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 June 19 (Juneteenth) and 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.

Administrative Team Update

From the end of January until last week, Mr. Corey Bowerman, was filling in at Oakton High School as an Interim Assistant Principal. Beginning July 7, 2025 we are excited to welcome Dr. Richard Deivert. Dr. Deivert brings a wealth of experience to his role, including over 20 years as a university professor and 21 years within FCPS.

He began his FCPS career teaching at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) and has served as a high school Assistant Principal at TJHSST, Woodson High School, South Lakes High School, and most recently Langley High School. Outside of his professional life, Rich enjoys various outdoor activities such as kayak fishing, cycling, and scuba diving. He is a proud parent of four children, all of whom graduated from Fairfax County Public Schools.

In the meantime, if you have any concerns that would have gone to Mr. Bowerman please reach out to another member of the administrative team.

General Information

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.