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Important Dates
You can access the FCPS 2023-2024 school year calendar here.
August 21 - First day of school
August 25 - Cougar Kickoff, 1st Home Football Game
August 30 - Back to School Night (Asynchronous and In-Person options)
September 1 - No School
September 4 - No School, Labor Day
September 25 - No School, Yom Kippur
 General Information
Back to School Information
We had a great first day at Oakton! Our back-to-school information for families is posted on our website! You can also find this information anytime by visiting our website and searching under announcements - Back to School.
Please be sure to fill out the following required forms:
- Online Verification Form (via ParentVue - enrolling parent access only)
- SR&R Parent/Guardian Verification Signature Page (via ParentVue)
- Parent Digital Tool Permission (via the FCPS website - enrolling parent access only)
Student Parking
If you submitted an application for a student parking pass by the deadline of August 11 and have not yet picked up your pass, please do so by Friday August 25. You can see Ms. Coaquira in the main office during all lunches to get your pass. You may pay ahead of time using MySchoolBuc
ks, or bring a credit card or check made out to OHS. Any passes not picked up by the end of lunches on Friday August 25 will be redistributed to students on the wait list.
If you did not submit an application, you are welcome to complete one by the end of this week to be added to the wait list. The application can be found on the OHS website, or by using this link. Please bring the completed application to the main office before the end of the school day on Friday August 25 to be added to the wait list. If you are on the waitlist we will notify you via email if you receive a pass.
If you have any questions please contact Ms. Landis mflandis@fcps.edu.
National Honor Society 2023-2024 Application Process
As the school year begins it is important that qualified students who wish to apply for acceptance into the Oakton National Honor Society pay close attention to their school email regarding the application process. The process will begin in September and run through October. Eligible students who wish to apply for acceptance will receive an invitation in September via their school emails with further information.
Students who are identified as having a 3.5 GPA or higher currently in 11th and 12th grade, who are not current members of NHS, will be invited to apply. Students can find more information via the Oakton website using this link.
Please hold all questions regarding the process until after invitation letters have been sent to student emails. Current members of NHS do not need to reapply for the coming school year. Current members will receive updated information via student school emails in September regarding future meetings, opportunities, and our 2023-2024 NHS Officer application process.
Testing Information
SAT Information
On Wednesday, October 11, 2023, Oakton 12th graders will have the opportunity to participate in the SAT School Day. FCPS will cover the cost for any twelfth grade student to take this test. The essay option and subject area tests are not available during SAT School Day.
Please visit our PSAT/SAT page to reserve a seat for your 12th grader to take this exam. Forms must be completed by Wednesday, September 6.
PSAT Information
On October 11, 2023, Oakton will offer the digital PSAT/NMSQT to students in grades 10-11. Students who wish to test with accommodations can learn more about the process and requirements on our PSAT/SAT page.
Student Services Updates
Timeline for Schedule Changes
Please see the timeline below regarding schedule changes for the 2023-24 school year.
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August 10-September 8: School counselors will make requested schedule changes based on space availability
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September 11-November 3 (end of 1st quarter grading window): No schedule changes
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After November 6: Any student requesting a schedule change will need to fill out the schedule change request form, with permission from parent, student, teacher, school counselor, and administrator. If approved by the administration, schedule changes will only be processed if there is space available.
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After March 22: There will not be any schedule changes, regardless of space availability. This date aligns with the last day of the 3rd Quarter.
To find out who your child's school counselor is, please visit our website.
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 Oakton Pantry is available to any Oakton student or neighbor who is in need. We stock non-perishable food, personal hygiene items, and household supplies. Students are welcome to stop by the Pantry any time with their counselor. In addition, we have open shopping time on Thursdays from 3 - 3:30 PM. Also on Thursdays, we have curbside grocery pick-up at Door 4 from 3:30 - 4 PM.
If you need assistance, please visit your counselor or send an email to ohsfood@gmail.com.
If you would like to volunteer, please send an email to oaktonpantry@gmail.com.
Donations:
We accept donations of new, unopened, unexpired non-perishable food and supplies. Items can be dropped off in the main office during school hours. To see our list of most needed items, please visit our website at: https://www.eddiehurleyproject.org/pantry/.
We accept monetary donations via check (made payable to Eddie Hurley Project) or PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CMFXYKQL466W8.
To order through our Amazon Wish List, please visit: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/S4VTOWRJ45S4/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1?fbclid=IwAR2Hv0b2Gv5ZI_HjaDGiURWP0P_T_HHX62t4ieRq8A5iV_SLxOz906RIzhI.
Thank you for your support!
 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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