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Important Dates
May 19: Band Concert, Oak Hill Cafeteria
May 20: Three Hour Early release Wednesday @ 12:30 p.m.
May 25: Memorial Day, NO SCHOOL
May 26: Teacher Work Day, No School for students
May 27: Eid, NO SCHOOL
June 2: Grad Walk, 11 am - Oak Hill alumni who are graduating HS in 2026
June 2 and 3: Book Exchange.
June 15: 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony begins at 9:30 a.m.
June 15: 6th grade Party (in the afternoon, time TBD)
SOL Dates
Science SOL (Grade 5) - Thursday, May 14th
Thank you so much to PTA and parents for appreciating our staff. Staff enjoyed breakfast from Anita's, a cozy sweatshirt, lunch from McAlister's , a Dirty Soda bar, and ice cream sandwiches from the Captain Cookie truck, as well as various treats, notes, and flowers brought to us by individual families.
Thank you to Mrs. Peterson and the 5th and 6th grade Chorus for a wonderful concert last night and to Mrs. Field and Mrs. O'Connell and the strings students for a great concert on April 30th.
 
Safety Patrol Program
The Safety Patrol program is now open to rising 5th and 6th grade students at Oak Hill. This program offers students the opportunity to develop leadership and responsibility skills while actively contributing to the safety of our school community. Selected students will be assigned to various positions within the school and on buses to help ensure a safe environment during morning arrival and afternoon dismissal.
If your student is interested in applying to become a Safety Patrol for the 2026-2027 school year, please complete the application. Students and parents are required to complete the application together. *
*Students must be logged into their student Google account to access the application. The deadline for submission is May 29th; late applications will not be accepted.
Chantilly Math Competition
Chantilly High school is hosting a math competition for grades 3-8 on May 18th from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Registration is free.
We LOVE seeing our former students come back for the grad walk! Please pass this message on to current seniors. We hope to see all our wolves on June 2nd at 11:00 AM.
Want to be on the PTA Board next year?
We have some open positions for next school year and would love to have you join our team! Please visit the PTA website for more information. We will hold an election to finalize the board at the last PTA meeting on May 13th.
PTA Meeting
Our next PTA meeting will be on Wednesday, May 13th at 6pm. This meeting will be in person in the Oak Hill Cafeteria! Please join us! We will be voting on next year’s board during this meeting!
Summer Book Exchange- Volunteers Needed !
When: June 2nd (Grades 4–6), June 3rd (Grades Pre-K–3)
Your child can drop off up to 15 gently used books in dedicated bins in the lobby and at Kiss'n'Ride starting May 11th. Your child should take one paper receipt and write down the total number of books donated (up to 15). They can give the receipt to their teacher to keep until the book exchange. At the book exchange, your child can select the same number of books as previously donated.
We need parent volunteers! Sign up here to volunteer at the Book Exchange.
Contact Kim Novak (kmsnovak@gmail.com) or Kim Harrell (kimskharrell@gmail.com) with questions.
Money Camp @ Oak Hill ES
Who: Rising 4th through 7th graders
When: 3 one week sessions starting July 6, July 13, and July 20th
Time: 8:30-3:30
Register on the Oak Hill PTA website.
Money Camp is $320 per week.
Money Camp is back this year! Students get jobs, pay bills, and learn all about economic concepts through a real-life simulation, while also creating a product to sell at our Market Day! Check us out on the FCPS Facebook page!
For more information contact Mrs. O'Malley at jmomalley@fcps.edu.
Summer Break STEM Camp – Hands-On Science & Engineering Activities!
Looking to start summer break with an exciting and educational opportunity? Students from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology are hosting a one-week long STEM Camp for 4th-7th graders from June 22-26 in Oakton, VA. Campers will explore engineering, coding, chemistry, physics, and biology through engaging, hands-on activities designed to make STEM fun and accessible. The camp runs from 9 AM - 4 PM, with optional extended care available.
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Cost: $300 (FREE for students receiving free/reduced lunch)
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Location: Unity of Fairfax (2854 Hunter Mill Rd, Oakton, VA 22124)
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Lunch: Students will either buy lunch (pizza and light refreshments) or bring their own lunch and snacks.
Register for camp here. For more details or questions, please email springstemcamp@gmail.com.
3rd Annual FCPS Puzzle Hunt
The Solving Fun Puzzle Pals have been busy getting ready for the 3rd Annual Fairfax County Public Schools Puzzle Hunt — and it’s only three weeks away!
This FREE event is open to solvers of all ages and is a great way to keep students and families engaged in fun, creative problem-solving over the summer. It also teaches bike and pedestrian safety and encourages active transportation.
New this year: the school with the most solvers will win a special visit from Sue Doku!
Sign up for the Puzzle Hunt!
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Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Update
On Friday, May 8, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid provided an update on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget. FCPS receives the majority of its funding from the Fairfax County Government and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The Fairfax County Government recently adopted its FY 2027 Budget, and at the funding levels provided, there is currently a $28 million budget gap. In addition, the state budget has not been finalized. At last Thursday's School Board meeting, the superintendent proposed adjustments that would balance the FCPS budget.
Read Dr. Reid’s message to the community for more information on the budget process and budget priorities.
New Cellphone Policy Starts July 1
On Thursday, May 7, the Fairfax County School Board approved changes to the FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R). The approved changes include updated guidance for cellphone possession and use, to align the FCPS cellphone policy with Senate Bill 108. This new Virginia law goes into effect on July 1 and states that all schools in the Commonwealth must follow a “bell-to-bell” phone-free policy.
This means that starting July 1, 2026, across all grade levels at FCPS, student cellphones, phone accessories, and all smart devices (including watches that serve a dual purpose, such as smart watches, as well as earbuds, headsets, smart glasses, and other other items connected to the internet) must be off and personally stored (i.e., put away in backpacks) for the duration of the school day — thus, no cellphones from bell to bell.
FCPS PreK and Early Head Start
The FCPS PreK and Early Head Start programs provide a high-quality early learning experience for qualifying children ages 6 weeks to 4 years old.
PreK: For children who will be age 3 or 4 by September 30, with priority given to 4-year-olds. Oak Hill ES has a pre-Kindergarten class.
Early Head Start: For children ages 0–2 and pregnant women who live in the Reston, Herndon, and Springfield areas. This would be at another location.
More information and the online application are available here.
FCPS Caters to Food Allergies
May is Food Allergy Awareness Month. The FCPS Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) works to ensure every student has access to safe and nutritious school meals. Since 1 in 13 children in the U.S. has a food allergy, FNS works closely with families to provide reasonable meal accommodations for students whose medical needs affect what they can eat at school.
To support students appropriately and safely, families are asked to submit medical documentation to FNS from a U.S. licensed health care provider so we can tailor meals to each child’s needs.
Learn more about the documentation required and the steps to develop a safe menu for students.
Required Immunizations for Rising 7th Graders
The following immunizations are required for students entering 7th grade each school year.
All students entering 7th grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap), Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY), and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
- To meet the Tdap requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 7 or older.
- To meet the MenACWY requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 10 or older.
- To meet the HPV requirement, the vaccination should be given between the ages of 11 to 12 or as early as 9 years old.
- As a parent/guardian, you may decide that your child will not receive the HPV vaccination. The school does not require documentation if a parent/guardian elects for their student not to receive the HPV vaccination.
Parents/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 health care providers. As long as your child meets the age requirements listed above, they can be immunized at any time.
Immunization Events for FCPS Students
FCPS, 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/guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. Additional immunization resources are also available.
Summer Extravaganza
Discover Exciting Summer Learning Activities and Ideas
Join Fairfax County Public Schools for a free, family-friendly community celebration filled with hands-on STEM, arts, and creative experiences for students of all ages. This year’s Summer Extravaganza takes place on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Woodson High School.
Explore summer learning resources and connect with FCPS offices and community partners. Don’t miss the Student Market and a full day of engaging activities designed to spark learning, growth, and inspiration for the whole family.
For more information, visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage.
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