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Important Dates
February is Black History Month!
February 18: Ramadan Begins
February 19: Wear tropical/bright colors !
February 25: 3 hour early release @ 12:30
February 26: Spelling Bee, 5pm, Oak Hill ES Cafeteria
March 6: Sixth Grade Basketball game @ Chantilly HS
March 12: PTA meeting
March 20: No School, Eid al-Fitr
March 25: 3 hour early release @12:30
March 27: End of quarter 3, 2 hour early release @ 1:30 p.m.
March 30- April 3: Spring Break
April 6 : Teacher Workday - no school
April 10: Teacher Work Day- no school
April 10: Kindergarten Orientation for rising kindergartners
April 15: Purple Up! Day
April 25: 5K Race
Dear Families,
We hope you are having a wonderful week. As we move through February, our school community continues to bustle with activity and learning. We have important updates to share with you this week regarding our upcoming schedule, our new behavior incentive, new student initiatives, safety procedures, and cultural observances.
🗓️ Early Release Reminder
Please mark your calendars! Our next Early Release Wednesday is next Wednesday, Feb 25th. Most students will be dismissed at 12:30pm. Please ensure your child knows their dismissal plan for that day. We will be following the dismissal plan from December. If you need to change your child’s dismissal plan, please contact their homeroom teacher.
🏅 Going for Gold: Olympic Behavior Challenge
In the spirit of the Winter Olympics, we have launched a new school-wide behavior incentive! Our focus is on the Olympic values of Excellence, Respect, and Friendship. What makes this initiative special is that it is students have the opportunity to recognize their peers when they spot them making positive choices, showing kindness, or working hard. We want to empower our students to see the good in each other and build a community where they celebrate one another’s success.
🛑 Arrival and Dismissal Safety
Safety is our number one priority, and we need your help to keep our arrival and dismissal lines moving smoothly and safely. Please remember the following:
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Pull Forward: Please pull all the way forward in the drop-off zone to allow more cars to unload simultaneously.
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Crosswalks: Always use the designated crosswalks. It is not safe to cross Kinross Circle.
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Patience: We know the line can be long, but safe driving is critical. Please refrain from left turns into the Kiss & Ride line - even when a staff member isn’t standing at the entrance.
🌙 Ramadan Mubarak!
We are committed to supporting our fasting students during this time. To ensure we provide the appropriate accommodations, we have designated alternative spaces for students during lunch and a quiet area for prayer.
Action Required: If your child will be observing Ramadan and requires these accommodations, please complete this Ramadan at Oak Hill form as soon as possible. This helps us ensure we have adequate supervision and space prepared for everyone.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support.
Kelly Durso, Principal
Shelia Sobeski, Assistant Principal
Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence
Families and community members are invited to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and uplift the voices shaping our future at FCPS’ Second Annual Black History Month Celebration. Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence will take place on Wednesday, February 25, at 6 p.m., at Carter G. Woodson High School.
The event will honor the rich history, strength, and contributions of the Black community through inspiring student performances and a powerful keynote address by Rev. Vernon C. Walton, pastor of First Baptist Church of Vienna. Light refreshments will be available.
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Ramadan Take-Home Meal Kits
From February 18 to March 19, students who are fasting during the day can take school meals home. These kits include one breakfast and one lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Families must fill out a request form each week for every student who wants a kit.
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Cost: Meals are charged just like a normal school day.
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Pickup: Students must grab their kits at the end of the school day.
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Menu: Kits include school meals that are easy to heat at home.
- Register by Monday, February 23, 2026 for the week of March 2, 2026
- Register by Monday, March 2, 2026 for the week of March 9, 2026
- Register by Monday, March 9, 2026 for the week of March 16, 2026
Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and other information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at FCPSFNS@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800.
A separate form must be completed for each student.
Sign up for future weeks here.
Oak Hill ES yearbooks are on sale now! Order by February 27th because there will be a limited number of extra yearbooks available for sale at the end of the year.
If your sixth grader needs financial assistance with a yearbook, please email Mr. Mitchell, our school counselor at asmitchell@fcps.edu.
PRICE: $19 until 2/27/26.
Online orders have an additional $1.99 processing fee.
You may order online with code YB32843
or you may fill out the envelope that came home in your child's Friday folder with $19 in cash or check made out to Oak Hill ES. If you send cash, it must be exact change or you must include a note that says you wish to donate the extra $1.00 to Oak Hill ES. We cannot make change.
Please remember to list your child's homeroom teacher to assist us with easy yearbook distribution. Thank you!
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Request for Photos
Do you have photos from a school event or field trip that would look great in the yearbook? Please submit them at https://plicbooks.com/go/2K21H5 to be considered for use. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. O’Malley at jmomalley@fcps.edu.
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5K Race T-shirt Design Contest
Design a t-shirt for our upcoming 5K race!
Contest is open to all grade levels.
The winning designer will receive a free t-shirt!
Due: Friday, February 27th. Submit in the library or email to Mrs. Dolenc at mrdolenc@fcps.edu.
Requirements:
- Must include the phrase Oak Hill 5K and the year (2026)
- Use 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
- Maximum 3 colors including black
- Write first name, last name, grade, and teacher on back of entry.
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Tired of all the cold weather? Let’s warm up with a little school spirit across the division!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is encouraging all FCPS students, teachers, and staff to shake the wrinkles out of their brightest outfits and tropical wear to help brighten everyone’s moods on Thursday, February 19.
Children who are five by September 30, 2026 are eligible to enter kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year. For registration inquiries and to schedule an appointment to register at Oak Hill ES, please submit the Kindergarten Registration Intake Form.
Parents are encouraged to complete their child’s registration forms via FCPS Online Registration. For any questions, please contact Oak Hill Registrar, Katherine Dillard, at KJDillard1@fcps.edu.
Oak Hill's Kindergarten Orientation for rising kindergarteners and their parents will be on Friday, April 10th at 9 am. Please mark your calendars.
Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) Survey
All FCPS parents/caregivers and middle and high school students received an email to participate in a voluntary and confidential survey. (Please check your spam folder if you have not received it.)
Questions refer to proposed changes to FCPS’ SR&R document for next year. This document outlines the rules that students are expected to follow, and guidelines for consequences if those expectations are not met. Possible changes include:
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Universal Discipline: Charts will list consequences and supports for students. They will help ensure that two students of the same grade will be treated fairly and receive the same level of support.
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Standards for In-School Suspensions of Students with Disabilities: Creating standards for how in-school suspensions are handled for students who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504 Plan.
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Accommodations for Multilingual Learner Student Statements: Providing translation accommodations when Multilingual Learner students provide statements about disciplinary incidents.
The survey will be open until Friday, February 20. Survey materials are available online.
Purple Up! Items for Sale
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is gearing up to honor and celebrate its military-connected youth in April, the Month of the Military Child, and on Purple Up! Day!
This year, Virginia will celebrate Purple Up! Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Purple Up! Day is a special day for communities to come together and wear purple as a visible gesture of support for our military-connected youth and their families. Purple symbolizes the combined colors of all branches of the military.
FCPS Purple Up! T-shirts and other items are available for purchase now through Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in our Custom Ink online store. These items highlight our gratitude and appreciation for our 14,500 military-connected students and their families. #PurpleUpFCPS!
For more information and/or to connect with FCPS resources, email us at militaryfamilies@fcps.edu.
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FCPS PreK and Early Head Start are now accepting applications for SY 2026–27!
The FCPS PreK and Early Head Start programs provide a high-quality early learning experience for qualifying children ages 6 weeks to 4 years old.
PreK: For children who will be age 3 or 4 by September 30, with priority given to 4-year-olds. Oak Hill ES has a pre-Kindergarten class.
Early Head Start: For children ages 0–2 and pregnant women who live in the Reston, Herndon, and Springfield areas. This would be at another loation
More information and the online application are available here.
*Finance Forward Presentation
Join us Tuesday, February 24, for a FREE one-hour workshop for grades 1-3 on Financial Literacy taught by Oakton High School students. Our goal/objective is to teach kids from grades 1-6 the importance of spending money wisely and the need to make careful financial decisions..
This presentation was rescheduled from Feb 3rd. Please re-register on the PTA website if you are able to attend on the new date. Please make your child and your child's teacher aware that they should stay for this class on February the 24th.
*Ultimate Frisbee- Registration RE-Opened
This club will be a combination of physical agility warmup and learning the basics of how to throw a backhand frisbee and forehand (Flick) throw. These throws will be incorporated into various games with the end goal of
learning how to play ultimate frisbee. Register for this after school activity on the PTA website by February 20th.
Who: Open to 5th and 6th graders
When: Dates: March 2, 9, 23 ; April 13, 20, 27; May 4 (7 Mondays)
Time: 3:30-4:30
Cost: $75 (Includes a new 175gram ultimate frisbee disc)
Instructor: Erik Hayes, Rocky Run MS teacher. He has taught and coached Middle and High School students as well as a college team.
Steam Camp and Money Camp @ Oak Hill ES
Who: Rising 4th through 7th graders
When: 3 one week sessions starting July 6, July 13, and July 20th
Time: 8:30-3:30
Registration Opens Next Week.
FCPS Camps @ Robinson Secondary School
Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Robinson Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Tuition assistance is available to FCPS families eligible for free or reduced meals.
Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp that allows current K-5 students to explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps. Registration is open through Friday, June 5.
Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) is a weekly fine and performing arts camp for students in grades K-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students attend four daily classes in dance, music, theater, and visual arts and work with experienced educators who create engaging, fun classes.
CTE Summer Academy (CSA) is a week-long enrichment program that allows students in grades 6-11 to dive deeper into CTE program areas, develop skills, and begin career exploration. Watch this video about CTE camps. Registration is open for these programs through Friday, June 5.
Institute for the Arts (IFTA) is a two-week camp for students currently in grades 6-11. Students select from nearly 60 classes in art, dance, music, and theater. Rising freshmen have the option to take Health and PE 9 through IFTA as well!
Production Camp is a four-week summer theatre intensive for students in grades 6-11. Students in performance or technical theatre tracks rehearse, design, and build a musical in a collaborative atmosphere. The show is presented to the public at the end of camp.
New this year: Students in the above camps can also register for aftercare, which is available from 2 to 5 p.m.
Rising 4th through 9th grade students are invited to join the Franklin Band & Orchestra Camp this summer. This program offers a great way for students to improve their musical skills while having fun with peers. Professional staff will provide daily instruction for brass, percussion, string, and wind instruments. Students will participate in full ensemble rehearsals, small groups, and lessons specific to their instrument.
Camp Details:
Who: Rising 4th through 9th graders for Strings
Rising 5th through 9th graders for Band
Dates: June 22 through July 10 (No camp on July 3).
Time: Weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: Franklin Middle School, 3300 Lees Corner Rd, Chantilly, VA 20151.
Cost: $425 (Includes a camp T-shirt).
Early Bird Special: Register by April 1 to pay a reduced fee of $400.
Registration links and more information available here.
You may also email franklinbandorchcamp@gmail.com for more information.
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COMMANDERS CAMPS - Coming to Franklin MS!!
Franklin Middle School will be hosting 3 Commanders Flag Football Camps run by Flag Star Football this summer for rising 2nd through 7th graders.
Sessions are 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
July 20-24
July 27-31
August 3-7
FCPS families save $75 with code FCPSFIRSTYEAR.
For more information visit www.commanderscamps.com
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