March 27 - Quarter End / Early Release

March 30 to April 6 - Spring Break / Teacher Workday

April 18 - 2026 Special Education Family Conference

April 18 - Fairfax County History Commision History Conference

April 21 - Statewide Election: No School for Students

Upcoming Events

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.

March 30 to April 6 - Spring Break / Teacher Workday

Schools and school offices will be closed March 30 to April 3 for spring break. Monday, April 6, is a teacher work day and there will be no school for students. We wish our students and teachers a happy and restful Spring Break! See the complete school year calendar.

April 18 - 2026 Special Education Family Conference

The 2026 Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools, will take place on Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Marshall High School. 

Dr. Shelley Moore will deliver the keynote address on The Evolution of Inclusion. It will look at how the goals of inclusion have continued to shift and evolve, as we learn more about diversity and identity. Participants will be invited to reflect on their own contexts and consider next steps for advocacy and action.

Visit the FCPS 2026 Special Education Family Conference webpage for more information, including breakout session offerings and a list of vendors that will be on site. Confirm your attendance for this year’s conference.

April 18 - Fairfax County History Commision History Conference

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.

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.

McLean High School Teams Earn Top Spots at Regional KidWind Competition

On Tuesday March 17th team A Squared won 1st Place and team Green Guardians won 3rd Place at the KidWind Northern Virginia Regional Competition earning both teams a spot at the State Competition in May. The KidWind Challenge is a hands-on student wind turbine and solar device design competition that engages students in STEM through the lens of clean energy. Student teams design and construct small wind turbines that they test in a wind tunnel, solar devices that they test under a light array, and meet with a panel of judges to present their design process and demonstrate their contextual knowledge of clean energy. McLean HS students this year chose the Solar Smart Home design Competition.

Team A Squared 1st Place Winners: Amine Malouche & Akshay Sudhakar

Team Green Guardians 3rd Place Winners: Martina Cantua, Kevin Ren, Fernando M’Bachi, & Alicia Yau

Highlanders Have Great Showing at Science Fair

Congratulations to our incredible scientists for their outstanding work at last weekend’s science fair! The dedication, curiosity, and hard work you poured into your research and presentations were truly impressive. It was inspiring to see such a high level of academic rigor and passion on display.

A huge round of applause to:  Helen Tong, Sarah Li, Anna Wang, Venita Wang, Raghav Kuruba, Jonathan Li, Lexin Zhu, YiMin Hou, Paxton Warin, Suyeon Moon, Andy Wu, Tarek Elbehiry, Yueun Sim, Arham Jain, Jonthan Leong, Sean Noh, James David, Alice Kim, and Kyle He.

Your commitment to the scientific method and your ability to communicate complex ideas clearly is a testament to your bright futures. Well done!

McLean Junior Continues to Earn Top Recognitions for Piano Caroline Su, a junior at McLean High School and chamber musician with the National Symphony Orchestra Youth Fellowship Program, continues to earn top recognition at the state and regional levels. In January 2026, she represented Virginia as the state winner in the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) Senior Piano Competition and was named Alternate Winner at the Southern Division Finals among top pianists from nine states. In March 2026, Caroline won First Prize at the prestigious Ylda Novik Concerto Competition, along with the Betty Sekhrii Special Award. She has been invited to perform Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 15 (K. 450) as a soloist with the Capital City Symphony during the 2026-2027 season. A student of Dr. Martin Labazevitch, Caroline is a three-time Virginia MTNA State Winner and has earned many honors including Third Prize at the 2025 MostArts Festival Young Pianist Competition and multiple NVMTA Achievement Awards. She has performed at the Kennedy Center and other major venues. Beyond competitions, Caroline is committed to uplifting local communities through music and has performing at over 100 community events across the DMV area. She is also active in Mock Trial and serves as Online Editor-in-Chief of The Highlander.

Staff Spotlight

Ms. Murdock in the Running to Become America's Favorite Teacher

Our amazing science-professional turned teacher, Julia Murdock, is leading her group in the America’s Favorite Teacher contest! If she wins, our school could host a virtual assembly with Bill Nye the Science Guy!

Ms. Murdock wants to ensure all students have the chance to study coral reefs and the ocean firsthand. We need to keep her at the top of the leaderboard before the Top 20 round ends this Thursday night!

✅ Vote Daily (It's FREE!): https://americasfavteacher.org/2026/julia-murdock

Let’s show her the same support she shows our students every day! Go Highlanders!

Prom 2026

The Class of 2027 is proud to host this year’s Prom for 11^th and 12^th 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).

AP Testing Early Release & Late Arrival Pre-Arranged Absence

The main testing window for AP exams is below. With parent/guardian permission, McLean HS students are allowed to be released early following an AP exam and arrive late before their scheduled AP exam. All pre-arranged absence notes (no phone calls or handwritten notes please) are due to Ms. Yates in the attendance office by April 24th. Please keep in mind that all classes will continue with instruction during AP testing, and that students are responsible for all assignments from each class. Here are the links to the early release permission slip, late arrival permission slip, and printed out copies will be available in the main office.

McLean HS SOL Schedule

The main SOL testing dates are below. It is important that your student attend school on these days and get a good night’s rest and eat breakfast before testing. If your student has an unavoidable conflict that could result in missing a testing day, they will be moved to a makeup date. The Virginia Department of Education requires high school students enrolled in an SOL course to take the EOC test if the student needs a verified credit for graduation or if the student has not yet met federal testing requirements (1 Math, 1 Reading, and 1 Biology SOL attempt taken during grades 9-12).  Students who have met the testing requirements for graduation and federal accountability do not test.  If you have questions about SOL testing, please contact your student’s school counselor.

• April 24: Reading 
• May 18: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Chemistry, and Earth Science
• May 19: Biology
• May 20: Geometry
• May 21: Social Studies
• June 1-5: SOL Retakes

💻FCPS Issued Chromebook for Testing

As we get closer to the spring testing window, all students should be bringing their FCPS issued Chromebook to school daily in preparation for testing. All SOL and AP tests must be completed on the FCPS issued Chromebook. Students should visit the Tech Center prior to Wednesday, April 8th if their device is in need of repair. 

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.

FCPS This Week

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• Winter Sports Champions
• Parent Acknowledgement of Course Requests
• Last Chance to Take the Family Engagement 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:

• Visit our WEBSITE and subscribe to eNews
• Join our PTSA 
• Make a Donation and check if your company offers Corporate Matching
• Find McLean PTSA on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

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.

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.

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

Bell Schedule and Red/Silver Calendar

McLean High School Website

Student Parking Information

FCPS School Year Calendar

Student Information System (SIS)

FCPS Cares

Do you know a McLean High School or FCPS employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.

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