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Important Dates
April 17 - Junior/Senior Prom, Westwood Country Club; Ticket purchasing deadline is Thursday, April 16
April 17 - Deadline to apply for Senior Internship
April 21 - No School, Virginia Statewide Election
April 22 - Meeting regarding the Oakton High School Principal Search (virtual, 5 pm, details below)
May 1 - Deadline to order the 2026 yearbook (details below)
May 4 - AP Testing Begins
May 25 - No School, Memorial Day
May 26 - No School, Teacher Workday
May 27 - No School, Eid al-Adha
Save the Date:
June 3 - Class of 2026 Graduation
June 17 - Last day of school
Oakton End of Year Calendars
The FCPS School Year Calendars are available below by school year for your planning purposes.
General Information
Update on the Oakton High School Principal Search
We are beginning the search for a new principal for Oakton High School. An important step in this procedure is to inform parents, staff, and community members about the principal selection process. An important meeting will be held on Wednesday April 22, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
More information about the process can be found on our website under “announcements.”
Month of the Military Child / Purple Up Event
 April is the Month of the Military Child! Every year we take the opportunity to recognize military-connected youth for their service and contribution to our community. Fairfax County Public Schools is proud to have over 14,000 military-connected youth as a part of our student body. We appreciate the varied life experiences they bring to our school community, and recognize their strength and resilience. Learn more about Month of the Military Child and FCPS resources for military families.
As a Purple Star designated school, we acknowledge our military-connected families to show them our appreciation for their service and sacrifices.
On Wednesday, April 15th, Oakton staff and students are encouraged to wear purple for the FCPS Purple Up event.
End of Year Calendar
You can find our End of Year Calendar on the Oakton Website linked under Announcements. This has our SOL and AP Exam schedule, any days that are modified, and other end of year schedule items.
Cougar Commendation Nominations - due this Friday
So often faculty and staff members’ hard work, passion, and innovation go unnoticed. Cougar Commendations for faculty/staff allow us to recognize a colleague for their work towards Oakton’s Core Values, and you can find out more about Oakton’s core values, and our mission and vision, on our website. Please use this link to nominate faculty/staff members for their noteworthy endeavors.
Final Call to Order Your Yearbook Online
The deadline to order a 2026 Yearbook is May 1. The 300-page book costs $70 and we will run out. To reserve your copy, go to yearbookordercenter.com and use the code 4770. After the deadline, the yearbook will cost $85 during distribution if there are copies left.
Attendance Reminders
We want to remind students and families about the importance of being in class on time and coming to school each day. Attendance is of the utmost importance, not only for academic success but to ensure your safety. Students may speak to their administrator or school counselor if there is something going on that might prevent them from being on time to school and to classes.
If students continue to be tardy to school they will meet with your administrator to further discuss. We will follow the Student Rights and Responsibilities when imposing consequences for tardiness. These consequences can include suspension of a parking pass.
Additionally, to help emphasize the importance of arriving to all classes on time, we will be conducting random Tardy Sweeps at the start of class periods and emailing families when students are tardy. Students late during multiple tardy sweeps will meet with their administrator to further discuss.
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. Students must complete both the Google Form and the physical forms for their application to be complete. 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.
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.
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 Final Date:
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.
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!
AP Exam Student Preparedness and Testing Information
AP Exams being the week of May 4th and will run until May 15th. Students can find important information regarding testing HERE. If students have any questions or concerns regarding AP Exams they can contact Mrs. Stewart, AP Coordinator, at kastewart@fcps.edu.
Students will receive specific testing locations and further information for testing the week prior to AP Exams beginning. AP Testing information can be found on our website.
Student Services
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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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 News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Support Military Children
- National Merit Finalists
- School Board to Present Budget to Board of Supervisors
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:
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.
2026 Special Education Family Conference
The 2026 Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools, will take place on Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Marshall High School.
Dr. Shelley Moore will deliver the keynote address on The Evolution of Inclusion. It will look at how the goals of inclusion have continued to shift and evolve, as we learn more about diversity and identity. Participants will be invited to reflect on their own contexts and consider next steps for advocacy and action.
Visit the FCPS 2026 Special Education Family Conference webpage for more information, including breakout session offerings and a list of vendors that will be on site. Confirm your attendance for this year’s conference.
PTSA News
Next PTSA Meeting is Monday, April 13th at 7pm!
General membership meetings are held once a month. All are welcome to join the upcoming PTSA meeting either virtually or in person. We are pleased to announce that our April meeting will include an in-person presentation by NovaStar Prep on “The Road to College: Navigating Testing & Admissions in Today’s Landscape”. Light refreshments will be served by the PTSA hospitality team. For more details view the PTSA calendar at https://oaktonhsptsa.ptboard.com/home.
Support the Teachers and Staff Monthly Breakfast!
PTSA organizes a breakfast each month for Oakton High School teachers and staff. This month the breakfast event will take place on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. For details on how to participate and/or contribute visit https://oaktonhsptsa.ptboard.com/sgnvw.
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