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 (No Nominee Yet) - 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
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: 5/09, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30
Link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EA4A822A7FEC07-50524900-202505#/
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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
ANGP tickets are now available. Price: $100. Ticket prices will increase as of June 1, 2025. The page also provides an opportunity to sponsor a ticket for a graduate in need.
Click here to register for the Class of 2025 ANGP
Yard Signs
**Sales Extended Through May 16, 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 page also provides an opportunity to sponsor a yard sign for a graduate in need.
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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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School and Community Activities
McLean’s Envirothon Team Event
Event: "Merlin’s Wizardry: Unlocking the Magic of A Citizen Science App"
When: Thursday, May 15th at 7pm
Where: McLean HS, Room: S125
Who: This event is open to parents or students from the McLean HS community
This event is being sponsored by McLean’s Envirothon team. Envirothon is a hands-on environmental competition focusing on soils, aquatic life, forestry and wildlife. While preparing for this competition, the team used Merlin, a birding app. Now we’d like to teach others how to use this app and how you can help to contribute science data. If you already use Merlin, we hope you’ll come to this event and share your experiences. We’ll also discuss birding opportunities in our area. There’s no need to sign up in advance.
MHS JAZZ BIG BAND JAM - 5/17
Usher in your weekend with some big band jazz! Come and support the jazz ensembles of McLean High School and Longfellow Middle School as they give their final exams in front of a live audience at Jammin Java.
When: Saturday, May 17th, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: Jammin Java, 227 Maple Avenue E, Vienna VA 22180
Cost: $15 cover charge
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit: http://www.JamminJava.com.
We hope to see you in the crowd! Thank you for helping us continue to make great music at McLean High School.
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School Year PTSA Checklist
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Important Upcoming Dates
May 5-9 - Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
May 7 - National School Nurse Day
May 17 - Prom
May 26 - Memorial Day (Holiday)
Recognition
A huge shoutout to our corporate sponsor The Sky Group! Your generosity empowers our Students, Teachers, Staff and the Community!
Helpful Links
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