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. 

Student Scholarship

Each year, the McLean Community Center hosts the Macdonald Performing Arts Scholarship Competition, open to high school students who live or attend school within the McLean Community Center tax district.

The application deadline is October 19.

Students may compete in one or more of four categories:

• Theatre

• Dance

• Vocal Music

• Instrumental Music

Three prizes are awarded in each category, ranging from $400 to $1,200. The application fee is $20 per entry, and students may enter multiple categories.

Preliminary competition: Week of October 26

For more information please visit https://mcleancenter.org/macdonald-performing-arts-scholarship/ 

To access the application: Macdonald Scholarship Application 

 Students can reach out with any question to alden@mcleancenter.org.  

MHS PTSA Reflections – Call for Entries!

McLean High School PTSA is excited to bring the National PTA Reflections Program to MHS for the 2026–27 school year!

This year’s theme is “What My Culture Means to Me.” Students are invited to express their creativity and share what culture means to them through Visual Arts, Photography, or Literature. Selected entries will have the opportunity to 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. Learn More HERE

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!    

National PTA Youth Council

Are you a McLean High School student, age 13–17, who cares about advocacy, youth voice, and making a difference? National PTA is seeking young leaders to serve on its 2026–2027 Youth Council.

Council members will collaborate with students from across the country, develop leadership and advocacy skills, and help elevate the student perspective on issues that matter to young people and their communities.

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. ET on September 13.

Students must be MHS PTSA members to be eligible. Not a member yet? Join the MHS PTSA.

Learn more and complete the application.

Know a “Sweet Teacher”? 
We want to hear about them!

Tell us about a McLean HS teacher who makes an exceptional impact on students, families and your school community. Share your teacher’s story in the comments on the National PTA's THIS FACEBOOK POST or post on our Mclean HS PTSA Facebook page . From the submissions, 30 PTAs will be selected to receive $1,250 from National PTA to celebrate an exceptional teacher in their community. Please check out the event on National PTA HERE.

PSAT/SAT/ACT Mock Tests

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 (or as otherwise noted). The test dates are HERE