club’s High School Learn to Row (LTR) program introduces students to the fundamentals of rowing in a supportive and engaging environment. LTR runs from M/W/F, September 3 through October 6, with sessions held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Practices take place at Thompson Boat Center, located along the Georgetown Waterfront in Washington, DC. Designed for beginners, the program focuses on essential rowing techniques, terminology, and safety. Athletes will gain experience on the water while also learning about teamwork and physical fitness. No prior rowing experience is required to participate. To register, visit mcleancrew.org.
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Mock Testing - SAT and ACT
Looking for an opportunity to practice for the SAT and ACT? 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:
SAT : November 15, 2025; January 10, 2026; April 11, 2026, July 18, 2026
ACT : October 25, 2025; February 28, 2026; April 25, 2026
Join us virtually to take the full-length practice tests. The registration fee is $20 per exam.
To register for SAT practice tests, click here.
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.
Questions? Contact tests@mcleanptsa.org
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Important Upcoming Dates
August 28 - Celebrate McLean
August 29 and September 1 - Labor Day Holiday
August 31 - International Overdose Awareness Day
September 3 - Back to School Night
September 3 - Senior Parent Night
September 6 - McLean Band Tag Day Fundraiser
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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