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 Our Cougar mascot has been getting ready for fall sports tryouts!
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.
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)
Oakton Families,
It’s hard to believe we are already in August, and in a few short weeks, we will begin the 2026–2027 school year. We are so excited as we count down the final weeks before our staff and students fill the hallways once again!
Behind the scenes, this summer has been exceptionally busy. Our administrative, custodial, and support teams have been hard at work navigating a season marked by change and transition. Yet with transition comes incredible opportunity: an opportunity to refine our focus, elevate our work, and re-anchor everything we do in our Oakton core values:
- Community
- Integrity
- Respect
As we put the finishing touches on our preparations, our commitment remains centered on creating a strong foundation where every student can thrive—where potential becomes excellence. Our team is working tirelessly to ensure your student and family have what they need for a smooth and confident start to the school year.
Thank you for your partnership, your patience during this season of transition, and your shared commitment to making Oakton a place of community, integrity, and respect.
Have a great week! Please feel free to reach out (smmatheny@fcps.edu) if you need anything.
Take care... and Go Cougars!
General Information
Summer Office Hours
During the summer and through August 7, the Oakton HS Main Office will be open from 9am-1pm, Monday to Friday.
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.
Registration
For families new to Oakton High School looking to register, please fill out information found on our website at https://oaktonhs.fcps.edu/student-services/new-student-registration
After you submit the form, you will be contacted by our Registrar, Mr. Patrick Chang, to schedule a registration appointment. We encourage you to submit the form as soon as possible so we can schedule your appointment!
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.
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.
Apply Today for Free and Reduced-Price Meals!
According to the Centers for Disease Control, eating breakfast at school is associated with better attendance rates, fewer missed school days, and better test scores. Studies show that students who eat both school breakfast and lunch tend to have healthier diets than those who don't participate in school 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. This includes more than one-third of FCPS students. 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.
Clinic Information
Welcome from our health room!
The Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) School Health Division’s primary goal is to promote the health and well-being of school-aged children. The School Health Division consists of Public Health Nurses (PHNs), School Health Aides (SHAs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), who provide various services to support this goal. PHNs create individualized health plans for students with complex health conditions and train school staff to help meet these needs during the school day. Meanwhile, SHAs and LPNs provide direct care to sick and injured students by following standardized protocols or health plans. They also administer medications and conduct vision and hearing screenings.
Full details about our Health Room can be found on our website under “clinic.”
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Athletes may not tryout until the registration is complete and the physical has been uploaded to FinalForms.
Earlier in July, all families received an email from FinalForms to help them register for sports and VHSL activities. See sample email and information below.
Sample Email:
Fairfax County Public Schoolsvia 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.
- FinalForms is now live, the parent or guardian with the ParentVUE account in the FCPS Student Information System (SIS) has received an email with instructions for creating an account and completing the registration process. Only the ParentVUE account holder will receive the initial email invitation.
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.
Dance Team: 8/3, 8/4, and 8/5 – aux gym, 9:30am-12 pm
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
Updated for 8/3/26
SAT School Day and PSAT/NMSQT 2026
SAT Information
On Wednesday, October 7, 2026, Oakton 12th graders will have the opportunity to participate in the SAT School Day, at no cost to families. The essay option and subject area tests are not available during SAT School Day. Twelfth graders must register to take this exam by Wednesday, September 2.
Please visit our PSAT/SAT page for registration information for the SAT School Day.
PSAT Information
On Wednesday, October 7, 2026, Oakton will administer the digital PSAT/NMSQT to all students in grades 10 and 11, at no cost to families.. Students are automatically registered, and no additional action is required.
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 Monday, August 3, 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 Thursday, August 28, if you wish to request ML supports for the October 2026 PSAT/NMSQT or SAT School Day.
Find out more about SAT and PSAT assessments in FCPS
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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