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May 14 - Building Resilient Families Group Discussion: Preventing Substance Abuse in Youth
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 14 - Building Resilient Families Group Discussion: Preventing Substance Abuse in Youth
Substance use can be a hard topic to raise—but early, thoughtful conversations make a difference. Join us for a free monthly parent discussion group facilitated by licensed mental health professionals.
Thursday, May 14 2026 from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
McLean Community Center: 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA 22101
Link: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/jgwwahv/lp/012e8f98-0cbe-4248-a895-6a6c5a178d5f
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.
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McLean Student Earns Silver Award at the USA Artificial Intelligence Olympiad
Congratulations to Ethan Ma, a sophomore at McLean High School. He earned a Silver Award at the USA Artificial Intelligence Olympiad (USAAIO). Competing in Round 2 held at MIT in early April, Ethan secured this honor in his debut appearance. His achievement stands out within a highly competitive national field, showcasing exceptional skill in artificial intelligence and machine learning problem-solving.
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McLean's DECA Chapter Represented by 17 Students at the International Career Development Conference
McLean's DECA Chapter was represented by 17 students at the International Career Development Conference in Atlanta, GA. They are to be commended for qualifying to attend in their events, which had up to 400 people competing. We have one team, Arsen Hakobyan and Artin Safaie who made it to finals then went on to place in the top 10 in Sports & Entertainment Marketing.
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McLean Student Recognized for His Commitment to Cultural Exchange
Samuel Cosentino earned an award in recognition of his commitment to cultural exchange. The High School Diplomats Scholarship recognizes Sam’s selection to participate in a 10-day cultural exchange program, bringing together American and Japanese students at the University of Virginia in July 2026. We celebrate his curiosity, openness, and leadership, and look forward to the impact he will make as a global ambassador of connection and understanding. Congratulations Sam!
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.
Clinic
End of School Year Medication Pick-Up
As the end of our school year approaches, we 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)
Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and Rising 12th Graders
The following immunizations are required for students entering 7th and 12th grade each school year.
All students entering 7th grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap), Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY), and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
- To meet the Tdap requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 7 or older.
- To meet the MenACWY requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 10 or older.
- To meet the HPV requirement, the vaccination should be given between the ages of 11 to 12 or as early as 9 years old.
- As a parent/guardian, you may decide that your child will not receive the HPV vaccination. The school does not require documentation if a parent/guardian elects for their student not to receive the HPV vaccination.
All students entering 12th grade are to receive two doses of the Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) prior to the beginning of school. To meet the MenACWY 12th grade requirement, one dose must be administered at age 16 or older.
Parents/guardians are encouraged to plan ahead by scheduling an appointment with your child’s health care provider now to avoid the rush this summer. Please consider getting your child’s immunizations early so that they can attend school in the fall. Summer is a busy time for families and health care providers. As long as your child meets the age requirements listed above, they can be immunized at any time.
Immunization Events for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students at no out-of-pocket cost. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations.
Dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents/guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. Additional immunization resources are also available.
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
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Graduation Practice #1 - Thursday, June 4
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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.
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HIP Presentations, Convocation, & Senior Picnic - Friday, June 5
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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.
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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.
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Following Convocation, we will have an outdoor lunch for seniors.
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.
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 is taking 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
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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).
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May 11
AP Calc AB (AM)
AP Calc BC (AM)
AP Music (PM)
AP Seminar (PM)
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May 12
AP French (AM)
AP Precalc (AM)
AP Psychology (PM)
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May 13
AP English Lang (AM)
AP German AM)
AP Physics C: Mech (PM)
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May 14
AP Spanish (AM)
AP Comp. Sci. Prin. (PM)
AP Physics C: E & M (PM)
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May 15
AP Environ. Sci. (AM)
AP Comp. Sci. A (PM)
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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:
- FCPS Caters to Food Allergies
- Immunizations Needed Before 7th and 12th Grade
- Thank you Teachers and Staff!
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
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.
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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.
📱 Stay up to Date With the FCPS Mobile App!
The FCPS mobile app offers a customized platform to help keep families connected and informed, directly from their smartphones. You can download the Fairfax County Public Schools mobile app by going to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and searching for “FCPS.”
With the app, you can:
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Stay up to date: Get the latest news from FCPS.
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View school calendars: See events, activities, holidays, and early dismissals.
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Check school menus: See what’s for lunch and breakfast today, tomorrow, or next week.
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Tap to contact: Quickly call attendance lines or email school staff.
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Access key links: Jump to ParentVUE, Schoology, and the FCPS website in one tap.
Users can access updates and content without having to sign in, making it easy for everyone to stay informed.
Learn more about the new mobile app, including feedback from parents.
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Now Hiring: Substitute Instructional Assistants for the 2026–2027 School Year for McLean Pyramid
The McLean High School Pyramid is seeking individuals who can provide continuity of instructional teaching as a substitute instructional assistant. Able to inspire, enable and empower students to meet high academic standards. The position offers:
- Flexible schedule
- Make a difference in your local community
- Great for people with a passion for teaching/assisting students
Apply today! For details, visit the FCPS Substitute Employment Website. When applying, search “Substitute” and select the McLean pyramid posting.
FCPS Caters to Food Allergies
May is Food Allergy Awareness Month. The FCPS Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) works to ensure every student has access to safe and nutritious school meals. Since 1 in 13 children in the U.S. has a food allergy, FNS works closely with families to provide reasonable meal accommodations for students whose medical needs affect what they can eat at school.
To support students appropriately and safely, families are asked to submit medical documentation to FNS from a U.S. licensed health care provider so we can tailor meals to each child’s needs.
Learn more about the documentation required and the steps to develop a safe menu for students.
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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