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February 25, 2023
2022-2023 Student Accomplishments (Part I)
Though many things about fall 2022 were unfamiliar, our students continued to shine through clubs and contests that were held in person and virtually. Here, we highlight our students’ accomplishments from the first part of the 2022-2023 school year. Congratulations, Red-Tailed Hawks!
July 8, 2022
2021-2022 Student Accomplishments
It is hard to believe that the 2021-2022 school year is done. This year, everyone came back to campus, from wearing masks to mask-free, and life went back to the normal that we hoped. On the academic hand, from science and math to drama and our own house system, our students of all ages accomplished a lot in the spring of 2022. Below we highlight their successes. Congratulations, Red-Tailed Hawks!
November 22, 2021
Middle & High School Actors Imagine 'A Simpler Time'
BASIS Independent McLean theatre is back! After a year of pandemic safety protocols kept our theatre closed, more than 50 grades 4-12 students participated in our Drama Club's fall play, A Simpler Time for three sold-out shows on November 19, 20, and 21, 2021.
June 15, 2021
2020-2021 Student Accomplishments (Part II)
Though this school year was certainly different from previous years, it did not alter our students' perseverance, drive, or dedication to subjects, projects, clubs, and competitions they love. From science and math to drama and our own house system, our students of all ages accomplished a lot in the spring of 2021. Below we highlight their successes. Congratulations, Red-Tailed Hawks!
April 20, 2021
Primary, Middle, and High School Students Recognized in State Science Competitions
In March and April, students in primary, middle, and high school competed and were recognized in state science competitions.
March 3, 2021
Middle School Science Olympiad Team Heads to Virtual State Competition
The BASIS Independent McLean Middle School Science Olympiad team is headed to this year’s virtual state championships! The team has placed well in many competitions throughout the season, and the team's overall second place the February’s Regional Tournament secured their advancement to states.
February 18, 2021
Student Voice: Riya G. '27 - Spreading an Impactful Message Through Books
This week, student blogger Riya G. '27 shares her passion for writing and how she uses it to spread a positive message.
January 28, 2021
French Honor Society Joins Spanish Honor Society at BASIS Independent McLean
We are proud to induct nine students into the newly recognized BASIS Independent McLean chapter of the Société Honoraire de Français (SHF), the French Honor Society. The inaugural SHF members joined six new members of our Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica, the Spanish Honor Society, in a joint in-person, socially distanced induction ceremony on Friday, January 22.
January 21, 2021
2020-2021 Student Accomplishments (Part I)
Though many things about fall 2020 were unfamiliar, our students continued to shine through clubs and contests that were held virtually. Here we highlight our students’ accomplishments from the first part of the 2020-2021 school year. Congratulations, Red-Tailed Hawks!
July 30, 2020
2019-20 School Year in Review
The 2019-20 school year was certainly an unprecedented one. A global pandemic disrupted BASIS Independent McLean’s final trimester and pushed the school to distance learning; however, from August to early March, students, staff, and families participated in a robust on-campus community.
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