May 11 - PSTD Night: Partners in Safe Teen Driving Presentation

May 25 - Memorial Day Holiday: Schools and Offices Closed

May 26 - Teacher Work Day: No School for Students

May 27 - Eid al-Adha Holiday: Schools and Offices Closed

Upcoming Events

May 11 - 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 date for the fourth quarteris 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.

May 25 - Memorial Day Holiday: Schools and Offices Closed

All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, for the Memorial Day holiday. Learn about the history of Memorial Day. See the complete school year calendar.

May 26 - Teacher Work Day: No School for Students

Tuesday, May 26, is a teacher work day. There is no school for students. See the complete school year calendar.

May 27 - Eid al-Adha Holiday: Schools and Offices Closed

Eid al-Adha begins at sundown on Thursday, May 26. Wednesday, May 27, is a holiday for Eid al-Adha and schools and offices are closed. See the complete school year calendar.

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 HS Student Earns Taiwanese American Community Scholarship Award

Sophia Chen was one of 15 students selected for the 2026 Taiwanese American Community Scholarship Award. Congratulations, Sophia!

Attendance

Attendance Policies

In Virginia, all students aged five (5) through eighteen (18) are required to attend school regularly. FCPS must record student attendance every day school is in session.

All absences, including excused and unexcused, count toward chronic absenteeism. Chronic absenteeism is missing more than ten percent of the school year for any reason. Visit FCPS’ website for more attendance resources.

Arranging Future Absences

If parents are aware of a future absence, they may report the absence and related date by filling out a Prearranged Absence Form. Extended absences must be documented and the form submitted to the attendance office at least three to five school days in advance for review and action.

Parents must plan to arrange for their child to complete make-up work, tests, or projects. If the student's absence request exceeds five days, a parent conference may be required. The conference will require a review of the student's academic and absence record.

Please note that pre-arranged absences may be either excused or unexcused. Reasons for excused absences may include, but are not limited to, the following: illness (including mental health and substance use illnesses), injury, funeral, legal obligations, medical procedures, religious observances, military obligation, deployment-related absences, civic engagement activity absences, or a documented family emergency. Vacations and non-school affiliated activities are not generally considered excused. 

Please see FCPS board policy 2232 for more information.

SOL Testing Reminder

Please note there is no early release or late arrival for students taking SOLs.

Class of 2026

We Want to Hear Your Stories!

We are nearing graduation, and we want to highlight our students' journeys. We know that no two educational journeys are the same. Whether our students are heading straight into the workforce, enlisting in the military, or pursuing a degree at a four-year university, each student has navigated a unique path to reach this milestone.

We are looking for seniors to share their stories and the moments that shaped them. If you're interested in being featured on our Senior Stories page, fill out this Google Form.

Graduation Event Timeline

1. Graduation Practice #1 - Thursday, June 4

• We will practice from 8:30 am -10:30 am in the Lower Gym. Attendance is mandatory for all seniors who plan to attend graduation.  This rehearsal covers decor, rules, logistics, fees, and obligations. Caps and gowns will be distributed at this rehearsal to students that have paid and returned all obligations. 

• The HIP Presentation fair will take place in the cafeteria immediately before Convocation. Check in starts at 8:15 am, with the presentations running from 8:30-9:25 am. 
• Convocation will take place from 9:45 am to 11:00 am in the Lower Gym. Seniors should arrive between 9:00 and no later than 9:30 am. 
• Following Convocation, we will have an outdoor lunch for seniors.  

• Mandatory practice from 8:30 am to 10:30 am in the Lower Gym. This rehearsal covers decor, rules, logistics, fees, and obligations. Students who do not attend WILL NOT participate in the graduation ceremony on June 9. Each senior who has fulfilled all financial obligations will receive 5 tickets to graduation after the rehearsal. 

• An interfaith graduation service for students and their families to be held at: Lutheran Church of the Redeemer at 5:00 pm.   1545 Chain Bridge Road McLean, VA 22101

• 2:30 pm Commencement Ceremony, all graduating students must arrive at McLean no later than 12:30 pm. 

Obligations

This is a reminder that all seniors must pay their obligations prior to graduation. Obligations might include course fees, library books, textbooks, calculators, AP exam fees, or senior dues. Students will not receive their cap and gown, or graduation tickets until their obligations have been paid.

Downloading your Google Drive

If you are preparing to graduate or leave FCPS for any reason, it’s important to know that your Google Workspace account will be automatically deactivated once you are no longer actively enrolled in FCPS. This process happens during the summer, shortly after the end of the school year. Once your account is deactivated, you will no longer be able to login to your FCPS Google Drive or access your FCPS Gmail. If you will no longer be an FCPS student after this school year, download or export any files you wish to keep before the end of the school year. The download process of files can take several days, so please make sure to give yourself plenty of time. Students will have the option to use Google Takeout to export their files. Visit Google’s directions here: How to download your Google data using Takeout. It’s important to know that you will only be able to export files for which you are the owner. If you’d prefer to manually select files from your Drive to download, follow the Downloading Your Data instructions on the Google Workspace Information for Students and Parents page of the FCPS website.

Staff Spotlight

America's Favorite Teacher Competition Semi Finalists Voting Round

Our amazing science-professional turned teacher, Julia Murdock, has entered the semi-finalists round of America’s Favorite Teacher contest! If she wins, our school could host an 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. Voting for Semi-Finalists ends Thursday May 7th at 10 PM EDT.

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

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

💻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 if their device is in need of repair or if they cannot access the TestNav or Bluebook apps in kiosk mode.

AP Testing

AP Testing will take place between May 4-22. Students should arrive at their testing locations by 7:45am for morning AP exams, and by 11:45am for afternoon AP exams. Students must arrange a ride home from school as most afternoon AP exams will conclude between 3:30-4:30PM.

Materials for Paper/Pencil Exams: (French, German, Music Theory, Spanish Language)

• Two #2 pencils and black/dark blue pen
• FCPS Chromebook

Materials for Digital Exams: (African American Studies, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Chinese Language, Comparative Government, Computer Science A, Computer Science Principles, English Language, English Literature, Environmental 1 Science, Human Geography, Latin, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Physics 1, Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, Physics C: Mechanics, Precalculus, Psychology, Seminar, Statistics, United States Government, United States History, World History)

• Fully charged FCPS Chromebook and charger
• College Board login credentials to access Bluebook
• Two #2 pencils (with erasers) and two black or dark blue pens

• Calculator (Optional): All students will have access to the Desmos online calculator if taking the APES, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Physics, Precalculus, and/or Statistics exams. If you choose to bring a handheld calculator, it must be a College Board approval model with fresh batteries (sharing calculators isn’t permitted).

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. There is no early release or late arrival for students taking SOLs.

• 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 This Week

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

• Summer Learning
• Mental Health Resources
• Thank You, Bus Drivers and Food Service Workers

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

PTSA Leadership Opportunities: 2026-2027 Nominations & Executive Committees

The Mclean HS PTSA is looking for volunteers to serve on the McLean HS PTSA Nominations Committee and the Executive Committee. If you are interested in participating in the nomination of the new slate of officers for 2026-2027, please email President@mcleanptsa.org.

Below is the full slate of officer roles to be filled for the 2026-2027 school year:

• President - Provides oversight to the PTSA organization and collaborates with the school and parent community; ex-officio member of all committees.
• VP of Programs – Provides oversight and guidance for all programs; collaborates with committees and school administration & staff to execute their goals.
• VP of Fundraising - Responsible for annual fundraising strategy and membership for the PTSA.
• VP of Communications & Outreach - Provides a unified communications strategy across various channels of e-News, Givebacks, website, and social media.
• Secretary - Responsible for maintaining records for the Executive Committee, Executive Board and General Membership Meetings. Assists with parliamentary procedures.
• Treasurer - Responsible for preparing budget, monthly and annual financial reports, filing taxes, and collaborating with committees on disbursements. The ideal candidate should have nonprofit financial management experience.

Please email President@mcleanptsa.org if you have interest or questions. We also appreciate your spreading the word and sending us referrals. Thank you in advance for giving our children, teachers, and community the gift of your time.

For more information about Mclean HS PTSA and Virginia PTA, please use the links below:

• https://mcleanptsa.org/
• https://vapta.org/

Class of 2026 All Night Graduation Party

McLean HS PTSA Fundraiser Raffle & Auction - 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.

Fundraiser Raffle

Tickets are on sale NOW for the ANGP Fundraiser Raffle through May 31, 2026. Enter for a chance to win some amazing prizes from a Private Wine Class to tickets to a Nationals game to a hotel stay in Miami, FL. 

Click here to purchase your raffle tickets

Fundraiser Auction

Submit your bid NOW for the ANGP Fundraiser Auction through May 31, 2026. Place your bid for some amazing prizes from a Private Wine Class to tickets to a Nationals game to a hotel stay in Miami, FL. 

Click here to place your bid

Donation 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

Volunteer at ANGP 2026

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

This event is sponsored by the McLean High School PTSA and is operated independently of the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, and McLean High School.

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.

End of School Year Medication Pick-Up

As the end of our school year approaches, I would like to remind you that all medications kept in the Health Room must be picked up by the end of the school year. Per FCPS regulations, any medications that remain in the Health Room after close of business on the last day of school must be destroyed.

For SENIORS: Seniors who have medications may keep them in the Health Room until after graduation activities are complete. All medication for seniors must be picked up by Monday, June 8th.

For ALL OTHER STUDENTS: The last day of classes is June 17th.

Prescription Medications (Epi-pens, Inhalers, ADHD, etc.): Must be picked up by a parent. Please sign in at the main office. PLEASE NOTE: if a student self-carries their epi-pen or inhaler and keeps one in the health room, the student may pick it up.

Over-the-counter Medication: Students may pick up these medications and take them home with written permission from parent. They may be picked up at the end of the day between 2:45-3:00pm any time before the end of the year.

All medications must be picked up by 10:30 am, June 17th.

Please contact School Health Aide, Julie Gamboa, with any questions. (jgamboa@fcps.edu)

Family Information Phone Lines

FCPS family information phone lines are available in nine different languages. An FCPS employee will respond to your call in your preferred language within 24 hours, Monday through Friday. 

Call the phone line with questions about your child’s education or FCPS, and someone will help connect you to resources or arrange for you to speak to the appropriate school employee. Learn more about family information phone lines.

No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students

Virtual therapy sessions are available to FCPS high school students at no cost to provide a safe space to address concerns such as: 

• Mood/behavior changes, motivation, grief/loss.
• Anxiety, worry, fears.
• Social skills, bullying, peer and family relationships.
• Academic stress.

Students can be referred by a guardian or designated school staff member. You may refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or by contacting an FCPS school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services. Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.

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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