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Hello Wolf Pack!
Thank you to Ms. Peterson, Mrs. Hood and all of first grade for a wonderful play last week!
🗓️ Early Release Reminder - Friday, March 27
Friday is the end of the quarter and is a 2 hour early release at 1:30 pm.
🎉Staff Appreciation Week
Staff Appreciation Week is just around the corner, and we are so excited to celebrate the amazing team that makes our Wolf Pack community so special! Our staff goes above and beyond every single day, and we want to make sure they feel extra loved and valued. To help us shower them with gratitude, we’ve put together a special Amazon Wish List that will help us celebrate our amazing staff! If your family would like to contribute, please check out the link below to easily sponsor an item. Let’s work together to make this a truly unforgettable week for our incredible staff: Support Oak Hill Staff Appreciation Week!
Principal Evaluation Feedback Form
On Monday, April 6, parents and guardians of Oak Hill students will receive an email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the Performance Evaluation Program and provides an opportunity to share anonymous feedback about our school’s leadership and environment. The questionnaire will be open April 6 - April 19 and will be collected online. When you receive the email from noreply@fcps.edu, please take a few minutes to complete it. Your input is valuable and helps shape the future of our school. Thank you for your time and feedback! Topics covered in the survey include:
✅ Instructional leadership
✅ School climate
✅ Management (human resources and organizational)
✅ Communication and community relations
✅ Culturally responsive and equitable leadership
✅ Professionalism
Oak Hill 5K Race is April 25th. Shirt sales end April 7th. Please see the PTA blurb below for more information and consider joining us for this fun, community building event! Register here.
Important Dates
March 25: 3 hour early release today @12:30. .
March 27: End of Quarter, 2 hour early release @ 1:30 p.m.
March 30 through April 3: Spring Break. No school
April 6 : Teacher Workday - No school for students
April 7 & 8: Field Days
April 9: Author Visit - Wendy Shang!
April 10: Teacher Work Day- No school for students
April 10: Kindergarten Orientation for rising kindergartners, 9 a.m.
April 14: Baskin Robbins Scoop night 4-8 pm
April 15: Purple Up! Day- wear purple for military kids
April 21: Student holiday due to the special election
April 25: 5K Race, 8 am
April 30: AAP orientation for new students, 4 p.m.
June 15: 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony (Morning), 6th grade Party (afternoon)
SOL Dates
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
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 (and their parents) will be notified by email with their audition date/time/location at 4pm on Friday, April 10th.** If you have questions, please contact Melissa Dolenc at MRDolenc@fcps.edu.
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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Oak Hill Field Days 4/7 and 4/8
Wwe are looking for one volunteer per class to help make these events a success! Volunteers will cover a class for one hour, assisting students as they rotate from station to station and helping to monitor student behavior.
Sign-up links are below.
3rd and 4th (April 7th, 8:50 - 12:05pm)
Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd (April 7th,12:50 - 3:05pm)
5th and 6th (April 8th, 8:50 - 11:25am)
Important reminders:
- All volunteers must complete this volunteer registration link prior to Field Day, in addition to the sign up genius and bring a driver's license or other ID to check in at the main office on the morning of the event.
Thank you so much for your support—we truly appreciate you helping make Field Day a great experience for our students! Reach out to Mr. Germain or Ms. Croy ( gwgermain1@fcps.edu or egcroy@fcps.edu) for questions.
On April 9th, Oak Hill is excited to welcome author Wendy Shang for a special visit! She has written many wonderful books, including The Secret Battle of Evan Pao, American Girl: Corinne, The Great Wall of Lucy Wu, Bubble Trouble, The Rice in the Pot, and Over the Moon: The Novelization.
Be sure to read one of her books before she visits! If interested, her books are available for purchase on the PTA website. We’re looking forward to a fun and inspiring event! 📚✨ Thank you, PTA, for sponsoring her visit!
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Educate Fairfax Student Bookmark Contest
Educate Fairfax is sponsoring a divisionwide Student Bookmark Art Contest during March. FCPS students in grades K–12 are invited to design a 2” x 7” bookmark celebrating the power of learning and creativity under the theme “Today’s Reader, Tomorrow’s Leader.”
Artwork must be original, flat (no glitter or pop-ups), and include the student’s name, grade, and school on the back. Entries will be judged on creativity, connection to the theme, and overall effort. Four winners (K–2, 3–6, middle, and high) will each receive a $25 gift card, and winning designs will be printed and shared in schools and the community. Entries are DUE April 17.
Submissions may be mailed to Educate Fairfax (8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031), emailed to info@educatefairfax.org, or sent via pony mail. Educate Fairfax Bookmark Contest Flyer and Instructions.
- 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.
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Countdown to Kindergarten: Supporting a Smooth Transition
Is your child heading to kindergarten this fall? Join FCPS staff for Countdown to Kindergarten, a virtual event designed to help families prepare for this exciting transition! The webinar will take place on Friday, March 27, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Register to receive the event link.
Preschool Community Peers
Oak Hill Elementary School is pleased to announce that we are now enrolling community peers for the 2026-2027 school year to learn alongside preschool students with special needs participating in the early childhood special education program. The Community Peer Program provides an opportunity for preschoolers of all abilities to learn and play together in a nurturing, high-quality environment.
Children in our community, ages 3.5 to 5 years old, who meet program criteria are eligible to apply. Children selected for this program have the unique opportunity to make new friends as a member of an inclusive class community. Community peers serve as positive role models, helping support the development of language, motor, and social skills through everyday interactions.
Our early childhood special education classrooms use a child-centered approach with predictable routines that include morning meeting, work time, small-group activities, music, art, and outdoor play. Each class is led by a certified early childhood special education teacher and instructional assistant.
Families interested in the Community Peer Program should complete and submit the Community Peer Program Google Form no later than April 3, 2026. On Monday, April 13th from 2:00-2:45 we will host a mandatory meeting at Oak Hill for interested families. We will share information regarding the program with parents/guardians while the children attend a playdate with staff in the classroom next door.
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.
Oak Hill 5K Fun Run- 4/25, 8-11 a.m.
The Oak Hill 5K Fun Run is BACK!
Date: Saturday, April 25th
Start Time: 8am
Registration Options:
- Race bib and shirt bundle - $25
- Race bib only - $15
- T-shirt only - $15 (to receive a shirt - must register or purchase shirt no later than April 7th)
When registering, each participant must be signed up separately – no more than one quantity per participant. Fun Run shirts and bibs will be distributed to students the week of the event. A bib must be worn when participating in the Fun Run, as this will help volunteers safely identify participants. Bibs will be available for purchase at the Fun Run.
Free Medical Clinic in Chantilly 4/18 and 4/19
Remote Area Medical (RAM) will be hosting a free medical clinic in Chantilly, VA on April 18–19 at Mubarak Mosque (4555 Ahmadiyya Dr, Chantilly, VA 20151). More Information is availalbe at ramusa.org or 865-579-1530
Services will include:
- Dental care (cleanings, fillings, extractions, X-rays)
- Vision services (eye exams and prescription glasses made on site)
- Medical care (physical exams, consultations, women’s health, and general services)
This is a free, first-come, first-served event, until capacity is reached. No ID is required. Parking opens Friday at 11:59 p.m., and the clinic opens Saturday and Sunday at 6:00 a.m.
Festival Ballet Virginia presents "Cinderella"
"Cinderella" will be perfromed at the Richard J. Ernst Cultural Center, 8430 Center Drive, Annandale, VA 22002 on Friday, 4/17 @ 7pm and on Saturday, 4/18 at 12 pm and 5 pm. Use School discount code SCHOOL26BALL for 10 % off all tickets. Several of Oak Hill's students are in this production.
Franklin Farm Froggers Swim Team
Calling all swimmers ages 5-18! Registration for the Franklin Farm Froggers will open to new and experienced swimmers beginning March 29th. Come join our fun Frogger family! It's the best way to spend your summer, lots of social opportunities, great teamwork and of course many splashes!
More information is available here.
March 29th- Returning families
April 5th- New Franklin Farm Families
April 8th - Franklin Farm adjacent families
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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.
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Chantilly Robotics team is offering a 1 week STEM summer camp July 13-17 from 9-4 pm at Chantilly High school teaching Python programming and hands on Robotics.
For Rising 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th graders.
Cost: $300 (Financial Assistance Available)
For registration information, please email chantilly.612@gmail.com
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Chantilly HS 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
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FCPS Camps @ Robinson Secondary School
Registration is open for FCPS summer camps and learning opportunities .
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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FLAGSTAR Football in Reston
FlagStar Football is registering for spring flag football for boys and girls. FCPS families: Use code FCPSRESTON for 50% off.
More information is available at the website.
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