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 Oakton Internship Program

Each year our senior students are provided the opportunity to find an internship for the final two weeks of school.  This opportunity allows them to explore career paths and learn more about themselves and help formulate what they may want for their future.  This school year, 258 members of the Class of 2024 participated in the internship program.  This is by far the highest level of participation we have seen since the onset of the program during the 2018-2019 school year. Students participated in a wide variety of incredible experiences and shared their learning with students, staff and community members as a part of an Exhibition of Learning on June 5, 2024. 

WAT Program

The Work Awareness and Transition (WAT) class at Oakton pairs with businesses and organizations in the community in order to give our students an authentic work experience. At the end of the year the WAT program hosted an appreciation breakfast for all of our community partners. The students gave presentations explaining how the work experiences have helped them grow. They also created thank you gifts for each job site. The breakfast was a huge success and allowed Oakton to show our  appreciation to our community partners. 

National Merit Scholars

For the 2023-2024 school year, Oakton honored 52 students who have been recognized by College Board as National Merit Commended students and 14 students who have qualified as a Semifinalist. These students participated in a nationwide competition conducted by National Merit Scholarship Corp., by taking the PSAT last October. 50,000 highest scorers nationwide qualified for this designation and of those high scorers, 16,000 were designated Semifinalists.

Community Defines Mission, Vision, and Core Values

Oakton High School is proud to have worked collaboratively to establish our new school mission, vision and core values. To leanr more, visit our About page.
Mission Statement: Unlocking potential as we learn and grow together

Vision Statement: Where potential becomes excellence.

Core Values: Community | Integrity | Respect

AVID Grows the Membership

Oakton High School is proud to run four sections of AVID annually, one per grade level.  This past year our seventeen Class of 2024 AVID students earned over $800,000 in college scholarships.  In addition, they were accepted to more than 40 different universities! 

Teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) Workshop

During the week of October 16, twenty-five students were selected to participate in a teen Mental Health First Aid Training. The training taught teens in grades 10-12 the skills they need to recognize and help their friends with mental health and substance use challenges as well as the importance of seeking an adult for additional support. 

Oakton High School Veterans Day Celebration

On Thursday, November 9th and Friday, November 10th, Juniors taking US History courses participated in the first ever Oakton High School Veterans Day celebration. 21 veterans from across all branches of military service participated, sharing experiences to help students better understand the sacrifices made by veterans, active duty military personnel, and their families. Additionally, students also benefited from learning about the military as a potential career option. The program was very well received and the Oakton High School Social Studies Department looks to expand the program to additional grades next school year. If you or someone you know would like to participate this coming school year, please contact James Oberndorf. 

Cultural Awareness: Cherry Tree Planting Project

In June of 2023, Oakton High School was submitted to be the recipient of 5 cherry trees on behalf of ANA Inspiration of Japan in coordination with the National Cherry Blossom Festival and Casey Trees.  On November 9, 2023, we hosted a beautiful ceremony to dedicate the trees.  This included representation from the Japanese Embassy, ANA, and the National Cherry Blossom Festival.  Mr. Lawless, Japanese Language teacher, and many of our Japanese language students participated in the ceremony.  This was a truly beautiful ceremony and we are thrilled to have these trees on our campus.  

Cougar Culture Fest 2024

On April 18, 2024, Oakton hosted our second annual Cougar Culture Fest.  This event is organized and planned by our student and staff equity lead ambassadors.  All students are invited to attend and have the opportunity to learn about various cultures including: food, dress, art, games, and other traditional customs.   

Lillian Blackwell - Fairfax County Historical Marker 

On June 3, 2024, the Lillian Blackwell Historical Marker dedication ceremony was held on Oakton High School’s campus.  The marker was a part of the Black/African American Historical Marker contest championed by Supervisor Palchik. This contest encouraged FCPS students to submit historical marker ideas to highlight the achievements of Black/African American community members and/or places of significance. Oakton High School was selected due to Ms. Blackwell’s connection to the community and her efforts to desegregate Fairfax County Public Schools.