'Despite Great Attacks' Fairfax Schools Supports Trans Students, Staff

Members of FCPS Pride demonstrate in support of Fairfax County School Board's Transgender Day of Visibility proclamation on Thursday.

McLean Area AAUW Branch Donates 170 Books To Graham Road Elementary

The McLean Area Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) recently donated 170 books to Graham Road Elementary School.

STEM Essay Contest Winners Recognized By AAUW McLean Area Branch

AAUW recognized the winners of its essay contest during a March 18 potluck dinner at the McLean Community Center.

Fairfax County Public Schools Change Feb. 12 Schedule Due To Storm

With Fairfax County and the rest of the region under a winter storm warning, the school schedule for Feb. 12 will change.

Fairfax Co. Schools Alter Schedule, Thursday Start Time

With wintry weather expected, Fairfax County Public Schools have made a decision about Wednesday night and Thursday morning.

$60M Philanthropic Gift Presented To The Madeira School In McLean

Unprecedented gift from anonymous alumna reflects the importance of educating young women now and for generations to come, school says.

Fairfax Co. Schools Make Weather Decision For Friday, Jan. 10

Fairfax County Public Schools have made a decision about Friday's schedule, as Northern Virginia continues digging out from a winter storm.

These Are The Best Elementary Schools In VA: U.S. News Ranking

The 2025 ranking of the nation’s best public elementary schools by U.S. News is based on federal data. See the top schools in Virginia.

McLean Highlander Marching Band Wins in Back-to-Back Competitions

Highlander Band Awarded 3rd Place and 1st Place Finishes in Two Area Competitions

McLean School Earns Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award

Eight schools in Virginia earned the National Blue Ribbon School recognition for academic success or narrowing achievement gaps.

Seniors At McLean Schools Named National Merit Semifinalists

Semifinalists from McLean schools are in the running for the next round of National Merit Scholarships in 2025.

McLean Highlander Band 2024 Tag Day Fundraiser

Please Support Our Local Musicians This Weekend!

McLean School Calendar For 2024-25: Key Dates To Know

As the summer wraps up, here are the dates McLean students and parents should know for the new school year.

Langley Student Medals At 2024 International Geography Championships

Langley High Schooler demonstrates his exceptional geographic knowledge and analytical skills at championships in Vienna, Austria.

GMU Summer Theater Program Pathway For Student-Participant Turned Teacher

Lake Rusch's passion for acting was ignited in seventh grade when they first joined George Mason University's Acting for Young People.

McLean Student Wins 2024 College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarship​

More than 2,900 students received college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships financed by 149 U.S. colleges and universities.​

McLean Cadet Named West Point's First Astronaut Scholar

West Point Cadet Zoe Winston's passion for mathematics and biostatistics research garner academic accolades.

Langley HS Critic Snags Cappies Award, Tony's Of High School Theater

A critic from Langley High School was the lone McLean student among the winners at the Cappies Gala, held Monday at the Kennedy Center.

Landslide Vote Grants Collective Bargaining To FCPS Staff, Educators

For the first time in nearly 50 years, Fairfax County Public Schools educators and staff will be able to collectively bargain as one voice.

3 McLean Students Win College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarship

Three McLean students are among less than 1 percent of American high school seniors winning National Merit Scholarships.

Tysons Wegmans To Celebrate 11 Scholarship Winners With Mini Cupcakes

Wegmans awarded scholarships to about 1,500 employees at the company's stores across the U.S., including Tysons.

Musician, Eagle Scout Heads To Dartmouth: McLean Graduation Shoutout

A McLean high school graduate will sing with the National Children’s Chorus in Europe before he begins studies at Dartmouth University.

130 High School Seniors Graduate From Global Leaders Protect

A group of Fairfax County high school seniors were recently recognized for completing the prestigious Global Leaders Project.

McLean Schools Nominated For Cappies, Tony's Of High School Theater

The Cappies, the DC region's Tony's of high school theater, announced schools receiving award nominations.

9 McLean Students Awarded $2,500 National Merit Scholarships

Winners of the National Merit Scholarship's $2,500 scholarship were chosen from finalists representing less than 1 percent of U.S. seniors.

McLean Student Athletes, Teams Recognized By County Supervisors

Student athletes from the McLean area were recognized for their championship-level efforts during the 2023-24 winter sports season.

Langley High's State Championship Teams Honored By Fairfax Supervisors

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors presented proclamations to the Langley High School's championship ice hockey and swim and dive teams.

McLean Student In First Round Of 2024 National Merit Scholars

A student from McLean is one of the first winners of 2024 National Merit Scholarships.

McLean's Championship Quiz Bowl Team Honored By Fairfax County Board

McLean High School defeated long-time rival Thomas Jefferson in the 2024 Virginia High School League State Championship Scholastic Bowl.

Student Journalists At 3 Fairfax County High Schools Honored By Board

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors honored student journalists from Chantilly, McLean and West Springfield high schools on Tuesday.

Composers Of Color Highlighted In Concert At McLean's Potomac School

Music students at The Potomac School in McLean recently performed a concert celebrating composers of color.

UAE Astronauts Interact With Students At The Potomac School In McLean

Emirati astronauts Hazzaa AlMansoori and Sultan Al Neyadi talked about their missions to the International Space Station.

McLean Student Named Scholar In Regeneron Science Talent Search

Chelsea Hu, a senior at BASIS Independent McLean, has been named a scholar in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2024.

Omari Pearson Receives Award For Exemplary Service From Potomac School

The Potomac School presented Omari Pearson with its Award for Exemplary Service during a school assembly honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

McLean Student Wins Team Award At National Science Fair Competition

Colin Beckner, a student at BASIS Independent McLean, was the only student to advance to the national science fair finals from the DC area.

Cappies Review: 'Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play' At McLean HS

A student reviews McLean High School's performance of "Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play," a play that follows the survivors of an apocalypse.

McLean Area Schools Named Purple Star Schools In 2023

The Virginia Department of Education has named its latest round of Purple Star Schools that meet the needs of military families.

Cappies Review: 'Alice In Wonderland' At Langley High's Saxon Stage

A student reviews Saturday's performance of Langley High School's "Alice in Wonderland," which included perfectly staged stylistic twists.

Langley, McLean High Schools Make Highest Level On 2023 AP Honor Roll

The College Board recognized McLean High School and Langley High School on its 2023 AP School Honor Roll with a Platinum distinction.

Langley, McLean High Among Best Public High Schools In NoVA: Ranking

The two public high schools in McLean ranked behind only Fairfax County’s magnet school as the top public high schools in Northern Virginia.