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The Oakton Pantry is available to support all Oakton families. See below for additional information and our website!
Important Dates
April 25 - May 25: SOL Testing
May 2: Religious and Cultural Observance Day, Eid al Fitr
May 2 - May 17: AP Exams
May 16-May 27: Oakton Internship Program (Seniors only)
May 20: Prom (Juniors/Seniors)
May 24-27: Senior Exams (Early Release days for seniors only)
May 30: No School, Memorial Day
May 31: Graduation Rehearsal, Seniors Only
June 1: Graduation Rehearsal, Seniors Only
June 2: Senior Awards, Senior Sunset Picnic
June 3: Graduation, No School for Underclassmen
June 6-9: Underclassmen Exams, Early Release
June 10: Last Day of School, Early Release
 General Information
2022 Spring SOL Testing
Spring SOL testing season is upon us. Please view our SOL Testing page to learn about our SOL testing schedule, testing criteria, and FAQs. You can also view this informational video from our Assessment Coach, Molly Brady, who reviews all things SOL testing for the spring.
AP Testing Updates
We are two weeks away from the start of AP exams! Students will receive an email this week with their exam schedule with locations and information about AP exams. Students are excused from class for the entire day but are able to attend class if they would like. Students must arrive no later than 7:45 am for their AM exam and 11:45 am for their PM exam. Please be aware that some afternoon AP exams will run until 4:00 pm and students must provide their own transportation. Please check out our updated AP testing website for more information about AP exams at Oakton.
If you have any questions, please reach out to AP Coordinator Katie Warehime at kjwarehime@fcps.edu
NHS T-shirt Order
If your student is a member of Oakton NHS and you wish to purchase a t-shirt for the 2021-2022 school year please follow the link and preorder yours today. All additional funds from t-shirt orders will go to support the mission and work of Oakton NHS through our induction ceremony, stole celebration, and recognitions. Orders will be delivered on or before May 6th and will be distributed to students. Please make sure you complete the contact name fully and add your email when purchasing.
Link: https://www.customink.com/fundraising/oakton-nhs-2021-2022-t-shirt?utm_campaign=desktop-post-launch-v3&utm_content=oakton-nhs-2021-2022-t-shirt&utm_medium=social&utm_source=copy-link
Sports Health Screening and Pre-Participation Physical Night
The Oakton High School Athletic Training Program is offering an opportunity for students to receive a sports health screening and pre-participation physical (PPE) on Tuesday May 17, 2022 from 5:30-8 pm. Our team physicians and certified athletic trainers will be on hand to provide a thorough screening including a postural exam, flexibility evaluation, and information regarding what each of those assessments mean. If, during the screening or physical the physicians find something that is questionable to them regarding your child’s health, they may request further evaluation by another physician. We are asking for a donation of $50 for the PPE. To pre-register for a PPE, go to: https://forms.gle/dSNCjto7nUtkr4Uk7 and follow the links to Athletic Physicals (PPE). The link is now active. You can also find a link to the new Physical form at that site. Walk-ins are also welcome on that evening but we ask for a $60 donation at that time. You can pay for the PPE through my school bucks at the following link: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/stores/catalog/getproduct?requestAction=ViewAll&clientKey=ZZI5ZQWBKS04NJ8&productGroupKey=ZZIOEEZJBP0RROF&view=&productKey=ZZ5QPAELMZYWA2U
If your son or daughter is thinking of playing a sport, he/she will need to have a VHSL pre-participation examination (PPE) completed on the official VHSL physical form. This exam must be dated after May 1, 2022 in order for your son/daughter to be eligible to participate on any team, including pre-season conditioning. The physical exam on page 3 must be completed and signed by a physician, a nurse practitioner or a physician’s assistant (MD, NP, PA, or DO).
Immunization Requirement – Rising 12th Graders
There was a new immunization requirement for rising 12th graders for this school year that we want to ensure all rising 12th grade families are aware. Effective July 1, 2021, all students entering twelfth grade are required to receive one dose of Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) administered at age 16 or older, and prior to the beginning of school. Twelfth grade students cannot begin school in August without proper Meningococcal documentation.
Please provide one of the following documents to Oakton High School as soon as possible:
- An updated immunization record showing that the student has received the Meningococcal vaccine at age 16 or older.
- A note on a healthcare provider’s letterhead stating the date the Meningococcal vaccine was given at age 16 or older.
- A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
- A notarized Religious Exemption Form which is available online at: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/health_medical/certificate_religious_exemption.pdf
Immunizations are available from your student's healthcare provider or the Fairfax County Health Department. The Health Department clinic locations and hours are available online or by calling 703-246-2411.
The needed documentation can be provided to the school in one of the following ways:
- Scanned and emailed to the school at OaktonHSOffice@fcps.edu
- Mailed to the school, Attn: Jill Hendelman
- Dropped off in the Main Office, Attn: Jill Hendelman
Please contact Jill Hendelman at 703-319-2810 if you have any questions.
Buy a Yearbook
Yearbooks are selling quickly, so buy yours now! Yearbooks can be purchased for $75 via MySchoolBucks or through yearbookordercenter.com with the code 4770. Prices will increase at distribution, so buy your copy today. Contact ohsparagon@gmail.com with any questions.
Partners for Safe Teen Driving
All students enrolled in Classroom Driver Education during the 2021-2022 school year must attend a virtual Partners for Safe Teen Driving (PSTD). The virtual presentation is connected to successful classroom instruction and must be completed to receive a DEC-District 8 card (pink card). The parent-teen traffic safety presentation (PSTD) will be offered multiple times during the school year at Oakton. Students and their parents/guardians should plan to attend the presentation at Oakton (virtually) during the 1st quarter.
All PSTDs begin promptly. Late admission will not be allowed.
Students, please complete this google form to pick the date you will attend.
Dates 2021-2022
- Wednesday, May 4 6pm
These sessions are intended for Sophomores. Juniors and Seniors can attend a virtual session through Adult and Community Education.
PSTD nights are not available to freshmen.
Student Services Updates
Building Resiliency and Managing Anxiety in Teens - Recording
In case you missed the webinar, “Building Resiliency and Managing Anxiety in Teens” with Dr. Jonathan Dalton from the Center for Anxiety and Behavior Change, please view the recording here. Dr. Dalton defined anxiety and offered practical tools to manage anxiety as well as how parents can help build resiliency in their teens.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAHQ_zeBcrE
Monthly Newsletter
Happy April Cougar Families. Take a look at April’s Student Services newsletter for more information from the Teen Productivity Webinar with Ann Dolin, Junior Parent Night, Wellness Initiatives, and College and Career Center updates. (https://www.smore.com/jcrtz)
Mental Health Moment
Check out this month’s Mental Health Moment that highlights ways to boost our mental health for spring. (https://www.smore.com/cbk5z)
Course Registration for 2022-2023 School Year
The course registration deadline for the 2022-2023 school year has now closed. Students and families can no longer make changes to their course requests. The requests that students have made will drive our master calendar creation. Once we have finalized our course offerings and section numbers, we will open up course requests again. At that time, students will only be able to make changes where there is availability.
Class of 2022 News & Updates
Senior Information
The senior letter with information detailed information about graduation and more can be found on Oakton's website. https://oaktonhs.fcps.edu/seniorletterfeb2022
All-Night Grad Party
Information on the Class of 2022 All Night Grade Party (ANGP) can be found below under the PTSA News and Information. The ANGP is a PTSA run event.
Graduation Store
If you are interested in purchasing graduation announcements and any other graduation supplies, please take a look at the offerings through Balfour Virginia.
https://balfourvirginia.shop/collections/oakton-high-school
Senior Dues
In order to be sure we have the funds to pay for graduation and senior events, we assess senior dues to cover costs. This year senior dues will be $75. We are very fortunate that FCPS has contributed to the cost of renting EagleBank Arena which substantially reduced the amount we are asking form each family. Senior dues cover the costs for the day of graduation and events throughout the school year. This includes: EagleBank Arena rental, caps and gowns, diploma covers, programs, senior t-shirts, senior events (senior sunrise, senior sunset picnic - June), etc.
Dues should be paid using My SchoolBucks and can be found in the school store.
Please reach out to our senior class administrator, James Oberndorf, if you have any questions.
Senior T-Shirts
Senior t-shirts were distributed to seniors on December 16 and 17. If your student has not yet picked one up, they can stop by and see Mr. Oberndorf in the main office.
PTSA News and Information
All Night Grad Party
Save the date for our first ANGP since 2019! We are excited to be able to offer this event again to all our amazing seniors!
Friday June 3, 2022 - 10:30pm - 2:00am
The Class of 2022 will celebrate with food and drinks, go-karting, laser tag, clip 'n climb, ziplining, arcade games and more at Fun Land Fairfax located in Centreville https://www.funlandfairfax.com/ .
Oakton Pantry
Thank you to everyone who continues to so generously donate to the Pantry. In addition to regular groceries, we are distributing about 110 snack packs to our students each week. Snack packs are gallon-size ziploc bags filled with either breakfast or lunch/dinner items. In addition, by special request, we are now offering gluten-free items.
We welcome your donations of granola/protein bars, squeezable applesauce, chips, fruit cups, mini bags of goldfish, gluten-free items, small shelf-stable chocolate milk boxes, individual servings of cereal, oatmeal cups, and individual servings of mac 'n cheese. To see the complete list of our needs, please visit our website (copy and paste link) at www.oaktonpantry.com. Thank you!
 Parent Resource Center
The FCPS Parent Resource Center is has a wealth of resources to all.
FCPS offers a welcoming and engaging environment for families, educators, and community members. We provide access to information and resources to support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. FCPS staff is available by phone 703-204-3941 or email prc@fcps.edu to help!
Workshops and Webinars
FCPS and Fairfax County Government Partnering to Provide Substance Abuse Webinars on April 26, 28
Due to the rise in opioid overdoses in the Fairfax Health District (which is consistent with national and state trends), Fairfax County Public Schools has partnered with Fairfax County Government to provide educational webinars on youth substance use trends and supports. The free webinars are scheduled for April 26, and April 28, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Each of the webinars will provide the same information.
The topics to be covered include:
- Most commonly used substances.
- In-depth opioid information.
- Reasons why youth use substances.
- Ways parents can support their children.
- Available FCPS and Fairfax County Resources.
- Ways students, parents, and community members can connect with support providers.
Registration for the webinars is available online.
https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/substance-webinar?utm_campaign+=&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Supporting Early Learners: Growing the Caregiver’s Toolbox: A Webinar for PreK-2 Families
- 5/20/22: Growing through Tough Moments in Early Learners
There are so many ways children learn and develop throughout early childhood. Relationships, habits, and even challenges can become rich opportunities to teach and foster lifelong learning and skills for our children. Learn more about how self-regulation, executive functioning, and routines can help your children learn and develop.
- Laura Thieman, LCSW, MPH, RPT- FCPS Social Worker Supervisor, Region 3
- Amy Sheldon, MEd, MSW, LCSW - FCPS Preschool Mental Health Clinician, Early Childhood Assessment Team
- Lori Kraden, FCPS Educational Specialist, Behavior Intervention Services
Fridays 10-11:30 a.m.
Register for Supporting Early Learners: Growing the Caregiver’s Toolbox: A Webinar for PreK-2 Families
Flash Forward: Postsecondary Education and Employment Options for Students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and their Families
Flash Forward will provide students with IEPs and their families an introduction to options after high school. Representatives from postsecondary and adult education, employment. community programs and services will be available.
Schedule:
6:30-7:30 p.m. Information Tables
7:30-7:45 p.m. Overview of Postsecondary options
7:45-8:30 p.m. Breakout Sessions
- College and Education Options: For students planning to continue their education in a two or four-year college
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Alternatives to College, after High School: For students interested in employment and workforce development - highlights include military, apprenticeship, trade school, gap year, and employment.
Tuesday, April 26, 2022, Woodson High School
Register for Flash Forward: Postsecondary Education and Employment Options for Students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and their Families
Worry and Anxiety in Children and Adolescents: Using Evidence-based Strategies to Help Kids and Caregivers Cope During Tough Times
Join us for this important webinar to help caregivers and families learn strategies to support children during tough times.
Topics include:
- Science and biological roots of anxiety in children
- Identifying an anxious child
- Changing anxious thinking
- Computer technology and the understanding of anxiety
- Current treatment options (medications & CBT: cognitive behavioral therapy)
- Different coping strategies needed for the current pandemic
Presented by Dr. Ramaris E. German, a clinical psychologist in the Neuroscience and Novel Therapeutics Unit of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
May 6, 2022 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Register for Worry and Anxiety in Children and Adolescents: Using Evidence-based Strategies to Help Kids and Caregivers Cope During Tough Times
Managing Fighting and Aggression: A Webinar for Families
Ever wonder how to manage difficult behavior like fighting and aggression between your children?
Join Karen Coad, LCSW, local Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, for this important webinar as we discuss some of the reasons why children fight, and the skills that children need to cooperate and get along well with others.
May 13, 2022, 10-11:30 a.m.
Register for Managing Fighting and Aggression: A webinar for Families
SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-Person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!
The Sibshop workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with special needs to:
- Meet other siblings in a relaxed, virtual setting.
- Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.
- Share sibling experiences and receive peer support.
- Play games and have fun!
Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services
Registration is free, however, donations are accepted to support the cost of future Sibshops: Donate Here
Saturday, May 14, 2022, 9 a.m-noon in-person Providence Community Center.
Register for SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-person, and Virtual Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!
Supporting Early Learners: Growing the Caregiver’s Toolbox: A Webinar for PreK-2 Families
- 5/20/22: Growing through Tough Moments in Early Learners
There are so many ways children learn and develop throughout early childhood. Relationships, habits, and even challenges can become rich opportunities to teach and foster lifelong learning and skills for our children. Learn more about how self-regulation, executive functioning, and routines can help your children learn and develop.
- Laura Thieman, LCSW, MPH, RPT- FCPS Social Worker Supervisor, Region 3
- Amy Sheldon, MEd, MSW, LCSW - FCPS Preschool Mental Health Clinician, Early Childhood Assessment Team
- Lori Kraden, FCPS Educational Specialist, Behavior Intervention Services
Fridays 10-11:30 a.m.
Register for Supporting Early Learners: Growing the Caregiver’s Toolbox: A Webinar for PreK-2 Families
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