April 29 - Parent U for Parents of Juniors: College Essay Support

April 30 to May 3 - Theatre McLean's Production of Clue!

May 11 - PSTD Night: Partners in Safe Teen Driving Presentation

Upcoming Events

April 29 - Parent U for Parents of Juniors: College Essay Support

On Wednesday, April 29 at 8:30 AM in the MHS Auditorium we will be hosting a special Parent U event featuring guest speaker Eric Tapler to help you support your junior through the college essay process. Eric Tapler, author of Write Yourself In, has over 20 years of experience helping students achieve their college dream. He is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and holds degrees from Harvard and Yale.

April 30 to May 3 - Theatre McLeans Production of Clue! It’s a dark and stormy night, and our cast of oddball characters has been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well, dead. So whodunit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before its too late! Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, Clue! is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist. Join us in the MHS auditorium at one of the following show times: Thursday, April 30 at 7:00 PM Friday, May 1 at 7:00 PM Saturday, May 2 at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 2 at 7:00 PM Sunday May 3 at 2:00 PM Tickets are available here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/15599/mclean-high-school-theatre

May 11 - PSTD Night: Partners in Safe Teen Driving Presentation

All seminars will be held in-person from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM in the Auditorium. Please arrive early. Doors will close promptly at 6:30 PM. 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 date for the fourth quarteris below.

May 11, 2026

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.

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 Students Place in National French Contest Level 4

The American Association of Teachers of French have awarded 5 McLean High School French language students with the following awards:

• MENTION HONORABLE: Fernando M'Bachi
• MENTION HONORABLE: Marie Christofferson
• MENTION HONORABLE: Prisha Gupta
• LAURÉAT NATIONAL médaille de bronze: Annamaria Davoli
• LAURÉAT NATIONAL médaille d'argent: Sofia Falsone

Go Highlanders!

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.

Staff Spotlight

America's Favorite Teacher Competition Semi Finalists Voting Round

Our amazing science-professional turned teacher, Julia Murdock, has entered the semi-finalists round of America’s Favorite Teacher contest! If she wins, our school could host an assembly with Bill Nye the Science Guy!

Ms. Murdock wants to ensure all students have the chance to study coral reefs and the ocean firsthand. Voting for Semi-Finalists ends Thursday May 7th at 10 PM EDT.

✅ Vote Daily (It's FREE!): https://americasfavteacher.org/2026/julia-murdock

Wednesday Workshop

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 typically takes place in the library and transportation is provided home from the school via school bus. Buses depart at 4:45 PM. Any questions? Please reach out to Ms. Ashley Lowry (aclowry@fcps.edu).

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