McLean, Great Falls Students Win College-Sponsored Merit Scholarships

More than 3,000 students received college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships financed by 153 U.S. colleges and universities.​

TJ, McLean High School Students Honored For Scholastic Bowl Wins

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology and McLean High School Scholastic Bowl teams were honored by Fairfax County board.

McLean Students Praised By County For Prestigious Journalism Award

McLean High School's Highlander student newspaper was one of 16 in the U.S. and the only in Virginia to receive a Gold Crown award.

McLean's Emma Cox Selected As 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholar

Emma Cox, who lives in McLean and will be attending MIT, was among 161 high school seniors selected as 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars.

National Merit Scholarships Awarded To 17 McLean, Great Falls Students

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

Langley High Students' Plastic Straw Project Wins Award At VA Science Fair

Two Langley High School students won a top award at the state science fair for their project that looked at alternatives to plastic straws.

McLean High School's News Magazine Wins Gold Crown For Excellence

McLean High School’s The Highlander received a Gold Crown at a Columbia University ceremony, the only Virginia school to earn the top award.

McLean's Ethan Zhou Places In Top 10 Of Regeneron Science Talent Search

Ethan Zhou, a student at McLean High School, received a $70,000 award for placing 7th in the national 2023 Regeneron Science Talent Search.

McLean, West Springfield Among High Schools Honored For Press Freedom

McLean, West Springfield and Chantilly High Schools were among 16 U.S. schools selected as 2023 First Amendment Press Freedom Award winners.

Cappies Review: McLean High School Turns 'Claudio Quest' Into Reality

McLean High School is the first high school to turn "Claudio Quest," written by Drew Fornarola and Marshall Pailet, into reality.

McLean's Ethan Zhou Named Regeneron Science Talent Search Finalist

Ethan Zhou, a senior at McLean High School, was named one of the 40 finalists in the prestigious Regeneron Science Talent Search 2023.

Tour Campus, Meet Teachers At BASIS Independent McLean Open House

BASIS Independent McLean is hosting an open house event on Saturday, Jan. 21, where attendees will get to tour classrooms and the campus.

Potomac School Honors Amanda Marshall With Exemplary Service Award

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

McLean High School Student Selected as Senate Youth Program Delegate

Saehee Perez of McLean High School was selected to serve as one of Virginia's two delegates in the United States Senate Youth Program.

Indonesian Music, Culture Explored At The Potomac School In McLean

Visiting musicians showed students at The Potomac School in McLean about the angklung, an Indonesian musical instrument made from bamboo.

New FCPS Head Asked About McLean HS Upgrades, Salad Bars, Environment

Michelle Reid, the new FCPS superintendent, held a Q&A with students in McLean, where the status of high school renovations was discussed.

Cappies Review: 'The Man Who Came To Dinner' At Langley High School

A student reviews the Friday performance of Langley High School's "The Man Who Came to Dinner," a comedy featuring an outlandish radio wit.

McLean Schools Among Best High Schools In Virginia: Ranking

In the new 2023 rankings from Niche, McLean had the highest-ranked private high schools and public high schools ranked third and fourth.

New FCPS Superintendent To Take Student Questions At McLean Event

The McLean Citizens Association is hosting an event with Michelle Reid, the new superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools, on Oct. 19.

The Langley School Opens State-of-the-Art New Facility

Crossroads Building Will Enhance Teaching and Learning and Build Community

Potomac School Honors Teachers At Assembly Ringing In New School Year

With a record 1,069 students enrolled for the new academic year, The Potomac School in McLean held its annual opening assembly on Sept. 9.

Students In McLean Named 2023 National Merit Scholar Semifinalists

Semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program, less than 1 percent of high school seniors, will be eligible for 2023 scholarships.

George Mason University: Taxman, ACE!, Probing St. Louis's Troubled Jail

Schar School of Policy and Government's Faye S. Taxman is founding director of the Center for Advancing Correctional Excellence (ACE!).

McLean Teen Wins $50K Scholarship For Prosthetic Arm Project

McLean resident Benjamin Choi won a $50,000 scholarship for a project where he created a low-cost, mind-controlled prosthetic arm.

First Day Of School 2022: Share Your Photos From McLean

As students head back to school in McLean and the rest of Fairfax County, we want to see your photos.

McLean, Langley Graduates Win Dunkin' DMV Regional Scholarships

Graduates from McLean schools are among 40 students in the DC region receiving Dunkin' DMV Regional Scholarships for college.

McLean Area School Calendar 2022-23: Fairfax County's Key Dates

As families in McLean and across Fairfax County prepare for the 2022-2023 school year, here are the key dates to know.

2 McLean Students Awarded 2022 College-Sponsored Merit Scholarships

Two McLean High School students are among the final winners of college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships in 2022.

Charter School Advocate From McLean Appointed To VA Board Of Education

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin appointed William Hansen, a McLean resident, to the state Board of Education on Thursday.

108 Seniors Graduate From The Potomac School In McLean

Family and friends gathered for commencement at The Potomac School, a private K-12 school in McLean.

Doodle For Google's Virginia Winner Is Potomac School Student

A senior at McLean's The Potomac School has a chance for her artwork to appear on the Google homepage.

McLean, Langley High Schools Score Wins At 2022 Cappies Gala

The 22nd annual Cappies Gala, the Tony's-like awards for high school theatre, recognized students around the DC region with awards.

Class Of 2022: Share Your Graduation Photos From McLean

To celebrate graduates, we want to see your graduation photos from Langley High School, McLean High School and other schools.

College-Sponsored National Merit Scholars Include McLean Student

One McLean student is among the winners of college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships in 2022.

McLean Student Among 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars

A student at The Potomac School is one of 161 students chosen as Presidential Scholars based on their achievements.

McLean Students Win National Merit Scholarships In 2022

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation's own $2,500 scholarship winners were chosen from the group of 15,000 finalists in the U.S.

Cappies Review: 'Freaky Friday' At Langley High School

A student reviews Saturday's performance of "Freaky Friday" at Langley High School.

Incoming Superintendent Answers Questions At First Event With FCPS Families And Staff

Incoming superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid spoke Tuesday evening to a roomful of FCPS parents, caregivers, students, and employees.

FCPS: Updated Isolation Procedures For Students Effective May 1

Fairfax County Public Schools updates families in isolation guidelines for students who tested positive for COVID-19.

McLean Student Awarded 2022 National Merit Scholarship

A McLean High School student was in the first round of winners in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program.