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Important Dates
You can access the FCPS 2025-2026 school year calendar here.
Looking Ahead to 2025-2026 School Year:
July 21-23 - Senior Portrait, Session 1
July 28 - Golf Tryouts Begin
August 4 - Fall Sports Tryouts Begin
August 6-7 - JumpStart Program (Rising 9th Graders) - Optional
August 14 - New Student Orientation; Cougar Kickoff (Tentative Date)
August 18 - First day of School
August 29 - No School (Labor Day Break)
September 1 - No School (Labor Day)
Summer Office Hours
During the summer the Oakton HS Main Office will be open from 9am-1pm, Monday to Friday.
We do recommend a call in advance of your visit to ensure that we have the appropriate staff members available to address your concern as many staff members are off contract during the summer.
General Information
Parking Applications for the 2025-2026 School Year are Available!
We are now accepting parking applications from juniors and seniors. All applications are due by 3:00pm on Wednesday, August 6. Please find the application and more information on our website, under Announcements - Parking Applications for the 2025-2026 School Year.
Class of 2026 - Senior Portraits
Please find more information on our first session of Senior Portraits for the Class of 2026 on our website. Our first session will be held July 21-23 at Oakton High School. Remaining sessions will allow students and families to sign up during the school year if that is preferred.
Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) Updates for 2025-26 School Year
At their May 8 meeting, the Fairfax County School Board approved changes to the SR&R, including its cell phone policy. Other SR&R updates include added clarity and/or procedures around topics such as discipline data, parent notifications, hate speech, and integrated discipline training. The full list of changes is available on Boarddocs.
Cell Phone Policy Update for High Schools
Beginning in August, high school students can only use their cell phones and other personal devices (AirPods, smart watches, etc.) during lunch and before or after school. This is a change from FCPS’ current cell phone policy, which allows high schoolers to use devices during passing periods. Next school year, students must keep devices off and away during classroom time and during passing periods between classes.
Read more about the Cell Phone Policy.
Summer Reading- Strongly Encouraged
This summer, all Oakton students are encouraged to find a book that they enjoy reading. Here is a list of age appropriate books from the American Library Association for inspiration, but students may choose any book that fits their interests. Here are some ways that you can enjoy your book over the summer:
- Read by the pool or at the beach
- Discuss a book with your friends in a book club
- Read on a plane or in the car to pass the time
- Enjoy an audiobook
When we return to the school in August, we look forward to discussing these books and their connection to Oakton’s core values of community, integrity and respect in both Cougar Connect and English classes.
🌻 Learning Doesn’t Take a Vacation — and Neither Does Fun!
FCPS’ Summer Learning webpage offers ideas and strategies for families to keep students curious until August. Summer is the perfect time to help your student explore new interests, reinforce concepts, and stay engaged!
🍽️ Summer Meals for Students
FCPS’ Summer Meal Service Program provides breakfast and lunch free of charge to all children aged 18 and younger. Check FCPS’ Food and Nutrition Services webpage and the USDA Summer Meals for Kids Site Finder for specific dates, times, and locations. If you have any questions regarding the Summer 2025 meal service, please email SummerMeals@fcps.edu or call 703-813-4800.
🩹 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.
Updated immunization records can be submitted to Oakton HS in the following ways:
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Starting July 25: Upload the updated immunization records to ParentVue. (The Online Verification Update form is currently down for end of year processing.)
- Here are directions for how to upload documentation to ParentVue.
- If you do not have access to ParentVue, you may drop off a hard copy of the immunization records for us to upload.
SAVE THE DATE
We are in full swing planning for next school year. Please see the graphics below to note some important dates over the summer and back-to-school events.
This information can also be found on the Oakton HS website, under Announcements - Save the Date.
  Testing Information
AP Exam Scores
AP exam scores became available. Monday, July 7. Students should log into apscore.org using the same account they used for AP Classroom to access scores. More information on the College Board website.
SAT School Day and PSAT/NMSQT 2025
SAT School Day and PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) exams will be held at each high school, including ours, on Wednesday, October 8, at no cost to families. The digital SAT School Day exam is offered to 12th grade students, and the digital PSAT/NMSQT exam is provided to 10th and 11th grade students.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities and Multilingual Learner Supports
Because these exams are operated by the College Board, students do not automatically receive testing accommodations or multilingual learner (ML) supports. If you have a student with disabilities entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade, please review the accommodations request process and return forms to our school by Monday, August 4, to request new or updated College Board testing accommodations.
If you have a multilingual learner (ML) entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade, please review the ML support request process and return forms by Thursday, August 28, if you wish to request ML supports for the October 2025 PSAT/NMSQT or SAT School Day.
Find out more about SAT and PSAT assessments in FCPS.
Student Services
Please note that our school counselors last day of contract for this school year was June 18, 2025. They will begin responding to correspondence received over the summer on July 31, 2025 upon their return for he 2025-2026 school year!
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
💚 Free Virtual Mental Health Consultations for Parents and Secondary Students
This summer, the FCPS Office of Intervention and Prevention Services will offer free virtual Mental Wellness Consultations from June 23 through August 1. Any FCPS parent, or middle or high school student, will have an opportunity to schedule a 45-minute consultation with a school psychologist or school social worker by phone or videoconference. Learn more in the latest Healthy Minds blog.
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.
PTSA News
Are you looking for a meaningful way to stay connected with the Oakton High School community and support our amazing students and staff?
The Oakton High School PTSA is currently seeking enthusiastic, dedicated volunteers to join our board and committees for the upcoming school year!
Open Positions & Descriptions:
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President: Leads the PTSA, sets meeting agendas, oversees all programs and committees, and serves as the main liaison between the school administration and PTSA. Ideal for someone who enjoys leadership, organization, and collaboration.
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Secretary: Keeps accurate meeting minutes, maintains official PTSA documents, and supports communication within the board. Perfect for someone detail-oriented and organized.
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Treasurer: Manages the PTSA budget, tracks income and expenses, and provides financial reports. A great fit for someone with accounting or financial experience.
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Membership Chair: Leads membership drives, tracks enrollment, and finds creative ways to engage parents, students, and staff. Perfect for those who love outreach and building community.
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Communications Chair: Manages our newsletters, social media, and promotional materials. Best for someone with strong writing, creative bend of mind and design skills.
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Hospitality Chair: Plan and organize Teacher and staff breakfasts. Consisting of a healthy grab-and-go breakfast. Ideal for creative, energetic organizers. Currently, a once-a-month event.
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Student Support Chair: Recruits and organizes volunteers for school student events. Great for someone who enjoys getting involved with student related activities and managing volunteers.
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All Night Grad Party Chair: Oversees the planning, fundraising, and execution of the senior All Night Grad Party for 2025-2026. Making it a memorable, fun and a safe place for our graduates. Responsibilities include fundraising, coordinating with vendors, managing volunteers, securing donations/sponsorships, and ensuring logistics run smoothly. Perfect for someone who is detail-oriented, enjoys event planning, and is passionate about giving seniors a great send-off.
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Mini-Grant Chair: Coordinates the PTSA’s mini-grant program (two sessions per year), which provides funding to teachers and students for clubs, projects, or innovative ideas. Responsibilities include publicizing the grant application process, organizing application review, and working with the PTSA board to award funds. Ideal for someone who enjoys supporting educators and managing small-scale funding programs.
We encourage students to take on leadership roles at the PTSA. please let us know if you wish to volunteer.
Whether you have a few hours a month or more time to give, there’s a role for you. Being part of the PTSA is a great way to make a difference, meet other families, and help shape the experience of every Cougar on campus.
📝 Interested? Fill out the Volunteer Form. Apply for 3 positions in the order of your preference.
Let’s work together to make the 2025-2026 school year one to remember. Join the PTSA—your voice matters!
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