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Important Dates
You can access the FCPS 2023-2024 school year calendar here.
July 31 - Fall Sports Begin (See below for more information)
August 1-2 - 9th Grade Jump Start Program (Registration Required)
August 17 - 9th Grade Orientation (No Registration Needed)
August 21 - First day of school
August 25 - Cougar Kickoff, 1st Home Football Game
September 1 - No School
September 4 - No School, Labor Day
September 25 - No School, Yom Kippur
Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@OaktonHS), and Instagram @oaktonhs to see more.
General Information
Back to School Information
Our back-to-school information for families will be posted on our website during the week of July 31, 2023. We are currently awaiting some last minute items from the division. Once we have them, we will post all of our back-to-school information. We are excited for the new school year ahead.
Main Office - Summer Hours
The Main Office will be available from 8:30am-12:30pm Monday - Friday during the summer. The vast majority of school staff are not on contract at this time so we strongly encourage calling in advance to schedule an appointment to ensure that we are able to best assist you.
Student Parking Pass Applications - Now Open
We are now accepting student parking pass applications for the 2023-2024 School Year. For more information and the necessary application components, please see our website.
Tutor.com - Online Tutoring Services Summer 2023 Access
FCPS students will continue to have unlimited access to 24/7, on-demand, online tutoring support services through Tutor.com during summer 2023. Students are able to use Tutor.com during the summer to review and/or practice in subject areas of interest or need. Students may also choose to access other tools and services such as practice quizzes in a variety of subject areas as well as self-paced study courses for SAT/ACT preparation.
Details about how students can access Tutor.com via archived courses in Schoology are provided in Summer Access at Tutor.com - Online Tutoring Services, including a Summer Access Flyer. Students enrolled in summer programs such as Credit Recovery Academy, Online Campus, Online Economics & Personal Finance, etc. will be able to access Tutor.com via their active summer course in Schoology.
Oakton's Mission and Vision Statements - Feedback Opportunity - Focus Group Dates Rescheduled
During the 2023-24 school year one area of focus will be revisiting Oakton's current mission and vision statements, as well as adding value statements. As a part of this process we would love your initial feedback through this survey. The survey will remain open throughout the summer. More information can be found on the Oakton HS website under announcements. We have found that the dates we selected for summer in-person focus groups have not aligned with many parent schedules. We will be rescheduling them to a later date during the school year that will allow for greater participation and more meaningful discussion. If you have not yet had the chance to fill out the feedback survey on your general hopes for our new mission, vision, and value statements we would appreciate it.
weCare@School Transition
As we continue to streamline FCPS applications and systems, FCPS has retired weCare@School at the end of last school year and will be moving that process into SIS ParentVUE. Parents will be able to log into ParentVUE to update emergency contacts, phone numbers, and student health conditions. The process should be much simpler for parents and easier for schools to access. We will share specific instructions on how to do this with families as a part of our welcome back letter in August.
weCare and the weCare mobile application were retired at the end of the 2022-23 school year. Parent Access ended on June 16, 2023.
Class of 2023 - Graduation Pictures
During graduation, Victor O'Neill Studios was on hand to take professional photos of our graduates. Photographs will be available here for your review and purchase.
Class of 2024 - Senior Portraits
It’s hard to believe it but your senior year is coming up! Unlike years past, this year you will need to schedule a portrait session to have your senior portrait taken. Information on how to schedule your senior portrait can be found on the Oakton HS website under announcements.
9th Grade Orientation - Save the Date
We are excited to host our incoming 9th graders for orientation on Thursday, August 17, 2023 in the morning. More detailed plans will be released closer to the event. No registration is required for 9th grade orientation.
Testing Information
PSAT/SAT Information
On October 11, 2023, Oakton will offer the digital PSAT/NMSQT to students in grades 10-11 and the SAT to students in grade 12. Students who wish to test with accommodations can learn more about the process and requirements on our PSAT/SAT page. More information to come!
Student Services Updates
Course Registration 2023-2024
School counselors are currently on their summer break and will return to work on Thursday, August 3, 2023. Course selections will be locked throughout this time as we continue to build our master schedule for next school year. If students would like to request a schedule change they may do so starting Thursday, August 3 by emailing their school counselor. Please note that changes will only be made based on space availability and course offerings.
To find out who your school counselor is, please visit our website.
Student Activities Updates
Fall Sports tryouts begin on Monday, July 31st
ALL athletes MUST have the following turned into our office BEFORE that date.
- A VHSL sports physical filled out by a physician, signed by guardian AND athlete dated after May 1, 2023
Try-out times and coaching contacts are available on our website www.oaktonsports.net
Any questions can be emailed to Vanessa Gelinas vlgelinas@fcps.edu
Health and Wellness Updates
Emergency Resources
Crisis Link Regional Hotline 703-527-4077
Crisis Text Text NEEDHELP to 85511
Dominion Hospital Emergency 703-536-2000
INOVA Emergency 703-289-7560
Merrifield Center Emergency 703-573-5979 TTY dial 711
Life Threatening 911
Safety and Security Updates
Anonymous Tip Line Puts Safety First
If you or your child have concerns or information relating to feeling unsafe in any way at school, we encourage you to reach out to a member of the security or administrative team so that we may quickly address the issue. Students and parents may also utilize the FCPS Office of Safety and Security safety tip line, that you can access anonymously online, by text (888-777; Keyword TIP FCPS), or by phone (571-423-2020).
If your tip is an emergency and immediate assistance is necessary, please dial 911.
Students, staff, and community members should report school safety issues such as threats, unsafe or dangerous situations, illegal drug activity, theft, gang activity, the existence of weapons, vandalism, and concerns about student wellness. Tip line users may identify themselves or remain anonymous.
Concerns that do not impact the safety of our schools—concerns or information about programs, regulations, or policies—can be sent to the FCPS ombudsman online, at 571-423-4014, or ombudsman@fcps.edu.
PTSA News & Information
PTSA Board and Committee Chair Volunteers Needed
The PTSA is looking to fill the following volunteer positions for the executive committee for the 2023-2024 school year.
- President
- Vice President
- Secretary
In addition, the PTSA is searching for volunteers to be the Chair for the following committees to be a part of the Oakton PTSA team for the coming school year 2023-2024.
- Mini Grants
- Hospitality
- Membership
- Communication
- Social Media (student)
- All Night Grad Party ( parent of a senior or junior student),
- Teacher Liaison
- Counselor Liaison
Those who are interested in the above positions should email Oaktonhsptsa@gmail.com with desired positions, related experience, and availability.
Candidates will be selected by the existed executive committee and will be notified by email.
Oakton Pantry
The Pantry will be closed over the summer, but in case of a food emergency, please contact Assistant Principal Mary Landis at mflandis@fcps.edu.
 Parent Resources
Parent Information Line
Parents who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese can call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS and to receive support if they are having difficulty communicating with their children's schools due to a language barrier.
Parent Resource Center
The FCPS Parent Resource Center offers a wide variety of information and resources to support the success of all students. This includes monthly workshops and webinars. More information can be found on the FCPS website, including registration information.
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.
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