Save the Date for
the Final PTSA General Meeting!
Monday, June 9th at 7:00 pm - ONLINE ONLY
Please join us for a very brief Virtual meeting the last week of school and help us reach a quorum to vote on a new Organizational Structure Form (OSF) and elect our new Officers for next school year. We also want to recognize and thank our stand-out volunteers!
Please see the Organizational Structure Form (OSF) that will be voted on at the next General PTSA Meeting on June 9th.
Nominations Needed for
the 2025-2026 PTSA Board!
The McLean HS PTSA is looking for volunteers to serve on the 2025-26 McLean HS PTSA Executive Committee. Below is the full slate of officer roles to be elected, and we have flagged the ones currently without any candidates:
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President - Provides oversight to the PTSA organization and collaborates with the school and parent community; ex-officio member of all committees.
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VP of Programs – Provides oversight and guidance for all programs; collaborates with committees and school administration and staff to execute their goals.
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VP of Fundraising (No Nominee Yet) - Responsible for annual fundraising strategy and membership for the PTSA.
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VP of Communications & Outreach (No Nominee Yet) - Provides a unified communications strategy across various channels of e-News, website, and social media.
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Secretary - Responsible for maintaining records for the Executive Committee, Executive Board and General Membership Meetings. Assists with parliamentary procedures.
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Treasurer - Responsible for preparing budget, monthly and annual financial reports, filing taxes, and collaborating with committees on disbursements. The ideal candidate should have nonprofit financial management experience.
Please email president@mcleanptsa.org if you have interest or questions. We also appreciate your spreading the word and sending us referrals. Thank you in advance for giving our children, teachers, and community the gift of your time.
For more information about Mclean HS PTSA and Virginia PTA, please use the links below:
Teacher & Staff Appreciation
Staff Appreciation Week -
Request for Drink Donations
The PTSA is hosting a lunch for teachers/staff on Friday, May 9 and is in need of drink donations. Please see Sign Up Genius link below to sign up. Donations can be dropped off at the front office anytime Monday, May 5 through Wednesday, May 7.
2025/05: Staff Appreciation Week
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Friday Breakfast Station
The PTSA organizes a weekly Friday Breakfast Station during the year stocked with contributions by fellow McLean HS families. The Friday Breakfast Station is set up in the front office and teachers & staff are grateful each week for your donations. Please click on the link to donate a breakfast item from the sign up list this month. Thank you in advance!
Friday's May Dates are: 5/02, 5/09, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30
Link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EA4A822A7FEC07-50524900-202505#/
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PTSA Appreciates MHS’s Administrative Professionals!
Last week, the PTSA celebrated McLean High School’s Administrative Professionals. The PTSA catered a lunch from Hunan Express in appreciation for all they do for the school community. The PTSA, through the Hospitality Committee, supports staff throughout the year by planning appreciation events such as this lunch. To our Administrative Professionals, Thank you for all that you do for our community!
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2025 FUNDRAISER RAFFLE
**ON SALE NOW THROUGH JUNE 3, 2025**
Click Here to Purchase
Purchase your tickets before it is TOO LATE for a chance to win some fantastic prizes, including:
Lake Anna Vacation Rental, WV Vacation Rental, SAT 1400 Princeton Review Course, Private Wine Class of 20, Restaurant and Garden Center gift cards and more.
Cost:
1 Raffle Ticket for $10, 3 Raffle Tickets for $30, 5 Raffle Tickets for $50, or 10 Raffle Tickets for $100
Prize Announcements:
On or Before June 6, 2025 via Email and PTSA Newsletter
**Proceeds benefit the Class of 2025 All Night Graduation Party**
Questions? Contact us at angp@mcleanptsa.org.
Class of 2025 All Night Graduation Party
Explore Ways to Support
Greetings families!! We are actively preparing for the Class of 2025 All Night Graduation Party (ANGP) which will be held on June 3, 2025 from 11pm to 4am at McLean High School. The ANGP provides a safe, alcohol-free and drug-free evening for our Seniors to celebrate after their high school graduation. Every year our students look forward to the ANGP, which is an amazing, fun-filled event where they can spend one last time making memories with their classmates and enjoy a variety of entertainment, games, great food, prizes, and much more. We make this happen each year with the support of students, families, and the McLean community.
Questions? Email Pamela Williams, ANGP Chair, at angp@mcleanptsa.org.
ANGP Tickets
**Price Increases as of May 2, 2025**
ANGP tickets are now available. Take advantage of the early bird pricing while you can. The early bird price is $80. Ticket prices will increase as of May 2, 2025. Click here to register for the Class of 2025 ANGP
Yard Signs
**Final Days to Purchase. Sales end May 1, 2025**
Class of 2025 yard signs are now available. This year we are offering two types of signs:
- Decision signs that will allow you to celebrate your Senior's college/university/military decision and
- Graduation signs to celebrate your Senior upon graduation in June.
The signs range in price from $30 to $40 based on the type of sign. See the link below to purchase and for additional details. The signs are available for purchase through May 1, 2025. The page also provides an opportunity to sponsor a yard sign for a graduate in need.
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Health & Wellness
Stree Less Week Therapy Dogs Visit - 5/01
& "Therapy Dogs Tuesday" - 5/06
Our therapy dog friends will return on Thursday, May 1, and Tuesday, May 6, from 11:00am-1:30pm.
We are expecting four pups on 5/01: Daisy, Raven, Rilian, and Holly.
We are expecting five pups on 5/06: Daisy, Raven, Holly, Sadie, and Rilian.
Our thanks to the PTSA Health & Wellness Committee for organizing! 5/06 will be the last dog visit of 2024-2025 school year. Please contact health.wellness@mcleanptsa.org for more information.
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Fundraisers
MHS Class of 2027 Fundraiser - 5/06
MHS Prom - Call for Chaperones
The Class of 2026 is seeking parent volunteers to chaperone this year’s Prom. Chaperones will help with set up, coat/bag check, and general supervision of the event. We are looking for 5 chaperones per shift. Parent volunteers are needed for the following shifts:
- Shift 1: Set Up - 1:00-2:30 pm
- Shift 2: Event Supervision - 7:30-9:30 pm
- Shift 3: Event Supervision/Clean Up - 9:30-11:30 pm
If you are interested in volunteering, please complete this sign up form. If you have any questions, please reach out to Amanda Williams (aowilliams@fcps.edu).
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PSAT/SAT/ACT -
Mock Testing and Testing Resources
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Looking for an opportunity to practice for the PSAT, SAT, or ACT? The McLean PTSA is partnering with The Princeton Review and Marigold Prep to offer virtual practice tests. Each testing session starts at 9am. The test dates are as follows:
SAT : August 9, 2025; November 15, 2025; January 10, 2026; April 11, 2026; July 18, 2026.
To register for PSAT/SAT practice tests, click here.
ACT : July 19, 2025; October 25, 2025; February 28, 2026; April 25, 2026.
To register for ACT practice tests, click here.
Join us virtually to take the full-length practice tests. The registration fee is $20 per exam.
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.
For additional testing resources, see the following:
Princeton Review is offering a 25% off promo code (MCLEAN25) for McLean families when purchasing their review courses. See princetonreview.com for available testing resources.
Marigold Prep is offering a Free PSAT/SAT Starter Kit (typically $200) which includes:
- Proprietary PSAT/SAT workbook
- 4 hours of pre-recorded tutoring sessions that cover the content and strategic knowledge required to master the PSAT and SAT
- 2 hours of pre-recorded webinars that cover everything you need to know as a parent or educator
- Infographics to help you stay up-to-date and plan
Click Here To Enroll
Questions? Contact tests@mcleanptsa.org
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Fulfill Service Requirements
Helping Out Students after School This Quarter
The Humanitas4All HumScouts After School Program is an online program dedicated to helping elementary school students stay on track with learning during the virtual school term. We are aiming to serve all students in Northern Virginia, especially supporting students from low-income backgrounds and/or Title I schools.
The goal of this program is to provide homework help, fun activities, positive character development, and support to young students and their families. Sessions will occur after school via Google Meet. When you sign up to become a mentor, you will have to stay as a mentor for the entire school quarter.
As a mentor, you must prepare lessons and activities to do with the kids. More details will be sent to those who fill out this form.
Note: Mentors can receive service hours.
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