Upcoming Events
October 31 - Quarter End, Early Dismissal
November 3 - School Planning Day
November 4 - Teacher Workday
November 6 - Immunization Event for FCPS Students
November 16 - Fairfax Tree Rescuers PRISM Event
November 25 - McLean HS Band Fruit Sale
October 31 - End of Quarter 1
Friday, October 31, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students. See the complete school year calendar. SIS StudentVue and ParentVue gradebook modules will not be available from Friday, October 31 @ 4:00pm through Monday, November 10 @ 6:00am.
Report cards are scheduled to be available to students and parents on the “Documents” tab in SIS ParentVue and StudentVue after Friday, November 7. Additionally, report cards will be mailed home to all families that have not opted to go paperless in SIS.
November 3 & 4 - School Planning Day & Teacher Workday
Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 3, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 4, for a teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.
November 6 - Immunization Event for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students with no out-of-pocket costs. Immunization clinics will take place from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at Willow Oaks Administrative Center on:
- Thursday, November 6
- Tuesday, November 18
- Wednesday, November 19
- Thursday, November 20
A clinic will also take place at Frost Middle School on Saturday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year.
Participation is voluntary. Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment for their student. Learn more about immunization resources.
November 16 - Fairfax Tree Rescuers PRISM Event
A new Fairfax Tree Rescuers PRISM (Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management) has developed this community-wide initiative to save our trees and natural areas from invasive plants, we have organized a Week of Action, November 8-16, with tree rescue events planned in every magisterial district. In the Dranesville district, this event is scheduled:
Sunday, November 16
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Haycock Longfellow Park
Meet at end of parking lot of 2100 Westmoreland St, Falls Church
Register: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949A5AA2EA4F4C61-57734482-2025.
Contact: Wendy Cohen wncohen@gmail.com
Only YOU can save our trees!
October 27 to November 25 - McLean HS Band Fruit Sale
Looking for a healthy way to support the McLean High School Band? Stock up on classic, Florida-fresh citrus and more during their Annual Fruit Sale! Choose from navel oranges, mandarin oranges, grapefruit, an apples and pears combo, and a fruit sampler – all of which would make great gifts for yourself or others this holiday season.
The Fruit Sale is open now through Tuesday, November 25th. Orders will be available for pick-up at McLean High School on Saturday, December 13th from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Unfortunately, shipping is unavailable.
Orders may be placed online at the following link:
https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://floridafruitstore.com/McLeanHSBand__;!!Pwvz7ORF!N9_s_GDar7e9OI55B-yj0MZElJ4_QpI0UNOrMJxy-kto7SVJjnkIf-68nvsCtjg_1o2ADBI_zvqN4n0UukplTRPM$ . Please email mhsbandfruitsale@gmail.com with any questions.
Thank you for your continued support of our nationally recognized music
program!
Student Achievement
Do you know a student, club, or team that has done something amazing? We want to hear about it! We're looking for accomplishments big or small to feature on the school website and in our weekly newsletter. Whether it's an academic achievement, an athletic victory, a creative project, or an act of community service, we want to shine a spotlight on the incredible things happening at McLean. Please fill out our Google Form to submit an accomplishment.
At this weekend’s VHSL Media Championship, McLean’s literary magazine, newsmagazine, online news, and yearbook staffs earned Trophy Class ranking for their 2024-25 publications from the Virginia High School League’s (VHSL) Publications Evaluation Services. Trophy Class is the highest ranking bestowed by VHSL.
McLean High School was the only school in the state to earn Trophy Class Ratings for all five publications! (newsmagazine, yearbook, literary magazine, broadcast & online)
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FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards Program
Outstanding Employee Awards Program
October 24 - November 7, 2025
Nominations are now open for the FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a McLean High School Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through the Google Form links provided. Links contain information on eligibility and common positions in each category.
The deadline to submit a nomination is November 7, 2025.
If you have any questions, please contact Jeremy Hays at jlhays@fcps.edu
Testing Information
PSAT & SAT School Day Score Release
Students who participated in the Digital PSAT & SAT School Day on Wednesday, October 8th can access their scores via their College Board account. If you have any questions about score reporting, please contact your counselor or Ms. Donlen.
2025-26 AP Test Opt-Out Timeline and Fees
As part of the FCPS Approved Budget, the fees for the first six AP tests taken for courses in which students are enrolled for high school credit will be paid for by FCPS. Students taking AP tests without enrolling in the corresponding FCPS course are responsible for the test fee(s).
FCPS encourages all students to take AP tests for courses in which they are enrolled. However, students will have the opportunity to opt-out of the test(s) by filling out an Opt-Out form that was distributed by your student's 5th period teacher on Tuesday, September 29th. To assist in the decision-making process, students will be provided a report with their previous tests and current AP course enrollment.
AP students must make Opt-Out decisions by this Friday, October 31st. Parents/Guardians will be billed a $99 non-refundable test fee for AP exams in December 2025 for tests that exceed the six FCPS-funded tests. All Opt-Out forms are due to the box located in Student Services this Friday, October 31st. When a student turns in their form, they must sign their name on the list acknowledging their Opt-Out form has been turned in.
2026 AP Testing
Reference the College Board 2026 AP exam dates site for dates of AP Exams. If you have any questions or need an AP Opt-Out form reprinted please contact our Assessment Coach Elly Donlen at ekdonlen@fcps.edu.
Student Services
SIS Access & Report Cards
The gradebook in SIS ParentVue and StudentVue will not be available from Friday, October 31 at 4:00pm through Monday, November 10 at 6:00 am. Report cards are scheduled to be loaded in SIS on Monday, November 10. Report cards will also be mailed home to those families that have not opted to go paperless.
Schedule Changes and Withdrawal Deadline
The deadline to withdraw from a class without a grade penalty (i.e. the class will not appear on the transcript) is Tuesday, November 18th. After this time, a withdrawal grade (WP or WF) will be required on the transcript if a student is dropping a class. While the deadline to change electives has passed, schedule change requests to change to a different level of a core course will still be considered through the end of the 2nd quarter, pending space availability in the requested course.
ASVAB at McLean High School
McLean will host the ASVAB on 12/2 at 8:00 AM in the Lecture Hall. Any student, 16+ years or older is welcome to take this test. ASVAB is the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery. While anyone interested in enlisting in any of the military branches must pass the ASVAB, the heart of the test is career exploration. Students can learn more and sign up here.
Virginia Summer Residential Governor's School
The 2026 Virginia Summer Residential Governor’s School (SRGS) Program is beginning its application process. Governor’s School is a challenging and enriching Virginia program designed for highly motivated students who are looking for a challenging summer experience. The selection process is extremely competitive. Most students selected rank in the top 10% of their class and have scored in the 90th percentile on standardized measures of ability or achievement tests. These residential programs run from late June to late July. Only current sophomores and juniors who are available during that time frame and whose records match these criteria should apply. You are only permitted to apply to one SRGS program.
John Allman will hold an interest meeting for the 2026 Academic programs at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, in the MHS Lecture Hall (students only, please).
Michael Shapiro will hold an interest meeting for the 2026 Visual & Performing Arts programs at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, in the MHS College and Career Center (students only, please).
Students interested in applying to the 2026 Virginia Summer Residential Governor’s Schools (SRGS) programs must complete the Academic or the Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) interest form no later than November 5, 2025. No late interest form entries will be accepted.
For additional information about the SRGS programs, application process, and timelines, please visit the VDOE and FCPS links below.
VDOE SRGS website:
https://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching-learning-assessment/specialized-instruction/governor-s-schools/summer-residential-governor-s-schools
FCPS SRGS website:
https://www.fcps.edu/academics/high-school-academics-9-12/advanced-academics/summer-residential-governors-schools-srgs
Acknowledge, Care, and Tell - 9th Grade Program
This information was previously sent via email to all 9th grade parent(s)/guardian(s) on October 1, 2025.
Each school year, all middle and high schools in FCPS teach students about mental health and how to seek help if they are worried about themselves or a friend. All schools use an evidence-based program called Signs of Suicide (SOS). At McLean High School, we refer to our program as Acknowledge, Care, & Tell (ACT), which is presented by our school counselors and clinical staff. The program teaches students about this difficult topic and encourages them to seek help. More detailed information on this program can be located in the previous message emailed.
Throughout November, McLean HS school counselors and clinical staff will provide this program to all 9th grade students through Health and PE 9 classes. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) who do not wish for their student to participate in this program may opt their student out by contacting their student’s school counselor. Requests to opt out of this program must be received by November 3, 2025.
Paperless Report Cards
We’re excited to offer you a more convenient option for receiving your child’s report cards: Go Paperless!
By choosing to go paperless, you'll be able to:
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Access report cards directly in ParentVUE with just a few clicks.
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Reduce wait time in seeing your child’s report card.
Here's how you can opt-in:
- Log into ParentVUE, click on "My Account," and select “Go Paperless.”
- All parents/guardians living with the student at the same address must have an active SIS ParentVUE account to opt-in.
- Once selected, the “Go Paperless” option will apply to all associated students, no matter their grade level.
- If you’ve already opted for paperless for your secondary students, it will automatically apply to any younger siblings at the elementary level too!
 In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- ⏰ School Start Times Update
- 🎖️ 75% of FCPS Schools Recognized for Supporting Military Families
- Return Your Impact Aid Survey
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:
Register for Volunteer FCPS
Your time supports our students in powerful ways. Help us maintain a secure and supportive learning environment for every student in our care.
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.
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.
Cell Phones Off, Learning On
Cell phones can significantly impact academic performance — research has shown that it takes students 10 minutes or more to shift their focus back to learning after being interrupted by a single cell phone notification! You can help keep our schools phone-free (and your child focused on learning) by:
- Reminding your child about FCPS’ cell phone policy and telling them why you support it.
- Contacting your school’s front office (rather than your child directly) if there is a family emergency during the school day.
- Contacting your child about non-urgent matters before or after the school day.
- Waiting to respond to non-urgent texts from your child until the school day is over.
Learn more about FCPS’ cell phone and personal device policy. Also, view our Media Balance and Well-Being Toolkit for resources to help your child maintain a healthy and balanced relationship with technology at home.
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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