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Important Dates
March 6: Sixth Grade Basketball game @ Chantilly HS, 6 pm
March 9-13 Stress ess, Laugh More Week
March 12: PTA meeting, Cafeteria, 6 pm
March 18: Spring pictures
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. No school.
April 6 : Teacher Workday - No school for students
April 10: Teacher Work Day- No school for students
April 10: Kindergarten Orientation for rising kindergartners, 9 a.m.
April 15: Purple Up! Day
April 25: 5K Race, 8 am
April 30: AAP orientation for new students, 4 p.m.
June 15: 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony (Morning, exact time TBD)
Principals Message
It's been another busy week in the Wolf Pack!
This edition of the Wolf Pack Weekly is full of great information. Be sure to check it all out!
Olympic Rings Behavior Challenge
This week marks the successful conclusion of our Olympic Rings Behavior Program! This initiative focused on encouraging and celebrating acts of kindness, responsibility, and respect throughout the school. We are incredibly proud of all our students for striving to fill our Olympic rings.
To celebrate their positive behavior, all students will participate in a special Game Day on Friday! Get ready for fun and games as a reward for being outstanding members of the Oak Hill community.
Oak Hill Students Getting Recognized for Kindness!
Portrait of a Graduate
Our POG Patrol & Pack Buddies explored the Portrait of an Olympian this week...thinking about all the skills they need to be an Olympic Athlete!
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We watched an interview with Ilia Malinin (a former Fairfax County Public Schools student) about his recent Olympic skate that didn't go as he planned. Video
- Then we looked at all the POG Skills we are learning about and shared out ones we thought he had to use or have to do his sport.
- We even explored other winter Olympic sports and thought about if there are other sports that have needs for different skills. For example, we all agreed Curling required athletes to speak so others could understand and be able to listen to others (Communicator).
🐝 Congratulations to all of our Wolf Pack Spellers! 🐝
Pictured are our BEE champion, 1st Runner up and 2nd Runner up
All of the students worked hard and did a wonderful job.
A special congratulations to:
Bee Champion, Farhan Sharif Sulbigar (6th grade)
1st Runner Up, Aria Morgen (6th grade)
2nd Runner Up, Samuel Chang (4th grade)
Junior Bee Winner, Nikisha Shandilya (2nd grade)
Farhan will be registered in the Fairfax County Regional Bee, and Aria will be the backup. Best of luck!
Thank you again to our judges and pronouncer, Kelly Durso, Katherine Andersen, Melissa Dolenc, and Eliza Morss (from FCPS)! And thank you, parents, for your support.
Kids Heart Challenge
Our Heart Challenge Ambassador, Lia R, with Ms. Croy and Mr. Germain
We are proud to share that our Kids Heart Challenge, which ran from February 6th–27th, was a tremendous success!
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our students, families, and friends, we raised an amazing $7,154.09 to support the American Heart Association. We also had 123 students register, surpassing our goal of 100 participants—what an outstanding achievement!
A special congratulations goes out to the 24 students who completed Finn’s Mission, learning lifesaving heart health and CPR skills along the way. Your commitment to becoming heart heroes makes us so proud!
Of course, no Kids Heart Challenge would be complete without a little fun! Mrs. Durso and Mrs. Sobeski were pied by Mr. Germain and Ms. Croy as part of our celebration—thank you all for being such great sports!
 Mrs. Durso and Mrs. Sobeski were "pied".
We would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our Oak Hill Ambassador, Lia R. Your leadership and enthusiasm helped make this event such a success.
We truly couldn’t have done this without each and every one of you. Thank you for supporting such an important cause and helping make a difference in the fight against heart disease!
Note: Thank you gifts have been ordered and will be distributed as soon as they arrive.
Congratulations to Region 5's Outstanding New Elementary Teacher, Oak Hill's Mrs. Chuni Petros
We are thrilled to announce that our very own Mrs. Petros has been recognized as the Outstanding New Elementary Teacher of the Year for the Chantilly Pyramid! This well-deserved honor highlights her positive impact on her students and our school community.
 Congratulations, Mrs. Petros!
Please join us in congratulating Ms. Petros on this remarkable achievement! We are so fortunate to have her at Oak Hill Elementary School.
As you can see, Oak Hill was alive with activity this past week! We hope to see you at our 6th Grade Basketball Game against Lees Corner on Friday!
In Partnership,
Kelly Durso, Principal
Shelia Sobeski, Assistant Principal
SOL Schedule
SOLs are scheduled for the following dates. Selected students may test at other times. Please try to avoid appointments on these days. Encourage your child gets a good night's sleep and eat breakfast on these days
Reading SOL (Grades 3,4,5,6) - Tuesday, May 5th
Math SOL (Grades 3, 4, 5, 6) - Tuesday, May 12th
Science SOL (Grade 5) - Thursday, May 14th
Giant Food Community Bag Program
Oak Hill ES has been selected as the March recipient of Giant's Community Bag program. Throughout March, when you purchase a reusable Community Bag for $2.75 at the Franklin Farm Giant, $1 will be donated to Oak Hill ES!
Thursday - Team Up for Reading! Wear your grade level shirt, a favorite music group shirt, or a team jersey.
Friday - Cheer for Books and Basketball! Dress in Oak hill Spirit wear to show our love for reading and support for the Oak Hill 6th graders!
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Stress Less, Laugh More Week March 9 Through March 13
Next week, Oak Hill will be celebrating Stress Less, Laugh More week. We will be spending some time every day hearing a message on WOAK about healthy ways that we can respond to stress and promote great physical and mental wellness. We will also have a spirit day on Friday, March 13th (Wear a fun or silly outfit or Oak Hill Spirit Wear) and a chance to visit with mini alpacas and therapy dogs! We are looking forward to enjoying learning about the many ways that we can Stress Less, Laugh More!”
Talent Show Auditions- Open to 4th, 5th & 6th graders ONLY
Share your talents with the Wolfpack and sign up to try out for the talent show! Talent Show auditions will take place on April 14th, 15th, and 16th, from 8:00am – 8:30am.
The application form and more information are available here.
Talent Show Audition Forms are due no later than Wednesday, April 8th at 4pm. You must have parent permission to audition for the Talent Show.
**Students will be notified with their audition date/time/location at 4pm on Friday, April 10th.** If you have questions, please contact Melissa Dolenc at MRDolenc@fcps.edu.
Spring Individual and Class Pictures March 18th
Spring Individual and Class pictures are on March 18th. Ordering information will come home in your child's Friday folder. You may also order online.
Class pictures are $14.00 and can be ordered online with code FM485325 or by check to Strawbridge Studios and returned to school by the picture date.
Individual spring pictures will be taken of your child ONLY if you pre-order a package either online using the code FM499374 or by returning the envelope with payment made out to Strawbridge Studios and brought to the photographer on picture day. You may have your child bring in the picture money before hand and the teachers will hold it until picture day.
Picture Day Volunteers Needed
We need Volunteers to help with picture day from 8:45 until about 3:00. Please email Katherine Andersen at keandersen@fcps.edu if you are available to help.
Request for Yearbook 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
Congratulations to Sahar K. in 4th grade, for her outstanding T-shirt design for the Oak Hill 5K! Her creative work will be proudly featured on the race day shirts. Great job, Sahar — the Wolf Pack is so proud of you!
National School Social Work Week
A big thanks to Oak Hill's Social Worker Cammy McCleskey for all she does for our students.
March 2-8 is National School Social Work Week. Social workers in FCPS help to prevent social, emotional, and behavioral factors from affecting a student's ability to perform at their best. Their primary goal is to remove barriers that prevent a student from fulfilling their academic potential. Learn more about the role of social workers in FCPS.
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.
Family Academy Offers Support to Parents and Guardians
The Family Academy offers resources and in-person and virtual classes, workshops, webinars, and programs for families. The following webinars and workshops will take place in March:
- Co-Parenting: Two Parents, Two Homes (in Spanish)
- The Connected Family: Navigating the Digital World Together
- Introduction to Career Pathways for Students
- Getting to Know Fairfax County Public Schools: A Family Orientation (for military families)
- Mind in the Making: Making Connection and Critical Thinking
There will also be Family Resource Center webinars on topics including reducing parent stress and anxiety, parenting neurodivergent kids, why smart kids struggle, and a countdown to kindergarten.
Visit the Family Academy Catalog to explore these and other resources.
Adult ESOL Classes
English As a Second Language Classes for adults are being offered this spring through FCPS Adult and Commmunity Education. More information about classes and registration can be found at Adult ESOL. You may also email adultesol@fcps.edu or call 703-658-2777 for more information.
FCPS PreK and Early Head Start Open House on 3/16/26
Where: Oak Hill ES School Library
When: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Drop in any time during the event to learn about the program and start the application process.
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 and students with multiple risk factors such as
- income eligibility
- homelessness/foster care
- Parent with limited education
- Student receiving special education services
Oak Hill ES has a pre-Kindergarten class.
Early Head Start: For children ages 6 months to 2 yearsand pregnant women who live in the Reston, Herndon, and Springfield areas. This program is not located at Oak Hill ES but you can come to the open house and apply.
More information and the online application are available here.
Purple Up! Spirit Wear 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! Virginia will celebrate Purple Up! Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. 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 the Custom Ink online store.
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6th grade Basketball game at Chantilly HS this Friday, 3/6!
Pre-ordered tickets will come home in Friday folders.
Spirit items and pre-ordered shirts for our sixth grade basketball game will be delivered to classrooms today or Thursday.
The Oak Hill/Lees Corner 6th grade basketball game will be at Chantilly High School on Friday, March 6th. Doors open at 5:30. Tip off is at 6 pm!
Tickets are available at the door for $5.00 each and there will be some spirit items for sale as well. Food will be available through Chantilly's concession stand.
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PTA Meeting
The next PTA meeting will be at 6 pm on March 12th. Christina Moynihan of Mid-Atlantic Psychotherapy will be presenting "Play, not Pressure. Your Post-Pandemic Guide to Stronger Healthier Kids".
Most children, including those born during COVID-19, are developing typically. However, children in highly stressed families showed more emotional, social, and language vulnerabilities. Pandemic disruptions particularly affected social-emotional skills and early academics in elementary school aged children. Now, unstructured, child-led play and time with peers play a key role in supporting mental health, language, and resilience. Additionally, stable routines, supportive adults, and early intervention help children who struggle to catch up and thrive.
If attendees have any questions they would like to pre-submit, please send your question to cmoynihan@midatlantictalktherapy.com with the subject: Oak Hill PTA Meeting Question
Odyssey of the Mind
Six teams (41 students, 12 coaches) from Oak Hill participated in the regional Odyssey of the Mind Tournament. Three of those teams placed on the podium this year and two of them are moving ahead to the state tournament! Great job Oak Hill!
Third graders Ayan S., Azalea Z., Eleanor S., Mustafa Z., Riona G., Rishi V., and Thulasi G, coached by Dan Stalcup and Lia Zhang won Second Place in Division 1, Problem 3.
Fourth and fifth graders Aanya Y., Aarshi V., Aria V., Christiana K., Mia P., Naina N., and Sonya W, coached by Kripa Faraday and Priyanka Oswal, won First Place in Division 1, Problem 2.
Sixth graders Arisha B., Siyona M., Keya D., Kiara G., Anika B., Prakruthi D and Turan Q, coached by Pooja Banait and Chinmayee, also won First Place in Division 1, Problem 2.
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
Register on the Oak Hill PTA website.
Money Camp is $320 per week.
Money Camp is back this year! Students get jobs, pay bills, and learn all about economic concepts through a real-life simulation, while also creating a product to sell at our Market Day! Check us out on the FCPS Facebook page!
For more information contact Mrs. O'Malley at jmomalley@fcps.edu.
Steam Camp is $350 per week.
Oak Hill STEAM Camp is here! Each day students will explore the exciting worlds of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math through hands-on experiments, creative design challenges, robotics, coding, and interactive projects. Campers won’t just learn — they’ll build, create, problem-solve, and innovate! From launching mini rockets to designing digital games and creating artistic engineering projects, every day is packed with discovery and fun.
🎨🤖🔬 Perfect for curious minds! Spots are limited so enroll today and let your child’s creativity soar!
For more information contact Ms. Payne at hopayne@fcps.edu.
 Chantilly is offering basketball camps for girls entering grades 2 through 9.
Sessions are $220 per session or $400 for both
Session 1:July 6 through 10
Session 2 July 20 through 24
Registration is at https://tinyurl.com/yf8ppu9f
For questions, email Chantillygirlsbasketball@gmail.com
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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