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August 7 through August 9: Sales tax free weekend in Virginia
August 18: Popsicles with the Principals for rising Kindergarteners, 10 AM
August 20: Open House in the afternoon. Times Listed Below
August 24: First day of School!
September 4 and 7: Labor Day Holiday - No school
September 9: Back to School Night. Times TBD
September 21: Yom Kippur - No School
Dear Oak Hill Families,
The start of the 2026-2027 school year is officially just two and a half weeks away! Inside the building, our team is eagerly counting down the days until the doors open and our amazing Oak Hill Wolf Pack fills the hallways once again.We hope your family is having a restful and joyful summer!
As we gear up for a fantastic year of learning and growth, our commitment to our school community remains grounded in our core belief:
At Oak Hill, we all belong, have a voice, are resilient, and work as a team.
Guided by this heartbeat statement, we work to ensure every student enters a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment each day. We are dedicated to providing high-quality instruction alongside strong social and emotional support, creating a caring culture where every child and family feels a true sense of belonging.
We are honored to have so many exceptional returning teachers back in the building, and we are equally thrilled to welcome several talented new staff members to our Wolf Pack. Their passion, creativity, and dedication will help all our students thrive and reach their fullest potential.
Below, you will find key event details and information to help your family prepare for a smooth start to the school year.
📅 Open House & Important Dates
Our Open House will take place on Thursday, August 20, 2026. To help manage parking and ensure everyone has a great experience, we are using a staggered schedule by last name:
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12:15 PM to 1:00 PM | Open House (Last Names A through K)
- Visit classrooms, meet teachers, and drop off school supplies.
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1:00 PM to 1:30 PM | New Family Orientation (Cafeteria)
- Families new to the Oak Hill community are invited to join us in the cafeteria for a brief overview and welcome.
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1:30 PM to 2:15 PM | Open House (Last Names L though Z)
- Visit classrooms, meet teachers, and drop off school supplies.
First Day of School: Monday, August 24, 2026!
📌 Getting Ready for Open House & Week One
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School Supply Kits: If you pre-ordered supply kits through the PTA, they will already be placed directly in your student's classroom for Open House.
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Medication Drop-Off: Parents may turn in required student medications and forms to our School Health Aide during Open House.
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PTA Partnership: Stop by the PTA tables in the cafeteria during Open House to sign up for membership, purchase spirit wear, and explore volunteer opportunities.
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School Communication: Please review our weekly newsletter communications carefully to stay up to date.
📱 FCPS Cellphone & Smart Device Policy
To maintain a focused and distraction-free learning environment, please note the following FCPS expectations for all students:
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Across all grade levels, cellphones, cellphone accessories, and all smart devices (including smartwatches) must be off and personally stored for the duration of the school day. See more details below!
We look forward to working together to support your child’s educational journey. We are going to make this an extraordinary school year!
In partnership,
Kelly Durso, Principal
Shelia Sobeski, Assistant Principal
Open House - Thursday, August 20
We hope you will be able to join us on Thursday, August 20th for an opportunity to meet your child's teacher and see the classroom. This Open House is for grade K to 6. There will also be a new family orientation in the cafeteria. You will receive an email on Wednesday, August 19th letting you know your child's teacher's name and room number. Staff will also be posted around the building to help you find
12:15 to 1:00 P.M. Last names starting with A through K
1:00 to 1:30 P.M. New Family Orientation in the Cafeteria
1:30 to 2:15 P.M. Last names L through Z
*Preschool and pre-K have separate Open Houses which will be communicated to you by your child's teacher.
2026-2027 School Supplies!
School supply lists for K through 6 are available on the Oak Hill ES website and in the school office. If you need financial assistance with school supplies, please contact our counselor Mr. Mitchell at asmitchell@fcps.edu
Tax-Free Weekend
Friday, August 7, through Sunday, August 9, is a sales tax holiday in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Visit Virginia’s Sales Tax Holiday webpage for details on eligible items, including school supplies and clothing.
The 2026–27 Online Verification/Update (OVU) packet is now available in ParentVUE. The OVU packet allows enrolling parents to electronically update phone numbers, emergency contacts, health conditions, and upload immunization records for their students via ParentVUE.
Please take time in the next few weeks before Open House to update your student's information. Instructions and detailed information are available here.
Only the ENROLLING parent has access to the OVU packet.
The OVU packet includes a section where parents can request childcare for the four elementary Early Release Wednesdays. Oak Hill's Early Release Wednesdays are October 21, December 2, February 10, and May 5.
Download the FCPS App Today!
The FCPS mobile app offers a customized platform to help keep you connected and informed, directly from your smartphone. Download the FCPS mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
With the app, you can:
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View school calendars. See events, activities, holidays, and early dismissals.
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Check school menus. See what’s for lunch and breakfast each school day.
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Tap to contact. Quickly call attendance lines or email school staff.
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Stay up to date. Get the latest news from FCPS.
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Access key links. Jump to ParentVUE, Schoology, and the FCPS website in one tap.
No need to log in, just download and go! Learn more about the FCPS mobile app.
New ParentVUE App
A new ParentVUE mobile app is available in the Apple and Google app stores. This new app provides parents and caregivers with a more secure sign-in. The current “classic” app will remain active for about six months. Families must download the new app by December 2026 to ensure they have continued mobile access to their child’s school data.
In the new app, families can enroll in multi-factor authentication (MFA) for FCPS Single Sign-On. While enrollment is optional, we strongly recommend that everyone enable this security feature.
1. To install on your mobile device go to the Apple App store or Google Play store.
2. Search for ParentVue (new)
3. Connect your app with the district. Tap the screen; then enter the school district zipcode: 22042
4. Select Fairfax County Public Schools. Follow the prompts and click YES to connect your account to the district.
5. Log in with your current ParentVue username and password. Choose your preferred language in the bottom dropbox.
Learn more about installing and navigating the new ParentVUE app. Parents needing assistance should submit a Parent Support Request.
New Student ID Cards
This fall, every FCPS student will receive a student identification (ID) card as part of a divisionwide effort to modernize school transportation, improve communication with families, and strengthen student safety while traveling to and from school.
Every student who rides the school bus will need to tap on and tap off the bus every day using their new student ID card. Families can help by reinforcing this new habit with their child.
All students at our school will need to wear their student ID cards throughout the school day. We will be distributing the new student ID cards the first few weeks of school. More details will be shared soon.
Learn more about the new transportation system and student ID cards.
Apply Today for Free and Reduced-Price Meals!
Families who qualify for free or reduced-price school meals can receive breakfast and lunch for their students at no cost or at a reduced cost. Families must complete the Free and Reduced-Price Meals (FRM) application before the start of each school year. Approved applications may also qualify students for additional benefits.
The application for FRM is now available for the 2026-27 school year. Students who were approved for FRM last year are eligible for the first 30 days of school this year (or until a new application is processed). Families should reapply as soon as possible so eligible students continue to receive meals at no cost.
Access the application and view criteria and up-to-date information on the FRM webpage. Families should reach out to their schools with questions or for assistance.
Meals for Students Available Through August 21
No-cost meals will be provided to students on a first-come, first-served basis through Friday, August 21, at the sites and times listed on the FCPS Summer Food Service Program webpage. Students must remain on site while eating their meals.
Across all grade levels, cellphones, cellphone accessories, and all smart devices must be off and personally stored for the duration of the school day. Watches that serve a dual purpose (like a smartwatch) must be off and personally stored for the duration of the school day, too. Personal devices that connect to a cellphone or cellphone accessory or operate as a smart device must also follow the FCPS Cellphone Policy.
IIf you have new neighbors with school aged children who will be attending Oak Hill ES, please encourage them to email our registrar at Kjdillard1@fcps.edu or to call the school at 703-467-3500. We would like to get all new students registered as soon as possible to ensure that we are staffed appropriately for the new school year.
Summer POG Bingo
Summer is filled with opportunities to stretch your brain and use your Portrait of a Graduate skills! Don’t forget to complete your Summer POG Bingo with activities like- try a new fruit or vegetable, learn 5 new words or phrases in another language, read or listen to a book with a character whose experiences are different than yours, create a fitness challenge, build a fort with household materials…and many more! You can fill the whole board, regular Bingo or another style you like! Bring it back to Open House or the first week of school for a prize!
Paper copies of this Bingo sheet were handed out at the end of the school year and are also available in the office between 8 and 4:30, Monday through Friday.
FCPS Pre-K! Apply Now
The FCPS PreK programs provide a high-quality early learning experience for qualifying children ages 4 and 3 years old by September 30 who live in Fairfax County. Families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible; students who are 4 years old and those with multiple risk factors are prioritized.
Applications are accepted online, by email, or by mail or in person at our office at 7423 Camp Alger Avenue, Falls Church, Virginia 22042.
If you a have question about the application process or status, please call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish) or by email at fcpsprekoffice@fcps.edu .
Oak Hill ES is one of the FCPS locations for pre-K.
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