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Students at Spring Hill Elementary School engage in the outreach program and build bridges out of marshmallows and spaghetti.

SNHS closes out school year

Ela Patel-Euler, Online Opinions Editor May 28, 2025

With the end of the school year rapidly approaching, McLean’s Science National Honors Society (SNHS) met to reflect on this year’s accomplishments. SNHS has implemented several new projects this...

The meeting consisted of playing interactive Kahoot games on major songwriters and singers across the globe who made a significant impact on the music industry. Kahoot questions focused on asking questions about popular songs like "Despacito".

International Club hosts senior goodbye meeting

Amelia Cho, Opinions Editor May 27, 2025

The International Club hosted its last meeting of the year to reflect on the club’s success and achievements. Members also played an international-themed Kahoot that featured questions about singers...

Interact club president Chloe Jeong takes a vow to get officially recognized by the Rotary Club. This week, the Rotary Club hosted McLean Interact Club's induction ceremony.

Interact joins Rotary

Jiayue Zou, News Editor May 25, 2025

To close off the school year, the Rotary Club visited McLean Interact Club to host its induction ceremony. The Rotary Club gave Interact members official recognition as rotarians, or members of the Rotary...

Students gather together, making their last SAF cards of the year.

New faces, same mission

Bayann Hamed, Features Editor May 19, 2025

After an application process, the Red Cross Club (RCC) officer positions for the 2025-2026 school year were announced on May 16. The application called for candidates to demonstrate their leadership skills...

The Fairfax County School Board approved solar power purchase agreements for schools across the county on April 24. The contracts further the energy conservation work of FCPS.

An electrifying future

Clara Marcott, News Editor May 9, 2025

The Fairfax County School Board approved a rooftop solar power program for McLean High School and other schools on April 24. Contract purchase agreements were awarded to 17 elementary schools, five middle...

Only Online – An example question on the College Board website. This year, many AP Exams will be taking place online instead of on paper, just as McLean will soon be moving to online options instead of using Scantrons.

McLean to ditch the Scantron grading system

Katherine Chen, Copy Editor May 9, 2025

Scantrons have been a fixture of high school testing for years at McLean, but due to recent developments, they will be removed sometime in the near future. “The county just doesn’t support the [Scantron]...

Competitive programming prepares for their last contest of the year, TJ IOI.

Competitive programming closes out

Aileen Wu, Reporter May 7, 2025

The McLean High School competitive programming club is finishing the school year on a high note as members gear up for their final competition, the TJ IOI. The competition will be held on May 17 at Thomas...

Students line up outside for a summer treat during Stress Less Week. Small but meaningful events like this offer a valuable break from overwhelming schedules.

Stress Less Week combats exam anxiety

Emily Reisman, Reporter May 6, 2025

Summer break is on the horizon, but there is one glaring obstacle standing in the way: AP tests and finals. The warm weather suddenly becomes associated with high stress and unmanageable workloads. Fortunately,...

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