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Important Dates
Looking Ahead to 2026-2027 School Year:
Note more details are on the announcement found on the website: https://oaktonhs.fcps.edu/announcements/save-date-summer-2026-events
The FCPS 2026-27 School Year calendar can be found on the FCPS website.
July 20-22 - Senior portrait session A (information sent to rising seniors and their parents June 24)
July 27 - Golf Tryouts Begin
August 3 - Fall Sports Tryouts Begin; Band camp begins
August 5-6 - JumpStart Program (Rising 9th Graders) - Optional
August 20 - New Student Orientation; Open House; Cougar Kickoff (Tentative Date)
August 24 - First day of School
September 1 - Back to School Night
September 4 - No School (Labor Day Break)
September 7 - No School (Labor Day)
General Information
Summer Office Hours
During the summer and beginning on Monday, June 22, the Oakton HS Main Office will be open from 9am-1pm, Monday to Friday. Please note the office will be closed on June 19 (Juneteenth) and July 3 (Independence Day Observed).
We do recommend a call in advance of your visit to ensure that we have the appropriate staff members available to address your concern as many staff members are off contract during the summer.
Updates on Skyview High School / Western Boundary Process
The superintendent's preliminary recommendation for the proposed boundary changes related to the Skyview High School and Western Pyramids Boundary Study is now available on BoardDocs. As a reminder, the superintendent will present her final recommendation to the School Board on Thursday, July 16. Boundary changes will go into effect for the 2027-28 school year with the phasing plan that will be adopted by the School Board on July 16.
Thank you for staying informed and engaged throughout this process. Visit the Skyview High School and Western Pyramids Boundary Study webpage for additional information.
Save the Date - Summer 2026 and Back to School 2026
We are already planning for this summer and our upcoming school year!
Please visit the announcement on our website about Save the Date for 2026 events for information about:
- Senior Portraits
- Activities (including band camp) and athletics summer dates to know
- Jump Start for rising 9th graders (optional)
- Orientation and Cougar Kickoff
- Parking
- Back to School Night
- Homecoming 2026
Parking Applications for the 2026-2027 School Year are Available!
We are now accepting parking applications from juniors and seniors. All applications are due by 3:00pm on Wednesday, August 12. Please find the application and more information on our website if you search for “parking” - Parking Applications for the 2026-2027 School Year.
Summer Meals for Students
Starting Monday, June 22, no-cost meals will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis at the sites and times listed on the FCPS Summer Food Service Program webpage. Students must remain on-site while eating their meals.
This year, thanks to generous support from Educate Fairfax, families may also receive one no-cost breakfast and lunch per adult.
Summer sites will continue to be added, so check the Summer Food webpage regularly for updates.
At Oakton High School, we believe that every day matters. Regular attendance is one of the strongest predictors of student success, academic achievement, and a positive high school experience. As we reflect on the 2025–2026 school year, we want to share an important attendance trend and ask for your partnership moving forward.
During the 2025–2026 school year, Oakton High School recorded 1,684 absences due to family vacations and discretionary travel. While we understand that family time is valuable and often provides meaningful experiences, these absences can have a significant impact on student learning.
Missing school—even for a few days—can result in:
- Lost instructional time that cannot be fully replicated through make-up work.
- Missed classroom discussions, labs, group projects, and assessments.
- Increased stress for students trying to catch up after returning.
- Reduced academic performance and engagement.
- Increased risk of chronic absenteeism.
Research consistently shows that students who attend school regularly are more likely to earn higher grades, stay connected to their school community, and graduate prepared for future opportunities.
What We Can Do Together
As we prepare for the 2026–2027 school year, we encourage families to help reduce unnecessary absences by:
- Schedule vacations during school breaks whenever possible.
- Prioritize daily attendance.
- Monitor attendance regularly.
- Communicate early with school staff.
- Reinforce the importance of showing up.
Our Commitment
Oakton High School remains committed to creating engaging learning experiences and providing support for students who face barriers to attendance. We recognize that some absences are unavoidable due to illness, family emergencies, or other circumstances. Our goal is not simply to improve attendance statistics—it is to ensure that every student has the opportunity to benefit from the rich educational experiences available each day.
Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to student success. Together, we can ensure that every student is present, engaged, and ready to learn.
This week emails will be sent to all enrolling parents for them to register for sports of VHSL activities. See sample email and information below.
Sample Email:
Fairfax County Public Schools via FinalForms
Hello Parent Name,
Your FinalForms parent account with Fairfax County Public Schools has been successfully created.
Please click here to confirm your account and complete your registration.
Additional FinalForms link will also be here with personal identifier information.
Thank you, Fairfax County Public Schools Athletics
FinalForms Information:
- FCPS will be using a new student activities registration platform, FinalForms, beginning this school year. All students who plan to participate in sports or VHSL activities (Debate, One Act, Speech, Robotics and It’s Academic) must register using Final Forms.
- FCPS is still finalizing integration into our student information systems and expects the platform to be available by mid-July.
- Once FinalForms is live, the parent or guardian listed as the enrolling parent in the FCPS Student Information System (SIS) will receive an email with instructions for creating an account and completing the registration process. Only the enrolling parent will receive the initial email invitation.
- We will continue to share updates and additional information in future Principal and Activities Updates as they become available.
Fall Sports 2026 Tryout schedule
Check our Oakton sports website for any updates or changes.
Cheer: 8/3, 8/4, 8/5 - Aux gym 7-9am for all levels. 2nd tryout for Varsity only 5-8pm.
Field Hockey: 8/3, 8/4,8/5 - returning JV/Varsity - Middle field 6-815am
- all candidates - Middle field 430-645pm
Football: 8/3 - JV/Varsity – Stadium field 6am-830am & 10:30-1pm
Cross Country: 8/3-8/7 (8/5 will be a time trial) – 7-9am
Golf: 7/27, 7/28 - Oakmont Golf Center 11am – 7/29 at Oakton HS
Girls Volleyball: Freshmen: 8/3, 8/4, 8/5, 8/6 - Main gym 1-4pm
Soph/Jr/Seniors: 8/3, 8/4, 8/5 - Main gym 4-6:30pm
Boys Volleyball: 8/3, 8/4, 8/5, 8/6 - Main gym 6:30-9pm
Testing Information
SAT School Day and PSAT/NMSQT 2026
SAT School Day and PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) exams will be held at each Oakton High School on Wednesday, October 7, at no cost to families. The digital SAT School Day exam is offered to 12th grade students, and the digital PSAT/NMSQT exam is provided to 10th and 11th grade students.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities and Multilingual Learner Supports
Because these exams are operated by the College Board, students do not automatically receive testing accommodations or multilingual learner (ML) supports. If you have a student with disabilities entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade, please review the accommodations request process and return forms to our school by August 3, 2026, to request new or updated College Board testing accommodations.
If you have a multilingual learner (ML) entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade, please review the ML support request process and return forms by August 27, 2026, if you wish to request ML supports for the October 2025 PSAT/NMSQT or SAT School Day.
Find out more about SAT and PSAT assessments in FCPS.
Student Testing Results Reminder
Through June, you will receive your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, you can view a list of tests by grade level on the FCPS website.
Most scores are available in SIS ParentVUE. Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about how test results are reported to families.
Websites for each test provide report translations and help with understanding test results. Please contact our front office with any testing questions or for additional information about how our school and teachers use test results to support student success.
Student Services
School Counselor Availability
Please note that our school counselors’ last day of contract for this school year was Tuesday, June 23, 2026. They will begin responding to correspondence received over the summer on Thursday, August 6 upon their return for the 2026-2027 school year!
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.
Health and Wellness Updates
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