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May 25 - Memorial Day Holiday: Schools and Offices Closed
May 26 - Teacher Work Day: No School for Students
May 27 - Eid al-Adha Holiday: Schools and Offices Closed
Upcoming Events
May 25 - Memorial Day Holiday: Schools and Offices Closed
All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, for the Memorial Day holiday. Learn about the history of Memorial Day. See the complete school year calendar.
May 26 - Teacher Work Day: No School for Students
Tuesday, May 26, is a teacher work day. There is no school for students. See the complete school year calendar.
May 27 - Eid al-Adha Holiday: Schools and Offices Closed
Eid al-Adha begins at sundown on Thursday, May 26. Wednesday, May 27, is a holiday for Eid al-Adha and schools and offices are closed. See the complete school year calendar.
Student Achievement
Do you know a student, club, or team that has done something amazing? We want to hear about it! We're looking for accomplishments big or small to feature on the school website and in our weekly newsletter. Whether it's an academic achievement, an athletic victory, a creative project, or an act of community service, we want to shine a spotlight on the incredible things happening at McLean. Please fill out our Google Form to submit an accomplishment. To see a full list of student accomplishments, check out the Student Recognitions page on the McLean website.
McLean HS Students Placed into Virginia All-State Orchestra
McLean High School students have been selected to perform at the 2026 All-Virginia Band, Chorus, and Orchestra event this past April 16-18. Students throughout Virginia went through a rigorous audition process to compete for positions in these ensembles. Participants rehearsed with nationally recognized conductors and collaborated with fellow musicians from around the state during the event, culminating in several fabulous performances that were open to the public.
Congratulations to the following orchestra students for placing into this year’s Virginia All-State Orchestra!
- David Ahn, violin
- Eric Cho, violin
- Siyoon Kim, violin
- Sophia Wang, violin
- Andrew Foster, French horn
- Mina Liu, percussion
- Muyang Zhang, bassoon
- Fintan Murphy, percussion
- Anah Pho, clarinet
- Tyler Jeong, clarinet
- Trevor Newgen, clarinet
- Luke Callanen, saxophone
- Kyle Li, trombone
- Justin Galyean, tuba
- Zuyue Du, voice
- Avesta Salaam, voice
McLean HS Student Awarded Love Like Adam Scholarship
We are pleased to announce that Rachel Zamsky has been named a recipient of the Love Like Adam scholarship. The Love Like Adam Foundation awards six scholarships annually to seniors in Loudoun and Fairfax Counties who demonstrate exceptional character.
About the scholarship: The Love Like Adam scholarship requires a teacher nomination, and nominees are evaluated on several core character traits, including:
- Empathy and kindness toward others
- Consistency in being a respectful and responsible friend
- A commitment to connecting with the broader student body
- Demonstrated traits of good citizenship
Congratulations to Rachel on this achievement and for representing the best of our school community!
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Two McLean HS Students to Tour with National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America
McLean senior Guillermo Javierre Carmona and junior Finn Murphy will tour with the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America this upcoming summer, one of the most prestigious youth ensembles in the country.
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They are two of roughly 100 young musicians selected through a rigorous application and audition process to participate in a two-week residency at Purchase College, culminating in a concert at Carnegie Hall and a tour across several European countries and festivals. During the tour, they will perform in concert halls shared with world-renowned orchestras. They were also featured alongside other Fairfax County musicians in the Fairfax Times. |
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Attendance
Finish the School Year With Strong Attendance
As we enter the final weeks of the school year, Fairfax County Public Schools appreciates your continued partnership in supporting your child’s success. Regular attendance plays an important role in helping students stay engaged in learning, maintain connections with their teachers and peers, and finish the school year strong.
Attending school consistently also helps students build valuable habits such as responsibility, perseverance, and daily routines that support success both in and out of the classroom.
If your child needs to miss school, please remember to report the absence. Full-day absences can be reported in ParentVUE. Families may also report absences by calling the school attendance line or emailing the school-designated attendance address.
If your child is experiencing challenges that are affecting attendance, we are here to help. Please contact your child’s school so staff can partner with you to provide support and resources. Learn more about attendance resources.
Arranging Future Absences
If parents are aware of a future absence, they may report the absence and related date by filling out a Prearranged Absence Form. Extended absences must be documented and the form submitted to the attendance office at least three to five school days in advance for review and action.
Parents must plan to arrange for their child to complete make-up work, tests, or projects. If the student's absence request exceeds five days, a parent conference may be required. The conference will require a review of the student's academic and absence record.
Please note that pre-arranged absences may be either excused or unexcused. Reasons for excused absences may include, but are not limited to, the following: illness (including mental health and substance use illnesses), injury, funeral, legal obligations, medical procedures, religious observances, military obligation, deployment-related absences, civic engagement activity absences, or a documented family emergency. Vacations and non-school affiliated activities are not generally considered excused.
Please see FCPS board policy 2232 for more information.
Clinic
End of School Year Medication Pick-Up
As the end of our school year approaches, we would like to remind you that all medications kept in the Health Room must be picked up by the end of the school year. Per FCPS regulations, any medications that remain in the Health Room after close of business on the last day of school must be destroyed.
For SENIORS: Seniors who have medications may keep them in the Health Room until after graduation activities are complete. All medication for seniors must be picked up by Monday, June 8th.
For ALL OTHER STUDENTS: The last day of classes is June 17th.
Prescription Medications (Epi-pens, Inhalers, ADHD, etc.): Must be picked up by a parent. Please sign in at the main office. PLEASE NOTE: if a student self-carries their epi-pen or inhaler and keeps one in the health room, the student may pick it up.
Over-the-counter Medication: Students may pick up these medications and take them home with written permission from parent. They may be picked up at the end of the day between 2:45-3:00pm any time before the end of the year.
All medications must be picked up by 10:30 am, June 17th.
Please contact School Health Aide, Julie Gamboa, with any questions. (jgamboa@fcps.edu)
Class of 2026
We Want to Hear Your Stories!
We are nearing graduation, and we want to highlight our students' journeys. We know that no two educational journeys are the same. Whether our students are heading straight into the workforce, enlisting in the military, or pursuing a degree at a four-year university, each student has navigated a unique path to reach this milestone.
We are looking for seniors to share their stories and the moments that shaped them. If you're interested in being featured on our Senior Stories page, fill out this Google Form.
Graduation Event Timeline
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Graduation Practice #1 - Thursday, June 4
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We will practice from 8:30 am -10:30 am in the Lower Gym. Attendance is mandatory for all seniors who plan to attend graduation. This rehearsal covers decor, rules, logistics, fees, and obligations. Caps and gowns will be distributed at this rehearsal to students that have paid and returned all obligations.
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HIP Presentations, Convocation, & Senior Picnic - Friday, June 5
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The HIP Presentation fair will take place in the cafeteria immediately before Convocation. Check in starts at 8:15 am, with the presentations running from 8:30-9:25 am.
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Convocation will take place from 9:45 am to 11:00 am in the Lower Gym. Seniors should arrive between 9:00 and no later than 9:30 am.
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Following Convocation, we will have an outdoor lunch for seniors.
Obligations
This is a reminder that all seniors must pay their obligations prior to graduation. Obligations might include course fees, library books, textbooks, calculators, AP exam fees, or senior dues. Students will not receive their cap and gown, or graduation tickets until their obligations have been paid.
Downloading your Google Drive
If you are preparing to graduate or leave FCPS for any reason, it’s important to know that your Google Workspace account will be automatically deactivated once you are no longer actively enrolled in FCPS. This process happens during the summer, shortly after the end of the school year. Once your account is deactivated, you will no longer be able to login to your FCPS Google Drive or access your FCPS Gmail. If you will no longer be an FCPS student after this school year, download or export any files you wish to keep before the end of the school year. The download process of files can take several days, so please make sure to give yourself plenty of time. Students will have the option to use Google Takeout to export their files. Visit Google’s directions here: How to download your Google data using Takeout. It’s important to know that you will only be able to export files for which you are the owner. If you’d prefer to manually select files from your Drive to download, follow the Downloading Your Data instructions on the Google Workspace Information for Students and Parents page of the FCPS website.
Final Wednesday Workshop & Late Bus Transportation
Each Wednesday from 3 - 4:30 PM we invite students to attend Wednesday Workshop to recieve support. This Wednesday, May 20 2026 will be the final workshop for the 2025 - 2026 school year. Additionally, it will be the last day when late busses will be available for students. Late busses will depart at 4:45 PM as usual.
Please note, the final Wednesday Workshop willl take place in the Cafeteria. Reach out to Ms. Ashley Lowry (aclowry@fcps.edu) if you have any questions.
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