PTSA appreciates McLean High School’s Social Worker!
Last week, the PTSA celebrated its School Social Worker. The PTSA presented a bamboo salad bowl set in appreciation for all Ms. Jerome-Featherson does for the school community. The PTSA, through the Hospitality Committee, supports staff throughout the year by planning appreciation events such as these gifts. Ms. Jerome-Featherson, Thank you for all that you do for our community! |
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Teacher & Staff Appreciation Opportunity -
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 below to donate a breakfast item from the sign up list this month. Thank you in advance!
Link for March:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EA4A822A7FEC07-55285985-202603
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Class of 2026 All Night Graduation Party
Ways to Support
Greetings families!! We are actively preparing for the Class of 2026 All Night Graduation Party (ANGP) which will be held on June 9, 2026. The ANGP provides a safe, alcohol-free and drug-free evening for our Seniors to celebrate after their high school graduation. Every year our students look forward to the ANGP, which is an amazing, fun-filled event where they can spend one last time making memories with their classmates and enjoy a variety of entertainment, games, great food, prizes, and much more. We make this happen each year with the support of students, families, and the McLean community. Questions? Contact the committee at angp@mcleanptsa.org. |
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Tickets
ANGP tickets are now available. Price: $100. Ticket prices will increase as of April 11, 2026. The page also provides an opportunity to sponsor a ticket for a graduate in need. Click here to register for the Class of 2026 ANGP
Donation/Fundraising Opportunities
We are actively preparing to create a fun event for Class of 2026 ANGP. We are in need of your support through monetary donations as well as prizes, gift cards, and other donations. See below for ways to support:
Click here to make monetary donations
Click here for the sign-up genius for prize/gift card donations
Click here for the sign-up genius for event donations
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed to assist with the Class of 2026 ANGP (June 9, 2026). Assistance needed with planning and event day tasks including set up, monitoring the activities, and other tasks. For questions about the various roles, please contact the committee at angp@mcleanptsa.org. Also, see the link below to sign up for event day tasks.
Click here for the sign-up genius for ANGP volunteers
Yard Signs
Class of 2026 yard signs are now available. This year we are offering two types of signs:
- Decision signs that will allow you to celebrate your Senior's college/university/military decision and
- Graduation signs to celebrate your Senior upon graduation in June.
The signs range in price from $30 to $40 based on the type of sign. See the link below to purchase and for additional details.
The signs are available for purchase through May 1, 2026.
Your Voice Matters!
Solar Power at FCPS Schools
McLean High School has been approved to install rooftop solar panels as part of FCPS’s effort to reduce long-term electricity costs. Solar allows schools to lock in lower energy rates, potentially saving millions of dollars that can be redirected to classrooms instead of utility bills. A 30% federal tax credit currently makes these projects much more affordable, but it expires soon. If FCPS does not move quickly, we risk losing that savings opportunity.
Please take a minute to thank the School Board for approving solar at MHS and encourage them to move forward while this funding is still available:
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/fcps-solar
Thank you for your support.
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Student Volunteer Opportunities
Family Math Night
We need adult, high school, and middle school volunteers to help with our fun-filled, hands-on family math night! Kids will play engaging math games, fill up their passports, and win prizes.
When: Monday, 3/16, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Chesterbrook Elementary School Cafeteria
Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DA4A822A7FB6-62620740-chesterbrook
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Local Elementary School Fun Fairs
Are you a student who needs volunteer hours? Do you remember all of the FUN of going to Fun Fair in elementary school? Teen volunteers are needed to support the Fun Fairs at local Elementary Schools. Verification will be provided to earn your service hours. Spots fill up fast, so volunteer early!
March 14 @ Spring Hill Elementary - Click here to volunteer
April 10* @ Chesterbrook Elementary - Click here to volunteer
*There is no school for students on this teacher workday. Setup shifts are available 2-4pm, Activity Station shifts run 4-5:30, and 5:30-7pm, clean up shifts run 7-8:30pm.
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2026 Chamber Music Series at the Alden Theater
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The Alden Theater has announced the upcoming artists in the 2026 Chamber Music Series and are excited for more music lovers to discover The Alden and experience music as it is meant to be heard: together. A new discount code has been included for MHS faculty, students, parents, families, and friends. Reach out to the Alden if you would like help planning for a group or please use the coupon code and we will see you at the theatre!
Click here for details about the artists coming soon and the coupon code!
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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: April 11, 2026, July 18, 2026
ACT: 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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Volunteers 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): 4/25/26. You should be available for at least two dates. Here’s what’s needed to volunteer as a driver:
- A mobile phone to receive text messages & download our routing app
- A vehicle 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 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.
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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.
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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.
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Thank you for your support!
McLean PTSA Fundraiser
Please Support Our Teachers and Students
- Help Us Reach $51,330!
Dear Parents,
We’re excited to share that the McLean PTSA has raised $46,114 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
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School Year PTSA Checklist
Important Upcoming Dates
March 20 - Student Holiday
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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