Upcoming Events
November 18 - Immunization Event for FCPS Students
November 20, 21, 22, & 23 - Theatre McLean Fall Musical
November 25 - McLean HS Band Fruit Sale
November 26, 27, & 28 - Thanksgiving Holiday
November 18 - Immunization Event for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots to all FCPS students at no cost. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year.
An immunization clinic will take place on:
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Tuesday, November 18, from 3 to 6:30 p.m., at Willow Oaks Administrative Center.
Participation is voluntary. Additional Immunization Resources are available online. Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment for their student.️
November 20, 21, 22, & 23 - Theatre McLean Presents: High Fidelity - The Musical High School Edition
When Brooklyn record store owner Rob finds himself unexpectedly dumped, his life takes a music-filled turn toward the introspective. Based on the popular novel by Nick Hornby, High Fidelity follows Rob as he struggles to discover how his relationship went awry, and strives to change his life in order to win back his sweetheart Laura. With memorable characters and a rock-and-roll score, this homage to music geek culture explores love, heartbreak, and the power of the perfect soundtrack.
This show is intended for ages 13 & up due to mature themes and language.
- November 20th @ 7:00 PM
- November 21st @ 7:30 PM
- November 22nd @ 7:00 PM
- November 23rd @ 7:00 PM
Purchase tickets here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/15599/mclean-high-school-theatreperformance_id=63969445&country=US&language=en
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Now until November 25 - McLean HS Band Fruit Sale
Looking for a healthy way to support the McLean High School Band? Stock up on classic, Florida-fresh citrus and more during their Annual Fruit Sale! Choose from navel oranges, mandarin oranges, grapefruit, an apples and pears combo, 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 Tuesday, November 25th. Orders will be available for pick-up at McLean High School on Saturday, December 13th from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Unfortunately, shipping is unavailable.
Orders may be placed online at the following link: https://floridafruitstore.com/McLeanHSBand. Please email mhsbandfruitsale@gmail.com with any questions.
Thank you for your continued support of our nationally recognized music program!
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November 26, 27, & 28 - Thanksgiving
Schools and offices will be closed November 26 to 28. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Classes will resume on Monday, December 1. See the complete school year calendar.
Student Achievement
Do you know a student, club, or team that has done something amazing? We want to hear about it! We're looking for accomplishments big or small to feature on the school website and in our weekly newsletter. Whether it's an academic achievement, an athletic victory, a creative project, or an act of community service, we want to shine a spotlight on the incredible things happening at McLean. Please fill out our Google Form to submit an accomplishment. To see a full list of student accomplishments, check out the Student Recognitions page on the McLean website.
AP Capstone Diploma Students
Congratulations to Emily An, Sophie Chen, Andrew Egorin, Leah Fontaine, Chelsea Gong, Emily Ma, Ryan McKenzie, Charles Murphy, Samuel Peale, Nimera Shanil, Kate Sheehan, Goldie Woods, and Sophie Zhang for earning the AP Capstone Diploma during the 2024-25 school year!
AP Capstone™ is a diploma program from the College Board based on two year-long AP courses: AP Seminar and AP Research. Both courses prepare students for college and career success through the development of critical thinking, academic research, collaboration, presentation, and time management skills. To earn the AP Capstone Diploma, students must earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar, AP Research, and on four additional Advanced Placement® (AP®) Exams of their choice.
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
As a member of Falls Church High School Academy HOSA club, Raghav Kuruba participated in the HOSA Regional Leadership Conference held at INOVA Fairfax on November 3rd, 2025. He earned 1st place in the Clinical Lab Sciences event and 3rd place in the Research Poster competition for his project titled “Barriers to ADHD Treatments in Our Community.” His achievements highlight his dedication to healthcare leadership and research excellence. All the best for the State competition to be held in March 2026.
Wednesday Workshop
McLean High School is proud to announce the launch of a new academic support initiative. Every Wednesday from 3-4:30pm we invite interested students to attend Wednesday Workshop to receive support in the core content areas, homework completion, and executive functioning (planning & organization). Wednesday Workshop will take place in the library and transportation is provided home from the school via school bus. Any questions? Please reach out to Ms. Ashley Lowry (aclowry@fcps.edu).
Student Services
ASVAB at McLean High School
McLean will host the ASVAB on 12/2 at 8:00 AM in the Lecture Hall. Any student, 16+ years or older is welcome to take this test. ASVAB is the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery. While anyone interested in enlisting in any of the military branches must pass the ASVAB, the heart of the test is career exploration. Students can learn more and sign up here.
McLean High School Rising 9th Grade Curriculum Night - January 13
McLean High School will be holding a Curriculum Night for parents of the class of 2030 (current 8th grade students) at McLean HS on Tuesday, January 13 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. Students are welcome to attend; 8th grade students currently enrolled at Longfellow Middle School will receive similar information from McLean High School counselors during the school day on Monday, January 12.
Snow date: January 20th at 6:00pm, McLean High School Auditorium
McLean High School Advanced Academics Night - January 21
McLean High School will be holding an evening program focused on Advanced Academics on Wednesday, January 21 @ 6:00pm. This program is open to students and parents. Topics will include the difference between Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment, and Honors level courses, and important considerations when selecting classes for the 2026-27 school year. Following the presentation, there will be an opportunity to engage in discussion on Advanced Academics options with content teachers until 7:30pm.
 In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Celebrating Student Awards
- The Future of AI at FCPS
- Immunization Events
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
McLean PTSA
McLean High School PTSA Information
Here are some quick links:
 McLean Matters: Support Our Students-in-Need
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.
Please Read One Student’s Story
One senior at McLean is the second of five children, four or whom are in Fairfax County Public Schools. His family fled Afghanistan in 2022 when they were targeted by the Taliban due to the father’s professional job. They moved to Pakistan where they again encountered threats, eventually becoming refugees in Kabul. The family was aided by some Americans to come to this country in February of 2024, and they now live in a two-bedroom apartment in Falls Church.
The father is learning English and no longer able to have a professional job; he works at Dulles Airport. The mother works in a kitchen at a restaurant. They are finding the rent, utility bills, and groceries very expensive and hard to manage. Our McLean senior works five days a week at Safeway and gives all his money to support his family. He also gets his younger siblings ready for school in the mornings since his parents are already at work. He has come a long way with his English in the past year and a half and earns all A’s and B’s, even though he has been speaking English for less than two years! He never has a missing assignment. With plans to attend Northern Virginia Community college next year, he will continue his education while living with his family and helping to support them.
Your donation makes an immediate impact on MHS families in need, so please consider donating gift cards for $25 or $50. You can donate one, two, or many gift cards, here’s how:
STEP 1: CLICK HERE to sign up to donate gift cards.
STEP 2: There are three ways you can purchase Gift Cards:
- Go to a Safeway, Target, or Walmart store and purchase gift card(s) for $25 or $50
- Go online to Safeway Gift Cards, Target Gift Cards, or Walmart Gift Cards and purchase "plastic gift card(s)" to mail/drop off to Mark Slacin
- 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 Mark M. Slacin
Please use the following address for all mailed gift cards:
c/o Mark M. Slacin
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 5th.
Let's show our fellow Highlanders some love this holiday season because McLean Matters!
If you have any questions, please contact McLean Matters Chair Mary Gordon at mary_seung@yahoo.com.
CLICK HERE to sign up to donate gift cards
PTSA 2025 White House Ornaments Fundraiser
The McLean High School PTSA is offering the Official 2025 White House Ornaments as a fundraiser. This year, the Official White House Christmas Ornament celebrates the 150th anniversary of State Dinners at the Executive Mansion. It features two highly recognizable plates from the White House State china collection. The ornament is cut from delicate brass, etched, and finished with 24-karat gold for the ultimate holiday shine. Each ornament comes in a keepsake box with red and gold twist cording for hanging and an illustrated, educational booklet with informative descriptions of the history of White House State China Services. Perfect gift for your family, friends, staff, and clients!
Plus, your purchase supports the Graduation Party for the Class of 2026.
Price: $28. Ornaments can be ordered HERE until December 5th. After your purchase, you will be able to pick up the ornament from the school during the Holiday Bazaar on December 13.
Questions - Email us at angp@mcleanptsa.org.
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Register for Volunteer FCPS
Your time supports our students in powerful ways. Help us maintain a secure and supportive learning environment for every student in our care.
Volunteer FCPS ensures a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment at all of our schools. All volunteers must be registered in Volunteer FCPS. This includes individuals who volunteer to chaperone on field trips, work at book fairs, and help out regularly in classrooms, libraries, or cafeterias. Volunteers who work unsupervised with students will also be required to undergo a background check.
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