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Important Dates
You can access the FCPS 2024-2025 school year calendar here.
May 1 - 20 - SOL Exams
May 21 - 27 - Senior Exams; Senior Early Release Days
May 26 - No School (Memorial Day)
May 28 - Senior Graduation Rehearsal (Oakton HS)
May 29 - Senior Awards Ceremony; Senior Sunset (Oakton HS)
May 30 - Senior Graduation Rehearsal (Oakton HS)
June 2 - Class of 2025 Graduation 2:00pm (EagleBank Arena); Early Release for Underclassmen
June 5-10 - Underclassmen Exams; Early Release
June 11 - Last day of School; Early Release (10:10am)
All end of year events can be found on the Oakton HS website here.
General Information
Class of 2025 - Updated Senior Letter
Graduation is only two weeks away! The updated senior letter was emailed out to 12th grade families on Thursday, May 15, 2025. You can find that information easily by visiting this site and scrolling to the "Senior Letters" heading.
Attendance Reminder
Attendance will be taken for all students until the last day of school. Seniors who are participating in the internship are expected to be in school through May 13. Remaining seniors will be in school through May 27 (early release). Underclassmen will be in school through June 11.
If you know your student will not be here for one or more school days as we move towards the end of the school year, please report it to the attendance office as soon as practicable.
That office is inundated with calls at the end of the year, so the earlier we are able to report the quicker we are able to input absences in advance. We appreciate your support.
Various ways to support student absences can be found here.
🩹 Required Immunizations for Rising 12th Graders
Additional immunizations are required for students entering 12th grade:
- All students entering 12th grade are to receive one dose of Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) prior to the beginning of school.
- To meet the MenACWY 12th grade requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 16 or older.
Please consider getting your child’s immunizations early so that they can attend school in the fall. Summer is a busy time for families and health care providers. As long as your child meets the age requirements listed above, they can be immunized at any time. Additional resources are available on the FCPS Immunization Resources webpage and the Fairfax County Health Department.
Clinic Update: Pick-up of Student Medication
- ALL medications need to be picked up no later than 10:30 AM on June 11, 2025.
- Medication left in the clinic after 10:30 AM on June 11 cannot be saved and will be discarded according to FCPS and FCHD policy.
- Earlier pickup of medications is encouraged during clinic hours:
- Pick up of prescription medication is restricted to PARENTS ONLY.
- Pick up of over-the-counter (OTC) medication is allowed for High School students with the following conditions:
- Parent permission is required: a written note with student or an email to cmagnotti@fcps.edu
- Student pickup of OTC medication is restricted to the end of the school day directly after dismissal.
- REMINDER: New medication authorization forms are required for each school year.
- Questions (?) Christina Magnotti, School Health Aide 703-319-2710
Bussey Memorial Equity Award
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award. The Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee (MSAOC) sponsors this award to honor the legacy of Dr. Bussey, a founding member of the MSAOC and a longtime advocate for students and families.
This award recognizes an employee, student, or community member who has demonstrated significant and impactful efforts to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of students from groups who are marginalized or underserved.
Any staff, student, or community member can nominate an individual for the award. All nomination materials must be submitted by Monday, May 19. Visit the Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award webpage to access the nomination information form.
Physical Night for 2025-2026 School Year
To participate in sports next school year, your child must have a physical on file, on the VHSL form. This includes working out in the weight room, conditioning, “green days” and try outs.
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 Monday June 9, 2025 from 5:30-8 pm.
Our team physicians, as well as a staff of nurses, physical therapists and certified athletic trainers will be on hand to provide a thorough screening. 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 minimum donation of $50 in exchange for the PPE. To register for a PPE, go to: Student Registration.
This physical is good for the entire following school year.
This is the Athletic Training Program’s method of fund raising. All the funds for equipment and supplies are raised at this event. Your support would be greatly appreciated. You can pay for the PPE or make the donation through my school bucks at the following link or donation here.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact Paul Rupp, MS, ATC at prupp@fcps.edu or Danilo Salgado LAT, ATC at dsalgado@fcps.edu.
📑 Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost
FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra learning resources. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes; on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring; essay editing; and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.
Hidden in Plain Sight (HIPS) Presentation - New Date
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.
If you are interested in attending on May 21, please register for the event using this link (https://bit.ly/hipsohs052125). (Updated Link)
The presentation will be run by Fairfax County Police Department and our Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist for the Oakton and Madison Pyramids, Mr. Michael McNulty.
The meeting will be held in the Oakton HS Lecture Hall. Please enter the building using Door 1 and follow the signs to the left. The lecture hall is located upstairs near the library.
 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. The final date for this school year is May 19, 2025 from 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.
Testing Information
Throughout the month of May we have AP and SOL testing.
- SOL testing for 12th graders will begin the week of April 22. SOL testing for 9th-11th graders will run from May 1-20.
- AP Testing will run from May 5-May 16. Make-up and exception testing will be offered during the week of May 19.
More information on SOL and AP testing can be found here on the Oakton HS website.
SOL Scores
SOL scores are being reported to families and students through the SIS ParentVue and StudentVue system. Parents and students may log-in and select the "Test History" tab.
Scores will post every Monday and Thursday and will reflect all tests taken in the two days prior.
Student Services Updates
Summer 2025 Online Campus Courses
Registration for the Summer 2025 Online Campus courses started Friday, February 14, 2025, and ends Friday, June 6, 2025. Courses are open to middle and high school students who meet prerequisites.
Courses may be cancelled if they are under-enrolled. If a course is cancelled, students will be notified using the registration contact information and a full refund will be given.
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
No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students
Virtual therapy sessions are available to FCPS high school students at no cost to provide 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.
Students can be referred by a guardian or designated school staff member. You may refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or by contacting an FCPS school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services. Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.
🌱 Your Child's Mental Wellness Matters: Access Comprehensive Services
Reach out to the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) for specialized youth mental health services designed to help your child succeed. The CSB has individual and family counseling, psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, medication management, parenting groups, peer support, crisis response, recovery supports to include medication assisted treatment (MAT), intensive services, and more.
Contact CSB Entry and Referral by calling 703-383-8500 or emailing csb@fairfaxcounty.gov.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Celebrating Students
- Stop Arms Issue Tickets
- Next Steps in Budget Process
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Phase 2 Community Boundary Review Meetings
Families, staff, and community members can explore and visualize potential boundary scenarios using a customized Boundary Explorer Tool. The tool will be accessible from the FCPS website. You are also invited to participate in another series of community meetings in order to review and reflect on the initial draft scenarios before the start of summer break:
- Monday, May 19, 6:30-8 p.m., Herndon High School
- Friday, May 23, 7-8:30 p.m., Lewis High School
- Wednesday, May 28, 7-8:30 p.m., Annandale High School
- Thursday, May 29, 6:30-8 p.m., Whitman Middle School
- Friday, May 30, 6:30-8 p.m., Chantilly High School
- Friday, June 6, 6:30–8 p.m., Glasgow Middle School
Each meeting will be hybrid, meaning that you may attend in person or via Zoom. Childcare for in-person participants and language interpretation/translation for all participants will be available as needed. Registration links will be shared soon. Another round of community meetings will be held in the fall.
Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review page for more information.
🚍 Student Bus Passes Offer Free Transportation All Year
All Fairfax County middle and high school students can get a Student Bus Pass SmarTrip card to ride the Fairfax Connector and Fairfax CUE buses for free! With the pass, fares are free from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week, all year. Learn more about the Student Pass. Complete the application and return it to our front office.
Our students can ride Metrobus for free, in addition to the Fairfax Connector and City of Fairfax CUE. Visit the Fairfax County website for details and approved Metrobus routes. Complete the application and return it to our front office.
Children 12 and younger ride for free on Fairfax Connector with a paying adult.
PTSA Updates
Senior Awards
The Senior Awards Ceremony is on Thursday, May 29th starting at 5:00pm. There will be Crumble cookies for the students and Donuts for Parents and water. Please email oaktonhsptsa@gmail.com to volunteer to help set up the tables and distribute the goodies.
ANGP Updates
Can you believe Oakton High School Graduation and the All Night Grad Party (ANGP) are less than 1 month away?!! We can’t wait to celebrate the Class of 2025, their achievements, friendships and the memories they have created over the past 4 years!
In addition to all that Dave & Busters has to offer, graduates will enjoy billiards, live DJ, great prizes, food, and the newest addition of the Human Crane! We have lots of fun prizes to be raffled off to the graduates, YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS OUT!!!
ANGP TICKETS: SENIORS - Buy your ANGP ticket before prices increase. To purchase tickets, use this link: Click here for Tickets! Reminder, this event is open to Oakton High School graduates only.
DONATE: We are still in need of your support! Please consider either a Monetary Donation to offset the cost of the event or donating Raffle prizes for our graduates to win! To donate prizes, use this link: Click here for QR code to Amazon Wish List To make a monetary donation, use this link: Click here to Donate!
Please consider asking a business that you frequent, if they would be willing to sponsor. Business sponsors help defray the cost of the event. email: oaktonhsangp@gmail.com with any questions.
VOLUNTEER: Seeking 9th, 10th, & 11th grade Parents!!! We need your assistance so that our Senior Parents can spend time with their family/friends on graduation day! The event will need volunteers to perform door check-in, run the raffle through the night, assist with the slide show development, assist in setup and shutdown, and assist with any other activities throughout the night. We will send out a volunteer sign-up link soon. SAVE THE DATE JUNE 2, 2025 to volunteer! Click here for Sign up!
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.
Join the 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
📞 FCPS Ombuds Office Provides Confidential Guidance
The Office of the Ombuds engages with families, students, and staff to offer resources and improve the experience of each and every member of the FCPS community. They work as an independent confidential resource to help answer questions, offer options to resolve concerns, and hear complaints regarding FCPS matters. Anyone seeking assistance from the Office of the Ombuds may call 571-423-4014, text 571-496-8284, email ombuds@fcps.edu, or visit their webpage, where you may Submit a Question. Ombuds staff do not change or make decisions, policies, or regulations; take sides; or provide legal advice.
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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