Principal Updates - May 25

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image of girls soccer team after winning the district championship with the district banner in front of them

Image of the Girls Soccer team after winning the District Championship last week! 


Important Dates

May 26 - No School, Teacher Workday

May 27 - No School, Eid al-Adha

May 28 - Senior exams 2 and 4; Senior Exhibition of Learning for Oakton Internship

May 29 - Senior graduation rehearsal - 9-11 am, Oakton High School, mandatory

June 1 - Senior Awards Ceremony (students and parents of those receiving an award will receive an invite)

June 1 - Senior Sunset

June 2 - Senior graduation rehearsal - 9-11 am, Oakton High School, mandatory

June 3 - Class of 2026 Graduation

June 8 - Sports Health Screening and Pre-Participation Physical (PPE)

June 11 - Underclass exams begin (early release days)

June 17 - Last day of school!! 

Save the Date: 

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. 

Class of 2026

Information specific to the Class of 2026 was sent out on May 18 to parents and can be found on our website under the Class of 2026

Key dates include: 

  • May 28 - Senior Exhibition of Learning for Oakton Internship from 8:30-10; final exams for periods 2 and 4
    • Today is the preferred deadline to return Chromebooks and pay any fees and fines. This can be done after either the EOL or the final exams.
  • May 29 - Senior graduation rehearsal - 9-11 am, Oakton High School, mandatory
    • We will collect Chromebooks today from 8-8:45 for anyone who did not return yesterday. 
    • Yearbooks can be picked up after graduation rehearsal
    • Caps and gowns will be distributed to seniors who have returned all materials and paid all fees and fines
  • June 1 - Senior Awards Ceremony (students and parents of those receiving an award will receive an invite)
  • June 1 - Senior Sunset
  • June 2 - Senior graduation rehearsal - 9-11 am, Oakton High School, mandatory
  • June 3 - Class of 2026 Graduation

Optional visits to elementary and middle schools are at the following dates and times:

  • Elementary School: Crossfield ES on June 1 at 2 pm; Marshall Road ES on June 1 at 2 pm; Mosaic ES on May 29 at 2 pm; Navy ES on June 1 at 2 pm; Oak Hill ES on June 2 at 11 am; Oakton ES on May 29 at 2 pm; Waples Mill on May 29 at 2 pm
  • Middle School: Franklin MS on June 2 at 1:50 pm; Thoreau MS on June 2 at 1:50 pm
image of the feeder school visits; the dates and times are outlined just above this image

 

Attendance Reminders

As we approach the final stretch of the school year, we want to take a moment to highlight something that has a powerful impact on student success: consistent school attendance.

More information about Oakton Attendance Reminders is found on the Oakton website under announcements

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.

Order Your Yearbook through MySchoolBucks

Time is running out to order a yearbook for your student. We have limited copies left. The 300-page book cost $85. To reserve your copy, use this link: 2026 Oakton HS Yearbook.

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 


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

  • 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

Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health Awareness Month is about more than awareness. It’s about showing up for one another. It provides a chance to stand with your community and show that no one struggles alone. Everyone is invited to speak up against mental health stigma. Learn more about Mental Health Awareness Month on the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) website. You can also find FCPS Resources on the FCPS website.