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Important Dates
You can access the FCPS 2025-2026 school year calendar here.
Looking Ahead to 2025-2026 School Year:
July 21-23 - Senior Portrait, Session 1
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
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.
Read more about the Cell Phone Policy.
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.
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