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 Important Dates
March 8 - Daylight Savings Time (Spring Forward)
March 18 - Talent Show
March 20 - No School, Eid al-Fitr; Nowruz
March 27 - 2 Hr. Early Release, End of 3rd Quarter
March 30 - April 3 - No School, Spring Break
April 6 - Student Holiday, Teacher Workday
April 10 - Student Holiday, School Planning Day
April 17 - Junior/Senior Prom, Westwood Country Club
Save the Date:
June 3 - Class of 2026 Graduation
June 17 - Last day of school
The FCPS School Year Calendars are available below by school year for your planning purposes.
General Information
Oakton Internship Program
The Oakton Internship application is live for seniors. The application is due by the end of the day on April 17, 2026. There will be a box in the main office to collect the completed applications. The link and all information regarding the internship is available on the Class of 2026 Schoology page. Students must be signed in to their fcpsschools.net account to access the application. If students have any questions they should follow up with Ms. Landis or Ms. Weber.
Meal Kits for Fasting Students
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. The first deadline is Wednesday, February 11, for the week of February 16. Please note other important details below:
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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.
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.
Senior Deadline for X2VOL Service-Learning Hours
All Service-Learning Hours for Seniors must be submitted no later than April 24th 2026 to be approved and considered for graduation recognition and awards. FCPS does not have a Service- Learning graduation requirement. Seniors can earn special recognition and distinguishments for their approved hours of Service-Learning. Please see the OHS Service Learning website for more information.
Senior T-Shirts
Senor T-Shirts are available for order and purchase until Wednesday, March 4th. If your Senior would like to order a Class of 2026 t-shirt, they need to use the links to order and pay for it located on the Class of 2026 Schoology page. They must complete both the link to order and pay for the shirt on MySchoolBucks through the link posted there.
Partners for Safe Teen Driving Presentation
All students enrolled in Classroom Driver Education during the 2025-2026 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.
2025-2026 Remaining Dates:
- March 16, 2026 6:30-8:00pm
- May 18, 2026 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.
Please find more information about driver education for parents by accessing this flyer.
Oakton Talent Show
Oakton families, come out and cheer on our incredible students at the Annual Talent Show on March 18th at 7:00 PM in the Auditorium! Enjoy an evening filled with amazing performances including singing, dancing, live bands, and so much more. You won’t want to miss this exciting night celebrating Oakton’s talent!
Testing Information
Volunteer to Support AP Exams at Oakton High School
This year, Oakton High School students will be taking more AP Exams than ever, and we need your help to make testing run smoothly! If you’re available during the AP Testing window, May 4–15, we invite you to volunteer as a proctor. Please complete the AP Testing Proctor Volunteer Google Form if you are willing to volunteer. Mrs. Stewart, OHS AP Coordinator will reach out with further information and details with the FCPS Volunteer Registration and available slots for volunteering during the testing window.
Important: Parents of students taking an AP Exam cannot volunteer during the time their student is testing, but you are welcome to help on other days of testing.
What You’ll Do as a Large Group Exam Proctor:
- Pass out student ID labels before testing begins
- Help students find their seats and get ready
- Distribute testing materials
- Collect trash and provide pencils/pens as needed
Assist students with restroom breaks during testing
Help teachers collect and sort ID labels
- Support Lead Proctors with collecting and counting test materials
Your support ensures a smooth and successful testing experience for all our students and staff!
National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
Oakton High will participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) on Thursday, March 5, 2026. NAEP is the largest nationally representative and continuing assessment of what students know and can do in various subjects. NAEP is administered by the National Center for Education Statistics, within the U.S. Department of Education. NAEP is different from our state assessments because it is a common measure of achievement across the country. The results are released as The Nation's Report Card, which provides information about student achievement to educators, parents/guardians, policymakers, and the public. Families of students selected to participate will be notified via email.
Student Services
Junior College Planning - Parent Night (Virtual)
Junior parents and guardians, please join us on Wednesday, March 11th from 6:00-7:30pm for Junior College Planning - Parent Night. Counselors will share information about the college planning and search process. This will be a virtual webinar, and a link will be emailed to all junior families a day before the webinar. We hope you can join us, but if not, the session will be recorded and posted on the OHS website.
Course Selection for 2026-2027 School Year
The course selection process for next school year is well underway! To help students and families in their decision making, we have compiled all of our course registration materials in one easy location.
On the Oakton HS website you will find:
- Course Selection Dates by grade level
- Curriculum Night Date and Information
- Course Catalog and Course Selection Sheets
- General Academic Advising Information
- Graduation Requirements
- Oakton Course Maps and Information
- Virtual Course Offerings Fair
- Oakton Courses with Applications
- Academies and Specialized Programs
If you have any questions or need any assistance related to academic advising during this time you are welcome to contact your school counselor or the appropriate department chair/teacher/content area administrator.
Tutoring Resources for Families
Some families may be looking for additional resources to help support their child’s academic success. The FCPS Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of FCPS employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to hire as tutors. This list is a resource offered by the FRC, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with the tutors. This list is not approved by FCPS and is only meant to be a resource to families.
FCPS also partners with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. 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.
Class Schedule Change Requests
Timeline for Schedule Changes
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November 10 - March 27: 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.
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April 7 - June 17: There will not be any schedule changes, regardless of space availability. This date aligns with the last day of the 3rd Quarter.
For any questions you may have, contact your child’s school counselor.
Health and Wellness Updates
💻 No-Cost Mental Online Therapy for All High School Students
Is your student experiencing anxiety, behavior changes, or challenges with peer and family relationships? If so, you may refer your child for weekly therapy with a licensed therapist through Hazel Health. Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for information on this service.
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
FCPS News
FCPS This Week
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- The FCPS Budget
- School Safety
- Community Conversations
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Her Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on:
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Tuesday, March 3, at Waples Mill Elementary School.
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Tuesday, March 17, from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., at Glen Forest Elementary School.
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Monday, March 23, at Ravensworth Elementary School.
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Monday, April 13, at Belle View Elementary School.
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Monday, April 20, at Westgate Elementary School.
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Wednesday, April 22, at Crestwood Elementary School.
Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
Become Unskippable: Share the Facts About Fentanyl With Teens
Talking with teens about the facts of fentanyl is a conversation you can’t skip. Learning about fentanyl gives teens a better understanding of the risks and effects of the drug, and what they can do to keep themselves and their communities safe.
Share these important facts with your child:
- Even half a fentanyl-laced pill can be fatal. Just a few salt-sized grains of fentanyl are enough to cause an overdose.
- More than half of local street pills contain a deadly dose of fentanyl. As of 2023, seven in 10 counterfeit pills in the U.S. contain enough fentanyl to cause a fatal overdose.
- Fentanyl is usually taken accidentally. Many people have no idea they’ve taken it until they overdose because you can’t see, smell, or taste it in pills and powders.
- Overdose can happen in an instant. In as little as four minutes, the lack of oxygen can lead to brain damage and even death.
Learn more about how to have conversations with your child in a way that will make you Become Unskippable.
PTSA News
PTSA needs your support!
Please consider supporting the PTSA with a contribution during the PTSA fundraiser at https://oaktonhsptsa.ptboard.com/formvw/store?store=6898. Your donations play a key role in shaping the experiences for our students and teachers and funds various PTSA programs and events at Oakton High School. All donations are tax deductible as well! Please note that we depend on donations. Without your donations, the PTSA will be unable to financially support programs and events throughout the school year. We only ask that you be as generous as your budget allows, no amount is too small. Together we can make a difference!
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