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June 2 - Virtual Middle School Transition Event Hosted by Franklin Sherman PTA
June 9 - Graduation Day: Early Release for Grades 9-11
June 17 - End of Quarter / Year
June 19 - Juneteenth (Holiday)
Upcoming Events
June 2 - Virtual Middle School Transition Event - Hosted by Franklin Sherman PTA
Join the Franklin Sherman PTA for a fun and informative virtual event on Tuesday, June 2 at 12 p.m.! Upper elementary families are invited to hear directly from two MHS students about what life at Longfellow Middle School is really like, including classes, teachers, schedules, friendships, and tips for a smooth transition. Don’t miss this chance to ask questions and get honest advice from students who’ve been there. Register and submit questions in advance click here!
June 9 - Graduation Day: Early Release for Grades 9-11
There is an early release for students in grades 9-11 on Tuesday, June 9th. The last period ends at 10:30 AM and Buses Depart at 10:40 AM. See the full schedule breakdown on our website.
Seniors: all graduating students must arrive at McLean no later than 12:15 PM.
June 17 - End of Quarter / Year
Wednesday, June 17, is the last day of the 4th quarter and the last day of the school year. See the complete school year calendar.
Report cards are scheduled to be available to students and parents on the “Documents” tab in SIS ParentVue and StudentVue by June 22, 2026
June 19 - Juneteenth (Holiday)
Friday, June 19, is a holiday for FCPS employees. Schools and offices will be closed.
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 Student Daniel Kim Named Semifinalist in U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
Daniel Kim, a graduating senior at McLean High School, has been named one of 627 semifinalists in the 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, an achievement attained by only 11 students in the state of Virginia. The semifinalists were selected from over 6,500 candidates expected to graduate from U.S. high schools in the year 2026.
Inclusion in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, now in its 62nd year, is one of the highest honors bestowed upon graduating high school seniors. Scholars are selected on the basis of their accomplishments in many areas academic and artistic success, accomplishment in career and technical fields, leadership, strong character and involvement in school and the community.
The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964 by Executive Order of the President to recognize some of our nation's most distinguished graduating seniors for their accomplishments in academics, leadership, and service to school and community. It was expanded in 1979 to recognize students demonstrating exceptional scholarship and talent in the visual, creative, and performing arts. In 2015, the program was expanded once again to recognize students who demonstrate ability and accomplishment in career and technical fields. Annually, up to 161 U.S. Presidential Scholars are chosen from among that year's senior class, representing excellence in education and the promise of greatness in America's youth. Each year Scholars are presented with a Presidential Scholars Medallion.
A distinguished panel of educators have reviewed these submissions and selected 627 semifinalists. In the coming months, we will complete final selection of the high school seniors who will be named as the 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars, and the names of those students will be announced by U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon.
For more information about the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, parents and students can e-mail PSP@scholarshipamerica.org.
Principal's Corner
Calling All Leaders: Join the Principal’s Advisory Committee
Good afternoon, McLean Families!
We are looking for dedicated students, family members, community partners, and staff members to serve on the Principal's Advisory Committee for the 2026-2027 School Year. The PAC will meet once per quarter in the evening and will help steer the direction of our school over the next 4 years. Interested persons should complete the form found at this link. Selected individuals will be notified in July of their selection to the PAC.
End of Year Information
End of the Year Schedule
As we approach the end of the year, we want to ensure that families are aware of the changes in our bell schedule. All end of year bell schedules can be located here.
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Underclassmen Final Exams & Exam Bell Schedules
Underclassmen final exams will take place June 11 - 16.
- 2nd and 3rd Periods - Thursday, June 11
- 1st and 5th Periods - Friday, June 12
- 4th and 6th Periods - Monday, June 15
- 7th Period - Tuesday, June 16
Please refer to this page on our website for more information on modified final exam bell schedules. Please note: Grab&Go lunches will be available starting at 11:35 AM and Buses Depart at 11:55 AM.
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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)
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.
Student Services
End of Year Transcript Requests
College transcript requests for Seniors: On Thursday, June 3 during our first mandatory graduation rehearsal, seniors will complete the FCPS Senior Survey. In this survey, seniors will request their final transcript for colleges. Official senior transcripts will be available as early as June 11. All requests for paper copies of official senior transcripts will be processed in the order they are received.
Transcript requests for Underclassmen: Requests for official transcripts for students in grades 9 through 11 will be ready as early as June 22 after final grades have been processed. All requests are processed in the order they are received.
 FCPS This Week
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- School Board Adopts Budget
- Celebrating our Graduates
- Register for Summer Online Campus
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
Your Support is Needed!
Greetings families!! We are actively preparing for the Class of 2026 All Night Graduation Party (ANGP) which will be held on June 9, 2026. We are IN NEED of your support. 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.
Final Days to Purchase ANGP Tickets
ANGP ticket sales are ending soon. Price: $115. Ticket sales end on June 3, 2026.
Click here to register for the Class of 2026 ANGP
Final Days to Purchase Yard Signs
We have a few extra Class of 2026 Graduate yard signs still available for sale.These signs will be sold on a first come, first serve basis.
The signs are $30 and can be purchased with cash/check upon pick up. Please email angp@mcleanptsa.org for details. All requests will need to be received on or before June 3, 2026.
Donation Opportunities: We are actively preparing to create a fun event for Class of 2026 ANGP. We are desperately in need of your support through monetary donations as well as prizes, gift cards, and other donations. See below for ways to support:
Fundraiser Raffle
Tickets sales for the ANGP Fundraiser Raffle have been extended through June 5, 2026. Enter for a chance to win some amazing prizes, including a Private Wine Class, restaurant gift cards, tickets to a Nationals game, event tickets, a hotel stay in Miami, FL, and more.
Click here to purchase your raffle tickets
Fundraiser Auction
Submit your bid NOW for the ANGP Fundraiser Auction through June 5, 2026. Place your bid for some amazing items, including SAT 1400+/ACT 31 Review Course, WV and Lake Anna Vacation Rentals, and a hotel stay in Phuket, Thailand.
Click here to place your bid
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 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.
School Board Adopts Fiscal Year 2027 Approved Budget
On May 21, the Fairfax County School Board unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Approved Budget, continuing FCPS’ commitment to sustaining excellence by prioritizing competitive compensation and strategic investments that support student success.
The adopted budget reflects the division’s ongoing efforts to navigate a challenging fiscal environment shaped in part by chronic state underfunding and economic uncertainty. Despite these challenges, the budget maintains key investments and restores several reductions made during the prior fiscal year. Read about the FY 2027 Budget.
Summer Online Campus Registration Closes June 5
Registration for summer classes with FCPS’ Online Campus will close on Friday, June 5. Email OnlineCampus@fcps.edu or call 703-503-7781 with any questions.
Family Information Line Available in Nine Languages
Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.
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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