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Important Dates
You can access the FCPS 2023-2024 school year calendar here.
August 28-30 - Senior Portraits (registration required)
August 30 - Back to School Night (Asynchronous and In-Person options)
September 1 - No School
September 4 - No School, Labor Day
September 5 - Gradebooks available in StudentVue/ParentVue
September 6 - Deadline for Oct. 11 SAT registration for 12th Grade (see below for more details)
September 19-20 - Underclassmen Portraits
September 22 - Senior Panoramic (3rd Pd.); Homecoming Game
September 23 - Homecoming Dance
September 25 - No School, Yom Kippur
General Information
Back to School Night Information
We are excited to invite you to our Back to School Night and Open House Wednesday evening, August 30th! Back-To-School Night is an opportunity for you to meet your child’s teachers, gain an overview of each course, and connect with our overarching school goals. While these nights are not intended for individual parent-teacher conferences, parents will have the chance to envision their child’s daily school life and to become better acquainted with our school community.
We have both an asynchronous website option and an in-person option so families can chose the option that best meets their needs. For those attending in-person, please note that parking is limited. We strongly encourage walking for those that live by the school and carpooling to the greatest extent possible. Overflow parking can be found by using street parking, Nottoway Park, and Marshall Road Elementary School. Please note a shuttle will not be provided.
More information on Back to School Night can be found on the Oakton HS website, under announcements (Back-to-School Night).
Arrival and Dismissal Reminders
This is a friendly reminder for all families to use Oakton's established kiss-and-ride as the drop-off and pick-up for students. This ensures the safety and wellbeing of our students and families, while also maintaining a positive relationship with our surrounding neighborhoods. If everyone pulls to the end of the kiss-and-ride lane to drop off /pick-up and follows the communication of our staff, we can move people through quickly.
Any make-shift kiss-and-ride lanes in surrounding neighborhoods negatively impact their streets and minimizes their access to their neighborhood and driveways.
 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.
Homecoming 2023
Oakton High School’s 2023 Homecoming Dance will be on Saturday, September 23rd from 8:00 – 11:00 PM in the Main Gym of OHS. This year’s theme is ‘Bet on OHS – Casino Night.’ Dress is semi-formal and the dance includes great music from Electric Events DC, photobooths, games, light desserts, and drinks. Tickets will be available through MySchoolBucks and will be $20. Guest passes for non-Oakton students will be available in Mr. McCulla’s room (2514) and the Activities Office in early September for student's to pick-up. Guests who are not from Oakton High School must be at least a freshmen at another high school and no older than 20. Information will be posted to each grade levels’ Schoology page. We look forward to seeing all our students come out and celebrate Homecoming.
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
Senior Parent Night
Hello Class of 2024 Parents and Guardians: The School Counseling team is hosting a Virtual Senior Parent Night on Tuesday, Sept. 12 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. This presentation will include detailed information about the college application process. A recording of the presentation will be posted on the parent schoology course for you to access at your convenience if you are unable to attend. School counselors are presenting this information to seniors in their classrooms on Aug. 28 and 29, and they will also be meeting with each senior individually during the month of September to support them with the college application process. The event link will be shared via email to all senior families on Sept. 12.
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
Safety Drills
Below is a list of safety drills that we will be practicing this school year.
- Fire Evacuation Drills - Two within the first twenty school days, then one per month
- Lockdown Drills - Two per school year; once in the first twenty days of school
- Bus Evacuation Drills - Two per school year; to be held within the first thirty school days of each semester
- Tornado Drill - To be held in March
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.
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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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