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October 1, 2026
Parent Volunteers Needed
Parent Volunteers Needed
Help make Homecoming a success!
We need parent volunteers on October 10 to assist with the coat and bag check during the Homecoming Dance. Help support a fun and successful Homecoming!
Please check out the form and sign up for a time slot!
Teen Volunteers Needed
The Franklin Sherman PTA is seeking teen volunteers to help us with two upcoming family events at Franklin Sherman Elementary. Please see this link to sign up to help us with our movie night on Friday, October 16. Please see this link to sign up to help us with our PTA Meeting and Academic Showcase on Thursday, October 22. Details can be found in each sign up and teens can earn service hours at both events.
Teen Volunteers Needed
The Franklin Sherman PTA is seeking teen volunteers to help us with two upcoming family events at Franklin Sherman Elementary. Please see this link to sign up to help us with our movie night on Friday, October 16. Please see this link to sign up to help us with our PTA Meeting and Academic Showcase on Thursday, October 22. Details can be found in each sign up and teens can earn service hours at both events.
MHS PTSA Reflections –
MHS PTSA Reflections –
Call for Entries!
Call for Entries!
McLean High School PTSA invites students to participate in the 2026–2027 National PTA Reflections Program!
This year’s theme is “What My Culture Means to Me.”
Students can express their creativity in four categories: Visual Arts, Photography, Literature, and Film Production. Accessible Arts is also available for eligible students.
Students may enter more than one category, but only one entry per student per category is allowed. Selected entries may advance to the Fairfax County, Virginia, and National PTA levels.
Students who identify as having a disability and who have an FCPS IEP or 504 may choose to participate in the Accessible Arts Division.
Submission Deadline: November 8, 2026
Registration & Submission Form HERE
Students can also scan the QR code on the flyer to view the guidelines and submit their entry.
All participants must be McLean PTSA member. If the student hasn’t joined the PTSA, please join here.
November 18: MHS student submission deadline
Late November: Blind judging
Early December: Finalize MHS winners and prepare advancing entries
December 10: FCCPTA submission deadline
February 19, 2027: FCCPTA Reflections Awards Ceremony
Questions? Contact reflections@mcleanptsa.org
Parents: Do You Have Challenges Communicating with Your Teen at Times?
Parents: Do You Have Challenges Communicating with Your Teen at Times?
You're not alone. Join the MHS PTSA Health and Wellness Committee in attending a presentation with licensed therapists as they share strategies about how to connect and converse with your teen on Thursday, Oct. 8th at 7 PM at the McLean Community Center, sponsored by the Safe Community Coalition. Parents will learn how to shift from lecturing to active listening, navigate challenging conversations, and use techniques to build connection and trust. The event is free and we hope to see you there! Event information is HERE.
Parents & Teens: Learn How to Build Independence, Resilience & Stronger Connections.
Parents & Teens: Learn How to Build Independence, Resilience & Stronger Connections.
Join the Safe Community Coalition on Monday, November 16, 2026, 7–8:30 p.m. at The Alden Theatre for an evening with New York Times bestselling author and educator Jessica Lahey. Author of The Gift of Failure and The Addiction Inoculation, Jessica will share practical, research-backed strategies for helping teens build resilience and independence while navigating anxiety, substance use, gambling, and other challenges. Tickets: $20 adults | $15 students (appropriate for grades 7–12) in advance; $25 at the door. Made possible by a generous grant from the McLean Community Foundation. Register today to save your seat!
Support Our McLean Staff
Support Our McLean Staff
Help the PTSA show our appreciation for the teachers and staff who make McLean High School special!
☕ Friday Staff Breakfast Station
☕ Friday Staff Breakfast Station
Every Friday, the PTSA stocks a Breakfast Station in the front office for 250+ McLean teachers and staff with generous contributions from McLean families.
Want to help? Donate a breakfast item from this month’s sign-up list. Items can be dropped off in person or ordered online and shipped directly to the school.
October Fridays: 10/02 • 10/09 • 10/16 • 10/23 • 10/30
Join us for our second PTSA General Membership Meeting of the school year on Thursday, November 5, at 7p.m. in the McLean HS Lecture Hall. Light refreshments will be provided.
The evening will begin with a brief PTSA presentation, including updates on our work, programs, and ways we support McLean HS students and families.
Featured Guest Speaker:
Featured Guest Speaker:
Navy Captain Burt J. Canfield
Navy Captain Burt J. Canfield
Set Sail for Your Future: Global Careers, Debt-Free College, and Leadership in the U.S. Navy
Following the PTSA presentation, Captain Burt J. Canfield will share information about educational and career pathways in the U.S. Navy, including the U.S. Naval Academy, NROTC scholarships, healthcare education opportunities, specialized technical training, and leadership development.
Students and families will have an opportunity to learn about these pathways and ask questions directly. All McLean HS families are welcome!
2026 White House Ornament Fundraiser
2026 White House Ornament Fundraiser
The McLean High School PTSA is offering the Official 2026 White House Christmas Ornament as a fundraiser, and it makes a beautiful holiday gift for family, friends, teachers, staff, or clients! This year’s ornament commemorates America’s 250th anniversary, featuring the text of the Declaration of Independence framed in 24-karat gold. The reverse showcases an intricately etched White House alongside historic and modern American flags. Each ornament comes in an illustrated keepsake gift box with a gold-embossed informational card.
Your purchase also supports the Class of 2027 Graduation Party!
Price: $28
Order by: December 5, 2026
Pickup: McLean High School Holiday Bazaar, December 12 • 10 AM–3 PM
Questions? Email angp@mcleanptsa.org.
PSAT/SAT/ACT Mock Testing and Testing Resources
PSAT/SAT/ACT Mock Testing and Testing Resources
Get ready for test day with virtual, full-length practice tests offered through McLean PTSA partners The Princeton Review and Marigold Prep.
Get ready for test day with virtual, full-length practice tests offered through McLean PTSA partners The Princeton Review and Marigold Prep.
Upcoming Practice Tests
Upcoming Practice Tests
PSAT: July 17, 2027
SAT: October 17, 2026 • January 23 • March 13 • May 15 • July 17, 2027
ACT: October 24, 2026 • February 27 • April 24 • July 24, 2027
Registration closes three days before each test. Fee: $20 per exam
Register
Register
PSAT & SAT: Register here, ACT: Register here
Participants will receive testing instructions by email and a comprehensive score report after the exam.
Additional Testing Resources
Additional Testing Resources
The Princeton Review
McLean families receive 25% off review courses with promo code MCLEAN25. Explore Princeton Review resources
Marigold Prep
Get a free SAT & ACT Starter Kit featuring a workbook, recorded tutoring sessions, practice drills, videos, and planning resources.
Questions? Contact tests@mcleanptsa.org
PTSA appreciates our Custodians!
PTSA appreciates our Custodians!
For Custodian Appreciation Week, on October 1, 2026, the PTSA hosted a lunch for the day custodians and a dinner for the evening custodians of McLean High School. These yummy meals provided by Listrani’s of McLean included sandwiches, subs, dessert and cold drinks. The PTSA, through the Hospitality Committee, supports staff throughout the year by planning events such as these Custodian Appreciation meals. Custodians, thank you for all that you do for McLean High School!
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