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Important Dates
You can access the FCPS 2024-2025 school year calendar here.
October 29 - HBCU Fair (Return Periods)
October 30 - Leadership Trunk or Treat, 6-8pm (Oakton HS parking lot)
October 31 - Last day of 1st Quarter; 2 Hr. Early Release; Happy Halloween
November 1 - No School, Diwali; All Saints Day; Dia de los Muertos
November 4 - Student Holiday, School Planning Day
November 5 - Student Holiday, Teacher Workday
November 6 - Underclassmen Picture Retakes/Make-up
November 11 - No School, Veteran's Day
November 12 - Academic Awards (Return Periods)
November 20 - Senior Portraits (Final Session)
November 27-29 - No School, Thanksgiving Break
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Calendar Reminder
Thursday, October 31, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students.
Friday, November 1, is a holiday this year for Diwali and Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day. All schools and offices will be closed.
Diwali (Friday, Nov. 1):🪔 We wish a fun Diwali to all celebrating! Diwali is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs & some Buddhists. The festival represents the symbolic victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil.
All Saints Day and Día de los Muertos (Friday, Nov. 1):This week we recognize those in our community observing All Saints Day and Día de los Muertos. For Catholics, All Saints Day (November 1) celebrates all those who are with God in Heaven, known and unknown. All Souls Day (November 2), known in Mexico and Latin America as Día de los Muertos, is a day of remembrance and prayer for all those who have died, especially for the souls who may be in purgatory. These special days are celebrated by Catholics, Anglicans, and some Protestants throughout the world.
Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 4, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 5, for a teacher workday.
See the complete school year calendar.
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Daylight Saving Time Ends (Fall Back)
This Sunday, November 3, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time ends. Don’t forget to move your clocks back one hour!
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General Information
FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards
Nominations are now open for the Oakton High School Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for an Oakton High School Outstanding Employee, please complete the nomination through the Google form link. You may make more than one nomination. All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. Please note that to submit for each of the categories you must scroll to the bottom of the page and click "next" to see the nomination page you are interested in submitting.
The Employee Awards announcement on the Oakton HS website has more information regarding the criteria and eligibility for each of the awards. Nominations will close Oct. 29, 2024, at 11:59pm.
Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible. The form pops up automatically for you to complete when you log in using a computer, not the phone application.
For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, schools will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Need to Register for ParentVUE?
Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey.
Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).
Upcoming Picture Days
Underclass picture day is coming up! Victor O’Neill will be back on Wednesday, November 6 for student picture day. This is available to any student who was absent at the original session, is new to OHS since picture day, or did not like their original portrait. If a student purchased the photo package and would like a new picture, they have to bring the photo package with them.
Pictures will be held in Oakton Hall from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm. Students will need to ask their teacher to get their pictures taken, as there will not be a set schedule. Students who Oakton has as missing their picture will receive an email this week reminding them of picture day as well. We will send out information shortly regarding the upcoming senior portrait session on November 20 to senior families only.
Questions about picture day? Email Martha Rodeheaver, Assistant Principal, at myrodeheaver@fcps.edu.
Vision & Hearing Screening - Parent Volunteers Needed
Parent Volunteers are needed for the 10th grade Vision and Hearing Screening on November 12 -13, 2024.
Volunteer shifts will be from 8:20 AM – 2:30 PM (2 – 6 hour shifts available). No training is needed.
Also, we welcome volunteers to help provide care for our students and assist with administrative duties throughout the school year. No prior medical experience is necessary.
If interested, please contact Christina Magnotti, Health Room Aide, 703-319-2710 or cmagnotti@fcps.edu.
Varsity Tutors - Online Tutoring Services
FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with additional resources for learning. Every student is able to take advantage of these services at no expense to the family. Tutoring is available in both English and Spanish.
The following services are available:
- On-Demand Chat Tutoring
- Live Group Classes
- Essay Review
- College & Career Readiness
- Assessment & Self-Study
For more information, please visit the FCPS website.
2025 Virginia Summer Residential Governor’s School (SRGS)
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) offers the opportunity for 10th and 11th grade students to apply to attend summer residential Governor’s schools in Academics and Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) – this is NOT for World Language Governor’s School. Students who are accepted into one of the programs will live in residence halls at one of the state colleges in VA for four weeks in the June - late July timeframe. To learn more about SRGS opportunities and the application process, visit the VDOE website.
To be considered for an academic or VPA Governor’s school, students must complete the steps below:
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Complete the interest form linked below for either Academics or VPA. The form is a required part of the application process and is due November 6th. No late entries will be accepted. When completing the form, enter a personal email address and do NOT use an fcpsschools.net email address. VDOE cannot send communications to the fcpsschools.net domain.
- Academic Interest form
- Visual and Performing Arts Interest form
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Attend our school interest meeting which will take place on Oct. 25 at 10:45 in the Career Center. Attendance at the meeting is optional but strongly encouraged.
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Complete the application for the specific program you wish to apply to and return to your school counselor who is supervising the Governor’s School application process.
- Academic applications are due to the school on December 13, 2024.
- VPA applications are due to the school on January 31, 2025.
Hidden in Plain Sight (HIPS) Parent Presentation
HIPS is a community awareness program designed to enlighten parents through a unique learning experience encompassing insights into trends and indicators of potentially risky behavior. This allows parents the opportunity to interact with police officers and various props.
This year we are offering two HIPS sessions in collaboration with Madison HS. The fall offering will be at Madison High School on November 7, 2024. The winter offering will be at Oakton High School on February 11, 2025.
More information can be found in this flyer.
If you are interested in attending on November 7 at Madison HS, please register for the event using this link. A registration link for the February 11 event at Oakton HS will come out closer to the event date.
Don’t Miss Out, Order Your Yearbook Today!
The time to purchase a yearbook is now. The 300-page book cost $67 until December 31, at which time prices increase. To reserve your copy, go to yearbookordercenter.com and use the code 4770. Each year, there are a limited number of copies available so don’t miss out.
Yearbook - Senior Ads
The yearbook is now accepting purchases of senior ads. You can get a space to write a congratulatory message to your graduating senior in varying sizes. You can design and order online at yearbookordercenter.com with order number 4770. Payment is available by credit, debit, or Paypal and orders are due by December 13th, however space is limited so make sure to order now.
Veterans Day Presentations
To honor the tradition of military family connectedness at Oakton High School, United States history teachers are seeking staff and community members who are veterans or active-duty personnel interested in speaking with students about their service experiences on Tuesday, November 12th and/or Wednesday, November 13th.
This celebration of Veterans Day is a wonderful opportunity for students to better understand the sacrifices made by veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their families. Additionally, students benefit from learning about the military as a potential career option. School appropriate service artifacts are welcomed and encouraged.
Zoom or Google Meet options available if currently out of the area.
If you or someone you know might be interested, please complete THIS FORM and we will follow up with additional details.
Class of 2025 - Senior Portraits
Unlike grades 9-11, seniors sign up for a picture session with Victor O’Neill at a time that works for them. Our final sessions will be held in October and November.
- June 20-21; 24 (Session 1)
- August 26-28 (Session 2)
- October 15-17 (Session 3)
- November 20 (Session 4 - final opportunity)
If you have questions about senior portraits in general, please email Victor O'Neill studios at seniors@vosphoto.com. Please kindly include your Senior’s First and Last Name and “Oakton Class of 2025” when emailing, for faster assistance. If you have other senior portrait or scheduling questions you can email Martha Rodeheaver, Assistant Principal, at myrodeheaver@fcps.edu.
All seniors are highly encouraged to sit for photos. These photos will be used for their yearbook photo. Sitting for the photos does not obligate a family to purchase the photos once you review the proofs.
Partners for Safe Teen Driving Presentation
All students enrolled in Classroom Driver Education during the 2024-2025 school year must attend an in-person Partners for Safe Teen Driving (PSTD). The 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 at your earliest convenience.
All PSTDs begin promptly. Late admission will not be allowed.
2024-2025 Dates:
- October 28, 2024 6:30-8:00pm
- January 21, 2025 6:30-8:00pm
- March 19, 2025 6:30-8:00pm
- May 19, 2025 6:30-8:00pm
These sessions are intended for Sophomores. Juniors and Seniors can attend a session through Adult and Community Education. PSTD nights are not available to freshmen.
Veterans Day Drive
In honor of Veterans Day, Oakton High School and Oakton Leadership is putting on a donation drive to support active-duty military overseas. The donation drive drop offs will be on October 29th and 30th, from 7:30-8:10 AM and 3:00-5:00 PM, here at Oakton! Please consider donating the following items and join us in supporting our U.S. troops.
The donation items include toothpaste, deodorant, shower wipes, nonperishable items (trail mix, granola bars, jerky, candy, etc.), small games/playing cards, and letters of support and appreciation.
Donations can be dropped off in the kiss and ride line and in the main office inside Door 1 before and after school where Leadership students will be waiting to collect and sort your donations.
If you have any questions please reach out to Megan Baird (mdbaird@fcps.edu) or Gene Farrell (efarrell@fcps.edu) and we look forward to honoring our U.S. troops together!
Student Services Updates
October Newsletter
Happy Fall Cougars! Take a look at the October newsletter for Student Services to learn more about the College & Career Center updates including college admissions reps, scholarships, job and internship seminar, and HBCU fair. The newsletter also provides the recording for senior parent night, testing updates, and community resources. Upcoming events include the SEL Screener, Freshman Parent Night, National Merit Reception, Brain Breaks, World Language Credit Exam, and more.
HBCU Fair
Oakton's Black Student Union is excited to host our second Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Fair on October 29th during return both periods. We will be featuring institutions like Florida A&M University, Morgan State, Bowie State, and more!
The fair is open to all grades and all students, so we highly encourage everyone to stop by the Aux Gym and explore your options for higher education.
Schedule Changes
Please see the timeline below regarding schedule changes for the 2024-2025 school year.
- August 8 – September 6: School counselors will make requested schedule changes based on space availability.
- September 9 – November 8 (end of 1st quarter grading window): No schedule changes
- After November 12: 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.
- After March 28: There will not be any schedule changes, regardless of space availability. This date aligns with the last day of the 3rd Quarter.
Testing Updates & Information
2024 WIDA Alternate ACCESS Scores
2024 WIDA Alternate ACCESS scores are now available. Families can access score reports through SIS ParentVUE. If you do not have a ParentVUE account, your child’s score report will be provided by Oakton HS in the coming weeks.
PSAT/NMSQT and SAT School Day Scores Available
PSAT/NMSQT and SAT School Day scores were released to students on Thursday, October 24. Those students who participated in make-up testing will have access to score reports by November 7. Students may access their scores through the BigFuture School mobile app or their College Board account. During Advisory on Friday, October 25, students were provided a lesson to help understand their SAT and PSAT/NMSQT scores and the National Merit Program.
Health and Wellness Updates
Fall Immunization Clinic at Oakton High School
Oakton High School will host a School Site Immunization Clinic on Thursday, November 7th in collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD). Only students enrolled at Oakton High School may participate in the clinic.
The following immunizations will be offered during school hours at the School Immunization Clinic:
- Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) Vaccine
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine
Find additional information for each vaccine.
If you would like your child to receive immunizations as part of the School Site Immunization Clinic, you must first provide:
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Permission via a signed Adolescent Vaccine Clinic Consent Form, which can be found in the Middle and High School Clinics section on this webpage.
- A copy of their immunization records (if available).
- A copy of the front and back of their insurance card (if applicable). Insurance is not required.
Please bring your signed consent form to our front office by Friday, November 1st, in order for your child to participate. If your child is insured, please submit a copy of the front and back of your child’s insurance to our front office as well. You may contact our school’s public health nurse, Lorie Jreige at ljreige@fcps.edu with any immunization questions.
Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students
Safeway Pharmacy will host immunization clinics for any FCPS student age 18 or younger at Frost Middle School on Monday, October 28, and Tuesday, October 29, from 3 to 7 p.m.
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students age 18 or younger to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.
Students age 19 and older may access free immunizations at their middle/high school immunization clinic, the Fairfax County Health Department or through other community resources.
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
No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students
Virtual therapy sessions are available to FCPS high school students at no cost to provide them with a safe space to address concerns such as:
- Mood/behavior changes, motivation, grief/loss
- Anxiety, worry, fears
- Social skills, bullying, peer and family relationships
- Academic stress
You may refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or by contacting our school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services. [Find contact information for Oakton staff on this webpage.
Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Federal Impact Aid Survey
- Football Players Tackle Literacy
- Tips to Keep Children Safe
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is hosting a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click on a date below to register:
Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.
PTSA Updates
Thank you, Dear Parents, for your support for The Monthly Teachers and Staff Breakfast! Your efforts are truly appreciated. Thank you for supporting the PTSA and our wonderful school faculty and staff!
Congratulations!! to our 900 Academic Award Winners and their parents! You make us proud! The Oakton PTSA will be participating by sponsoring Donuts! Way to go Cougars!
The Oakton PTSA Mini-Grants are here!
Grant requests should provide a beneficial impact to a wide range of students and a long-term/sustainable benefit to the school. Priority consideration is given to items not already available at school and that are not readily obtained through direct donation from other sources. Grants work in the form of reimbursement. The grantees need to pay out-of-pocket first, then submit for reimbursement with the PTSA. The reimbursement request needs to be submitted to PTSA no later than 5/31/2025.
Requirements:
- Applicants must be a teacher or represent a club at Oakton HS.
- Applicants must also be Oakton PTSA Members.
- Application deadline: October 31, 2024
- Award announcement: Week of November 11, 2024
The reimbursement request needs to be submitted to PTSA: no later than 5/31/2025
Apply here
Stay Connected
Follow ' oaktonhs_ptsa' on Instagram to keep abreast of what's happening at the PTSA. Become a member, Join the mailing list and/or donate to the PTSA at PTBoard - Oakton High School PTSA.
Want to be part of PTSA? We are looking for an ANGP Chair (All Night Grad Party), Webmaster, Business Chair, Hospitality Chair and Treasurer. Email us at oaktonhsptsa@gmail.com.
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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