Upcoming Events
November 4 - Teacher Workday
November 6 - Immunization Event for FCPS Students
November 11 - Veterans Day
November 16 - Fairfax Tree Rescuers PRISM Event
November 25 - McLean HS Band Fruit Sale
October 31 - End of Quarter 1
Friday, October 31, was the last day of the first quarter. See the complete school year calendar. SIS StudentVue and ParentVue gradebook modules will not be available from Friday, October 31 @ 4:00pm through Monday, November 10 @ 6:00am.
Report cards are scheduled to be available to students and parents on the “Documents” tab in SIS ParentVue and StudentVue after Friday, November 7. Additionally, report cards will be mailed home to all families that have not opted to go paperless in SIS.
November 4 - Teacher Workday
Schools are closed for students on Tuesday, November 4, for a teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.
November 6 - Immunization Event for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students with no out-of-pocket costs. Immunization clinics will take place from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at Willow Oaks Administrative Center on:
- Thursday, November 6
- Tuesday, November 18
- Wednesday, November 19
- Thursday, November 20
A clinic will also take place at Frost Middle School on Saturday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year.
Participation is voluntary. Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment for their student. Learn more about immunization resources.
November 11 - Veterans Day
Tuesday, November 11, is a holiday and schools will be closed for students.
November 16 - Fairfax Tree Rescuers PRISM Event
A new Fairfax Tree Rescuers PRISM (Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management) has developed this community-wide initiative to save our trees and natural areas from invasive plants, we have organized a Week of Action, November 8-16, with tree rescue events planned in every magisterial district. In the Dranesville district, this event is scheduled:
Sunday, November 16
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Haycock Longfellow Park
Meet at end of parking lot of 2100 Westmoreland St, Falls Church
Register: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949A5AA2EA4F4C61-57734482-2025.
Contact: Wendy Cohen wncohen@gmail.com
Only YOU can save our trees!
Now to 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://urldefense.com/v3/__https://floridafruitstore.com/McLeanHSBand__;!!Pwvz7ORF!N9_s_GDar7e9OI55B-yj0MZElJ4_QpI0UNOrMJxy-kto7SVJjnkIf-68nvsCtjg_1o2ADBI_zvqN4n0UukplTRPM$ . Please email mhsbandfruitsale@gmail.com with any questions.
Thank you for your continued support of our nationally recognized music
program!
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.
Rising Stars Student Volunteer Group Celebrates its First Anniversary
Rising Stars, a student volunteer group that enriches the lives of senior citizens by providing musical outreach, recently celebrated its first anniversary! This group fosters joy among senior citizens while teaching students empathy and social responsibility through music. Rising Stars has several members from McLean High School: Charles Cross, Chak Lin, Nicholas Ly, Rohan Murthy, and Congxin Chelsea Shimou. Congratulations to these MHS students who have been making a difference in the lives of senior citizens for more than one year!
Virginia Space Coast Scholars
Michaela Church and Ryla Enatsky participated in the 2025 Summer Academy at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility through the competitive Virginia Space Grant Consortium program. During the intensive week, students worked directly with NASA professionals on cutting-edge technologies and missions, then completed a team-based capstone research project.
VHSL Robotics Team Wins First Class Trophy!
The McLean VHSL Robotics Team Won the First Class Trophy for their hard work in First Robotics. They were one of three Teams in Fairfax County to be recognized with this accomplishment.
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).
Testing Information
PSAT & SAT School Day Score Release
Students who participated in the Digital PSAT & SAT School Day on Wednesday, October 8th can access their scores via their College Board account. If you have any questions about score reporting, please contact your counselor or Ms. Donlen.
Student Services
SIS Access & Report Cards
The gradebook in SIS ParentVue and StudentVue will not be available from Friday, October 31 at 4:00pm through Monday, November 10 at 6:00 am. Report cards are scheduled to be loaded in SIS on Monday, November 10. Report cards will also be mailed home to those families that have not opted to go paperless.
Schedule Changes and Withdrawal Deadline
The deadline to withdraw from a class without a grade penalty (i.e. the class will not appear on the transcript) is Tuesday, 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, pending space availability in the requested course.
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.
Paperless Report Cards
We’re excited to offer you a more convenient option for receiving your child’s report cards: Go Paperless!
By choosing to go paperless, you'll be able to:
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Access report cards directly in ParentVUE with just a few clicks.
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Reduce wait time in seeing your child’s report card.
Here's how you can opt-in:
- Log into ParentVUE, click on "My Account," and select “Go Paperless.”
- All parents/guardians living with the student at the same address must have an active SIS ParentVUE account to opt-in.
- Once selected, the “Go Paperless” option will apply to all associated students, no matter their grade level.
- If you’ve already opted for paperless for your secondary students, it will automatically apply to any younger siblings at the elementary level too!
Resources for Furloughed Families
Impact of Federal Shutdown on Local Community
Fairfax County is home to around 80,000 federal employees and thousands of federal contractors. Its Federal Workforce Resource Hub is intended to help navigate current and future issues for residents, government employees, active military/veterans, contractors, nonprofits and businesses who may be affected by actions, changes, or disruptions to federal services or employment.
Community Resources for Families in Need
Through partnerships with community-based organizations and other Fairfax County agencies, Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) provides information, referrals, and advocacy to help individuals connect with services, including: basic needs (food, shelter, clothing), financial assistance, health care services, and referrals to services and resources.
Visit the CSP website or call 703-222-0880 for assistance.
How to Access or Donate Food to Those in Need
View the Emergency Food Access Providers webpage to see where to access food or donate to your local food bank.
 In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- The FCPS Mobile App
- Understanding the Annual Youth Survey
- Resources for Families
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
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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.
Weekly Reminders
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