Important Dates

You can access the FCPS 2025-2026 school year calendar here.

Looking Ahead to 2025-2026 School Year:

July 4 - School Office Closed, Independence Day

July 28 - Golf Tryouts Begin

August 4 - Fall Sports Tryouts Begin

August 6-7 - JumpStart Program (Rising 9th Graders) - Optional

August 14 - New Student Orientation; Cougar Kickoff (Tentative Date)

August 18 - First day of School

August 29 - No School (Labor Day Break)

September 1 - No School (Labor Day)

Summer Office Hours

During the summer the Oakton HS Main Office will be open from 9am-1pm, Monday to Friday. Please note the office will be closed on July 4 (Independence Day).

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.

General Information

Superintendent's Family Vision Group

Each school is asked to have two active representatives participate in the Superintendent's Family Vision Group. Please see the information below. If you are interested in representing Oakton HS in these meetings, please email Principal Lane at jslane@fcps.edu.

The Superintendent’s Family Vision Group meets six times in person, all sessions held in the evening, from 6-7:30pm.
The Family Vision Group team has divided Fairfax County into four sections, called Quads; you are placed in a Quad based on where your school falls within these sections, and meetings are organized by Quad to ensure accessible locations.
Tentative Meeting Schedule for 2025–26:All meetings are subject to change in accordance with division wide priorities and scheduling adjustments as needed.

Thursday, September 4, 2025 (Full Group Kickoff)
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 (Meeting #1)
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 (Meeting #2)
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (Meeting #3)
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 (Meeting #4)
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (Full Group Wrap-Up)

Representatives are expected to attend all meetings whenever possible.
Communication is essential—please notify the Family Vision Group Team in advance if you cannot attend a meeting.
Representatives who accumulate three or more unexcused absences may be replaced during the school year.

Oakton Accolades

The Oakton Accolades page has been updated to include achievements from May-June 2025. More information can be found on the Oakton HS website as we celebrate:

Spring Cougar Commendations
Oakton Theatre Accolades
All Oakton Team
Senior Awards Recipients
May Student of the Month Recipients
International Science & Engineering Fair
WAT student celebration
2025 Fighting Words Poetry Contest
The New York Times Second Annual Open Letter Contest
EcoSchools U.S. Green Flag Award
2025 Young Artist Competition

Parking Applications for the 2025-2026 School Year are Available!

We are now accepting parking applications from juniors and seniors. All applications are due by 3:00pm on Wednesday, August 6. Please find the application and more information on our website, under Announcements - Parking Applications for the 2025-2026 School Year.

Class of 2026 - Senior Portraits

Please find more information on our first session of Senior Portraits for the Class of 2026 on our website. Our first session will be held July 21-23 at Oakton High School. Remaining sessions will allow students and families to sign up during the school year if that is preferred.

Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) Updates for 2025-26 School Year

At their May 8 meeting, the Fairfax County School Board approved changes to the SR&R, including its cell phone policy. Other SR&R updates include added clarity and/or procedures around topics such as discipline data, parent notifications, hate speech, and integrated discipline training. The full list of changes is available on Boarddocs.

Cell Phone Policy Update for High Schools

Beginning in August, high school students can only use their cell phones and other personal devices (AirPods, smart watches, etc.) during lunch and before or after school. This is a change from FCPS’ current cell phone policy, which allows high schoolers to use devices during passing periods. Next school year, students must keep devices off and away during classroom time and during passing periods between classes.

Summer Reading- Strongly Encouraged

This summer, all Oakton students are encouraged to find a book that they enjoy reading. Here is a list of age appropriate books from the American Library Association for inspiration, but students may choose any book that fits their interests. Here are some ways that you can enjoy your book over the summer:

Read by the pool or at the beach
Discuss a book with your friends in a book club
Read on a plane or in the car to pass the time
Enjoy an audiobook

When we return to the school in August, we look forward to discussing these books and their connection to Oakton’s core values of community, integrity and respect in both Cougar Connect and English classes.