Upcoming Events
September 1 - Labor Day Holiday
September 3 - Back to School Night
September 3 - Senior Parent Night
September 6 - McLean Band Tag Day Fundraiser
September 9 - Special Election (No School)
September 11 - Commemoration/Patriot Day & National Day of Service
September 15 - October 15 - National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 22-23 - Rosh Hashanah
September 26 - Providence Night Out at the Game
September 27 - October 5 - Blue Start Welcome Week
October 8 - PSAT/SAT School Day
September 1 - Labor Day Holiday
We hope everyone takes the long weekend to celebrate a strong start to the school year and enjoy time with family and friends. See the complete school year calendar.
September 3 - Back to School Night
All students and families are invited to our Back to School night. Review the MHS Back to School Kit for more information. As you arrive, please enjoy the String Quartet and take advantage of our resource fair. Meet student leaders, attend information sessions, or grab a slice of Timber Pizza by The Rock. We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday!
September 3 - Senior Parent Meeting
Parents of Seniors! Please join us at our annual Senior Parent Night from 5:30-6:30pm on September 3rd in the Auditorium. In 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. Parents can then transition to our Back-to-School-Night schedule following this presentation.
September 6 - McLean Band Tag Day
This Saturday, September 6, 2025, McLean High Band students will be out in the community canvassing neighborhoods and performing at local shopping centers while collecting donations during this year’s Tag Day. Tag Day, the program’s largest, and perhaps oldest, fundraising event, helps the band purchase new instruments and uniforms, secure talented instructors, travel to competitions and cover other essential expenses.
Please consider making a donation - any amount is greatly appreciated – when you see our McLean High Band students out and about next weekend. Thank you for your continued support of our nationally recognized music program!
September 26 - Providence Night Out at the Game
Fairfax County School Board Member Karl Frisch invites Providence District families and community members to show their support for McLean’s incredible football team, cheerleaders, marching band, color guard, etc. by attending “A Night at the Game” – as the McLean Highlanders face off against the Yorktown Patriots at McLean High School’s Basil Harless Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase at the gate ($7 Adults / $5 Students). Please RSVP TODAY.
School Year 2025-2026
Ensuring Student Safety: Register for Volunteer FCPS
At McLean, our volunteers are a vital part of our school community. We deeply value the time and care they give to our students.
Recent updates to our volunteer process focus on one primary goal: keeping students safe.
These updates — such as checks against the sex offender registry and, in some cases, criminal background checks — are safety measures that will help us maintain a secure and supportive learning environment for every student in our care.
We encourage all our parents and community members interested in supporting our students by volunteering at school to visit Volunteer FCPS, click “Learn More,” and then “Sign Up.” After you create a profile, you will view an orientation video and complete a volunteer application.
Volunteer FCPS ensures a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment at all of our schools. All volunteers must be registered in Volunteer FCPS. This includes individuals who volunteer to chaperone on field trips, work at book fairs, and help out regularly in classrooms, libraries, or cafeterias. Volunteers who work unsupervised with students will also be required to undergo a background check.
We understand these changes may seem disruptive, especially for long-time volunteers. Our intent is to ensure that our students feel safe and supported with each and every person they encounter at school.
As a reminder, all volunteers — and visitors to a school — are required to sign in by scanning their ID at our visitor kiosk. Visit the Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more.
Everything You Need to Do Through SIS ParentVUE
Don’t forget your back-to-school forms and checklists! Make sure you have a SIS ParentVUE account for your family and log in to find important forms and updates.
If you do not have a ParentVUE account, contact your child’s school for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage.
☑️ Update Contact Information
Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from your school and FCPS by providing your cell phone number and email in SIS ParentVUE. To update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then click the “Online Verification/Update” icon.
Parents/caregivers who do not have a ParentVUE account should contact their school for an activation code to create an account, or print and complete the Emergency Care Information Form and submit it to our front office.
☑️ Submit Absences
Parents/caregivers can submit daylong absences through SIS ParentVUE. Log in to the platform and click “Report Absence.” Partial day absences and changes of transportation should still be reported directly to your school’s front office.
☑️ Review and Submit Immunization Forms
Parents/caregivers can check their child’s immunization compliance and submit immunization records in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to our front office.
If needed, families may also provide other immunization documentation including a health care provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption or a notarized Religious Exemption Form.
Please visit the FCPS How to Submit Immunization Documentation webpage for step-by-step instructions on how to submit each of these items.
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. During the 2025-2026 school year, students must keep devices off and away during classroom time and during passing periods between classes.
We are committed to helping our students make responsible choices. If a student uses their phone during class, it will be collected by a member of the administrative or security team. The student will receive a receipt, and the phone will be stored in a locked cart until the end of the school day. Students may retrieve their phone after the final bell. Please visit our website to read more about the updated cell phone policy.
Testing Information
On Wednesday, October 8, McLean High School twelfth graders will have the opportunity to participate in the SAT School Day. FCPS will cover the cost for any twelfth-grade student to take this test. The essay option and subject area tests are not available during SAT School Day.
To reserve a seat for your twelfth grader to take this exam and ensure appropriate test materials are available for your student, families are asked to complete the McLean HS SAT Intent to Participate Form below by Wednesday, September 3. Your student will need to use an @fcpsschools.net email account to access and complete this form.
If you have questions about the SAT School Day administration at McLean High School, please contact the Assessment Coach Elly Donlen (ekdonlen@fcps.edu).
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. Visit our website for more information.
Student Services
Seeking Family Liaison
McLean High School and Longfellow Middle School are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Family Liaison to serve in an hourly capacity in both of our school communities. This unique split position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the success and well-being of our students and their families.
About the Role:
As a Family Liaison, you will be a vital link between our schools, families, and the broader community. You will play a crucial role in fostering strong relationships, ensuring effective communication, and connecting families with the resources they need to support their child's academic and social-emotional growth.
If interested, please send your resume to Jenna Jablonski jmjablonski@fcps.edu or Aidan Vigil aavigil@fcps.edu.
 In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- ✅ Remember to Complete Permission Forms for School Resources
- 🚨 Safety and Security Information
- 📍 Updates on Comprehensive Boundary Review
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
McLean PTSA
McLean High School PTSA Information
Here are some quick links:
Weekly Reminders
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.
Social-Emotional Support
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
Quick Links
FCPS Cares
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