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 Recent events including student brain breaks and cultural festival.
Important Dates
May 1 - Deadline to order the 2026 yearbook (details below)
May 4 - AP Testing Begins
May 13 - Oakton Internship Begins for applicable students
May 20 - Senior Exams Begin
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
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 During Testing
We want to ensure that the testing environment is as secure and quiet as possible for all students as they are testing. To support this, we are asking that students remain in their classrooms bell to bell and not leave unless necessary.
We want to remind students and families about the importance of being in class on time and throughout the class period 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.
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
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 by Wednesday, April 29. AP Testing information can be found on our website.
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!
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:
- Student Awards and Recognitions
- Military Child of the Year Finalist
- Required Immunizations Reminder
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Required Immunizations for Rising 12th Graders
The following immunizations are required for students entering 7th and 12th grade each school year.
All students entering 12th grade are to receive two doses of the Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) prior to the beginning of school. To meet the MenACWY 12th grade requirement, one dose must be administered at age 16 or older.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to plan ahead by scheduling an appointment with your child’s health care provider now to avoid the rush this summer. Please consider getting your child’s immunizations early so that they can attend school in the fall. Summer is a busy time for families and healthcare providers. As long as your child meets the age requirements listed above, they can be immunized at any time.
Immunization Events for FCPS StudentsFCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students at no out-of-pocket cost. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations.
Dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. Additional immunization resources are also available.
Nominations Open for the Bussey Memorial Equity Award
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award. This award recognizes an employee, student, or community member who has demonstrated significant and impactful efforts to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of students from groups who are marginalized or underserved.
Any staff, student, or community member can nominate an individual for the award. All nomination materials must be submitted by Monday, May 18.
The Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee (MSAOC) sponsors this award to honor the legacy of Dr. Bussey, a founding member of the MSAOC and a longtime advocate for students and families.
Full details and the nomination information form can be found at the Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award webpage.
PTSA News
Teachers Appreciation Lunch fundraiser!
Let's celebrate our teachers and staff for all their hard work and effort. Remember, they have a lion's share in your cougar's success. Click here ( https://oaktonhsptsa.ptboard.com/formvw?store=6898&form=3) to donate toward the event to be held on May 7, 2026. We will send out a signup genius if you would like to volunteer for the event or email Gladys Baltazar gadbaltazar@gmail.com for questions.
ANGP (All Night Grad Party)!
Can you believe Oakton High School graduation and the All Night Grad Party (ANGP) are less than 2 months away?!! We can’t wait to celebrate the Class of 2026, their achievements, friendships, and the memories they have created over the past 4 years!
In addition to all that Dave & Buster's has to offer, graduates will enjoy billiards, live music, great prizes, food, and the newest addition of the Human Crane! We have lots of fun prizes to be raffled off to the graduates; YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS OUT!!!
ANGP TICKETS: To purchase tickets, use this link: Click here! Reminder, this event is open to Oakton High School graduates only.
DONATE: We are still in need of your support! Please consider either a monetary donation to offset the cost of the event or donating raffle prizes for our graduates to win! To donate prizes, use this link: Click here. To make a monetary donation, use this link: Click here. Email oaktonhsangp@gmail.com with any questions.
MUGS AND SENIOR SIGNS Sales: We have a very limited supply left of senior signs, mugs, and Simple Modern Cougar Treks. Celebrate your grad and all their hard work with a “Class of 2026” senior sign. And the mugs make a great gift for your graduating Cougar, for teacher appreciation, or to thank your student’s counselor. To purchase your Mugs, Senior Signs and Cougar Trek, Click here!
VOLUNTEER: Seeking 9th, 10th, and 11th grade parents! Want a preview of how ANGP will celebrate your graduate in years to come? Volunteer to work at the party and enjoy watching the graduates celebrate. Click here to volunteer.
The event will need volunteers to perform door check-in, run the raffle through the night, assist with the prizes, assist in setup and shutdown, and assist with any other activities throughout the night. SAVE THE DATE: JUNE 3, 2026, to volunteer!
New positions open at the PTSA!
The Oakton High School PTSA is currently seeking enthusiastic, dedicated volunteers to join our board and committees for the upcoming school year! Whether you have a few hours a month or more time to give, there’s a role for you. Being part of the PTSA is a wonderful way to make a difference, meet other families, and help shape the experience of every Cougar.
Let’s work together to make the 2025-2026 school year one to remember. Join the PTSA, your voice matters!
📝 Interested? Fill out the Volunteer Form. Please apply for three positions, in the order of your preference.
Instagram
The PTSA is on Instagram, yay! Follow. oaktonhs_ptsa to keep abreast of what's happening at the PTSA. Comment on our posts. We love hearing from you!
SAT/ACT Mock Tests!
Get a head start on summer prep with an SAT Mock Test and/or an ACT Mock Test in May. A mock test provides a baseline score, helps determine the best-fit test, and makes summer prep more focused and effective.
Register with code TESTREADY25 for a discounted price of $25.
-Oakton High School PTSA
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