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March 17 - SEL Screener (Spring Administration)
March 17 - Opening Set by McLean Jazz for Army Blues
March 19 - Evening only observance, Eid al-Fitr
March 20 - Holiday, Eid al-Fitr and Nowruz
March 27 - Quarter End / Early Release
April 21 - Statewide Election: No School for Students
Upcoming Events
March 17 - SEL Screener (Spring Administration)
The Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener will be administered to students in grades 3-12 in March. Students complete the SEL Screener twice a year to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop the skills they need to succeed. These skills include achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. Due to the weather related early release, students in grades 9-12 will take the spring administration of the SEL Screener on Tuesday, March 17 during HT.
After each screening, results are available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families who do not have a ParentVUE account. For more information, including SEL Screener questions and opt-out information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. Contact Jenna Jablonski (jmjablonski@fcps.edu), Director of Student Services, with any questions.
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March 17 - Opening Set by McLean Jazz for Army Blues
The Army Blues Jazz Ensemble (part of the Army Band at Ft Meyer) will be our guest artists for an evening concert that is open to the public. The military bands in the DC area are a unique asset, and their members are among the top musicians in the country.
Join us on Tuesday, March 17th at 6:30 PM. McLean’s two ensembles will start the concert so it’s also an opportunity to hear our fantastic students.
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March 19 - Evening Only Observance, Eid al-Fitr
Thursday, March 19, is an evening only observance day for Eid al-Fitr, which begins at sundown.
March 20 - Holiday, Eid al Fitr and Nowruz
Friday, March 20, is a holiday and all schools and offices are closed for Eid and Nowruz. See the complete school calendar.
March 27 - Quarter End / Early Release
Friday, March 27, is the last day of the third quarter and early release for students. See the complete school year calendar.
April 21 - Statewide Election: No School for Students
There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, for the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled.
Fairfax County Public Schools will still exceed the required number of instructional hours for students, as set by the Virginia Department of Education.
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. To see a full list of student accomplishments, check out the Student Recognitions page on the McLean website.
Safety and Security
"Senior Assassin" Activity: NOT FCPS/School Sanctioned
Each spring many 12th grade students voluntarily elect to participate in an activity called "Senior Assassin." This is not a school sanctioned activity and is not permitted on or within FCPS buildings or campuses.
Part of this activity involves students getting someone “out” by squirting them with a water gun. While these toy guns may seem harmless, they pose a significant risk to the well-being and sense of security in our community.
Here are some reasons why toy guns can be dangerous:
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Difficulty in Distinguishing: In stressful or high-pressure situations, it can be very difficult to quickly differentiate a toy gun from a real firearm. This confusion can lead to misidentification.
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Disruption and Fear: The presence of toy guns can generate fear and anxiety among students and staff. This disrupts the learning environment and undermines our efforts to create a safe and welcoming space for everyone.
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Normalization of Gun Violence: Bringing toy guns to school, even in a playful manner, can unintentionally make the use of weapons seem normal and lead to people becoming numb to gun violence.
FCPS has a strict policy against bringing any weapons or replicas of weapons onto school grounds. This policy exists to protect our students, our staff, and our entire community. Students found in possession of toy guns will face disciplinary action as noted in FCPS’ Student Rights & Responsibilities document.
Prom 2026
The Class of 2027 is proud to host this year’s Prom for 11th and 12th grade students! Please review the details below regarding tickets, guest forms, and attendance.
- Date: Friday, April 17, 2026
- Time: 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
- Location: Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, McLean, VA 7920 Jones Branch Road, McLean VA 22102
Ticket Information
Tickets will be available for purchase via MySchoolBucks from March 11 through April 12. Please note that tickets will not be sold at the door.
- Price: $75.00 – $85.00 (Price increases based on purchase date).
- Limit: Students may purchase a maximum of two tickets.
- Pick-up: Information regarding physical ticket pick-up will be shared in April.
Families unable to purchase tickets due to financial hardship should contact their child’s school counselor. All discussions will remain strictly confidential.
Guest Policy
If you are bringing a guest who does not attend McLean High School, you must complete a guest form.
- Submission: Turn in your completed form when you pick up your tickets.
Wednesday Workshop
Every Wednesday from 3-4:30pm we invite interested students to attend Wednesday Workshop to receive support in the core content areas, homework completion, and executive functioning (planning & organization). Wednesday Workshop typically takes place in the library and transportation is provided home from the school via school bus. Buses depart at 4:45 PM. Any questions? Please reach out to Ms. Ashley Lowry (aclowry@fcps.edu).
Testing Information
Volunteers Needed for AP Proctoring
McLean HS is giving over 4,400 AP exams between May 4-May 22. We are asking for parents/guardians to volunteer their time to help proctor so AP testing can run effectively and smoothly. Parents/ Volunteers are not allowed to assist with an exam for an AP class their student(s) is currently taking. Sign up here to volunteer your time. Proctoring assistance days and times will be confirmed by March 27th. If you have any questions, please contact the Assessment Coach Elly Donlen (ekdonlen@fcps.edu).
Student Services
Course Selection Update - Parent Acknowledgement Feature
As the Course Selection period draws to a close, we want to ensure all families feel confident about their child's educational path. A detailed email was sent to students and enrolling parents last week listing the courses students have requested for the 2026-27 school year. We received some requests by students and parents to alter course selections and as such, encourage you to re-review the course requests for next year.
SIS ParentVUE now allows parents and guardians to review and acknowledge their student's course requests for the 2026-27 school year. This acknowledgement window is open from March 16-March 27, 2026. Please note that this information is not a schedule, it is a list of courses only. Schedules will be finalized and released in August before school starts.
Instructions to view and acknowledge course requests:
- Log into your ParentVUE account.
- Navigate to the Course Request module.
- Review your student’s course request list for next school year.
- Navigate to the Student Info module.
- Click Edit Information.
- Locate the Course Request Acknowledgment field.
- Update the acknowledgment field to Yes to confirm review.
- Click Save Changes.
Please contact your student's counselor or Jenna Jablonski (jmjablonski@fcps.edu), Director of Student Services, with any questions.
Spring College Panel
Our Spring College Panel is April 9, 2026. The program starts at 6:00pm with a mini college fair with our 6 panelists and a few other college representatives. The panel will start at 6:30pm.
Our panel consists of admissions reps from Butler University, Christopher Newport University, James Madison University, Dickinson College, Clemson University and Virginia Tech. This is a great program for all underclassmen and their parents but juniors especially. Come hear about the academic programs unique to their institution, testing policies, what they are looking for on an application and more.
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2025 AP School Honor Roll
McLean High School has been recognized for the third year in a row as a Platinum Distinction School on the AP School Honor Roll. This College Board recognition highlights schools that have increased their college-going culture, provided opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximized college readiness. The AP School Honor Roll offers four levels of distinction: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Each criteria is scored as a percentage of the school’s graduation cohort.
Congratulations to our amazing student body and our dedicated staff! This distinction is a direct reflection of their hard work and dedication. Go Highlanders!
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 FCPS This Week
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Family Engagement Survey
- Student Honors
- No School on April 21
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:
Class of 2026 All Night Graduation Party
Explore 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.
ANGP 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.
Yard Signs
Class of 2026 yard signs are now available. This year we are offering two types of signs:
1. Decision signs that will allow you to celebrate your Senior's college/university/military decision and
2. 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.
Click here to purchase your yard signs
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
****Fundraiser Raffle and Auction Information Coming Soon****
Volunteer Opportunities
We are still in need of volunteers to assist with the Class of 2026 ANGP (June 9, 2026). Volunteers are needed to assist 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
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.
Visit the Volunteer FCPS website to complete a volunteer orientation. View Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about the volunteer levels.
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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.
PSTD Night: Partners in Safe Teen Driving Presentation
All seminars will be held in-person from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM in the Auditorium. Please arrive early. Doors will close promptly at 6:30 PM. Attendees who arrive late will not be allowed entry and will not earn credit for attending.
The 90-minute PSTD presentation will be offered once per quarter throughout the school year. McLean High School's dates for the 2025 - 2026 school year are below.
May 11, 2026
Important: Students who successfully complete their classroom driver education quarter but have not satisfied the PSTD requirement will have earned an incomplete for the class grade until the requirement is met.
History Conference Opportunity with Fairfax County History Commision
Students, teachers, and community members are invited to participate in the Fairfax County History Conference. Participating students are eligible for service hours, while participating teachers are eligible for Continuing Education Credits.
🗓️ Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Fairfax County Government Center
Opportunities Include:
- Volunteer (Greeter, registration, hospitality, wayfinding, etc.)
- History Showcase Display: Create a display about Fairfax County history tied to your school or community. Individual and team projects are welcome.
- Trivia Show Contestant *HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY* (High School Students vs. School Board Members — format subject to change)
Tell Us How You’d Like to Participate - REGISTER HERE
Join historians, educators, and community members for a day of exploration highlighting Fairfax County’s role in the American Revolution. As part of #Fairfax250, the conference examines the causes, conflict, and consequences of the Revolution—and how Fairfax both shaped and was shaped by this pivotal era. Don’t miss dynamic panels with George Mason University faculty and students, interactive activities, hands-on archaeology, genealogy sessions, digital research tools, student exhibits, and opportunities to connect with local history organizations.
Phones Off, Learning On
FCPS’ cell phone policy helps students focus, learn, and engage. When students put their phones away, they have more face-to-face interactions with their peers and teachers and more opportunities to develop resilience and problem-solving skills. Please remind your child that:
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Cell phones and personal devices (earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the internet) must be off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell) with the exception of lunch time in designated lunch spaces.
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Smart watches that serve a dual purpose may be worn, but the phone features (texting, Internet viewing, and calls) are to be off when phone use is prohibited.
If you need to contact your child during the school day, please call our front office at (703) 714-5700. Visit our cell phone policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions.
County Seeking Budget Input
About 70% of the FCPS budget comes from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. They are currently reviewing the county’s 2027 Fiscal Year Advertised Budget and are considering possible adjustments before the final county budget is adopted in May.
Provide the county with feedback on how you would like your tax dollars spent by completing this survey.
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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