Please mark your calendar for the PTSA's General Membership Meeting of the school year online.
- Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 7:00pm
- Guest Speaker - Ashley Misitzis
We hope to see you there!
Gun Safety - Our Guest Speaker Ashley Misitzis is from Be Smart Program that promotes the secure storage of guns and keeping your children safe whether you yourself have guns or not. Firearms are now the leading cause of death among children in the United States. That’s why it’s more important than ever for parents and caregivers to know how secure firearm storage works. To help keep your family safe and prevent tragedies, it’s crucial to secure your firearm. If you are not a gun owner, it's critical to know about access to firearms in locations your children will be visiting. Learn how to ask about firearm storage and the role of guns in teen suicide. Think of secure gun storage as just another step you can take to help protect your family and community. Ashley also has free giveaways for pick up.
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Teacher & Staff Appreciation
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 : 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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Fundraisers
McLean High School 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://floridafruitstore.com/McLeanHSBand.
Please email mhsbandfruitsale@gmail.com with any questions.
Thank you for your continued support of our nationally recognized music program!
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Please Support Our Teachers and Students
- Help Us Reach $51,330!
Dear Parents,
We’re excited to share that the McLean PTSA has raised $36,998 so far — THANK YOU for your generous support!
We still need your help to reach our goal of $51,330 for this school year. Your contributions directly support our teachers, students, and school programs.
We suggest a donation of $180 per family, which includes a $30 PTSA membership, but please know that every contribution, no matter the amount, truly makes a difference.
You can donate using the following links:
Suggested donation
Custom donation
2025 White House Ornaments Fundraiser
The McLean High School PTSA is offering the Official 2025 White House Ornaments as a fundraiser. This year, the Official White House Christmas Ornament celebrates the 150th anniversary of State Dinners at the Executive Mansion. It features two highly recognizable plates from the White House State china collection. The ornament is cut from delicate brass, etched, and finished with 24-karat gold for the ultimate holiday shine. Each ornament comes in a keepsake box with red and gold twist cording for hanging and an illustrated, educational booklet with informative descriptions of the history of White House State China Services. Perfect gift for your family, friends, staff, and clients!
Plus, your purchase supports the Graduation Party for the Class of 2026.
Price: $28. Ornaments can be ordered HERE until December 5th. After your purchase, you will be able to pick up the ornament from the school during the Holiday Bazaar on December 13.
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Contests
Reflections Art Competition
The Theme for the 2025 - 2026 School Year is: "I Belong!".
Students can submit theme-based artwork in dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography, or visual arts.
Submission guidelines can be found here in English and Spanish. You can also find the entry form with rules for submission categories here and submission entry forms in English and Spanish are available. Submissions are due by Friday, November 14th. If interested or have questions, please use your personal email address to contact Reflections team at reflections@mcleanptsa.org.
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McLean High School Crew Club Turkey Trot 5K
(with Langley Crew Club)
Please join McLean Crew Club and Langley Crew Club (of McLean High School and Langley High School), on Saturday, November 29 at 9 am for a Turkey Trot 5K. The friendly rivals are joining together as ONE team to support and strengthen rowing in our McLean and Great Falls community. Proceeds from the event will be shared equally between the two teams.
Register here: Langley and McLean Crew Turkey Trot
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In addition to the 5K, there will be a dj with music and a food truck, coffee truck, and bake sale with food and drinks available for purchase. Every registrant also receives a free commemorative Turkey Trot t-shirt!
Grab your friends and family, and let’s run/walk!
Registration Fee: Early Bird Discount - $35 through Oct 31st; then, $50 through Nov 29th.
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Volunteer Needed for Food Pantry Programs
Food Pantry - Collection Day Drivers Needed
Drivers use an app on their phone that shows them where to go to pick up bags.
- They drive the route picking up bags from approximately 12 homes
- They leave an empty bag, weigh the full bag, but the bag in their vehicle
- Bring all of the bags to the collection site at Luther Jackson MS where a team of unloaders will empty their vehicle
- Drivers start at 8:30am and are usually done by 10:00am
The upcoming collection dates are (Saturdays): 1/17/26 (or 24th if there’s weather), 3/7/26, 4/25/26. You should be available for at least two dates.
Here’s what’s needed to volunteer as a driver:
- You’ll need a mobile phone to receive text messages and download our routing app
- Your vehicle should be large enough to carry about 20–25 full Red Bags
- We recommend having 1–2 “driver helpers” to collect, weigh, and record donations in the app
- You should be able to carry a heavy grocery bag down a set of front stairs
If you have questions: review our Driver FAQs online, watch this video, or reply to this email: eelnattar@mcleanptsa.org. Our Driver Coordinator will contact you with all the information you’ll need.
Thank you for your support!
McLean Pantry - Week Day Volunteers Needed
If you have flexibility during the work day and are interested in volunteering to support the McPantry, please reply to this email eelnattar@mcleanptsa.org. We need volunteers to drop off bags to new Red Bag donors homes.
At McLean High School, teachers, student volunteers, and parents have come together to help combat hunger among students! The newly established McLean Pantry is currently collecting individually packaged food items, such as shelf-stable milk cartons, cups of noodles, and more. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Anshu Matalia at
amatalia@mcleanptsa.org.
Please become a Food For Neighbors Red Bag Donor.
Once you sign-up, FFN will send you a reminder one week prior to the scheduled pickup (March, May, September, November and January). FFN donations are tax-deductible; FFN will provide donation confirmation.
Thank you for your support!
Student Resources & Community News
SHARE of McLean's Holiday Program kicks off in November! This year, Jack, a regular SHARE volunteer and McLean High School student, is leading a toy collection drive. He has created an Amazon wish list with items for kids ages 1 to 11, ranging from $10 to $15. Please check out the Amazon wish list If you would like to contribute, preferably by mid-November.
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School Year PTSA Checklist
Important Upcoming Dates
October 31 - Quarter 1 End, Early Dismissal
November 3-4 - School Planning & Teacher Workday (Student Holiday)
November 11 - Holiday (Veterans Day)
November 26-28 - Thanksgiving Break
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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