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Important Dates
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 13 - Oakton Internship Begins for applicable students
May 25 - No School, Memorial Day
May 26 - No School, Teacher Workday
May 27 - No School, Eid al-Adha
June 8 - Sports Health Screening and Pre-Participation Physical (PPE)
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.”
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.
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.
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.
Sports Health Screening and Pre-Participation Physical (PPE)
If your son or daughter is thinking of playing a sport, he/she will need to have a VHSL pre-participation examination (PPE) completed on the official VHSL physical form. This exam must up to date and on file for your son/daughter to be eligible to participate on any team, including pre-season conditioning. The physical exam must be completed and signed by a physician, a nurse practitioner or a physician’s assistant (MD, NP, PA, or DO).
The Oakton High School Athletic Training Program is offering an opportunity for students to receive a sports health screening and pre-participation physical (PPE) on Monday June 8, 2026, from 5:30-8 pm. Our team physicians and certified athletic trainers will be on hand to provide a thorough screening including a postural exam, flexibility evaluation, and information regarding what each of those assessments mean. If, during the screening or physical the physicians find something that is questionable to them regarding your child’s health, they may request further evaluation by another physician.
To register for a PPE, use this link: Student Registration.
Once you register, we will email a confirmation with a copy of the New PPE Form attached.
We are asking for a donation of $50 for the PPE. Walk-ins are also welcome on that evening, but we ask for a $60 donation at that time.
You can pay for the PPE through my school bucks at this link.
This is the Oakton HS Athletic Training Program’s primary method of fundraising. We get no financial support from the county or any other source for any of our athletic training supplies and consumable goods. The PPEs are being offered in the same format at every high school in FCPS and are fund raising efforts at those schools as well. If you cannot attend the PPEs at Oakton H.S., there may be another local high school offering the opportunity on a date that may be more convenient for you. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Paul Rupp, MS, ATC, at prupp@fcps.edu or Danilo Salgado, LAT, ATC at dsalgado@fcps.edu
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 This Week
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Calendar Updates
- Teacher on The Kelly Clarkson Show
- Support Your Student During SOLs
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Updates to 2026-27 School Year Calendar
The School Board voted to direct the superintendent to designate Veterans Day as a standard instructional day for the 2026-27 school year. Because this day was added, the 2026-27 school year will now end for students on Wednesday, June 16, 2027. Find additional information on BoardDocs. View the updated complete school year calendar on FCPS’ website.
The last day of school for the current school year — Wednesday, June 17, 2026 — has not changed.
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.
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