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Important Upcoming Dates

January 20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 22 - Advanced Academic Night

January 28 - Last Day of 2nd Quarter

January 29 - Lunar New Year/Teacher Work Day

February 3-7 - National School Counseling Week

February 15 - National SRO Appreciation Day

February 17 - Presidents Day - Student Holiday

This Week Martin Luther King Jr. Day - 1/20

Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. See the complete school year calendar.

Advanced Academic Night - 1/22/25

McLean High School will be holding an Advanced Academic Night for parents of the classes of 2026, 2027, and 2028 (current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students) at McLean HS on Wednesday, January 22nd at 6:00pm in the cafeteria. The evening session aims to provide parents with information that will help their incoming student select the courses for the 2025-2026 school year or find out information about future course options. Topics will include the difference between advanced placement, dual enrollment, and honors level courses, and important considerations when signing up for classes. Following the presentation, teachers representing different course offerings will share information on their content areas.

Coming Up End of Quarter - 1/28

Tuesday, January 28, is the last day of the quarter. See the complete school year calendar.

Report cards are scheduled to be available to students and parents in SIS ParentVue and StudentVue by February 5th, 2025. 

Lunar New Year (Teacher Work Day) - 1/29

Lunar New Year falls at quarter end on Wednesday, January 29. The day will be a teacher work day and there will be no school for students. See the complete school year calendar.

National School Counseling Week - 2/3-2/7

February 3-7 is National School Counseling Week, and highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve academic success and planning for a career. School counselors work with students in a variety of different capacities, whether it is through classroom lessons, group sessions, or individual counseling. Learn more about the role of school counselors in FCPS.

National School Reource Officer Appreciation Day - 2/15

The National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) encourages schools and communities to recognize the valuable work of their school resource officers (SROs) during National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day on February 15 of every year. National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day was established in 2022 to recognize the valuable work of School Resources Officers. Learn more about NASRO and SRO Appreciation Day. 

From Student Services Course Selection and Curriculum Nights 

Students are meeting with their counselors to discuss course selection for the next school year. Please consider attending our upcoming events below. Families can learn more about course offerings and programs at these events. 

• Wednesday, January 22nd @ 6:00pm in the McLean HS Cafeteria – Advanced Academics Night: Topics will include the difference between advanced placement, dual enrollment, and honors level courses, and important considerations when signing up for classes.

In addition, students will be meeting one-on-one with their school counselor based on the below schedule.

• 1/17-1/31 – Current 10th graders through science classes
• 2/4-2/20 – Current 11th graders through history classes
• 2/21-3/6 – Current 9th graders through science classes

🎓 Graduation Requirements and Planning

Planning which courses to take next year — and in future years — must be given considerable thought. Students and families should review the Graduation Requirements and Course Planning webpage to make informed decisions while planning for success in high school and beyond. 

School-life balance is an important consideration for students as they strive for academic and personal success. Resources to support course selection for next year include our Academic Advising website (which includes our course catalog and course selection sheets), your student’s current teachers, and your student’s school counselor. This FCPS Curriculum webpage may also be helpful.

Gradebook Available Until End-of-Quarter

Based on community feedback from the first quarter closure, FCPS revisited the scheduled dates for closing the Gradebook and Report Card modules in the SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE apps. 

Moving forward, the app will close in alignment with the actual quarter-end dates. This change will allow students and families to view their assignments and grades until the last day of the quarter. Gradebook will be closed for the second quarter from Tuesday, January 28, 4 p.m. to Tuesday, February 4, 6 a.m.

Access Your Child’s Grades Through SIS ParentVue Learn how your ParentVUE account allows you to easily access grade reports and other helpful information about your child. 

7th Semester Transcripts for Seniors

Senior 7th semester transcripts will be sent to all colleges where seniors have requested transcripts be sent between February 10th and 13th. 

January Focus January is National Mentoring Month

Imagine a world where young people feel empowered, encouraged, and understood. Mentors can make that world a reality by helping young people find and follow their passions, excel in school, and thrive wherever they are. Learn more about Mentoring Month.

Research has shown that young people with at least one trusted mentor are less likely to skip school, less likely to use illegal drugs or drink alcohol, and more prepared to enter college or the workforce. Yet one in three children lack a mentor.

All it takes is one person to serve as a trusted adult to help change a young person’s path in life. Mentors provide attention, support, and enrichment, and help connect their mentees to resources that may help them on their journey in life.

The FCPS MentorWorks program matches mentors with students in schools near where they live or work. They meet for at least 30 minutes a week. Learn more about how to become a mentor for an FCPS student. Contact Martha Macdonald, mentoring specialist, for additional information at [email protected].  

McLean HS 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

From FCPS 🧥 Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

Winter weather is here! As a reminder, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy time outdoors. We monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside for activities like recess or physical education.

Visit Fairfax County’s website for Winter Weather/Extreme Cold safety tips. 

If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please contact our family liaison, [family liaison name], at [email]. You may also contact Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care. 

SR&R and Cell Phone Policy Survey Coming Soon

All FCPS families and middle and high school students will be receiving an email invitation on Tuesday, January 21, to participate in a survey about FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R), cell phone policy, and cell phone storage options. The survey will be available from January 21 to February 3. Please take a few moments to share your feedback and help FCPS make informed, inclusive decisions for all of our schools!

✈️ Learn About Opportunities for the Year Following Graduation at the Gap Year Fair

FCPS School Counseling Services and Go Overseas will co-host the annual FCPS Gap Year Fair on Tuesday, January 28, 6-8:30 p.m., at Marshall High School. 

This event is for high school students and their families who are interested in learning about opportunities for the year following high school graduation. Students should register at USA Gap Year Fairs. 

Weekly Reminders Partners in Safe Teen Driving Seminar 

As part of the FCPS Health and PE curriculum, all 10th grade students enrolled in Health & PE 10 complete one quarter of classroom Driver Education.  As part of the Driver Education curriculum, students are required to attend the Partners in Safe Teen Driving Presentation, in person, with at least one parent or guardian. Successful completion of classroom Driver Education AND attendance by the student and parent/guardian enables the student to obtain the DEC-District 8 completion card needed to pursue obtaining a Virginia driver’s license.  While it is recommended that the PSTD seminar requirement be satisfied during the quarter in which the student is taking classroom driver education, students are welcome to attend any quarter within their 10th grade year. All seminars will be held in-person from 6:30-8:00 PM in the auditorium. Please arrive early. Doors will close promptly at 6:30. 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 2023-2024 calendar year are below.

February 24, 2025

May 12, 2025

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.

This program is available to FCPS students enrolled in grade 10 health and physical education at no charge. Students who are completing classroom instruction through a commercial driving school, are home schooled, are enrolled in another school division, or are FCPS students in grade 11 or 12 must register to attend the 90-minute PSTD seminar. A $30 fee applies, and registration is available through FCPS Adult and Community Education (aceclasses.fcps.edu). Please reach out to Marissa Gaines ([email protected]) with any questions.

McLean HS Tech Support for Students

If you are experiencing issues with your FCPS issued laptop, please use the link below to enter your information.  The tech support team will then get back to you as soon as possible.

We will continue to support students remotely as much as possible. If a computer has been identified as needing hands-on repair, we will schedule an appointment for you to come to the school to exchange it.  

Description:  This form should be filled out by a student if they are experiencing issues with their FCPSOn laptop.

Please click on the link below to access the Tech Support Request Form.

Parent/Student Support Portal Link

Social-Emotional Support Information 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, [email protected]

Beverly Parker-Lewis, School Psychologist, [email protected]

Marly Jerome-Featherson, School Social Worker, [email protected]

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.

1633 Davidson Rd McLean, VA 22101 | Main Office: 703-714-5700
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Important Upcoming Dates

January 14 - Rising 9th Grade Curriculum Night

January 15 - FAFSA & VASA Complete Night

January 20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 22 - Advanced Academic Night

January 28 - Last Day of 2nd Quarter

January 29 - Lunar New Year/Teacher Work Day

This Week McLean High School Rising 9th Grade Curriculum Night - 1/14/25

McLean High School will be holding a Curriculum Night for parents of the class of 2029 (current 8th grade students) at McLean HS on Tuesday, January 14th at 6:00pm in the auditorium. The evening session aims to provide parents with information that will help their incoming 9th grade student with the transition to high school. Topics include getting involved with extracurricular activities, graduation requirements, and the registration process for 9th grade courses. We will also have a panel of core teachers sharing information on their content areas. Following the presentation, teachers from various departments will be available to answer questions about 9th grade classes until 7:30pm.

Snow Date: Monday, January 27th @ 6:00pm in the auditorium

FAFSA & VASA Complete Night - 1/15

January 15th is our FAFSA & VASA Complete Night. From 5:30 PM -7:00 PM we will have financial aid resources available to help you complete the FAFSA or VASA (whichever your family is eligible to complete). This is NOT a presentation. Please bring a laptop (some will be available on loan if needed). The goal is for you to walk out with the FAFSA or VASA completed.

You should create the FSA ID for the senior and one parent prior to attending if completing the FAFSA.

Pizza will be provided and resources will be on hand to assist with small children if needed. Please reach out to Ms. Barnes, [email protected] with any questions.

Coming Up Martin Luther King Jr. Day - 1/20

Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. See the complete school year calendar.

Advanced Academic Night - 1/22/25

McLean High School will be holding an Advanced Academic Night for parents of the classes of 2026, 2027, and 2028 (current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students) at McLean HS on Wednesday, January 22nd at 6:00pm in the cafeteria. The evening session aims to provide parents with information that will help their incoming student select the courses for the 2025-2026 school year or find out information about future course options. Topics will include the difference between advanced placement, dual enrollment, and honors level courses, and important considerations when signing up for classes. Following the presentation, teachers representing different course offerings will share information on their content areas.

End of Quarter - 1/28

Tuesday, January 28, is the last day of the quarter. See the complete school year calendar.

Lunar New Year (Teacher Work Day) - 1/29

Lunar New Year falls at quarter end on Wednesday, January 29. The day will be a teacher work day and there will be no school for students. See the complete school year calendar.

From Student Services Course Selection and Curriculum Nights 

Students are meeting with their counselors to discuss course selection for the next school year. Please consider attending our upcoming events below. Families can learn more about course offerings and programs at these events. 

• Tuesday, January 14th @ 6:00pm in the McLean HS Auditorium - Rising 9th Grade Curriculum Night: Geared toward parents of Rising 9th grade students (current 8th graders) to share more information on high school course offerings and the high school experience. Longfellow students will receive similar information on 1/13 through their science classes.
• Wednesday, January 22nd @ 6:00pm in the McLean HS Cafeteria – Advanced Academics Night: Topics will include the difference between advanced placement, dual enrollment, and honors level courses, and important considerations when signing up for classes.

In addition, students will be meeting one-on-one with their school counselor based on the below schedule.

• 1/17-1/31 – Current 10th graders through science classes
• 2/4-2/20 – Current 11th graders through history classes
• 2/21-3/6 – Current 9th graders through science classes

College Board Testing Accommodations for AP Testing

Students who would like to apply to the College Board for AP testing accommodations must submit their application forms to the school by January 10, 2025 to meet the College Board deadline.  Please note that testing accommodations listed on IEPs or 504s are not automatically granted by the College Board for AP testing, so families must apply separately to the College Board. If a student already has College Board accommodations approved from a previous PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, or AP test, then no further action is needed. Once instated, accommodations remain in place for all College Board testing throughout a student’s high school career. 

Please submit College Board AP Testing Accommodations application forms by January 10, 2025 

• Students with IEPs to Mr. Rob Bouchard at [email protected] 
• Students with 504 to Ms. Bethany Davis [email protected]

🎓 Graduation Requirements and Planning

Planning which courses to take next year — and in future years — must be given considerable thought. Students and families should review the Graduation Requirements and Course Planning webpage to make informed decisions while planning for success in high school and beyond. 

School-life balance is an important consideration for students as they strive for academic and personal success. Resources to support course selection for next year include our Academic Advising website (which includes our course catalog and course selection sheets), your student’s current teachers, and your student’s school counselor. This FCPS Curriculum webpage may also be helpful.

January Focus January is National Mentoring Month

Imagine a world where young people feel empowered, encouraged, and understood. Mentors can make that world a reality by helping young people find and follow their passions, excel in school, and thrive wherever they are. Learn more about Mentoring Month.

Research has shown that young people with at least one trusted mentor are less likely to skip school, less likely to use illegal drugs or drink alcohol, and more prepared to enter college or the workforce. Yet one in three children lack a mentor.

All it takes is one person to serve as a trusted adult to help change a young person’s path in life. Mentors provide attention, support, and enrichment, and help connect their mentees to resources that may help them on their journey in life.

The FCPS MentorWorks program matches mentors with students in schools near where they live or work. They meet for at least 30 minutes a week. Learn more about how to become a mentor for an FCPS student. Contact Martha Macdonald, mentoring specialist, for additional information at [email protected].  

McLean HS 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

From FCPS Gradebook Available Until End-of-Quarter

Based on community feedback from the first quarter closure, FCPS revisited the scheduled dates for closing the Gradebook and Report Card modules in the SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE apps. 

Moving forward, the app will close in alignment with the actual quarter-end dates. This change will allow students and families to view their assignments and grades until the last day of the quarter. Gradebook will be closed for the second quarter from Tuesday, January 28, 4 p.m. to Tuesday, February 4, 6 a.m.

Access Your Child’s Grades Through SIS ParentVue Learn how your ParentVUE account allows you to easily access grade reports and other helpful information about your child. 

📑 Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes; on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring; essay editing; and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors. 

📵 Phones Down, Engagement Up: FCPS Cell Phone Policy

Keeping cell phones off during the school day helps students focus and learn. It also boosts positive social behavior. Review FCPS’ cell phone expectations by grade level with your child and help keep our classrooms free of distractions! If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call the McLean High School Main Office at 703-714-5700.

Weekly Reminders Partners in Safe Teen Driving Seminar 1/13

As part of the FCPS Health and PE curriculum, all 10th grade students enrolled in Health & PE 10 complete one quarter of classroom Driver Education.  As part of the Driver Education curriculum, students are required to attend the Partners in Safe Teen Driving Presentation, in person, with at least one parent or guardian. Successful completion of classroom Driver Education AND attendance by the student and parent/guardian enables the student to obtain the DEC-District 8 completion card needed to pursue obtaining a Virginia driver’s license.  While it is recommended that the PSTD seminar requirement be satisfied during the quarter in which the student is taking classroom driver education, students are welcome to attend any quarter within their 10th grade year. All seminars will be held in-person from 6:30-8:00 PM in the auditorium. Please arrive early. Doors will close promptly at 6:30. 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 2023-2024 calendar year are below.

February 24, 2025

May 12, 2025

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.

This program is available to FCPS students enrolled in grade 10 health and physical education at no charge. Students who are completing classroom instruction through a commercial driving school, are home schooled, are enrolled in another school division, or are FCPS students in grade 11 or 12 must register to attend the 90-minute PSTD seminar. A $30 fee applies, and registration is available through FCPS Adult and Community Education (aceclasses.fcps.edu). Please reach out to Marissa Gaines ([email protected]) with any questions.

McLean HS Tech Support for Students

If you are experiencing issues with your FCPS issued laptop, please use the link below to enter your information.  The tech support team will then get back to you as soon as possible.

We will continue to support students remotely as much as possible. If a computer has been identified as needing hands-on repair, we will schedule an appointment for you to come to the school to exchange it.  

Description:  This form should be filled out by a student if they are experiencing issues with their FCPSOn laptop.

Please click on the link below to access the Tech Support Request Form.

Parent/Student Support Portal Link

Social-Emotional Support Information 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, [email protected]

Beverly Parker-Lewis, School Psychologist, [email protected]

Marly Jerome-Featherson, School Social Worker, [email protected]

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.

1633 Davidson Rd McLean, VA 22101 | Main Office: 703-714-5700
Attendance: 703-714-5725 | Web | Twitter

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Important Upcoming Dates

January 13 - Partners in Safe Teen Driving Seminar

January 14 - Rising 9th Grade Curriculum Night

January 22 - Advanced Academic Night

Snow Day! Staff Pets

McLean High School staff members spent the day in the snow with their dogs!

We hope you enjoy another snow day tomorrow, January 7th! Have fun and be safe. 

❄️ Be Among the First to Hear About School Delays/Closings

Watch this video to see how FCPS makes weather closing decisions. 

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.

Be among the first to hear about weather delays and closings! Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE. Emails and text messages are sent to parents and caregivers based on the addresses and cell phone numbers entered on this platform. 

Coming Up Partners in Safe Teen Driving Seminar 1/13

As part of the FCPS Health and PE curriculum, all 10th grade students enrolled in Health & PE 10 complete one quarter of classroom Driver Education.  As part of the Driver Education curriculum, students are required to attend the Partners in Safe Teen Driving Presentation, in person, with at least one parent or guardian. Successful completion of classroom Driver Education AND attendance by the student and parent/guardian enables the student to obtain the DEC-District 8 completion card needed to pursue obtaining a Virginia driver’s license.  While it is recommended that the PSTD seminar requirement be satisfied during the quarter in which the student is taking classroom driver education, students are welcome to attend any quarter within their 10th grade year. All seminars will be held in-person from 6:30-8:00 PM in the auditorium. Please arrive early. Doors will close promptly at 6:30. 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 2023-2024 calendar year are below.

January 13, 2025

February 24, 2025

May 12, 2025

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.

This program is available to FCPS students enrolled in grade 10 health and physical education at no charge. Students who are completing classroom instruction through a commercial driving school, are home schooled, are enrolled in another school division, or are FCPS students in grade 11 or 12 must register to attend the 90-minute PSTD seminar. A $30 fee applies, and registration is available through FCPS Adult and Community Education (aceclasses.fcps.edu). Please reach out to Marissa Gaines ([email protected]) with any questions.

McLean High School Rising 9th Grade Curriculum Night - 1/14/25

McLean High School will be holding a Curriculum Night for parents of the class of 2029 (current 8th grade students) at McLean HS on Tuesday, January 14th at 6:00pm in the auditorium. The evening session aims to provide parents with information that will help their incoming 9th grade student with the transition to high school. Topics include getting involved with extracurricular activities, graduation requirements, and the registration process for 9th grade courses. We will also have a panel of core teachers sharing information on their content areas. Following the presentation, teachers from various departments will be available to answer questions about 9th grade classes until 7:30pm.

Snow Date: Monday, January 27th @ 6:00pm in the auditorium

Advanced Academic Night - 1/22/25

McLean High School will be holding an Advanced Academic Night for parents of the classes of 2026, 2027, and 2028 (current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students) at McLean HS on Wednesday, January 22nd at 6:00pm in the cafeteria. The evening session aims to provide parents with information that will help their incoming student select the courses for the 2025-2026 school year or find out information about future course options. Topics will include the difference between advanced placement, dual enrollment, and honors level courses, and important considerations when signing up for classes. Following the presentation, teachers representing different course offerings will share information on their content areas.

From Testing College Board Testing Accommodations for AP Testing

Students who would like to apply to the College Board for AP testing accommodations must submit their application forms to the school by January 10, 2025 to meet the College Board deadline.  Please note that testing accommodations listed on IEPs or 504s are not automatically granted by the College Board for AP testing, so families must apply separately to the College Board. If a student already has College Board accommodations approved from a previous PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, or AP test, then no further action is needed. Once instated, accommodations remain in place for all College Board testing throughout a student’s high school career. 

Please submit College Board AP Testing Accommodations application forms by January 10, 2025 

• Students with IEPs to Mr. Rob Bouchard at [email protected] 
• Students with 504 to Ms. Bethany Davis [email protected]

McLean HS 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

From FCPS 🗺️ Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration

Registration for the countywide lottery for FCPS’ Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program will open on Monday, January 13, 2025. Current pre-K students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program, and current kindergarten students may apply for the first grade immersion program for the 2024-25 school year. 

Dual Language Immersion is available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. 

Parents/caregivers who are interested may want to attend an informational meeting held at the school site. Visit the Dual Language Immersion Program Registration page for a list of meetings by language offered. 

Get more information on the DLI Program webpage and the DLI Program Registration webpage.

🖥️ Free Webinars and Events for Families

In January, the Family Resource Center (FRC) will host webinars for families on:

• Overcoming School Refusal and Resistance
• Virtual Meeting for Siblings of Children with Special Needs
• FCPS Math Week
• Supporting Your Child’s Executive Functioning Skills
• Depression in Teens
• Understanding Trauma in Your Child/Comprendiedo el Trauma en su Hijo (presented in Spanish)

Sign up for the FRC newsletter or visit their webinar webpage.

📣 Sign Up and Speak Out: Fairfax County’s Pre-2025 Session Public Hearing

The Fairfax County delegation to the Virginia General Assembly will hold a public hearing regarding the upcoming 2025 session on Saturday, January 4, at 9 a.m., in the Board Auditorium at the Fairfax County Government Center. 

As Fairfax County residents, you may sign up in advance to speak at the hearing and let the delegation know what matters most to you. To participate, register online using this form or contact the Department of Clerk Services at 703-324-3151 (TTY 711) by noon on Thursday, January 2. Find additional guidelines for speaking at the public forum on the Fairfax County Government website.  

📍 Comprehensive Boundary Review Update

The Superintendent’s Boundary Review Advisory Committee held its second meeting on December 16 at Gatehouse Administration Center. View key takeaways from that meeting and access the meeting agenda, slides, and other materials that committee members received.  If you did not get a chance to attend an in-person Community Boundary Review Meeting, please consider participating in one of the following virtual meetings:

• Friday, January 10, 2025, 6-7:30 p.m. 

• Thursday, January 16, 2025, 1-2:30 p.m. 

• Saturday, January 25, 2025, 9:30-11 a.m. 

• Monday, January 27, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 

• Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 
• Monday, February 10, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 

Language interpretation will be available. 

All virtual meetings will follow the same format as the in-person meetings that were recently held, and the same information will be shared. Please stay tuned for details on how to register. Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage to learn more. Sign up for FCPS’ School Boundary Review newsletter as well.

Weekly Reminders McLean HS Tech Support for Students

If you are experiencing issues with your FCPS issued laptop, please use the link below to enter your information.  The tech support team will then get back to you as soon as possible.

We will continue to support students remotely as much as possible. If a computer has been identified as needing hands-on repair, we will schedule an appointment for you to come to the school to exchange it.  

Description:  This form should be filled out by a student if they are experiencing issues with their FCPSOn laptop.

Please click on the link below to access the Tech Support Request Form.

Parent/Student Support Portal Link

Social-Emotional Support Information 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, [email protected]

Beverly Parker-Lewis, School Psychologist, [email protected]

Marly Jerome-Featherson, School Social Worker, [email protected]

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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Important Upcoming Dates

December 23 - January 3 - Winter Break - MHS Offices will be closed

January 1 - New Year's Day

January 6 - Welcome Back to School

January 13 - Partners in Safe Teen Driving Seminar

January 14 - Rising 9th Grade Curriculum Night

January 22 - Advanced Academic Night

Highlanders Give Back Sign Up To Be A Red Bag Doner by January 1, 2025!

Thanks to our partnership with Food For Neighbors, a successful staff food drive, and the hard work from our new student club, McLean High School now has a food pantry! 

We are excited to share with you that Food For Neighbors can accept new Red Bag Doners for our January event through January 1, 2025! The Red Bag Program is the heart of our partnership with Food For Neighbors. Five times a year, you can fill a Red Bag (that FFN supplies) with food from our grocery list. Drivers pick up the filled bag right from your front door and volunteers sort the food to distribute to local schools the same day. Students in our local community will immediately benefit from your generosity!

Please consider signing up to be a Red Bag Volunteer by January 1st, 2025!

This Week Winter Break - 12/23 - 1/3/25 (MHS Offices closed)

As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year.Classes resume on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. See the complete school year calendar.

Please note that McLean High School offices will be closed during the break. 

New Year's Day - 1/1/25 Coming Up First Day Back to School - 1/6/25

We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year.Classes resume on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. See the complete school year calendar.

From Student Services McLean High School Rising 9th Grade Curriculum Night - 1/14/25

McLean High School will be holding a Curriculum Night for parents of the class of 2029 (current 8th grade students) at McLean HS on Tuesday, January 14th at 6:00pm in the auditorium. The evening session aims to provide parents with information that will help their incoming 9th grade student with the transition to high school. Topics include getting involved with extracurricular activities, graduation requirements, and the registration process for 9th grade courses. We will also have a panel of core teachers sharing information on their content areas. Following the presentation, teachers from various departments will be available to answer questions about 9th grade classes until 7:30pm.

Snow Date: Monday, January 27th @ 6:00pm in the auditorium

Advanced Academic Night - 1/22/25

McLean High School will be holding an Advanced Academic Night for parents of the classes of 2026, 2027, and 2028 (current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students) at McLean HS on Wednesday, January 22nd at 6:00pm in the cafeteria. The evening session aims to provide parents with information that will help their incoming student select the courses for the 2025-2026 school year or find out information about future course options. Topics will include the difference between advanced placement, dual enrollment, and honors level courses, and important considerations when signing up for classes. Following the presentation, teachers representing different course offerings will share information on their content areas.

From Testing College Board Testing Accommodations for AP Testing

Students who would like to apply to the College Board for AP testing accommodations must submit their application forms to the school by January 10, 2025 to meet the College Board deadline.  Please note that testing accommodations listed on IEPs or 504s are not automatically granted by the College Board for AP testing, so families must apply separately to the College Board. If a student already has College Board accommodations approved from a previous PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, or AP test, then no further action is needed. Once instated, accommodations remain in place for all College Board testing throughout a student’s high school career. 

Please submit College Board AP Testing Accommodations application forms by January 10, 2025 

• Students with IEPs to Mr. Rob Bouchard at [email protected] 
• Students with 504 to Ms. Bethany Davis [email protected]

McLean HS 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

From FCPS ❄️ Be Among the First to Hear About School Delays/Closings

Watch this video to see how FCPS makes weather closing decisions. 

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.

Be among the first to hear about weather delays and closings! Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE. Emails and text messages are sent to parents and caregivers based on the addresses and cell phone numbers entered on this platform. 

🗺️ Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration

Registration for the countywide lottery for FCPS’ Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program will open on Monday, January 13, 2025. Current pre-K students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program, and current kindergarten students may apply for the first grade immersion program for the 2024-25 school year. 

Dual Language Immersion is available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. 

Parents/caregivers who are interested may want to attend an informational meeting held at the school site. Visit the Dual Language Immersion Program Registration page for a list of meetings by language offered. 

Get more information on the DLI Program webpage and the DLI Program Registration webpage.

🖥️ Free Webinars and Events for Families

In January, the Family Resource Center (FRC) will host webinars for families on:

• Overcoming School Refusal and Resistance
• Virtual Meeting for Siblings of Children with Special Needs
• FCPS Math Week
• Supporting Your Child’s Executive Functioning Skills
• Depression in Teens
• Understanding Trauma in Your Child/Comprendiedo el Trauma en su Hijo (presented in Spanish)

Sign up for the FRC newsletter or visit their webinar webpage.

📣 Sign Up and Speak Out: Fairfax County’s Pre-2025 Session Public Hearing

The Fairfax County delegation to the Virginia General Assembly will hold a public hearing regarding the upcoming 2025 session on Saturday, January 4, at 9 a.m., in the Board Auditorium at the Fairfax County Government Center. 

As Fairfax County residents, you may sign up in advance to speak at the hearing and let the delegation know what matters most to you. To participate, register online using this form or contact the Department of Clerk Services at 703-324-3151 (TTY 711) by noon on Thursday, January 2. Find additional guidelines for speaking at the public forum on the Fairfax County Government website.  

📍 Comprehensive Boundary Review Update

The Superintendent’s Boundary Review Advisory Committee held its second meeting on December 16 at Gatehouse Administration Center. View key takeaways from that meeting and access the meeting agenda, slides, and other materials that committee members received.  If you did not get a chance to attend an in-person Community Boundary Review Meeting, please consider participating in one of the following virtual meetings:

• Friday, January 10, 2025, 6-7:30 p.m. 

• Thursday, January 16, 2025, 1-2:30 p.m. 

• Saturday, January 25, 2025, 9:30-11 a.m. 

• Monday, January 27, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 

• Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 
• Monday, February 10, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 

Language interpretation will be available. 

All virtual meetings will follow the same format as the in-person meetings that were recently held, and the same information will be shared. Please stay tuned for details on how to register. Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage to learn more. Sign up for FCPS’ School Boundary Review newsletter as well.

Weekly Reminders Partners in Safe Teen Driving Seminar 

As part of the FCPS Health and PE curriculum, all 10th grade students enrolled in Health & PE 10 complete one quarter of classroom Driver Education.  As part of the Driver Education curriculum, students are required to attend the Partners in Safe Teen Driving Presentation, in person, with at least one parent or guardian. Successful completion of classroom Driver Education AND attendance by the student and parent/guardian enables the student to obtain the DEC-District 8 completion card needed to pursue obtaining a Virginia driver’s license.  While it is recommended that the PSTD seminar requirement be satisfied during the quarter in which the student is taking classroom driver education, students are welcome to attend any quarter within their 10th grade year. All seminars will be held in-person from 6:30-8:00 PM in the auditorium. Please arrive early. Doors will close promptly at 6:30. 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 2023-2024 calendar year are below.

January 13, 2025

February 24, 2025

May 12, 2025

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.

This program is available to FCPS students enrolled in grade 10 health and physical education at no charge. Students who are completing classroom instruction through a commercial driving school, are home schooled, are enrolled in another school division, or are FCPS students in grade 11 or 12 must register to attend the 90-minute PSTD seminar. A $30 fee applies, and registration is available through FCPS Adult and Community Education (aceclasses.fcps.edu). Please reach out to Marissa Gaines ([email protected]) with any questions.

McLean HS Tech Support for Students

If you are experiencing issues with your FCPS issued laptop, please use the link below to enter your information.  The tech support team will then get back to you as soon as possible.

We will continue to support students remotely as much as possible. If a computer has been identified as needing hands-on repair, we will schedule an appointment for you to come to the school to exchange it.  

Description:  This form should be filled out by a student if they are experiencing issues with their FCPSOn laptop.

Please click on the link below to access the Tech Support Request Form.

Parent/Student Support Portal Link

Social-Emotional Support Information 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, [email protected]

Beverly Parker-Lewis, School Psychologist, [email protected]

Marly Jerome-Featherson, School Social Worker, [email protected]

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.

1633 Davidson Rd McLean, VA 22101 | Main Office: 703-714-5700
Attendance: 703-714-5725 | Web | Twitter

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Important Upcoming Dates

December 23 - January 3 - Winter Break - MHS Offices will be closed

December 25 - Christmas

December 25 - Chanukah

January 1 - News Year's Day

January 13 - Partners in Safe Teen Driving Seminar

January 14 - Rising 9th Grade Curriculum Night

January 22 - Advanced Academic Night

Data Point: Cellphone Pilot Increase in Student Concentration

At the beginning of the 2024-25 school year, McLean High School volunteered as one of seven FCPS High Schools this year to participate in the cellphone-free classrooms initiative. Upon the analysis of early data, an increase of nearly 20% of our students are reporting paying attention during class time as a result of this program. We are heartened by this data and believe this trend will rise as we continue to partner with our families toward consistent enforcement and support of cellphone free learning environments.

Highlanders Give Back McLean High School Students Team Up With Food For Neighbors to Feed Those in Need

Members of the Class of 2026 have joined the fight against teen hunger and food insecurity by serving as student leaders of a new club that provides meals for students. In a newly minted partnership with Food for Neighbors, these students are mobilizing other teens to combat an issue that affects 1 in 4 children in the United States – hunger. In this photo, our student leaders led a team of student volunteers as they prepared 176 care packages filled with meals for students over the Winter Recess.

From Student Services McLean High School Rising 9th Grade Curriculum Night - 1/14/25

McLean High School will be holding a Curriculum Night for parents of the class of 2029 (current 8th grade students) at McLean HS on Tuesday, January 14th at 6:00pm in the auditorium. The evening session aims to provide parents with information that will help their incoming 9th grade student with the transition to high school. Topics include getting involved with extracurricular activities, graduation requirements, and the registration process for 9th grade courses. We will also have a panel of core teachers sharing information on their content areas. Following the presentation, teachers from various departments will be available to answer questions about 9th grade classes until 7:30pm.

Snow Date: Monday, January 27th @ 6:00pm in the auditorium

Advanced Academic Night - 1/22/25

McLean High School will be holding an Advanced Academic Night for parents of the classes of 2026, 2027, and 2028 (current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students) at McLean HS on Wednesday, January 22nd at 6:00pm in the cafeteria. The evening session aims to provide parents with information that will help their incoming student select the courses for the 2025-2026 school year or find out information about future course options. Topics will include the difference between advanced placement, dual enrollment, and honors level courses, and important considerations when signing up for classes. Following the presentation, teachers representing different course offerings will share information on their content areas.

From Testing College Board Testing Accommodations for AP Testing

Students who would like to apply to the College Board for AP testing accommodations must submit their application forms to the school by January 10, 2025 to meet the College Board deadline.  Please note that testing accommodations listed on IEPs or 504s are not automatically granted by the College Board for AP testing, so families must apply separately to the College Board. If a student already has College Board accommodations approved from a previous PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, or AP test, then no further action is needed. Once instated, accommodations remain in place for all College Board testing throughout a student’s high school career. 

Please submit College Board AP Testing Accommodations application forms by January 10, 2025 

• Students with IEPs to Mr. Rob Bouchard at [email protected] 
• Students with 504 to Ms. Bethany Davis [email protected]

Coming Up Winter Break - 12/23 - 1/3/25 (MHS Offices closed)

As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year.Classes resume on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. See the complete school year calendar.

Please note that McLean High School offices will be closed during the break. 

Financial Aid Night - 12/3

Annual Financial Aid Night will be Tues Dec 3rd at 6:30 PM at Langley High School. The focus is on FAFSA, VASA and a general overview of financial aid. The target audience is senior families but also a good start for junior families.

Christmas - 12/25

🎄 A very Merry Christmas to those in our community who celebrate! Christmas is an annual holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, the person who stands at the heart of the Christian tradition. It is celebrated in many unique ways across the U.S. and the world, most commonly by the joyous giving of gifts. Learn more about Christmas. 

Chanukah - 12/25

Chanukah, an 8-day Festival of Lights, is a Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple and the miracle of a small quantity of oil that lit the Temple’s menorah for 8 days. This year, Chanukah begins at sundown on Wednesday, December 25. See the complete school year calendar.

New Year's Day - 1/1/25 McLean HS 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

From FCPS Winter Special Education and 504 Newsletter

The latest issue of the FCPS Special Education and 504 Newsletter is available online. Topics in this issue include:

• Community Resources for Families of Students with Disabilities
• Save the Date: 2025 Family Summit
• SEL Screener Results
• New Accessibility Resources
• Adapted Physical Education and Recreation Program
• Why Some Students with Disabilities Stay in FCPS Until Age 22
• VR Programs Supports Out-of-State Post Secondary Schools
• Executive Functioning Webinars
• Early Literacy Resources
• ESY and Assessment Webinar
• COVID-19 Compensatory Education: FCPS Service Delivery Options

Subscribe to the Special Education and 504 Newsletter. 

⛄Student and Family Resources

Fairfax County Public Schools has compiled a list of resources for students and families in case they need assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources webpage for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.

School’s Closed, Learning Can Continue! 

FCPS encourages students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during winter break and snow days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play for your students during winter break or weather-related school closures. 

Course Selection Begins in January 

Beginning in January 2025, students will meet with their counselors to discuss course selection for next year. Families are encouraged to actively participate in this important process. 

As students choose courses, it is important to remind them to consider the following:

• Current academic strengths and habits.
• Graduation requirements (high school students).
• Interests and career and postsecondary goals.
• Personal well-being.
• Extracurricular activities and other commitments that may impact students’ time and energy.

School-life balance is an important consideration as students strive for academic and personal success. Families are welcome to contact their student’s school counselor with questions.

Graduation Requirements and Planning

Careful consideration is essential when planning next year's courses. We encourage our students and families to review the Graduation Requirements and Course Planning webpage to make informed decisions while planning for success in high school and beyond. Reviewing the Program of Studies may be helpful as well. 

🗓️ Save the Date: Academy Open Houses Begin in January!

FCPS high school academies will hold open houses for interested students beginning in January.

A high school academy is a center within a high school that offers advanced technical and specialized courses to prepare students for postsecondary education and/or career fields. Students enrolling in academy elective courses will be provided with opportunities to participate in a variety of career experiences including shadowing, mentoring, or internships with local businesses.

Learn more and view the calendar of Academy Open Houses.

Community Meetings on the Comprehensive Boundary Review

If you did not get a chance to attend one of the recent community meetings on the Comprehensive Boundary Review, please consider attending the final meeting in this first phase of the boundary review process. The Region 1 meeting will take place Wednesday, December 18, 6:30-8 p.m.,in the Madison High School cafeteria. Register today. If you are unable to participate, stay tuned for details about virtual Community Boundary Review Meetings coming early next year.

View FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage for more information. Sign up for FCPS’ School Boundary Review newsletter as well.

Weekly Reminders Partners in Safe Teen Driving Seminar 

As part of the FCPS Health and PE curriculum, all 10th grade students enrolled in Health & PE 10 complete one quarter of classroom Driver Education.  As part of the Driver Education curriculum, students are required to attend the Partners in Safe Teen Driving Presentation, in person, with at least one parent or guardian. Successful completion of classroom Driver Education AND attendance by the student and parent/guardian enables the student to obtain the DEC-District 8 completion card needed to pursue obtaining a Virginia driver’s license.  While it is recommended that the PSTD seminar requirement be satisfied during the quarter in which the student is taking classroom driver education, students are welcome to attend any quarter within their 10th grade year. All seminars will be held in-person from 6:30-8:00 PM in the auditorium. Please arrive early. Doors will close promptly at 6:30. 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 2023-2024 calendar year are below.

January 13, 2025

February 24, 2025

May 12, 2025

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.

This program is available to FCPS students enrolled in grade 10 health and physical education at no charge. Students who are completing classroom instruction through a commercial driving school, are home schooled, are enrolled in another school division, or are FCPS students in grade 11 or 12 must register to attend the 90-minute PSTD seminar. A $30 fee applies, and registration is available through FCPS Adult and Community Education (aceclasses.fcps.edu). Please reach out to Marissa Gaines ([email protected]) with any questions.

McLean HS Tech Support for Students

If you are experiencing issues with your FCPS issued laptop, please use the link below to enter your information.  The tech support team will then get back to you as soon as possible.

We will continue to support students remotely as much as possible. If a computer has been identified as needing hands-on repair, we will schedule an appointment for you to come to the school to exchange it.  

Description:  This form should be filled out by a student if they are experiencing issues with their FCPSOn laptop.

Please click on the link below to access the Tech Support Request Form.

Parent/Student Support Portal Link

Social-Emotional Support Information 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, [email protected]

Beverly Parker-Lewis, School Psychologist, [email protected]

Marly Jerome-Featherson, School Social Worker, [email protected]

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.

1633 Davidson Rd McLean, VA 22101 | Main Office: 703-714-5700
Attendance: 703-714-5725 | Web | Twitter

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Important Upcoming Dates

December 23 - January 3 - Winter Break - MHS Offices will be closed

December 25 - Christmas

December 25 - Chanukah

January 1 - News Year's Day

January 13 - Partners in Safe Teen Driving Seminar

McLean HS Outstanding Employees Congratulations MHS Outstanding Employees!

Please join us in congratulating McLean High School's outstanding employees. They were voted for by Highlander faculty, staff and the community. Thank you to those who voted for this amazing group of people!

Emily Bradshaw - Outstanding Leader

Elly Donlen - Outstanding Professional

Cat Gamboa - Outstanding Teacher

MacKenzie Rankin - Outstanding New Teacher

Jose Martinez - Outstanding Operational Employee

Student Achievement MHS Ethics Bowl Team Success

Congratulations to the McLean High School Ethics Bowl team! The group particpated in the Virginia High School Ethics Bowl in Richmond last weekend and made it to the finals. 

Highlanders Give Back McLean HS Partners with Food For Neighbors

McLean High School is partnering with Food For Neighbors to help feed our local students who deal with food insecurity outside of school hours. Even in an area as wealthy as Northern Virginia, one in four kids are struggling with hunger. 

Our school is partnering with Food For Neighbors to help feed our local students who deal with food insecurity outside of school hours. Even in an area as wealthy as Northern Virginia, one in four kids are struggling with hunger.

Food For Neighbors is a local organization addressing this problem by collecting food from our community via the Red Bag Program and donating directly to our local schools. The food is then distributed to the students every week through our food pantry. We hope you will consider participating in the Red Bag food collection program. You can make a difference in a local student’s life by simply adding a few extra items to your shopping cart every two months.

Here’s how it works:

1. Request a reusable Red Bag and Food For Neighbors will drop it off at your house.
2. Fill the Red Bag with food items that are listed on a tag on that bag.
3. Put the Red Bag outside your front door in the morning on the next bag collection day. Collection dates are also listed on the bag tag. And don’t worry, FFN will send reminders.

Your Red Bag will be picked up from your house, the food sorted at a local school and delivered directly to our school food pantry. As an added benefit, you can get a tax deduction for the food that you donate!

As we partner with FFN, other critical volunteer opportunities include driving to pick up filled Red Bags and sorting the donated food during the Red Bag Day events. Visit the FFN FAQ page to find out more and to sign up to volunteer in these two very important roles. These are great opportunities for our students to receive volunteer service hours, too.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jennifer Hill [email protected] or Lisa Dean [email protected].

Thanks for helping us provide food to students who need that extra support!

From Testing College Board Testing Accommodations for AP Testing

Students who would like to apply to the College Board for AP testing accommodations must submit their application forms to the school by January 10, 2025 to meet the College Board deadline.  Please note that testing accommodations listed on IEPs or 504s are not automatically granted by the College Board for AP testing, so families must apply separately to the College Board. If a student already has College Board accommodations approved from a previous PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, or AP test, then no further action is needed. Once instated, accommodations remain in place for all College Board testing throughout a student’s high school career. 

Please submit College Board AP Testing Accommodations application forms by January 10, 2025 

• Students with IEPs to Mr. Rob Bouchard at [email protected] 
• Students with 504 to Ms. Bethany Davis [email protected]

Coming Up Winter Break - 12/23 - 1/3/25 (MHS Offices closed)

As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year.Classes resume on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. See the complete school year calendar.

Please note that McLean High School offices will be closed during the break. 

Financial Aid Night - 12/3

Annual Financial Aid Night will be Tues Dec 3rd at 6:30 PM at Langley High School. The focus is on FAFSA, VASA and a general overview of financial aid. The target audience is senior families but also a good start for junior families.

Christmas - 12/25

🎄 A very Merry Christmas to those in our community who celebrate! Christmas is an annual holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, the person who stands at the heart of the Christian tradition. It is celebrated in many unique ways across the U.S. and the world, most commonly by the joyous giving of gifts. Learn more about Christmas. 

Chanukah - 12/25

Chanukah, an 8-day Festival of Lights, is a Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple and the miracle of a small quantity of oil that lit the Temple’s menorah for 8 days. This year, Chanukah begins at sundown on Wednesday, December 25. See the complete school year calendar.

New Year's Day - 1/1/25 McLean HS PTSA Extended! McLean Matters Holiday Gift Card Drive for Our Students-in-Need 

It is our last call for this calendar year to support 300 MHS Students-in-Need, 10% of the student body. Thank you to the 105 generous donors that have signed up to donate gift cards. We still need 274 gift cards for $25 and $50. All gift cards go directly to the families for their grocery needs. This year has been a struggle for many but elimination of federal support programs and rising costs of living have adversely impacted families who are already at, or below, the poverty line. There are fewer weeks between Thanksgiving and Winter Break this year.

If you would like to contribute to this important community effort to support our MHS students in need, please click HERE to Sign-Up to donate $25 or $50 gift cards to Safeway, Target, or Walmart. All donations go directly to McLean High School families to assist them over the winter holiday.

There are three ways you can purchase Gift Cards:

1. Go to a Safeway, Target, or Walmart store and purchase gift card(s) for $25 or $50
2. Go online to Safeway Gift Cards, Target Gift Cards, or Walmart Gift Cards and purchse "plastic gift card(s)" to mail/drop off to Jennifer Hill
3. Go online to Safeway eGift Cards, Target eGift Cards, Or Walmart eGift Cards and purchase "electronic gift card(s)" print out the paper copy and mail/drop off to Jennifer Hill

Please use the following address for all mailed gift cards:

c/o Jennifer Hill

McLean High School

1633 Davidson Road

McLean VA 22101

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please indicate the $ amount of the gift card(s) on the card or envelope when you mail/drop them off.

Gift cards are needed by Friday, December 13th!

Let's show our fellow Highlanders some love this holiday season because McLean Matters!

If you have any questions, please contact McLean Matters Chair, Emma Blankenbaker at [email protected].

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

From FCPS 2025-26 FAFSA Form Now Available

The 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available. Any college-bound high school senior — regardless of income — who wants to be considered for federal, state, and school financial aid programs should complete a FAFSA form. 

Parents and caregivers are encouraged to work with their children to complete the FAFSA as early as possible. Check each college’s financial aid office webpage for deadlines and financial aid forms. Then, create an account, if you have not already done so, and fill out the FAFSA.

The Virginia Alternative State Aid (VASA) application will be available in late January for students who are unable to complete the FAFSA. To help determine which aid option is right for you, visit the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia website.

Get Help Filling out FAFSA From College Access FairfaxOver the next few months, College Access Fairfax will be offering several programs on completing the FAFSA/VASA and finding and applying for scholarships. Get information on these programs and how to access them on the College Access Fairfax website.

In addition, College Access Fairfax staff are available for virtual one-on-one help sessions to complete the FAFSA/VASA. To request an appointment, families should email [email protected].

💻 No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students

Is your student experiencing anxiety, behavior changes, or challenges with peer and family relationships? If so, you may refer your child for weekly therapy with a licensed therapist through Hazel Health. Visit the Teletherapy webpage for information on this service. 

🍲 Food Assistance and Resource Guide

Food insecurity impacts more than 96,000 Fairfax County residents. There are many resources available to support those who need food assistance. Learn how to help these families and the many resources available to support those who need food assistance on Fairfax County’s website or view the county’s Human Services Resource Guide.

📚 Bundle Up With Books Over Break

Fairfax County Public Library’s (FCPL) winter reading adventure has begun and will continue through Friday, January 31, 2025. Visit your local FCPL library branch or visit their website to register and get a sneak peek at the prizes being offered. Check out their Winter Reading Events webpage to learn about laser tag, movie nights, crafting sessions, Noon-Year Eve celebrations, and book discussions.

⛄ Get Outdoors for Winter Fun!

The Fairfax County Park Authority has rounded up its seasonal fun into a handy list of events happening across the county. 

Learn more about the Winter Wonderland and the Holiday Train at Burke Lake Park, Holiday on the Farm at Frying Pan Farm Park, and many more fun events.

Weekly Reminders Partners in Safe Teen Driving Seminar 

As part of the FCPS Health and PE curriculum, all 10th grade students enrolled in Health & PE 10 complete one quarter of classroom Driver Education.  As part of the Driver Education curriculum, students are required to attend the Partners in Safe Teen Driving Presentation, in person, with at least one parent or guardian. Successful completion of classroom Driver Education AND attendance by the student and parent/guardian enables the student to obtain the DEC-District 8 completion card needed to pursue obtaining a Virginia driver’s license.  While it is recommended that the PSTD seminar requirement be satisfied during the quarter in which the student is taking classroom driver education, students are welcome to attend any quarter within their 10th grade year. All seminars will be held in-person from 6:30-8:00 PM in the auditorium. Please arrive early. Doors will close promptly at 6:30. 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 2023-2024 calendar year are below.

January 13, 2025

February 24, 2025

May 12, 2025

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.

This program is available to FCPS students enrolled in grade 10 health and physical education at no charge. Students who are completing classroom instruction through a commercial driving school, are home schooled, are enrolled in another school division, or are FCPS students in grade 11 or 12 must register to attend the 90-minute PSTD seminar. A $30 fee applies, and registration is available through FCPS Adult and Community Education (aceclasses.fcps.edu). Please reach out to Marissa Gaines ([email protected]) with any questions.

McLean HS Tech Support for Students

If you are experiencing issues with your FCPS issued laptop, please use the link below to enter your information.  The tech support team will then get back to you as soon as possible.

We will continue to support students remotely as much as possible. If a computer has been identified as needing hands-on repair, we will schedule an appointment for you to come to the school to exchange it.  

Description:  This form should be filled out by a student if they are experiencing issues with their FCPSOn laptop.

Please click on the link below to access the Tech Support Request Form.

Parent/Student Support Portal Link

Social-Emotional Support Information 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, [email protected]

Beverly Parker-Lewis, School Psychologist, [email protected]

Marly Jerome-Featherson, School Social Worker, [email protected]

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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Important Upcoming Dates

December 2 - National Special Education Day

December 3 - Financial Aid Night @ Langley High School

December 8 - Bodhi Day

December 13 - Immunization Clinic

December 23 - January 3 - Winter Break - MHS Offices will be closed

December 25 - Christmas

December 25 - Chanukah

January 1 - News Year's Day

January 13 - Partners in Safe Teen Driving Seminar

MHS News You Choose Podcast Listen to highlights from Dr. Reilly's Monday Message as a podcast!

Check out this week's podcast companion to Dr. Reilly's Monday Message! This podcast is created using Notebook LM, an AI powered tool used to summarize content. 

Listen to Dr. Reilly's Monday Message

McLean High School's Top 10 Discover What It Means To Be a Highlander!

Check out McLean High School's Top 10 to see why we are exceptional!

Highlanders Give Back   McLean HS Partners with Food For Neighbors

McLean High School is partnering with Food For Neighbors to help feed our local students who deal with food insecurity outside of school hours. Even in an area as wealthy as Northern Virginia, one in four kids are struggling with hunger. 

Our school is partnering with Food For Neighbors to help feed our local students who deal with food insecurity outside of school hours. Even in an area as wealthy as Northern Virginia, one in four kids are struggling with hunger.

Food For Neighbors is a local organization addressing this problem by collecting food from our community via the Red Bag Program and donating directly to our local schools. The food is then distributed to the students every week through our food pantry. We hope you will consider participating in the Red Bag food collection program. You can make a difference in a local student’s life by simply adding a few extra items to your shopping cart every two months.

Here’s how it works:

1. Request a reusable Red Bag and Food For Neighbors will drop it off at your house.
2. Fill the Red Bag with food items that are listed on a tag on that bag.
3. Put the Red Bag outside your front door in the morning on the next bag collection day. Collection dates are also listed on the bag tag. And don’t worry, FFN will send reminders.

Your Red Bag will be picked up from your house, the food sorted at a local school and delivered directly to our school food pantry. As an added benefit, you can get a tax deduction for the food that you donate!

As we partner with FFN, other critical volunteer opportunities include driving to pick up filled Red Bags and sorting the donated food during the Red Bag Day events. Visit the FFN FAQ page to find out more and to sign up to volunteer in these two very important roles. These are great opportunities for our students to receive volunteer service hours, too.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jennifer Hill [email protected] or Lisa Dean [email protected].

Thanks for helping us provide food to students who need that extra support!

This Week National Special Education Day - 12/2

National Special Education Day is recognized each year on Dec. 2 and commemorates President Gerald Ford’s signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in 1975. We celebrate our teachers and staff who serve and support our students with special needs, as well as our families who are partners in the education and support of these students! 

Learn more about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

Financial Aid Night - 12/3

Annual Financial Aid Night will be Tues Dec 3rd at 6:30 PM at Langley High School. The focus is on FAFSA, VASA and a general overview of financial aid. The target audience is senior families but also a good start for junior families.

Coming Up Bodhi Day - 12/8

Bodhi Day, Friday, December 8, is the Buddhist holiday that commemorates the day that the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama (Shakyamuni), experienced enlightenment, also known as bodhi in Sanskrit and Pali. 

Fall Immunization Clinic at McLean HS - 12/13

McLean High School will host a School Site Immunization Clinic on December 13, 2024, in collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD). Only students enrolled at McLean High School may participate in the clinic.

The following immunizations will be offered during school hours at the School Immunization Clinic: 

• Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) Vaccine
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
• Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine

Find additional information for each vaccine. 

If you would like your child to receive immunizations as part of the School Site Immunization Clinic, you must first provide: 

• Permission via a signed Adolescent Vaccine Clinic Consent Form, which can be found in the Middle and High School Clinics section on this webpage.

• A copy of their immunization records (if available).
• A copy of the front and back of their insurance card (if applicable). Insurance is not required. 

Please bring your signed consent form to our front office by December 6th in order for your child to participate. If your child is insured, please submit a copy of the front and back of your child’s insurance to our front office as well. You may contact our school’s public health nurse, Heather Allison, at [email protected] with any immunization questions.  

Winter Break - 12/23 - 1/3/25 (MHS Offices closed)

As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year.Classes resume on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. See the complete school year calendar.

Please note that McLean High School offices will be closed during the break. 

Christmas - 12/25

🎄 A very Merry Christmas to those in our community who celebrate! Christmas is an annual holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, the person who stands at the heart of the Christian tradition. It is celebrated in many unique ways across the U.S. and the world, most commonly by the joyous giving of gifts. Learn more about Christmas. 

Chanukah - 12/25

Chanukah, an 8-day Festival of Lights, is a Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple and the miracle of a small quantity of oil that lit the Temple’s menorah for 8 days. This year, Chanukah begins at sundown on Wednesday, December 25. See the complete school year calendar.

New Year's Day - 1/1/25 McLean HS PTSA McLean Matters Holiday Gift Card Drive for Our Students-in-Need Begins Today!

McLean High School has approximately 300 students who are at or below the poverty level. Some are homeless. If you would like to contribute to this important community effort to support our MHS students in need, please click HERE to Sign-Up to donate $25 or $50 gift cards to Safeway, Target, or Walmart. All donations go directly to McLean High School families to assist them over the winter holiday.

There are three ways you can purchase Gift Cards:

1. Go to a Safeway, Target, or Walmart store and purchase gift card(s) for $25 or $50
2. Go online to Safeway Gift Cards, Target Gift Cards, or Walmart Gift Cards and purchse "plastic gift card(s)" to mail/drop off to Jennifer Hill
3. Go online to Safeway eGift Cards, Target eGift Cards, Or Walmart eGift Cards and purchase "electronic gift card(s)" print out the paper copy and mail/drop off to Jennifer Hill

Please use the following address for all mailed gift cards:

c/o Jennifer Hill

McLean High School

1633 Davidson Road

McLean VA 22101

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please indicate the $ amount of the gift card(s) on the card or envelope when you mail/drop them off.

Gift cards are needed by Friday, December 6th.

Let's show our fellow Highlanders some love this holiday season because McLean Matters!

If you have any questions, please contact McLean Matters Chair, Emma Blankenbaker at [email protected].

2024 White House Ornament Fundraiser

The McLean PTSA is offering the Official 2024 White House Ornaments as a fundraiser. This year, the Official White House Christmas Ornament honors President Jimmy Carter. The ornament has an anchor shape, an iconic symbol of hope, which represents Carter's service in the United States Navy and highlights historic moments from his life and presidency. The ornament is made from solid brass, finished in 24-karate gold, and screen printed with exquisite colors. Each ornament comes in a keepsake box with a ribbon for hanging and an illustrated booklet on the Carter presidency. Perfect gift for your family, friends, staff, and clients!

Plus, your purchase supports the Graduation Party for the Class of 2025.

Price: $27. Ornaments can be ordered HERE until December 2nd. After your purchase, you will be able to pick up the ornament from the school during the Holiday Bazaar on December 14.

Questions - Email Pam Williams at [email protected]

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

From FCPS Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon

One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. In October, students in grades 3-12 took this screener, which gives information about their skills such as achieving goals, handling emotions, building relationships with adults and peers, and making good choices. 

The screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create learning, experiences, and environments for students to succeed.

In early December, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.

Learn more about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For help understanding your child’s results or ideas to support them at home, review the Family Guide or contact us. 

Register for ParentVUELearn how to activate your ParentVUE account, so you can easily access your child’s results and other helpful information.

❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated. 

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

Weekly Reminders Partners in Safe Teen Driving Seminar 

As part of the FCPS Health and PE curriculum, all 10th grade students enrolled in Health & PE 10 complete one quarter of classroom Driver Education.  As part of the Driver Education curriculum, students are required to attend the Partners in Safe Teen Driving Presentation, in person, with at least one parent or guardian. Successful completion of classroom Driver Education AND attendance by the student and parent/guardian enables the student to obtain the DEC-District 8 completion card needed to pursue obtaining a Virginia driver’s license.  While it is recommended that the PSTD seminar requirement be satisfied during the quarter in which the student is taking classroom driver education, students are welcome to attend any quarter within their 10th grade year. All seminars will be held in-person from 6:30-8:00 PM in the auditorium. Please arrive early. Doors will close promptly at 6:30. 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 2023-2024 calendar year are below.

January 13, 2025

February 24, 2025

May 12, 2025

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.

This program is available to FCPS students enrolled in grade 10 health and physical education at no charge. Students who are completing classroom instruction through a commercial driving school, are home schooled, are enrolled in another school division, or are FCPS students in grade 11 or 12 must register to attend the 90-minute PSTD seminar. A $30 fee applies, and registration is available through FCPS Adult and Community Education (aceclasses.fcps.edu). Please reach out to Marissa Gaines ([email protected]) with any questions.

McLean HS Tech Support for Students

If you are experiencing issues with your FCPS issued laptop, please use the link below to enter your information.  The tech support team will then get back to you as soon as possible.

We will continue to support students remotely as much as possible. If a computer has been identified as needing hands-on repair, we will schedule an appointment for you to come to the school to exchange it.  

Description:  This form should be filled out by a student if they are experiencing issues with their FCPSOn laptop.

Please click on the link below to access the Tech Support Request Form.

Parent/Student Support Portal Link

Social-Emotional Support Information 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, [email protected]

Beverly Parker-Lewis, School Psychologist, [email protected]

Marly Jerome-Featherson, School Social Worker, [email protected]

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.

1633 Davidson Rd McLean, VA 22101 | Main Office: 703-714-5700
Attendance: 703-714-5725 | Web | Twitter

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Important Upcoming Dates

November 27-29 - Thanksgiving - All schools and offices will be closed

December 2 - National Special Education Day

December 3 - Financial Aid Night @ Langley High School

December 8 - Bodhi Day

December 13 - Immunization Clinic

December 23 - January 3 - Winter Break - MHS Offices will be closed

December 25 - Christmas

December 25 - Chanukah

January 1 - News Year's Day

January 13 - Partners in Safe Teen Driving Seminar

MHS News You Choose Podcast Listen to highlights from Dr. Reilly's Monday Message as a podcast!

Check out this week's podcast companion to Dr. Reilly's Monday Message! This podcast is created using Notebook LM, an AI powered tool used to summarize content. 

Listen to Dr. Reilly's Monday Message

Student Achievement MHS Student Selected to Represent USA in Traditional Karate World Champtionship

McLean High School junior, Atul Kotamraju, proudly represented the United States at the Traditional Karate World Championship in Lima, Peru earlier this  November. He brought home three bronze medals! Congratulations, Atul, on this impressive accomplishment!

MHS Sophomore Competes for  USA Aerobic Gymnastics

Congratulations to Shirley Wang! For the second consecutive year, Shirley is defending her spot in finals, securing the top 8 out of the best in the Continent of the Americas (Pan American Championship). 

This Week Thanksgiving - 11/27-11/29

Schools and offices will be closed November 27-29. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Classes will resume on Monday, December 2. Learn more about the first Thanksgiving.

Coming Up National Special Education Day - 12/2

National Special Education Day is recognized each year on Dec. 2 and commemorates President Gerald Ford’s signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in 1975. We celebrate our teachers and staff who serve and support our students with special needs, as well as our families who are partners in the education and support of these students! 

Learn more about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

Financial Aid Night - 12/3

Annual Financial Aid Night will be Tues Dec 3rd at 6:30 PM at Langley High School. The focus is on FAFSA, VASA and a general overview of financial aid. The target audience is senior families but also a good start for junior families.

Bodhi Day - 12/8

Bodhi Day, Friday, December 8, is the Buddhist holiday that commemorates the day that the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama (Shakyamuni), experienced enlightenment, also known as bodhi in Sanskrit and Pali. 

Fall Immunization Clinic at McLean HS - 12/13

McLean High School will host a School Site Immunization Clinic on December 13, 2024, in collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD). Only students enrolled at McLean High School may participate in the clinic.

The following immunizations will be offered during school hours at the School Immunization Clinic: 

• Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) Vaccine
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
• Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine

Find additional information for each vaccine. 

If you would like your child to receive immunizations as part of the School Site Immunization Clinic, you must first provide: 

• Permission via a signed Adolescent Vaccine Clinic Consent Form, which can be found in the Middle and High School Clinics section on this webpage.

• A copy of their immunization records (if available).
• A copy of the front and back of their insurance card (if applicable). Insurance is not required. 

Please bring your signed consent form to our front office by December 6th in order for your child to participate. If your child is insured, please submit a copy of the front and back of your child’s insurance to our front office as well. You may contact our school’s public health nurse, Heather Allison, at [email protected] with any immunization questions.  

Winter Break - 12/23 - 1/3/25 (MHS Offices closed)

As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year.Classes resume on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. See the complete school year calendar.

Please note that McLean High School offices will be closed during the break. 

Christmas - 12/25

🎄 A very Merry Christmas to those in our community who celebrate! Christmas is an annual holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, the person who stands at the heart of the Christian tradition. It is celebrated in many unique ways across the U.S. and the world, most commonly by the joyous giving of gifts. Learn more about Christmas. 

Chanukah - 12/25

Chanukah, an 8-day Festival of Lights, is a Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple and the miracle of a small quantity of oil that lit the Temple’s menorah for 8 days. This year, Chanukah begins at sundown on Wednesday, December 25. See the complete school year calendar.

New Year's Day - 1/1/25 November Spotlights Native American Heritage Month

Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native Americans. It is also a time to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges they have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges.Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. 

National Career Development Month

By enrolling in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) course or program, students learn the technical applications of many occupations while preparing for higher education or entry-level employment. A core program of CTE courses is offered in every middle and high school. Based on the needs of the populations served, each school determines optional courses to be offered. Learn more about Academies and Specialized Programs. 

McLean HS PTSA McLean Matters Holiday Gift Card Drive for Our Students-in-Need Begins Today!

McLean High School has approximately 300 students who are at or below the poverty level. Some are homeless. If you would like to contribute to this important community effort to support our MHS students in need, please click HERE to Sign-Up to donate $25 or $50 gift cards to Safeway, Target, or Walmart. All donations go directly to McLean High School families to assist them over the winter holiday.

There are three ways you can purchase Gift Cards:

1. Go to a Safeway, Target, or Walmart store and purchase gift card(s) for $25 or $50
2. Go online to Safeway Gift Cards, Target Gift Cards, or Walmart Gift Cards and purchse "plastic gift card(s)" to mail/drop off to Jennifer Hill
3. Go online to Safeway eGift Cards, Target eGift Cards, Or Walmart eGift Cards and purchase "electronic gift card(s)" print out the paper copy and mail/drop off to Jennifer Hill

Please use the following address for all mailed gift cards:

c/o Jennifer Hill

McLean High School

1633 Davidson Road

McLean VA 22101

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please indicate the $ amount of the gift card(s) on the card or envelope when you mail/drop them off.

Gift cards are needed by Friday, December 6th.

Let's show our fellow Highlanders some love this holiday season because McLean Matters!

If you have any questions, please contact McLean Matters Chair, Emma Blankenbaker at [email protected].

2024 White House Ornament Fundraiser

The McLean PTSA is offering the Official 2024 White House Ornaments as a fundraiser. This year, the Official White House Christmas Ornament honors President Jimmy Carter. The ornament has an anchor shape, an iconic symbol of hope, which represents Carter's service in the United States Navy and highlights historic moments from his life and presidency. The ornament is made from solid brass, finished in 24-karate gold, and screen printed with exquisite colors. Each ornament comes in a keepsake box with a ribbon for hanging and an illustrated booklet on the Carter presidency. Perfect gift for your family, friends, staff, and clients!

Plus, your purchase supports the Graduation Party for the Class of 2025.

Price: $27. Ornaments can be ordered HERE until December 2nd. After your purchase, you will be able to pick up the ornament from the school during the Holiday Bazaar on December 14.

Questions - Email Pam Williams at [email protected]

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

From FCPS Student Feedback Opportunity for FCPS Cell Phone Policy and SR&R

FCPS is working with K12 Insight to host a community forum for families, staff members, and students to provide feedback on the school division’s cell phone policies and practices, and the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) document. FCPS is looking for more student participants (grades 3-12) to help ensure diverse perspectives from our community.

The community forum will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 6:30-8 p.m., at the Willow Oaks Administrative Center. If your student is interested in providing feedback, please visit the Cell Phone Policy Forum registration page to learn more. Families must register their child by Monday, November 25.

Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon

One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. In October, students in grades 3-12 took this screener, which gives information about their skills such as achieving goals, handling emotions, building relationships with adults and peers, and making good choices. 

The screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create learning, experiences, and environments for students to succeed.

In early December, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.

Learn more about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For help understanding your child’s results or ideas to support them at home, review the Family Guide or contact us. 

Register for ParentVUELearn how to activate your ParentVUE account, so you can easily access your child’s results and other helpful information.

❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated. 

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

Weekly Reminders Partners in Safe Teen Driving Seminar 

As part of the FCPS Health and PE curriculum, all 10th grade students enrolled in Health & PE 10 complete one quarter of classroom Driver Education.  As part of the Driver Education curriculum, students are required to attend the Partners in Safe Teen Driving Presentation, in person, with at least one parent or guardian. Successful completion of classroom Driver Education AND attendance by the student and parent/guardian enables the student to obtain the DEC-District 8 completion card needed to pursue obtaining a Virginia driver’s license.  While it is recommended that the PSTD seminar requirement be satisfied during the quarter in which the student is taking classroom driver education, students are welcome to attend any quarter within their 10th grade year. All seminars will be held in-person from 6:30-8:00 PM in the auditorium. Please arrive early. Doors will close promptly at 6:30. 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 2023-2024 calendar year are below.

January 13, 2025

February 24, 2025

May 12, 2025

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.

This program is available to FCPS students enrolled in grade 10 health and physical education at no charge. Students who are completing classroom instruction through a commercial driving school, are home schooled, are enrolled in another school division, or are FCPS students in grade 11 or 12 must register to attend the 90-minute PSTD seminar. A $30 fee applies, and registration is available through FCPS Adult and Community Education (aceclasses.fcps.edu). Please reach out to Marissa Gaines ([email protected]) with any questions.

McLean HS Tech Support for Students

If you are experiencing issues with your FCPS issued laptop, please use the link below to enter your information.  The tech support team will then get back to you as soon as possible.

We will continue to support students remotely as much as possible. If a computer has been identified as needing hands-on repair, we will schedule an appointment for you to come to the school to exchange it.  

Description:  This form should be filled out by a student if they are experiencing issues with their FCPSOn laptop.

Please click on the link below to access the Tech Support Request Form.

Parent/Student Support Portal Link

Social-Emotional Support Information 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, [email protected]

Beverly Parker-Lewis, School Psychologist, [email protected]

Marly Jerome-Featherson, School Social Worker, [email protected]

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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Important Upcoming Dates

November 27-29 - Thanksgiving - All schools and offices will be closed

December 2 - National Special Education Day

December 8 - Bodhi Day

December 23 - January 3 - Winter Break

December 25 - Christmas

December 25 - Chanukah

January 1 - News Year's Day

MHS News You Choose Podcast Listen to highlights from Dr. Reilly's Monday Message as a podcast!

Check out this week's podcast companion to Dr. Reilly's Monday Message! This podcast is created using Notebook LM, an AI powered tool used to summarize content. 

Listen to Dr. Reilly's Monday Message

Student Achievement Model UN Student Success at VAMUN

This past weekend 16 MHS students attended the Virginia Model United Nations Conference hosted by UVA in Charlottesville. This is a national conference hosting 1000 delegates from across the country over a 3-day period. In a rare feat, ALL of our students won an award. That almost never happens, but our students deserved it based on all of their hard work. Not only did everyone win an award, McLean High School won the Best Small Delegation award! Please congratulate the following students for their outstanding achievements: Minsong Ha, Emily Ma, Maged Al Qabany, Arsen Hakobyan, Nora Venetianer, Ravi Reddy, Jane Hirschberg, Jad Osta, Daniel Kim, Lucas Jones, Aanya Jain, Andrew Egorin, Kyle Jang, Annika Singh, Artin Safaie, and Mia Mortman.

McLean Senior Wins World Championship in Powerlifting

Mikayla Dolina, McLean High School senior, won the International Powerlifting League (IPL) Drug-tested World Championship on November 14, 2024.  Mikayla is now the IPL World Champion in the Junior (15-19 year old), 67.5 Kg women's class.  The competition brought in lifters from multiple countries, including the US, Canada, Argentina, Australia, Mexico, Chile, Cameroon, Guinea, the Republic of Nauru, and others. 

Congratulations Mikayla!

National School Psychology Week Celebrating our School Psychologists

Last week, McLean High School and the McLean High School PTSA marked National School Psychology Week with a celebration of our dedicated school psychologists, Ms. CarolAnn Forrest and Dr. Beverly Parker-Lewis.

Their tireless efforts in supporting the well-being of our students are invaluable. We deeply appreciate their commitment to fostering a healthy and positive learning environment for all.

Highlanders Give Back Potholder Project

This year, the library is hosting volunteer projects where our Highlanders are getting crafty!  During October and November, our Highlanders completed their goal of making 100 handmade potholders!  These beautifully crafted and useful items will be donated to the Thanksgiving Potholder Project, a nonprofit that works with local food pantries to add these potholders to Thanksgiving Food donation bags for families in need.  Way to make difference, Highlanders!

This Week Sense and Sensibility - 11/21-11/24

A comedic adaptation of Jane Austen’s timeless novel, Kate Hamill’s Sense and Sensibility tells the tale of two sisters and their recently widowed family. Forced out of their home, the stoic Elinor and her hopeless romantic sister Marianne meet a variety of characters, finding friends, enemies, and… love? A wacky, dramatic, and playful retelling of this classic, bring friends and family to see TheatreMcLean’s Sense and Sensibility! Tickets can purchased at TheatreMcLean.org

November 21st thru 23rd @ 7pm

November 23rd and 24th @ 2pm

Adults - $15

Students $10

Coming Up Thanksgiving - 11/27-11/29

Schools and offices will be closed November 27-29. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Classes will resume on Monday, December 2. Learn more about the first Thanksgiving.

National Special Education Day - 12/2

National Special Education Day is recognized each year on Dec. 2 and commemorates President Gerald Ford’s signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in 1975. We celebrate our teachers and staff who serve and support our students with special needs, as well as our families who are partners in the education and support of these students! 

Learn more about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

Bodhi Day - 12/8

Bodhi Day, Friday, December 8, is the Buddhist holiday that commemorates the day that the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama (Shakyamuni), experienced enlightenment, also known as bodhi in Sanskrit and Pali. 

Winter Break - 12/23 - 1/3/25 (Student Holiday)

As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year.Classes resume on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. See the complete school year calendar.

Christmas - 12/25

🎄 A very Merry Christmas to those in our community who celebrate! Christmas is an annual holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, the person who stands at the heart of the Christian tradition. It is celebrated in many unique ways across the U.S. and the world, most commonly by the joyous giving of gifts. Learn more about Christmas. 

Chanukah - 12/25

Chanukah, an 8-day Festival of Lights, is a Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple and the miracle of a small quantity of oil that lit the Temple’s menorah for 8 days. This year, Chanukah begins at sundown on Wednesday, December 25. See the complete school year calendar.

New Year's Day - 1/1/25 From Student Services Looking for Service Hours? 

Lemon Road is hosting a Family Night on Thursday, November 21st. They are looking for high school students to help us and earn service/volunteer hours. 

Date: Thursday, November 21

Location:  Lemon Road Elementary School

Time:  5:15 PM – 7:15 PM (includes set up and clean up)

Link to Sign Up Genius: LRES Family Night Volunteers

Supporting Highlanders McLean HS Crew Club Turkey Trot 5K

Please join McLean High School Crew Club, in partnership with Langley Crew Club, on Saturday, November 30 at 9 am for a Turkey Trot 5K. The friendly rivals are joining together as ONE team to support and strengthen rowing in our McLean and Great Falls community. Proceeds from the event will be shared equally between the two teams.

Register here

In addition to a scenic 5K run, there will be a dj with music and a coffee truck for specialty coffee and hot chocolate, starting at 8 am on the day of the trot.  For those who cannot join in person, please consider registering for the virtual trot.

Grab your friends and family, and let’s run/walk!

Registration Fee:  5K:$50 November 2 through Race Day 

November Spotlights Native American Heritage Month

Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native Americans. It is also a time to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges they have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges.Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. 

National Career Development Month

By enrolling in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) course or program, students learn the technical applications of many occupations while preparing for higher education or entry-level employment. A core program of CTE courses is offered in every middle and high school. Based on the needs of the populations served, each school determines optional courses to be offered. Learn more about Academies and Specialized Programs. 

McLean HS PTSA McLean Matters Holiday Gift Card Drive for Our Students-in-Need Begins Today!

McLean High School has approximately 300 students who are at or below the poverty level. Some are homeless. If you would like to contribute to this important community effort to support our MHS students in need, please click HERE to Sign-Up to donate $25 or $50 gift cards to Safeway, Target, or Walmart. All donations go directly to McLean High School families to assist them over the winter holiday.

There are three ways you can purchase Gift Cards:

1. Go to a Safeway, Target, or Walmart store and purchase gift card(s) for $25 or $50
2. Go online to Safeway Gift Cards, Target Gift Cards, or Walmart Gift Cards and purchse "plastic gift card(s)" to mail/drop off to Jennifer Hill
3. Go online to Safeway eGift Cards, Target eGift Cards, Or Walmart eGift Cards and purchase "electronic gift card(s)" print out the paper copy and mail/drop off to Jennifer Hill

Please use the following address for all mailed gift cards:

c/o Jennifer Hill

McLean High School

1633 Davidson Road

McLean VA 22101

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please indicate the $ amount of the gift card(s) on the card or envelope when you mail/drop them off.

Gift cards are needed by Friday, December 6th.

Let's show our fellow Highlanders some love this holiday season because McLean Matters!

If you have any questions, please contact McLean Matters Chair, Emma Blankenbaker at [email protected].

2024 White House Ornament Fundraiser

The McLean PTSA is offering the Official 2024 White House Ornaments as a fundraiser. This year, the Official White House Christmas Ornament honors President Jimmy Carter. The ornament has an anchor shape, an iconic symbol of hope, which represents Carter's service in the United States Navy and highlights historic moments from his life and presidency. The ornament is made from solid brass, finished in 24-karate gold, and screen printed with exquisite colors. Each ornament comes in a keepsake box with a ribbon for hanging and an illustrated booklet on the Carter presidency. Perfect gift for your family, friends, staff, and clients!

Plus, your purchase supports the Graduation Party for the Class of 2025.

Price: $27. Ornaments can be ordered HERE until December 2nd. After your purchase, you will be able to pick up the ornament from the school during the Holiday Bazaar on December 14.

Questions - Email Pam Williams at [email protected]

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

From FCPS Boundary Review Community Meeting

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Monday, November 18, 6:30-8 p.m., at Glasgow Middle School Cafeteria.

Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available. 

If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage. 

Tutoring Resources for Families

Is your family looking for resources to help support your child’s academic success? FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of district employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to be hired as a tutor by parents. FRC maintains this list, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with tutors. This list is not “approved” by FCPS and is only meant as a resource.

FCPS also partners with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors' services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.

✨ FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence, reminds us of our commitment to supporting each and every student and helping them meet or exceed high academic standards.

Weekly Reminders Partners in Safe Teen Driving Seminar 

As part of the FCPS Health and PE curriculum, all 10th grade students enrolled in Health & PE 10 complete one quarter of classroom Driver Education.  As part of the Driver Education curriculum, students are required to attend the Partners in Safe Teen Driving Presentation, in person, with at least one parent or guardian. Successful completion of classroom Driver Education AND attendance by the student and parent/guardian enables the student to obtain the DEC-District 8 completion card needed to pursue obtaining a Virginia driver’s license.  While it is recommended that the PSTD seminar requirement be satisfied during the quarter in which the student is taking classroom driver education, students are welcome to attend any quarter within their 10th grade year. All seminars will be held in-person from 6:30-8:00 PM in the auditorium. Please arrive early. Doors will close promptly at 6:30. 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 2023-2024 calendar year are below.

January 13, 2025

February 24, 2025

May 12, 2025

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.

This program is available to FCPS students enrolled in grade 10 health and physical education at no charge. Students who are completing classroom instruction through a commercial driving school, are home schooled, are enrolled in another school division, or are FCPS students in grade 11 or 12 must register to attend the 90-minute PSTD seminar. A $30 fee applies, and registration is available through FCPS Adult and Community Education (aceclasses.fcps.edu). Please reach out to Marissa Gaines ([email protected]) with any questions.

McLean HS Tech Support for Students

If you are experiencing issues with your FCPS issued laptop, please use the link below to enter your information.  The tech support team will then get back to you as soon as possible.

We will continue to support students remotely as much as possible. If a computer has been identified as needing hands-on repair, we will schedule an appointment for you to come to the school to exchange it.  

Description:  This form should be filled out by a student if they are experiencing issues with their FCPSOn laptop.

Please click on the link below to access the Tech Support Request Form.

Parent/Student Support Portal Link

Social-Emotional Support Information 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, [email protected]

Beverly Parker-Lewis, School Psychologist, [email protected]

Marly Jerome-Featherson, School Social Worker, [email protected]

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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Important Upcoming Dates

2024-2025 School Year

November 11 - Veterans Day - All schools and MHS offices will be closed

November 12-13 - Fairfax County Youth Survey

November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Holiday - All schools and offices will be closed

MHS Students Thank Our Veterans

McLean High School's Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps want to thank all the veterans in our community for their service.  Photo arranged by student library volunteer Claire Church.  

During November the library is hosting a veteran's card writing station for students to write letters for veterans and active duty military.  These letters will be donated to Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit that supports service members and vets.

This Week Veterans Day - 11/11

Student Holiday, McLean HS offices closed

Veterans Day provides a great reason to pause, reflect, and recognize the extraordinary sacrifices our Veterans and their families have made on our behalf, and we thank them for their service. Learn more about the history of Veterans Day at va.gov.

Fairfax County Youth Survey - 11/12 & 11/13

The Fairfax County Youth Survey, a collaboration between the Fairfax County School Board and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, is a comprehensive, anonymous, and voluntary survey given each year to students in grades 6, 8, 10 and 12. The survey examines behaviors, experiences, and other factors that influence the health and well-being of Fairfax County's youth. The results, published each year at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/youthsurvey, identify trends and areas of need, providing a snapshot of the county's youth and serving as a barometer of the community's effectiveness in fostering healthy choices in young people.

McLean High School will be administering the Fairfax County Youth Survey on Tuesday, November 12 and Wednesday, November 13 during all tenth and twelfth grade English classes.While it is our hope that as many students as possible will participate, if you do not wish for your child to take part in the Youth Survey, please complete this form and return it to your child's school counselor no later than November 8, 2024. If you have already opted your child out of this survey using the Parental Digital Consent Portal you do not need to provide additional information to the school counselor.

Outstanding Employee Awards Outstanding Employee Awards Program - 11/4-11/15

Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a McLean High School Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through the Google form links below. Links contain information on eligilbility and common positions in each category. 

Outstanding Teacher  

Outstanding New Teacher 

Outstanding Principal

Outstanding Leader  

Outstanding Professional Employee  

Outstanding Operational Employee 

The deadline to submit a nomination is November 15, 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact Jenny Sobota at [email protected].

Coming Up Sense and Sensibility - 11/21-11/24

A comedic adaptation of Jane Austen’s timeless novel, Kate Hamill’s Sense and Sensibility tells the tale of two sisters and their recently widowed family. Forced out of their home, the stoic Elinor and her hopeless romantic sister Marianne meet a variety of characters, finding friends, enemies, and… love? A wacky, dramatic, and playful retelling of this classic, bring friends and family to see Theatremclean’s Sense and Sensibility! Tickets can purchased at TheatreMcLean.org

November 21st thru 23rd @ 7pm

November 23rd and 24th @ 2pm

Adults - $15

Students $10

Thanksgiving - 11/27-11/29

Schools and offices will be closed November 27-29. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Classes will resume on Monday, December 2. Learn more about the first Thanksgiving.

From Student Services SIS ParentVUE Access

The live gradebook in ParentVUE and StudentVUE will reopen on Tuesday, November 12, at 6:00 am.

Qtr 1 Report cards are currently available for viewing on the "documents" tab in SIS ParentVUE. If you would like a printed copy of your student’s report card please email Molly Payne at [email protected].

    Schedule Changes & Withdrawal Deadline - 11/18

The deadline to withdraw from a class without a grade penalty (i.e. the class will not appear on the transcript) is Monday, November 18th. After this time, a withdrawal grade (WP or WF) will be required on the transcript if a student is dropping a class. While the deadline to change electives has passed, schedule change requests to change to a different level of a core course will still be considered through the end of the 2nd quarter.

Looking for Service Hours? 

Lemon Road is hosting a Family Night on Thursday, November 21st. They are looking for high school students to help us and earn service/volunteer hours. 

Date: Thursday, November 21

Location:  Lemon Road Elementary School

Time:  5:15 PM – 7:15 PM (includes set up and clean up)

Link to Sign Up Genius: LRES Family Night Volunteers

Supporting Highlanders McLean HS Band Fruit Sale - now through 11/15

Looking for a healthy way to support the McLean High School Band? Stock up on citrus and more during their Annual Fruit Sale! Choose from navel oranges, mandarin oranges, grapefruit, pears, and a fruit sampler – all of which would make great gifts for yourself or others this holiday season.

The Fruit Sale is open now through Friday, November 15th. Orders will be available for pick-up at the Holiday Bazaar at McLean High School on Saturday, December 14th from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Unfortunately, shipping is unavailable. 

Orders may be placed online at the following link: https://floridafruitstore.com/McLeanHSBand. For questions, please contact [email protected].

Thank you for your continued support of our nationally recognized music program!

McLean HS Crew Club Turkey Trot 5K

Please join McLean High School Crew Club, in partnership with Langley Crew Club, on Saturday, November 30 at 9 am for a Turkey Trot 5K. The friendly rivals are joining together as ONE team to support and strengthen rowing in our McLean and Great Falls community. Proceeds from the event will be shared equally between the two teams.

Register here

In addition to a scenic 5K run, there will be a dj with music and a coffee truck for specialty coffee and hot chocolate, starting at 8 am on the day of the trot.  For those who cannot join in person, please consider registering for the virtual trot.

Grab your friends and family, and let’s run/walk!

Registration Fee:  5K:$50 November 2 through Race Day 

November Spotlights Native American Heritage Month

Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native Americans. It is also a time to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges they have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges.Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. 

National Career Development Month

By enrolling in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) course or program, students learn the technical applications of many occupations while preparing for higher education or entry-level employment. A core program of CTE courses is offered in every middle and high school. Based on the needs of the populations served, each school determines optional courses to be offered. Learn more about Academies and Specialized Programs. 

McLean HS PTSA McLean Matters Holiday Gift Card Drive for Our Students-in-Need Begins Today!

McLean High School has approximately 300 students who are at or below the poverty level. Some are homeless. If you would like to contribute to this important community effort to support our MHS students in need, please click HERE to Sign-Up to donate $25 or $50 gift cards to Safeway, Target, or Walmart. All donations go directly to McLean High School families to assist them over the winter holiday.

There are three ways you can purchase Gift Cards:

1. Go to a Safeway, Target, or Walmart store and purchase gift card(s) for $25 or $50
2. Go online to Safeway Gift Cards, Target Gift Cards, or Walmart Gift Cards and purchse "plastic gift card(s)" to mail/drop off to Jennifer Hill
3. Go online to Safeway eGift Cards, Target eGift Cards, Or Walmart eGift Cards and purchase "electronic gift card(s)" print out the paper copy and mail/drop off to Jennifer Hill

Please use the following address for all mailed gift cards:

c/o Jennifer Hill

McLean High School

1633 Davidson Road

McLean VA 22101

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please indicate the $ amount of the gift card(s) on the card or envelope when you mail/drop them off.

Gift cards are needed by Friday, December 6th.

Let's show our fellow Highlanders some love this holiday season because McLean Matters!

If you have any questions, please contact McLean Matters Chair, Emma Blankenbaker at [email protected].

2024 White House Ornament Fundraiser

The McLean PTSA is offering the Official 2024 White House Ornaments as a fundraiser. This year, the Official White House Christmas Ornament honors President Jimmy Carter. The ornament has an anchor shape, an iconic symbol of hope, which represents Carter's service in the United States Navy and highlights historic moments from his life and presidency. The ornament is made from solid brass, finished in 24-karate gold, and screen printed with exquisite colors. Each ornament comes in a keepsake box with a ribbon for hanging and an illustrated booklet on the Carter presidency. Perfect gift for your family, friends, staff, and clients!

Plus, your purchase supports the Graduation Party for the Class of 2025.

Price: $27. Ornaments can be ordered HERE until December 2nd. After your purchase, you will be able to pick up the ornament from the school during the Holiday Bazaar on December 14.

Questions - Email Pam Williams at [email protected]

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

From FCPS Our Voices, Our Future: Multilingual Learners’ Day of Service

Our Voices, Our Future: A Multilingual Learners Day of Service is available to FCPS high school students as an opportunity to explore multilingualism as a strength in developing leadership and advocacy skills. The event will be held Saturday, November 16, 9-11:30 a.m., at Edison High School. José Luis Zelaya, who spoke at last year's Multilingual Learners Summit, will be a special guest.

High school students are invited to network with their peers and staff, and learn how their interests and strengths can lead to future success. College and career readiness resources will be available. Students should register in advance and bring their FCPS laptops to the workshop.   

Learn more about the event and watch videos from previous multilingual learner events. 

Boundary Review

📍 Boundary Review Community Meetings Start This Month

As a reminder, FCPS has started the process of reviewing school boundaries across the division. This important work will help the district better support student population growth, changes in school capacity, and evolving community needs. Community input is vital to this process. With that in mind, FCPS, in partnership with Thru Consulting, will be hosting a series of community meetings in each of FCPS’ six regions. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.

Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair

Parents/caregivers, school staff, and students over the age of 14 are invited to attend an interactive event celebrating the individualized education program (IEP) process. The IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair will take place on Saturday, November 16, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Jackson Middle School. 

The event is sponsored by Fairfax County Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA). Activities include simulated IEP meetings, break-out sessions on the various parts of an IEP, and a resource fair to learn more about community supports. Register in advance.

Services for Hearing-Impaired and Visually-Impaired Students

Students with sensory disabilities require specialized services and support to access instruction that is typically presented visually and auditorily (by means of hearing). FCPS provides educational services to students who are deaf, hearing-impaired, or visually impaired. They are supported in various settings, including at their school or through itinerant specialists who travel to different schools to work with students, rather than being based in a single school. Learn more about Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Services for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired.

Visit the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) website for Resources for Serving Students with Sensory Disabilities.

Tutoring Resources for Families

Is your family looking for resources to help support your child’s academic success? FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of district employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to be hired as a tutor by parents. FRC maintains this list, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with tutors. This list is not “approved” by FCPS and is only meant as a resource.

FCPS also partners with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors' services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.

✨ FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence, reminds us of our commitment to supporting each and every student and helping them meet or exceed high academic standards.

Weekly Reminders Partners in Safe Teen Driving Seminar 

As part of the FCPS Health and PE curriculum, all 10th grade students enrolled in Health & PE 10 complete one quarter of classroom Driver Education.  As part of the Driver Education curriculum, students are required to attend the Partners in Safe Teen Driving Presentation, in person, with at least one parent or guardian. Successful completion of classroom Driver Education AND attendance by the student and parent/guardian enables the student to obtain the DEC-District 8 completion card needed to pursue obtaining a Virginia driver’s license.  While it is recommended that the PSTD seminar requirement be satisfied during the quarter in which the student is taking classroom driver education, students are welcome to attend any quarter within their 10th grade year. All seminars will be held in-person from 6:30-8:00 PM in the auditorium. Please arrive early. Doors will close promptly at 6:30. 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 2023-2024 calendar year are below.

January 13, 2025

February 24, 2025

May 12, 2025

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.

This program is available to FCPS students enrolled in grade 10 health and physical education at no charge. Students who are completing classroom instruction through a commercial driving school, are home schooled, are enrolled in another school division, or are FCPS students in grade 11 or 12 must register to attend the 90-minute PSTD seminar. A $30 fee applies, and registration is available through FCPS Adult and Community Education (aceclasses.fcps.edu). Please reach out to Marissa Gaines ([email protected]) with any questions.

McLean HS Tech Support for Students

If you are experiencing issues with your FCPS issued laptop, please use the link below to enter your information.  The tech support team will then get back to you as soon as possible.

We will continue to support students remotely as much as possible. If a computer has been identified as needing hands-on repair, we will schedule an appointment for you to come to the school to exchange it.  

Description:  This form should be filled out by a student if they are experiencing issues with their FCPSOn laptop.

Please click on the link below to access the Tech Support Request Form.

Parent/Student Support Portal Link

Social-Emotional Support Information 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, [email protected]

Beverly Parker-Lewis, School Psychologist, [email protected]

Marly Jerome-Featherson, School Social Worker, [email protected]

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

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Important Upcoming Dates

2024-2025 School Year

November 4 - Student Holiday/School Planning Day

November 5 - Student Holiday/Teacher Workday/Election Day

November 6 - Start of 2nd Quarter

November 8 - Yearbook Photo Makeup Day - 9th, 10th, and 11th grades

November 11 - Veterans Day - All schools and MHS offices will be closed

November 12-13 - Fairfax County Youth Survey

November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Holiday - All schools and offices will be closed

MHS News You Choose Podcast! Listen to highlights from Dr. Reilly's Monday Message as a podcast!

Check out this week's podcast companion to Dr. Reilly's Monday Message! This podcast is created using Notebook LM, an AI powered tool used to summarize content. 

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Student Achievement MHS DECA Achieves Top Rankings at District Competition

McLean HS had another great day at the DECA District Competition, held at Oakton High School on October 14th. Twenty Highlanders placed Top Four, which earned them an invitation to attend States in Virginia Beach, February 28th – March 2nd, 2025! Good luck and we look forward to seeing your success next year. 

This Week School Planning,Teacher Workday, & Election Day - 11/4-11/5

Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 4, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 5, for a teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.

Don’t forget to get out and vote on Tuesday, Nov. 5! The day will be observed as a holiday for students and a teacher work day. For more information, visit the Virginia Department of Elections webpage. 

Outstanding Employee Awards Outstanding Employee Awards Program - 11/4-11/15

Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a McLean High School Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through the Google form links below. Links contain information on eligilbility and common positions in each category. 

Outstanding Teacher  

Outstanding New Teacher 

Outstanding Principal

Outstanding Leader  

Outstanding Professional Employee  

Outstanding Operational Employee 

The deadline to submit a nomination is November 15, 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact Jenny Sobota at [email protected].

Coming Up Veterans Day - 11/11

Student Holiday, McLean HS offices closed

Veterans Day provides a great reason to pause, reflect, and recognize the extraordinary sacrifices our Veterans and their families have made on our behalf, and we thank them for their service. Learn more about the history of Veterans Day at va.gov.

Fairfax County Youth Survey - 11/12 & 11/13

The Fairfax County Youth Survey, a collaboration between the Fairfax County School Board and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, is a comprehensive, anonymous, and voluntary survey given each year to students in grades 6, 8, 10 and 12. The survey examines behaviors, experiences, and other factors that influence the health and well-being of Fairfax County's youth. The results, published each year at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/youthsurvey, identify trends and areas of need, providing a snapshot of the county's youth and serving as a barometer of the community's effectiveness in fostering healthy choices in young people.

McLean High School will be administering the Fairfax County Youth Survey on Tuesday, November 12 and Wednesday, November 13 during all tenth and twelfth grade English classes.While it is our hope that as many students as possible will participate, if you do not wish for your child to take part in the Youth Survey, please complete this form and return it to your child's school counselor no later than November 8, 2024. If you have already opted your child out of this survey using the Parental Digital Consent Portal you do not need to provide additional information to the school counselor.

Thanksgiving - 11/27-11/29

Schools and offices will be closed November 27-29. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Classes will resume on Monday, December 2. Learn more about the first Thanksgiving.

From Student Services     Schedule Changes & Withdrawal Deadline - 11/18

The deadline to withdraw from a class without a grade penalty (i.e. the class will not appear on the transcript) is Monday, November 18th. After this time, a withdrawal grade (WP or WF) will be required on the transcript if a student is dropping a class. While the deadline to change electives has passed, schedule change requests to change to a different level of a core course will still be considered through the end of the 2nd quarter.

Governor’s World Language Academies (GWLA)

GWLA offers immersive three-week summer programs for 10th and 11th graders. Immerse in French, German, or Spanish at Washington & Lee University or Japanese or Latin at Randolph Macon College this summer.

Virtual Students & Parents FCPS Information Session Wednesday, November 6th at 4:00-5:00PM on ZOOM.

In-Person Information Session for Students: November 8th HT4 in Mod 23

Supporting Highlanders McLean HS Band Fruit Sale - now through 11/15

Looking for a healthy way to support the McLean High School Band? Stock up on citrus and more during their Annual Fruit Sale! Choose from navel oranges, mandarin oranges, grapefruit, pears, and a fruit sampler – all of which would make great gifts for yourself or others this holiday season.

The Fruit Sale is open now through Friday, November 15th. Orders will be available for pick-up at the Holiday Bazaar at McLean High School on Saturday, December 14th from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Unfortunately, shipping is unavailable. 

Orders may be placed online at the following link: https://floridafruitstore.com/McLeanHSBand. For questions, please contact [email protected].

Thank you for your continued support of our nationally recognized music program!

McLean HS Crew Club Turkey Trot 5K

Please join McLean High School Crew Club, in partnership with Langley Crew Club, on Saturday, November 30 at 9 am for a Turkey Trot 5K. The friendly rivals are joining together as ONE team to support and strengthen rowing in our McLean and Great Falls community. Proceeds from the event will be shared equally between the two teams.

Register here

In addition to a scenic 5K run, there will be a dj with music and a coffee truck for specialty coffee and hot chocolate, starting at 8 am on the day of the trot.  For those who cannot join in person, please consider registering for the virtual trot.

Grab your friends and family, and let’s run/walk!

Registration Fee:  5K:$50 November 2 through Race Day 

November Spotlights Native American Heritage Month

Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native Americans. It is also a time to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges they have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges.Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. 

National Career Development Month

By enrolling in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) course or program, students learn the technical applications of many occupations while preparing for higher education or entry-level employment. A core program of CTE courses is offered in every middle and high school. Based on the needs of the populations served, each school determines optional courses to be offered. Learn more about Academies and Specialized Programs. 

McLean HS PTSA McLean Matters Holiday Gift Card Drive for Our Students-in-Need Begins Today!

McLean High School has approximately 300 students who are at or below the poverty level. Some are homeless. If you would like to contribute to this important community effort to support our MHS students in need, please click HERE to Sign-Up to donate $25 or $50 gift cards to Safeway, Target, or Walmart. All donations go directly to McLean High School families to assist them over the winter holiday.

There are three ways you can purchase Gift Cards:

1. Go to a Safeway, Target, or Walmart store and purchase gift card(s) for $25 or $50
2. Go online to Safeway Gift Cards, Target Gift Cards, or Walmart Gift Cards and purchse "plastic gift card(s)" to mail/drop off to Jennifer Hill
3. Go online to Safeway eGift Cards, Target eGift Cards, Or Walmart eGift Cards and purchase "electronic gift card(s)" print out the paper copy and mail/drop off to Jennifer Hill

Please use the following address for all mailed gift cards:

c/o Jennifer Hill

McLean High School

1633 Davidson Road

McLean VA 22101

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please indicate the $ amount of the gift card(s) on the card or envelope when you mail/drop them off.

Gift cards are needed by Friday, December 6th.

Let's show our fellow Highlanders some love this holiday season because McLean Matters!

If you have any questions, please contact McLean Matters Chair, Emma Blankenbaker at [email protected].

2024 White House Ornament Fundraiser

The McLean PTSA is offering the Official 2024 White House Ornaments as a fundraiser. This year, the Official White House Christmas Ornament honors President Jimmy Carter. The ornament has an anchor shape, an iconic symbol of hope, which represents Carter's service in the United States Navy and highlights historic moments from his life and presidency. The ornament is made from solid brass, finished in 24-karate gold, and screen printed with exquisite colors. Each ornament comes in a keepsake box with a ribbon for hanging and an illustrated booklet on the Carter presidency. Perfect gift for your family, friends, staff, and clients!

Plus, your purchase supports the Graduation Party for the Class of 2025.

Price: $27. Ornaments can be ordered HERE until December 2nd. After your purchase, you will be able to pick up the ornament from the school during the Holiday Bazaar on December 14.

Questions - Email Pam Williams at [email protected]

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

From FCPS Our Voices, Our Future: Multilingual Learners’ Day of Service

Our Voices, Our Future:  Multilingual Learners’ Day of Service will be offered for FCPS secondary students on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 9:00-11:30 a.m. at Edison High School.  Dr. José Luis Zelaya, keynote speaker at the Multilingual Learners’ Summit this past summer, will be returning as the featured guest for this student workshop.  Dr. Zelaya will engage and empower students with the strengths of multilingualism, as students explore leadership skills to plan for future success.  Reflective service learning practices allow students to impact their communities through advocacy, engagement, and empowerment.  All FCPS secondary students who attend will earn service learning credit for participating.  Students planning to attend should register and bring their FCPS laptop to the event.  Light refreshments and family resources will be available for parents/caregivers during the student workshop.  

Weekly Reminders Partners in Safe Teen Driving Seminar 

As part of the FCPS Health and PE curriculum, all 10th grade students enrolled in Health & PE 10 complete one quarter of classroom Driver Education.  As part of the Driver Education curriculum, students are required to attend the Partners in Safe Teen Driving Presentation, in person, with at least one parent or guardian. Successful completion of classroom Driver Education AND attendance by the student and parent/guardian enables the student to obtain the DEC-District 8 completion card needed to pursue obtaining a Virginia driver’s license.  While it is recommended that the PSTD seminar requirement be satisfied during the quarter in which the student is taking classroom driver education, students are welcome to attend any quarter within their 10th grade year. All seminars will be held in-person from 6:30-8:00 PM in the auditorium. Please arrive early. Doors will close promptly at 6:30. 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 2023-2024 calendar year are below.

January 13, 2025

February 24, 2025

May 12, 2025

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.

This program is available to FCPS students enrolled in grade 10 health and physical education at no charge. Students who are completing classroom instruction through a commercial driving school, are home schooled, are enrolled in another school division, or are FCPS students in grade 11 or 12 must register to attend the 90-minute PSTD seminar. A $30 fee applies, and registration is available through FCPS Adult and Community Education (aceclasses.fcps.edu). Please reach out to Marissa Gaines ([email protected]) with any questions.

McLean HS Tech Support for Students

If you are experiencing issues with your FCPS issued laptop, please use the link below to enter your information.  The tech support team will then get back to you as soon as possible.

We will continue to support students remotely as much as possible. If a computer has been identified as needing hands-on repair, we will schedule an appointment for you to come to the school to exchange it.  

Description:  This form should be filled out by a student if they are experiencing issues with their FCPSOn laptop.

Please click on the link below to access the Tech Support Request Form.

Parent/Student Support Portal Link

Social-Emotional Support Information 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, [email protected]

Beverly Parker-Lewis, School Psychologist, [email protected]

Marly Jerome-Featherson, School Social Worker, [email protected]

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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Important Upcoming Dates

2024-2025 School Year

October 31 - 1st Quarter End/Early Release

November 1 - Diwali & All Saints Day and Día de los Muertos - all schools and offices will be closed

November 3 - Daylight Savings Time (Fall Back)

November 4 - Student Holiday/School Planning Day

November 5 - Student Holiday/Teacher Workday/Election Day

November 6 - Start of 2nd Quarter

November 8 - Yearbook Photo Makeup Day - 9th, 10th, and 11th grades

November 11 - Veterans Day - All schools and offices will be closed

November 12-13 - Fairfax County Youth Survey

November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Holiday - All schools and offices will be closed

MHS News You Choose Podcast! Listen to Dr. Reilly's Monday Message as a Podcast!

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Student Achievement MHS Marching Band Wins State Championship

Congratulations to the McLean Highlander Marching Band on winning the 2024 USBands Virginia State Championship last Saturday night. The band also won all caption awards for Best Music, Best Visual, Best Effect, Best Percussion, and Best Guard. This is the 5th time that our Marching Band has won the State Championship. We are very proud of all our students for their hard work and performance. Congratulations on the end to a very successful season!

VHSL Trophy Class Winners & Multimedia Contest Winners

At this weekend’s VHSL Media Championship, McLean’s literary magazine, newsmagazine, online news, and yearbook staffs earned Trophy Class ranking for their 2023-24 publications from the Virginia High School League’s (VHSL) Publications Evaluation Services. Trophy Class is the highest ranking bestowed by VHSL.

McLean High School was the only school in the state to earn Trophy Class Ratings for four publications!

Check our website for the complete list of winners!

MHS Cheer Success!

Congratulations to McLean High School's Cheerleading Team! They finished in the top four of the Region last weekend!

Go Highlanders!

 

This Week End of 1st Quarter & Early Dismissal - 10/31

Thursday, October 31, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students.

Please note - the gradebook will be closed in SIS ParentVue and StudentVue from October 28 - November 12 at 6:00 am. 

Keep on the look out for your student's progress reports. They were sent on October 22nd. 

 

Diwali, Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day - 11/1

(Schools and offices are closed)

 

Friday, November 1, is a holiday this year for Diwali, Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day. All schools and offices will be closed. 

Diwali - Diwali is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs & some Buddhists. The festival represents the symbolic victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil.

All Saints Day and Día de los Muertos - For Catholics, All Saints Day (November 1) celebrates all those who are with God in Heaven, known and unknown. All Souls Day (November 2), known in Mexico and Latin America as Día de los Muertos, is a day of remembrance and prayer for all those who have died, especially for the souls who may be in purgatory. These special days are celebrated by Catholics, Anglicans, and some Protestants throughout the world.

McLean HS Band Fruit Sale - now through 11/15

Looking for a healthy way to support the McLean High School Band? Stock up on citrus and more during their Annual Fruit Sale! Choose from navel oranges, mandarin oranges, grapefruit, pears, and a fruit sampler – all of which would make great gifts for yourself or others this holiday season.

The Fruit Sale is open now through Friday, November 15th. Orders will be available for pick-up at the Holiday Bazaar at McLean High School on Saturday, December 14th from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Unfortunately, shipping is unavailable. 

Orders may be placed online at the following link: https://floridafruitstore.com/McLeanHSBand. For questions, please contact [email protected].

Thank you for your continued support of our nationally recognized music program!

From Student Testing 2024-25 AP Test Opt-Out Timeline and Fees

As part of the FCPS FY 2025 Approved Budget, FCPS is continuing to assess Advanced Placement (AP) test fees. As in previous years, the fees for the first six AP tests taken for courses in which students are enrolled for high school credit will be paid for by FCPS. Students taking AP tests without enrolling in the corresponding FCPS course are responsible for the test fee(s). 

FCPS encourages all students to take AP tests for courses in which they are enrolled. However, students will have the opportunity to opt-out of the test(s) by filling out an Opt-Out form to be provided by the student's 3rd period teacher on Tuesday, October 15th. To assist in the decision-making process, students will be provided a report with their previous tests and current AP course enrollment. AP students must make Opt-Out decisions by October 31st. Parents/Guardians will be billed a $99 non-refundable test fee for AP exams in December 2024 for tests that exceed the six FCPS-funded tests. All Opt-Out forms are due to the box located in Student Services by October 31st. When a student turns in their form, they must sign their name on the list acknowledging their Opt-Out form has been turned in.

2025 AP Testing

Reference the College Board 2025 AP exam dates site for dates of AP Exams.  If you have any questions or need an AP Opt-Out form reprinted please contact our Assessment Coach, Elly Donlen at [email protected].

PSAT & SAT School Day Score Release

Students who participated in the Digital PSAT & SAT School Day on Wednesday, October 9th will be able to access their scores via their College Board account on October 24th beginning at 6:00 p.m. If you have any questions about score reporting, please contact your counselor or Ms. Donlen.

From Student Services Expunging High School Courses Taken in Middle School (9th Graders Only)

Parents of current 9th grade students who completed a high school credit bearing course (World Languages, Algebra, and Geometry) in the 2023-24 standard school year may request the final grades for these courses be omitted from your student’s transcript. You must submit a Request to Expunge High School Courses Taken in Middle School form to McLean High School Student Services, after the course is completed and prior to October 31, 2024.  This form may be obtained at the following link https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/is104.pdf 

Please reach out to your student’s school counselor with any questions.

2025 Virginia Summer Residential Governor’s School Program

The 2025 Virginia Summer Residential Governor’s School (SRGS) Program is beginning its application process. Summer Residential Governor’s Schools provide high school juniors and seniors with intensive one-month educational experiences. The selection process is highly competitive. Selected students usually rank in the top 10% of their class and have scored in the 90th percentile or above on standardized tests. Residential programs run from late June to late July. Only students available during that time frame should apply. You are only permitted to apply to one SRGS program.

2025 Academic Programs:

Agriculture, Engineering, Humanities, Marine Science, Mathematics, Science & Technology, Medicine & Health Sciences

2025 Visual & Performing Arts Programs:

Dance, Theatre, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Visual Art

Mr. Allman will hold an interest meeting (students only) for the 2025 Academic programs at 3:00 in the College and Career Center on Wednesday, October 30.

For additional information, please visit these VDOE and FCPS links.

VDOE SRGS Academic and VPA website:

https://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching-learning-assessment/specialized-instruction/governor-s-schools/summer-residential-governor-s-schools

FCPS SRGS website:

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/high-school-academics-9-12/advanced-academics/summer-residential-governors-schools-srgs

Governor’s World Language Academies (GWLA)

GWLA offers immersive three-week summer programs for 10th and 11th graders. Immerse in French, German, or Spanish at Washington & Lee University or Japanese or Latin at Randolph Macon College this summer.

Virtual Students & Parents FCPS Information Session Wednesday, November 6th at 4:00-5:00PM on ZOOM.

In-Person Information Session for Students: November 8th HT4 in Mod 23

Coming Up Daylight Saving Time Ends (Fall Back) - 11/3

This Sunday, November 3, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time ends. Don’t forget to move your clocks back one hour! 

School Planning,Teacher Workday, & Election Day - 11/4-11/5

Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 4, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 5, for a teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.

Don’t forget to get out and vote on Tuesday, Nov. 5! The day will be observed as a holiday for students and a teacher work day. For more information, visit the Virginia Department of Elections webpage. 

Veterans Day - 11/11

Veterans Day provides a great reason to pause, reflect, and recognize the extraordinary sacrifices our Veterans and their families have made on our behalf, and we thank them for their service. Learn more about the history of Veterans Day at va.gov. 

Fairfax County Youth Survey - 11/12 & 11/13

The Fairfax County Youth Survey, a collaboration between the Fairfax County School Board and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, is a comprehensive, anonymous, and voluntary survey given each year to students in grades 6, 8, 10 and 12. The survey examines behaviors, experiences, and other factors that influence the health and well-being of Fairfax County's youth. The results, published each year at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/youthsurvey, identify trends and areas of need, providing a snapshot of the county's youth and serving as a barometer of the community's effectiveness in fostering healthy choices in young people.

McLean High School will be administering the Fairfax County Youth Survey on Tuesday, November 12 and Wednesday, November 13 during all tenth and twelfth grade English classes.While it is our hope that as many students as possible will participate, if you do not wish for your child to take part in the Youth Survey, please complete this form and return it to your child's school counselor no later than November 8, 2024. If you have already opted your child out of this survey using the Parental Digital Consent Portal you do not need to provide additional information to the school counselor.

Thanksgiving - 11/27-11/29

Schools and offices will be closed November 27-29. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Classes will resume on Monday, December 2. Learn more about the first Thanksgiving.

McLean HS PTSA McLean Matters Holiday Gift Card Drive for Our Students-in-Need Begins Today!

McLean High School has approximately 300 students who are at or below the poverty level. Some are homeless. If you would like to contribute to this important community effort to support our MHS students in need, please click HERE to Sign-Up to donate $25 or $50 gift cards to Safeway, Target, or Walmart. All donations go directly to McLean High School families to assist them over the winter holiday.

There are three ways you can purchase Gift Cards:

1. Go to a Safeway, Target, or Walmart store and purchase gift card(s) for $25 or $50
2. Go online to Safeway Gift Cards,Target Gift Cards, or Walmart Gift Cards and purchase “plastic gift card(s)” to mail/drop off to Jennifer Hill.
3. Go online to Safeway eGift Cards,Target eGift Cards, or Walmart eGift Cards and purchase “electronic gift card(s)”, print out the paper copy, and mail/drop off to Jennifer Hill.

Please use the following address for all mailed gift cards:

c/o Jennifer Hill

McLean High School

1633 Davidson Road

McLean VA 22101

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please indicate the $ amount of the gift card(s) on the card or envelope when you mail/drop them off.

Gift cards are needed by Friday, December 6th.

Let's show our fellow Highlanders some love this holiday season because McLean Matters!

If you have any questions, please contact McLean Matters Chair, Emma Blankenbaker at [email protected].

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

From FCPS Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.

For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, schools will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

Cell Phone Storage Pilot Program Focus Groups Coming Soon

Students, staff, and families participating in the cell phone storage pilot program will be invited to participate in focus groups (hosted by FCPS’ Office of the Chief Equity Officer and K12 Insight) to share their experiences and insights. Feedback from the focus groups and other community engagement opportunities will help FCPS make adjustments to the pilot program in order to support student success and strengthen the program’s outcomes.

Invites for the pilot high schools will launch on November 4 for staff and families, and on November 5 for students. These focus group invitations are only for schools participating in the pilot program.

Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students 

Safeway Pharmacy will host immunization clinics for any FCPS student age 18 or younger at Frost Middle School on Monday, October 28, and Tuesday, October 29, from 3 to 7 p.m.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students age 18 or younger to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic. 

Students age 19 and older may access free immunizations at their middle/high school immunization clinic, the Fairfax County Health Department or through other community resources.

FCPS is partnering with the health department to host immunization clinics at middle and high schools. Clinics will take place during the school day. Students may only participate in the clinic at the school where they are enrolled. Parental/caregiver consent is required for students to receive immunizations.

Please check the Immunization Resources page for clinic locations, dates, and how to submit a consent form.

🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation! 

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the date below to register for the following conversations:

• Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle School.

Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

Weekly Reminders Partners in Safe Teen Driving Seminar 

As part of the FCPS Health and PE curriculum, all 10th grade students enrolled in Health & PE 10 complete one quarter of classroom Driver Education.  As part of the Driver Education curriculum, students are required to attend the Partners in Safe Teen Driving Presentation, in person, with at least one parent or guardian. Successful completion of classroom Driver Education AND attendance by the student and parent/guardian enables the student to obtain the DEC-District 8 completion card needed to pursue obtaining a Virginia driver’s license.  While it is recommended that the PSTD seminar requirement be satisfied during the quarter in which the student is taking classroom driver education, students are welcome to attend any quarter within their 10th grade year. All seminars will be held in-person from 6:30-8:00 PM in the auditorium. Please arrive early. Doors will close promptly at 6:30. 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 2023-2024 calendar year are below.

January 13, 2025

February 24, 2025

May 12, 2025

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.

This program is available to FCPS students enrolled in grade 10 health and physical education at no charge. Students who are completing classroom instruction through a commercial driving school, are home schooled, are enrolled in another school division, or are FCPS students in grade 11 or 12 must register to attend the 90-minute PSTD seminar. A $30 fee applies, and registration is available through FCPS Adult and Community Education (aceclasses.fcps.edu). Please reach out to Marissa Gaines ([email protected]) with any questions.

McLean HS Tech Support for Students

If you are experiencing issues with your FCPS issued laptop, please use the link below to enter your information.  The tech support team will then get back to you as soon as possible.

We will continue to support students remotely as much as possible. If a computer has been identified as needing hands-on repair, we will schedule an appointment for you to come to the school to exchange it.  

Description:  This form should be filled out by a student if they are experiencing issues with their FCPSOn laptop.

Please click on the link below to access the Tech Support Request Form.

Parent/Student Support Portal Link

Social-Emotional Support Information 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, [email protected]

Beverly Parker-Lewis, School Psychologist, [email protected]

Marly Jerome-Featherson, School Social Worker, [email protected]

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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Important Upcoming Dates

2024-2025 School Year

October 21 - Fall College Panel

October 31 - Quarter End/Early Release

November 1 - Diwali & All Saints Day and Día de los Muertos - all schools and office will be closed

November 3 - Daylight Savings Time (Fall Back)

November 4 - Student Holiday/School Planning Day

November 5 - Student Holiday/Teacher Workday/Election Day

November 8 - Yearbook Photo Makeup Day - 9th, 10th, and 11th grades

November 11 - Veterans Day - All schools and offices will be closed

November 12-13 - Fairfax County Youth Survey

November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Holiday - All schools and offices will be closed

Highlanders Homecoming A Successful Homecoming!

The McLean High School Highlanders had another successful Homecoming this year! The pep-rally, bonfire, football game and dance were fun for everyone. Thanks to all for participating! 

This Week Fall College Planning Panel - 10/21

Our Fall College Planning Panel will be Monday, October 21st.

We will start the program with a mini college fair with all six panelists at 6:00 PM followed by the panel at 6:30 PM.

This panel is geared towards underclassmen as they begin to think about what all is involved in the college application process.

Our panelists represent liberal arts & sciences colleges. If you don’t have a good sense of what these types of colleges offer, this is a great way to learn.

Colby College, Davidson College, Hollins College, Lehigh College, Longwood University and St Olaf College reps will comprise the panel.

From Student Testing 2024-25 AP Test Opt-Out Timeline and Fees

As part of the FCPS FY 2025 Approved Budget, FCPS is continuing to assess Advanced Placement (AP) test fees. As in previous years, the fees for the first six AP tests taken for courses in which students are enrolled for high school credit will be paid for by FCPS. Students taking AP tests without enrolling in the corresponding FCPS course are responsible for the test fee(s). 

FCPS encourages all students to take AP tests for courses in which they are enrolled. However, students will have the opportunity to opt-out of the test(s) by filling out an Opt-Out form to be provided by the student's 3rd period teacher on Tuesday, October 15th. To assist in the decision-making process, students will be provided a report with their previous tests and current AP course enrollment. AP students must make Opt-Out decisions by October 31st. Parents/Guardians will be billed a $99 non-refundable test fee for AP exams in December 2024 for tests that exceed the six FCPS-funded tests. All Opt-Out forms are due to the box located in Student Services by October 31st. When a student turns in their form, they must sign their name on the list acknowledging their Opt-Out form has been turned in.

2025 AP Testing

Reference the College Board 2025 AP exam dates site for dates of AP Exams.  If you have any questions or need an AP Opt-Out form reprinted please contact our Assessment Coach Elly Donlen at [email protected].

PSAT & SAT School Day Score Release

Students who participated in the Digital PSAT & SAT School Day on Wednesday, October 9th will be able to access their scores via their College Board account on October 24th beginning at 6:00 p.m. If you have any questions about score reporting, please contact your counselor or Ms. Donlen.

From Student Services Expunging High School Courses Taken in Middle School (9th Graders Only)

Parents of current 9th grade students who completed a high school credit bearing course (World Languages, Algebra, and Geometry) in the 2023-24 standard school year may request the final grades for these courses be omitted from your student’s transcript. You must submit a Request to Expunge High School Courses Taken in Middle School form to McLean High School Student Services, after the course is completed and prior to October 31, 2024.  This form may be obtained at the following link https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/is104.pdf 

Please reach out to your student’s school counselor with any questions.

2025 Virginia Summer Residential Governor’s School Program

The 2025 Virginia Summer Residential Governor’s School (SRGS) Program is beginning its application process. Summer Residential Governor’s Schools provide high school juniors and seniors with intensive one-month educational experiences. The selection process is highly competitive. Selected students usually rank in the top 10% of their class and have scored in the 90th percentile or above on standardized tests. Residential programs run from late June to late July. Only students available during that time frame should apply. You are only permitted to apply to one SRGS program.

2025 Academic Programs:

Agriculture, Engineering, Humanities, Marine Science, Mathematics, Science & Technology, Medicine & Health Sciences

2025 Visual & Performing Arts Programs:

Dance, Theatre, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Visual Art

Mr. Allman will hold an interest meeting (students only) for the 2025 Academic programs at 3:00 in the College and Career Center on Wednesday, October 30.

Ms. McNeill will hold an interest meeting (students only) for the 2025 Visual & Performing Arts programs at 3:00 on Thursday, October 24, in the College and Career Center.

For additional information, please visit these VDOE and FCPS links.

VDOE SRGS Academic and VPA website:

https://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching-learning-assessment/specialized-instruction/governor-s-schools/summer-residential-governor-s-schools

FCPS SRGS website:

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/high-school-academics-9-12/advanced-academics/summer-residential-governors-schools-srgs

Coming Up End of 1st Quarter & Early Dismissal - 10/31

Thursday, October 31, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students. 

 

Trivia Night at Longfellow MS - 10/25 Diwali & Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day - 11/1

(Schools and offices are closed)

 

Friday, November 1, is a holiday this year for Diwali and Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day. All schools and offices will be closed. 

Diwali - Diwali is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs & some Buddhists. The festival represents the symbolic victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil.

All Saints Day and Día de los Muertos - For Catholics, All Saints Day (November 1) celebrates all those who are with God in Heaven, known and unknown. All Souls Day (November 2), known in Mexico and Latin America as Día de los Muertos, is a day of remembrance and prayer for all those who have died, especially for the souls who may be in purgatory. These special days are celebrated by Catholics, Anglicans, and some Protestants throughout the world.

Daylight Saving Time Ends (Fall Back) - 11/3

This Sunday, November 3, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time ends. Don’t forget to move your clocks back one hour! 

School Planning,Teacher Workday, & Election Day - 11/4-11/5

Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 4, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 5, for a teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.

Don’t forget to get out and vote on Tuesday, Nov. 5! The day will be observed as a holiday for students and a teacher work day. For more information, visit the Virginia Department of Elections webpage. 

Veterans Day - 11/11

Veterans Day provides a great reason to pause, reflect, and recognize the extraordinary sacrifices our Veterans and their families have made on our behalf, and we thank them for their service. Learn more about the history of Veterans Day at va.gov. 

Fairfax County Youth Survey - 11/12 & 11/13

The Fairfax County Youth Survey, a collaboration between the Fairfax County School Board and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, is a comprehensive, anonymous, and voluntary survey given each year to students in grades 6, 8, 10 and 12. The survey examines behaviors, experiences, and other factors that influence the health and well-being of Fairfax County's youth. The results, published each year at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/youthsurvey, identify trends and areas of need, providing a snapshot of the county's youth and serving as a barometer of the community's effectiveness in fostering healthy choices in young people.

McLean High School will be administering the Fairfax County Youth Survey on Tuesday, November 12 and Wednesday, November 13 during all tenth and twelfth grade English classes.While it is our hope that as many students as possible will participate, if you do not wish for your child to take part in the Youth Survey, please complete this form and return it to your child's school counselor no later than November 8, 2024. If you have already opted your child out of this survey using the Parental Digital Consent Portal you do not need to provide additional information to the school counselor.

Thanksgiving - 11/27-11/29

Schools and offices will be closed November 27-29. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Classes will resume on Monday, December 2. Learn more about the first Thanksgiving.

From FCPS Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students 

Safeway Pharmacy will host immunization clinics for any FCPS student age 18 or younger at Frost Middle School on Monday, October 28, and Tuesday, October 29, from 3 to 7 p.m.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students age 18 or younger to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic. 

Students age 19 and older may access free immunizations at their middle/high school immunization clinic, the Fairfax County Health Department or through other community resources.

FCPS is partnering with the health department to host immunization clinics at middle and high schools. Clinics will take place during the school day. Students may only participate in the clinic at the school where they are enrolled. Parental/caregiver consent is required for students to receive immunizations.

Please check the Immunization Resources page for clinic locations, dates, and how to submit a consent form.

🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation! 

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:

• Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary School.
• Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle School.

Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

McLean HS 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

Weekly Reminders Partners in Safe Teen Driving Seminar 

As part of the FCPS Health and PE curriculum, all 10th grade students enrolled in Health & PE 10 complete one quarter of classroom Driver Education.  As part of the Driver Education curriculum, students are required to attend the Partners in Safe Teen Driving Presentation, in person, with at least one parent or guardian. Successful completion of classroom Driver Education AND attendance by the student and parent/guardian enables the student to obtain the DEC-District 8 completion card needed to pursue obtaining a Virginia driver’s license.  While it is recommended that the PSTD seminar requirement be satisfied during the quarter in which the student is taking classroom driver education, students are welcome to attend any quarter within their 10th grade year. All seminars will be held in-person from 6:30-8:00 PM in the auditorium. Please arrive early. Doors will close promptly at 6:30. 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 2023-2024 calendar year are below.

January 13, 2025

February 24, 2025

May 12, 2025

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.

This program is available to FCPS students enrolled in grade 10 health and physical education at no charge. Students who are completing classroom instruction through a commercial driving school, are home schooled, are enrolled in another school division, or are FCPS students in grade 11 or 12 must register to attend the 90-minute PSTD seminar. A $30 fee applies, and registration is available through FCPS Adult and Community Education (aceclasses.fcps.edu). Please reach out to Marissa Gaines ([email protected]) with any questions.

McLean HS Tech Support for Students

If you are experiencing issues with your FCPS issued laptop, please use the link below to enter your information.  The tech support team will then get back to you as soon as possible.

We will continue to support students remotely as much as possible. If a computer has been identified as needing hands-on repair, we will schedule an appointment for you to come to the school to exchange it.  

Description:  This form should be filled out by a student if they are experiencing issues with their FCPSOn laptop.

Please click on the link below to access the Tech Support Request Form.

Parent/Student Support Portal Link

Social-Emotional Support Information 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, [email protected]

Beverly Parker-Lewis, School Psychologist, [email protected]

Marly Jerome-Featherson, School Social Worker, [email protected]

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.

1633 Davidson Rd McLean, VA 22101 | Main Office: 703-714-5700
Attendance: 703-714-5725 | Web | Twitter

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Important Upcoming Dates

2024-2025 School Year

October 14 - Indigenous Peoples' Day - Student Holiday/Staff Development Day

October 14-18 - National School Lunch Week

October 14-18 - Digital Citizenship Week

October 17 - Power Puff Game/Bonfire

October 18 - Pep Rally/Homecoming Football Game

October 19 - Homecoming Dance

October 21 - Fall College Panel

October 31 - Quarter End/Early Release

November 1 - Diwali & All Saints Day and Día de los Muertos - all schools and office will be closed

November 3 - Daylight Savings Time (Fall Back)

November 4 - Student Holiday/School Planning Day

November 5 - Student Holiday/Teacher Workday/Election Day

November 8 - Yearbook Photo Makeup Day - 9th, 10th, and 11th grades

November 11 - Veterans Day - All schools and offices will be closed

November 12-13 - Fairfax County Youth Survey

November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Holiday - All schools and offices will be closed

Student Achievement Senior Regional Orchestra Members

Congratulations to the students who auditioned for and were accepted into the 2024 Northern Virginia Senior Regional Orchestra! The students listed below auditioned alongside students from Fairfax County, Arlington County, Alexandria City, private and home schools and have been chosen to perform in a full symphony under the direction of Dietrich Parades on November 9th at Hayfield SS. McLean High School is extremely proud to have had so many talented students accepted into this prestigious orchestra!

Violin: Ryan Chun, Sophia Wang & Alice Kim

Viola: Guillermo Javierre Carmona & Livia Nhan

Cello: Chloe Jeong & Caleb Han

Harp: Goldie Woods

Bassoon: Muyang Zhang

Percussion: Fintan Murphy

MHS Marching Band Sweeps 1st Place at Marine Corps Invitational

Congratulations to our McLean Highlander Marching Band for their second win of the season on Saturday, October 5th! The band traveled to the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis to participate in the Marine Corps Invitational. McLean swept the competition and took home 1st Place Overall and awards for Best Music, Best Guard, Best Visual, Best Effect and Best Percussion. Their toe-tapping show, Big Country, brought down the house and topped the 33 band competition with the highest score of the day -- an impressive 88.2 points. Go Highlanders!

This Week Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Staff Development Day) - 10/14

Indigenous Peoples' Day honors the histories, cultures, and contributions of Native peoples, past and present. Monday, October 14, is a student holiday and staff development day.See the complete school year calendar.

Digital Citizenship Week - 11/14-11/18

Exciting News! Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has teamed up with Fairfax County Government to bring you a wealth of technology opportunities right in your community.

Discover these valuable resources and learning events:

Find Free WiFi: Need internet access? Check out our list of public hotspots. 

Borrow a Computer: Short on devices? Borrow a computer for your family's needs. 

Visit Fairfax Access Locations: Explore these convenient locations for tech support and resources. 

Take Free Tech Classes: Improve your skills with our free technology workshops.

Technology Tutoring: Get free technology support and tutoring. 

Sign up for an ACP Internet Discount: Learn how to save on your internet bill.

Digital Parenting Webinar Recordings: Check out our previous parenting workshops.

Digital Citizenship Tips:

Did you know there are apps and games out there that can actually make your teen smarter? Encourage them to explore beyond the usual social media and try something that challenges their thinking. Think strategy games, coding apps, online courses, or even creative tools for design or music production. And who knows, maybe you'll discover something new together!

Technology can be a wonderful tool for exploration! Encourage students to check out educational apps, documentaries, online courses, or virtual museum tours.

Finding a healthy balance between the digital world and real life is important for our teens. Encourage them to mix up their screen time with activities that get them moving, socializing, and exploring their interests. Think sports, hobbies, volunteering, hanging out with friends – anything that promotes physical and mental well-being. It's all about helping them thrive in all aspects of their lives!

It's easy to get lost in our screens and miss out on real-life connections. Consider setting some tech-free zones at home. Dinner time is a perfect opportunity to put the phones away, have actual conversations, and reconnect as a family. Maybe even try a weekly "unplugged" night – game night, movie night, or just hanging out and talking. Those shared experiences are what build strong family bonds.

National School Lunch Week - 11/14-11/18

Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) is celebrating National School Lunch Week from October 14-October 18. National School Lunch Week (NSLW) is a celebration of the federal National School Lunch Program (NSLP), which provides millions of children a nutritious meal each school day. Last school year, FNS served over 13 million lunches to students! This year’s NSLW theme is “Find Your School Lunch Treasure.” 

On October 16, school cafeterias will participate in “X Marks the Tray”, where lucky students can find a sticker on the bottom of their hot entree container randomly. This can be redeemed for our popular whole grain, reduced sugar sweet treat at the end of the lunch period. 

Power Puff - 10/17

Junior Girls v. Senior Girls compete in the annual Power Puff Game! The first half of the game will take place during Highlander Time Flex. The second half of the game will take place during 3rd period. 

Bonfire - 10/17

Thursday Oct. 17th - Come out for a spirited night at the bonfire on the practice softball field @ 6:00 pm. All grades are welcome, s’mores fixings and pizza available while they last! Admission is free. 

Homecoming Dance - 10/19, 8pm - 11 pm

The theme this year is Tangled Under the Lanterns. Tickets for students are on sale now through e-tix. The QR code will be posted in the cafeteria, on the McLeadership Instagram account, grade level Schoology pages, outside of B175 and on the TV screens. Directions for purchasing tickets and bringing guests has  been posted on all grade level Schoology pages. See you there!

From Student Testing 2024-25 AP Test Opt-Out Timeline and Fees

As part of the FCPS FY 2025 Approved Budget, FCPS is continuing to assess Advanced Placement (AP) test fees. As in previous years, the fees for the first six AP tests taken for courses in which students are enrolled for high school credit will be paid for by FCPS. Students taking AP tests without enrolling in the corresponding FCPS course are responsible for the test fee(s). 

FCPS encourages all students to take AP tests for courses in which they are enrolled. However, students will have the opportunity to opt-out of the test(s) by filling out an Opt-Out form to be provided by the student's 3rd period teacher on Tuesday, October 15th. To assist in the decision-making process, students will be provided a report with their previous tests and current AP course enrollment. AP students must make Opt-Out decisions by October 31st. Parents/Guardians will be billed a $99 non-refundable test fee for AP exams in December 2024 for tests that exceed the six FCPS-funded tests. All Opt-Out forms are due to the box located in Student Services by October 31st. When a student turns in their form, they must sign their name on the list acknowledging their Opt-Out form has been turned in.

2025 AP Testing

Reference the College Board 2025 AP exam dates site for dates of AP Exams.  If you have any questions or need an AP Opt-Out form reprinted please contact our Assessment Coach Elly Donlen at [email protected].

PSAT & SAT School Day Score Release

Students who participated in the Digital PSAT & SAT School Day on Wednesday, October 9th will be able to access their scores via their College Board account on October 24th beginning at 6:00 p.m. If you have any questions about score reporting, please contact your counselor or Ms. Donlen.

From Student Services Expunging High School Courses Taken in Middle School (9th Graders Only)

Parents of current 9th grade students who completed a high school credit bearing course (World Languages, Algebra, and Geometry) in the 2023-24 standard school year may request the final grades for these courses be omitted from your student’s transcript. You must submit a Request to Expunge High School Courses Taken in Middle School form to McLean High School Student Services, after the course is completed and prior to October 31, 2024.  This form may be obtained at the following link https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/is104.pdf 

Please reach out to your student’s school counselor with any questions.

National Honor Society Inductees

Congratulations to our 2024-25 MHS National Honor Society Inductees.  Newly accepted students received emails of their acceptance on Friday, October 11th.  Information about the induction ceremony will follow in the upcoming weeks. 

Coming Up Fall College Planning Panel - 10/21

Our Fall College Planning Panel will be Monday, October 21st.

We will start the program with a mini college fair with all six panelists at 6:00 PM followed by the panel at 6:30 PM.

This panel is geared towards underclassmen as they begin to think about what all is involved in the college application process.

Our panelists represent liberal arts & sciences colleges. If you don’t have a good sense of what these types of colleges offer, this is a great way to learn.

Colby College, Davidson College, Hollins College, Lehigh College, Longwood University and St Olaf College reps will comprise the panel.

End of 1st Quarter & Early Dismissal - 10/31

Thursday, October 31, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students. 

 

Diwali & Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day - 11/1

(Schools and offices are closed)

 

Friday, November 1, is a holiday this year for Diwali and Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day. All schools and offices will be closed. 

Diwali - Diwali is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs & some Buddhists. The festival represents the symbolic victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil.

All Saints Day and Día de los Muertos - For Catholics, All Saints Day (November 1) celebrates all those who are with God in Heaven, known and unknown. All Souls Day (November 2), known in Mexico and Latin America as Día de los Muertos, is a day of remembrance and prayer for all those who have died, especially for the souls who may be in purgatory. These special days are celebrated by Catholics, Anglicans, and some Protestants throughout the world.

Daylight Saving Time Ends (Fall Back) - 11/3

This Sunday, November 3, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time ends. Don’t forget to move your clocks back one hour! 

School Planning,Teacher Workday, & Election Day - 11/4-11/5

Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 4, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 5, for a teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.

Don’t forget to get out and vote on Tuesday, Nov. 5! The day will be observed as a holiday for students and a teacher work day. For more information, visit the Virginia Department of Elections webpage. 

Veterans Day - 11/11

Veterans Day provides a great reason to pause, reflect, and recognize the extraordinary sacrifices our Veterans and their families have made on our behalf, and we thank them for their service. Learn more about the history of Veterans Day at va.gov. 

Fairfax County Youth Survey - 11/12 & 11/13

The Fairfax County Youth Survey, a collaboration between the Fairfax County School Board and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, is a comprehensive, anonymous, and voluntary survey given each year to students in grades 6, 8, 10 and 12. The survey examines behaviors, experiences, and other factors that influence the health and well-being of Fairfax County's youth. The results, published each year at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/youthsurvey, identify trends and areas of need, providing a snapshot of the county's youth and serving as a barometer of the community's effectiveness in fostering healthy choices in young people.

McLean High School will be administering the Fairfax County Youth Survey on Tuesday, November 12 and Wednesday, November 13 during all tenth and twelfth grade English classes.While it is our hope that as many students as possible will participate, if you do not wish for your child to take part in the Youth Survey, please complete this form and return it to your child's school counselor no later than November 8, 2024. If you have already opted your child out of this survey using the Parental Digital Consent Portal you do not need to provide additional information to the school counselor.

From FCPS Celebrating the Power of School Lunches

Multiple studies show that school lunches are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school lunches consume more fruit, vegetables, and fiber than their peers. 

This School Lunch Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services reminds families that they are dedicated to providing flavorful, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. Also, new menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback. 

Want to know what’s for breakfast or lunch? Nutrition Services now has printable menus. 

Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students 

Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations at Frost Middle School for all FCPS students at no cost on: 

• Monday, October 28, 3-7 p.m.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.

Elementary School Clinics

The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.

Middle and High School Clinics

FCPS is partnering with the health department to host immunization clinics at middle and high schools. Clinics will take place during the school day. Students may only participate in the clinic at the school where they are enrolled. Parental/caregiver consent is required for students to receive immunizations.

Please check the Immunization Resources page for clinic locations, dates, and how to submit a consent form.

🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation! 

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:

• Monday, October 14, at Fairhill Elementary School.
• Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary School.
• Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle School.

Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

McLean HS 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

Weekly Reminders Partners in Safe Teen Driving Seminar 

As part of the FCPS Health and PE curriculum, all 10th grade students enrolled in Health & PE 10 complete one quarter of classroom Driver Education.  As part of the Driver Education curriculum, students are required to attend the Partners in Safe Teen Driving Presentation, in person, with at least one parent or guardian. Successful completion of classroom Driver Education AND attendance by the student and parent/guardian enables the student to obtain the DEC-District 8 completion card needed to pursue obtaining a Virginia driver’s license.  While it is recommended that the PSTD seminar requirement be satisfied during the quarter in which the student is taking classroom driver education, students are welcome to attend any quarter within their 10th grade year. All seminars will be held in-person from 6:30-8:00 PM in the auditorium. Please arrive early. Doors will close promptly at 6:30. 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 2023-2024 calendar year are below.

January 13, 2025

February 24, 2025

May 12, 2025

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.

This program is available to FCPS students enrolled in grade 10 health and physical education at no charge. Students who are completing classroom instruction through a commercial driving school, are home schooled, are enrolled in another school division, or are FCPS students in grade 11 or 12 must register to attend the 90-minute PSTD seminar. A $30 fee applies, and registration is available through FCPS Adult and Community Education (aceclasses.fcps.edu). Please reach out to Marissa Gaines ([email protected]) with any questions.

McLean HS Tech Support for Students

If you are experiencing issues with your FCPS issued laptop, please use the link below to enter your information.  The tech support team will then get back to you as soon as possible.

We will continue to support students remotely as much as possible. If a computer has been identified as needing hands-on repair, we will schedule an appointment for you to come to the school to exchange it.  

Description:  This form should be filled out by a student if they are experiencing issues with their FCPSOn laptop.

Please click on the link below to access the Tech Support Request Form.

Parent/Student Support Portal Link

Social-Emotional Support Information 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, [email protected]

Beverly Parker-Lewis, School Psychologist, [email protected]

Marly Jerome-Featherson, School Social Worker, [email protected]

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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Important Upcoming Dates

2024-2025 School Year

October 9 - PSAT/SAT Day

October 9 - Walk and Roll to School Day

October 11 - Yom Kippur

October 14 - Indigenous Peoples' Day - Student Holiday/Staff Development Day

October 17 - Power Puff Game/Bonfire

October 18 - Pep Rally/Homecoming Football Game

October 19 - Homecoming Dance

October 21 - Fall College Panel

October 20-22 - College Fair and Look to the Future Events

November 8 - Yearbook Photo Makeup Day - 9th, 10th, and 11th grades

Student Achievement Congratulations to our Marching Band!

Our McLean Highlander Marching Band kicked off their competitive season with an impressive performance on Saturday, September 28th, at the Virginia Marching Band Cooperative’s Showcase of Bands in Herndon, VA. They placed 3rd out of 35 bands and were awarded for Best Color Guard and Best Percussion. In addition to their third place finish, the band won 1st place in Ensemble Music and 1st Overall in General Effect Visual. Congratulations to our Marching Band students on a strong start to your season!

Highlanders Give Back 100 Potholder Challenge

The McLean High School Library has invited students and staff to participate in the 100 Potholder Challenge. The goal is to donate 100 handmade potholders to the Thanksgiving Potholder Project, a nonprofit that donates handmade potholders to be included in Thanksgiving food donation bags at local food pantries. This handmade addition is both useful and a way to show care.  Every potholder takes about an hour to complete, so the 100 Potholder Challenge represents roughly 100 service hours! 

Look for more Highlanders Give Back projects coming soon!

This Week PSAT/SAT School Day - October 9th

9th Graders- Stay home and do not report to McLean HS. Teachers will not provide work for students to complete on 10/09. However, students may have work previously assigned by their teachers to complete that is due 10/10 or later.

10th & 11th Graders- Report to McLean HS by 8:00 am to take the digital PSAT. All 10th & 11th grade students were automatically registered for the digital PSAT.

12th Graders- If you did not sign up to take the SAT, stay home. Only the 12th graders who completed the intent to participate form were registered to take the digital SAT. Report to McLean HS by 8:00 am to take the SAT. 

All students testing should bring:

• FCPS Chromebook and charger *
• Two or more No. 2 pencils (not mechanical)
• Graphing Calculator
• Water and snacks (Snacks may be consumed during breaks)

*Students who forget to bring their FCPS Chromebook and charger on October 9th will be offered the make-up PSAT/SAT opportunity on October 21st. 

Student testing locations were sent to each student’s FCPS Gmail on 9/25. If you have any questions, please contact our Assessment Coach Elly Donlen ([email protected]).

From Student Services Expunging High School Courses Taken in Middle School (9th Graders Only)

Parents of current 9th grade students who completed a high school credit bearing course (World Languages, Algebra, and Geometry) in the 2023-24 standard school year may request the final grades for these courses be omitted from your student’s transcript. You must submit a Request to Expunge High School Courses Taken in Middle School form to McLean High School Student Services, after the course is completed and prior to October 31, 2024.  This form may be obtained at the following link https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/is104.pdf 

Please reach out to your student’s school counselor with any questions.

Coming Up Yom Kippur - 10/11

Friday, October 11, will be an evening-only observance day for Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism. There is school that day, but important events will not occur after school. See the complete school year calendar.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Staff Development Day) - 10/14

Indigenous Peoples' Day honors the histories, cultures, and contributions of Native peoples, past and present. Monday, October 14, is a student holiday and staff development day.See the complete school year calendar.

Power Puff - 10/17

Junior Girls v. Senior Girls compete in the annual Power Puff Game! The first half of the game will take place during Highlander Time Flex. The second half of the game will take place during 3rd period. 

Bonfire - 10/17

Thursday Oct. 17th - Come out for a spirited night at the bonfire on the practice softball field @ 6:00 pm. All grades are welcome, s’mores fixings and pizza available while they last! Admission is free. 

Homecoming Dance - 10/19, 8pm - 11 pm

The theme this year is Tangled Under the Lanterns. Tickets for students are on sale now through e-tix. The QR code will be posted in the cafeteria, on the McLeadership Instagram account, grade level Schoology pages, outside of B175 and on the TV screens. Directions for purchasing tickets and bringing guests has  been posted on all grade level Schoology pages. See you there!

College Fair and Look to the Future Events - 10/20-10/22

The annual FCPS College Fair will be held on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at George Mason University’s Eagle Bank Arena from 4:00-6:30 p.m. Approximately 220 colleges and universities will be represented, including two and four-year colleges and US Service Academies. Following the fair, the Two-Night Postsecondary Virtual Event will be held on Monday, October 21, and Tuesday, October 22, 2024, from 5- 8p.m. Both events will help students be better prepared for the next chapter of their educational journey. Students may REGISTER HERE.

Volunteers are needed for the College Fair. SIGN-UP TODAY to help make this event a success for students and their families.

Fall College Planning Panel - 10/21

Our Fall College Planning Panel will be Monday, October 21st.

We will start the program with a mini college fair with all six panelists at 6:00 PM followed by the panel at 6:30 PM.

This panel is geared towards underclassmen as they begin to think about what all is involved in the college application process.

Our panelists represent liberal arts & sciences colleges. If you don’t have a good sense of what these types of colleges offer, this is a great way to learn.

Colby College, Davidson College, Hollins College, Lehigh College, Longwood University and St Olaf College reps will comprise the panel.

Heritage Months, Celebrations & Traditions National Hispanic Heritage Month -  9/15-10/15

From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month. 

National School Principals Month

Each October, National Principals Month recognizes the essential role that principals play in making a school great.

Principals are among the hardest working, yet often least recognized individuals in education. Principals set the academic tone for their schools, and it is their vision, dedication, and determination that provide the mobilizing force for achieving student success. Each October, NASSP, NAESP, and AFSA seek to honor these unsung heroes for their tireless efforts in pursuit of excellence in education.

National Principals Month is a widely recognized celebration of the principalship, marked by national and state resolutions supporting the event, as well as acknowledgements from U.S. Senators and Representatives, and top government officials. However, the most important National Principals Month celebrations are the ones that take place in schools and communities across the country.

Disability History & Awareness Month

Disability History and Awareness Month In Virginia during October, Disability History and Awareness activities provide an opportunity to create greater public awareness for individuals with disabilities, with the goal of full inclusion in our community. 

National Bullying Prevention Month

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. To help develop a common understanding of Bullying, below is the FCPS definition. 

Bullying in Students Rights and Responsibilities is defined as: “Any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. “Bullying” includes cyberbullying. “Bullying” does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict.”

For more information on how FCPS handles a bullying situation please visit the FCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention webpage. Our goal is to ensure all students feel safe and welcome at school. If you have questions and/or concerns about something that is going on at school, please contact the front office so that they can support you and most importantly your student.  

McLean HS PTSA Mock Testing - SAT and ACT

Looking for an opportunity to practice for the SAT, and ACT? The McLean PTSA is partnering with The Princeton Review and Marigold Prep to offer practice tests. Each testing session starts at 9am. The test dates are as follows: 

SAT:  November 16, 2024; January 11, 2025; April 5, 2025

ACT: November 9, 2024; January 4, 2025; March 1, 2025; April 26, 2025

Join us virtually to take the full-length practice tests. The registration fee is $20 per exam. 

Register for SAT practice tests

Register for ACT practice tests

Registration closes 3 days prior to each exam, and you will receive an email with further instructions regarding the testing session. After each test, you will receive a comprehensive score report detailing your strengths and weaknesses.

Questions? Contact [email protected]

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

From FCPS 📚 Social Studies Basal Resources Review

FCPS is adopting Social Studies Basal Resources for the 2025-26 school year. Basal resources are the primary resources used to support instruction in a given subject. Public review of the instructional materials under consideration — which is part of the process for selecting new resources — is underway. Visit the Community Review webpage for more information on how to view the materials online or in person. 

All community feedback will be shared with School Board members before they vote to select materials in spring 2025. FCPS adopts basal resources by the process outlined in Regulation 3004.

Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students 

Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations at Frost Middle School for all FCPS students at no cost on: 

• Tuesday, October 8, 3-7 p.m.
• Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Monday, October 28, 3-7 p.m.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.

Elementary School Clinics

The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.

Middle and High School Clinics

FCPS is partnering with the health department to host immunization clinics at middle and high schools. Clinics will take place during the school day. Students may only participate in the clinic at the school where they are enrolled. Parental/caregiver consent is required for students to receive immunizations.

Please check the Immunization Resources page for clinic locations, dates, and how to submit a consent form.

✨ The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 5: Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation

FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts. 

Our final goal is Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation. We are preparing our students for a future that has yet to be imagined. We must give them the skills they will need to succeed. Watch this video to see students exploring and preparing for careers through Career and Technical Experience programs. See how Goal 5 is being put into practice.

Weekly Reminders Partners in Safe Teen Driving Seminar 

As part of the FCPS Health and PE curriculum, all 10th grade students enrolled in Health & PE 10 complete one quarter of classroom Driver Education.  As part of the Driver Education curriculum, students are required to attend the Partners in Safe Teen Driving Presentation, in person, with at least one parent or guardian. Successful completion of classroom Driver Education AND attendance by the student and parent/guardian enables the student to obtain the DEC-District 8 completion card needed to pursue obtaining a Virginia driver’s license.  While it is recommended that the PSTD seminar requirement be satisfied during the quarter in which the student is taking classroom driver education, students are welcome to attend any quarter within their 10th grade year. All seminars will be held in-person from 6:30-8:00 PM in the auditorium. Please arrive early. Doors will close promptly at 6:30. 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 2023-2024 calendar year are below.

January 13, 2025

February 24, 2025

May 12, 2025

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.

This program is available to FCPS students enrolled in grade 10 health and physical education at no charge. Students who are completing classroom instruction through a commercial driving school, are home schooled, are enrolled in another school division, or are FCPS students in grade 11 or 12 must register to attend the 90-minute PSTD seminar. A $30 fee applies, and registration is available through FCPS Adult and Community Education (aceclasses.fcps.edu). Please reach out to Marissa Gaines ([email protected]) with any questions.

McLean HS Tech Support for Students

If you are experiencing issues with your FCPS issued laptop, please use the link below to enter your information.  The tech support team will then get back to you as soon as possible.

We will continue to support students remotely as much as possible. If a computer has been identified as needing hands-on repair, we will schedule an appointment for you to come to the school to exchange it.  

Description:  This form should be filled out by a student if they are experiencing issues with their FCPSOn laptop.

Please click on the link below to access the Tech Support Request Form.

Parent/Student Support Portal Link

Social-Emotional Support Information 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, [email protected]

Beverly Parker-Lewis, School Psychologist, [email protected]

Marly Jerome-Featherson, School Social Worker, [email protected]

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.

1633 Davidson Rd McLean, VA 22101 | Main Office: 703-714-5700
Attendance: 703-714-5725 | Web | Twitter