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Important Upcoming Dates
February 17: No School (Presidents' Day)
February 19: Spring Sports Registration
February 24: Spring Sports Begin; Partners for Safe Teen Driving Meeting
February 25: Digital Citizenship Expo
February 26: Capital Hill Field Trip (12th Grade)
March 3: School Planning Day (Student Holiday)
March 10-11: Virginia Standards of Learning, End-of-Course Writing Test (11th Grade)
March 16-17: Model Congress (12th Grade)
March 18-19: Exhibition of Learning (EOL)
April 6-10: Spring Break
April 13: Teacher Workday (Student Holiday)
April 17: Prom
Renovation Update
The Cougar Studio has been officially turned over to the school for use! We are still finalizing the schedule, but have started planning for the turnover of most of the addition in the spring.
Please visit our website for more information on the scope of the renovation and the renderings of what the building will look like when completed.
General Information
Oakton Internship Program
We are excited to enter our second year of offering an internship experience for our seniors! The Application for the Oakton Internship Program is now available for seniors. Applications are due by March 27th at 3pm. Applications may be accessed on the Oakton Blackboard site along with additional information. Internship questions can be directed to Mr. Stroud lcstroud@fcps.edu.
Boys and Girls State Applications
Are you interested in government? Are you looking for leadership opportunities? Consider applying for a slot to participate in the American Legion Auxiliary Virginia Boys/Girls State!
Boys/Girls State is an opportunity to practice and develop leadership skills; to study local and state government; and to live, work, and associate with other young leaders from across the state. Candidates must be of the rising senior class (current juniors) and have an interest in municipal and state government. To get more information and/or an application, please see Ms. Sherrill in trailer 31. You can also visit their website at https://www.vagirlsstate.org/ or https://www.vaboysstate.org/ if you would like to learn more.
Girls/Boys State applications are due to Ms. Sherrill on February 21st.
Student Registration for the 2020-2021 School Year
Student registration is currently underway! We have concluded registration for rising seniors and are currently meeting with rising juniors. Students can access our online website to highlight the wide variety of courses.
- Rising Sophomores: Feb. 6-Feb. 18
- Make-ups: Feb. 19-Feb. 28
We encourage all students to discuss their class schedules with their families to ensure that they are creating a course load that will maintain a healthy balance for students. Families are strongly encouraged to consider not only the academic course load, but a student’s extracurricular and family obligations as well. If you have any questions, please reach out to your student’s counselor.
For more information on registration and course offerings please visit Oakton's website.
Parent Information
Digital Citizenship Expo - February 25
The Oakton Pyramid is collaborating on a Digital Citizenship Expo for our community on February 25 at 6:30pm at Crossfield ES. This event will provide resources and information to families on how to help students develop a healthy relationship with technology.
There will be two sessions with a selection of topics to choose from; more information about the sessions can be found on the flyer.
If you are interested in coming, please take a moment to fill out this parent interest form and share what school your child attends and the topic(s) in which you are interested so there will be enough resources for all. Child care will be provided for children ages 5-10 years old with advance reservations. Fill out the form & check in at Crossfield Elementary at 6:15pm.
Partners for Safe Teen Driving
All students enrolled in Classroom Driver Education during the 2019-2020 school year must attend a 90-minute parent-teen traffic safety presentation (PSTD). The 90-minute presentation is connected to successful classroom instruction and must be completed to receive a DEC-District 8 card. The 90-minute parent-teen traffic safety presentation (PSTD) will be offered four times during the school year at Oakton. Students and their parent/guardian should plan to attend the presentation at Oakton during the quarter their student receives driver education.
PSTD meetings at Oakton during 2019/2020 school year:
- Mon. February 24th
- Mon. April 20th
All sessions will run from 7:00-8:30pm in the Oakton Auditorium.
Please bring a pen/pencil and arrive on time. Late arrivals will not be admitted once the presentation begins.
The meeting is open to sophomores, juniors and seniors that have not attended a PSTD night yet. The student and parent must attend one presentation as a part of the VA licensing requirements.
Juniors and seniors who wish to attend must pre-register online through the Adult and Community Education (ACE) office and pay a $30 fee - please see a Drivers Ed teacher for more details.
Sophomores DO NOT need to pre-register. This is not available to freshmen
FCPS Cares
Do you know an Oakton High School or FCPS employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.
PTSA News and Information
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February PTSA Meeting - February 18, 7pm will be in the Cafeteria! Following our brief PTSA meeting, we will host a Parent Ed Workshop called Parenting Your Teen While Keeping Your Sanity Intact. Please see details and RSVP HERE!
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Congratulations to our Parsons Technology Innovation Challenge winners - Students from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) and Oakton High School were named winners in the final round of the Parsons Technology Innovation Challenge, sponsored by Parsons, a leading digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Read more HERE!
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Family Social at Ono Brewery & BBQ - Thursday, February 27, 6-8:30pm. Bring the family and come have some Hawaiian fun! Join us at 6:30pm for a special presentation about ARTriculate. ARTriculate helps creative students find their best fit colleges that match their artistic, academic and social needs. Please RSVP so we know how many to expect.
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Volunteers Needed - we have a busy Spring ahead and need some parents to step up for short term help! Please Click Here to see how you can help!
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SAVE THE DATE Wednesday, March 18 - We are hosting the movie Screenagers: Next Chapter to Oakton families and friends! Details coming soon!
The Pantry at OHS
The Pantry shelves are in need of restocking. The amazon wish list is updated to reflect our current needs. https://smile.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2PXP0VZH14Y?&sort=default
We also accept groceries bought locally. We have an update on our families’ needs. Please do not donate canned goods except pasta sauce, tuna, and chicken. Canned items are so heavy and with the limited space we have in The Pantry, we aren’t able to accept canned vegetables or other items. If you are interested in shopping locally and need a list of needed items, please see the list at https://oaktonhsptsa.ptboard.com/att/che/48ff4bf4-96c1-4a47-bab8-99666623573e/FillthePantrySupplyListAugust2019.pdf
Thanks so much for your continued support of our community members in need!
All-Night Grad Party Tickets
Purchase Tickets Now!
The All-Night Grad Party (ANGP) is on June 4 beginning at 10:30pm and ends at 4:00am on June 5. The ANGP ticket includes everything – food, fun, games and activities! We will feature delicious all-you-can-eat food, casino games, fabulous prizes, mini golf, swimming, sports, games, obstacle course, spa treatments, live entertainment, a lounge, and much, much more!
Purchase your tickets now by clicking here!
Free or reduced-price tickets are available to students with financial need. Please contact Jen Hogan at JLHogan@fcps.edu for assistance in obtaining a ticket.
For other questions, please contact Cynthia Rutzick or Eli Rainhart at OaktonANGP@gmail.com.
Donate Gift Cards to ANGP
Donate those stray holiday gift cards that you will forget to use to ANGP – and get a lovely tax deduction. ANGP will use the gift cards for prizes at the party. Simply drop your gift card off in the office in an envelope marked ANGP, enclose your name and email for your tax receipt. Thank you for your generosity.
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Graduation VIP Seating Raffle Tickets
We are raffling 8 sets of 8 prime seats on each side (each half of the alphabet) in Eagle Bank Arena! Raffle drawing will take place on May 15. Tickets are $5 each, 10 for $40, 20 for $75 and 30 for $100. A limited number of tickets will be sold, so get yours now. Cougar Preferred Seating Packages will not be sold this year. This is the only way to get reserved seats. Tickets can be bought here.
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Senior Signs are popping up all over!
Celebrate your senior by purchasing a Home of a Senior Lawn Sign. BUY NOW ANGP is offering FREE DELIVERY to your door (or lawn). All proceeds benefit All Night Grad Party. For more information on ANGP or to buy a ticket, click here ANGP Ticket or Paper Form.
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Parent Resources - FCPS
Family Engagement Resources
In FCPS we recognize that when families are engaged in their children’s education, students achieve higher grades, attend school regularly, have better social skills, and go on to postsecondary education. We offer programs, services, and resources that engage families, schools and the community in support of student success.
Find out more here about programs and supports offered in FCPS to build stronger family-school partnerships and better engage families.
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