• Week of April 24 – Senior SOL exams
• April 28 – Prom 
• May 1-12 – AP Exams (schedule)
• May 22 - June 2 – Oakton Internship Program 
• Week of May 29 – Senior Exams (Tentative)
• Week of June 4 – Senior Exhibition of Learning, Graduation Rehearsals, Senior Awards Ceremony
• June 9 – Graduation, 2:00 pm (EagleBank Arena)

Senior Dues are collected each year to pay for the associated costs of graduation. The cost of this year’s senior dues will be $85. Senior dues can be paid through MySchoolBucks or by check made payable to Oakton High School. Any student who has free or reduced lunch status can speak with your counselor regarding payment options.   Please submit senior dues by March 31, 2023.  

Class dues help pay for the following: 

• School buses used to transport students in performing arts to the EagleBank Arena to provide the music for graduation.
• Stage flowers 
• Senior Events (Sunrise, Sunset, etc.) 
• Honor medal/Service Learning cord 
• Cap, gown, and one tassel 
• Diploma and Diploma cover
• Graduation programs

We are almost ready to order our Senior T-Shirt! The shirt will be option B (pictured in the Google dorm) in black with gold writing. Seniors who wish to have a shirt need to complete our Google form (student log-in required) with their shirt size information and purchase the shirt through MySchoolBucks in order to order one. If you want a senior shirt, the deadline for our first order is Tuesday, November 22. See Ms. Rodeheaver if you have any questions.

Eligible seniors may participate in the Oakton Internship Program during the final weeks of the school year. Seniors may arrange to intern at local businesses, schools, or service organizations. The intent of this experience is to benefit Oakton seniors by helping them explore a possible area of interest for their future, which provides them a real world experience putting academic interests in action in a non-academic setting. This year’s Oakton Internship Program will be held from May 22 through June 2. 

Participating seniors will finish all of their classes and coursework prior to the start of the internship and be exempt from any senior final exams during the internship dates. This internship must be secured by the student at the time of his/her application. Immediate family members (parents or siblings) may not serve as the sponsor for a student’s internship.  

All information related to the Oakton Internship program will be reviewed with the senior class during the school year. Applications are typically released at the start of the second semester (late January/early February). 

The schedule for senior final exams is in the process of being finalized. Exams will be tentatively scheduled the week of May 24 for seniors. Once the exam schedule has been finalized, it will be released. 

This year our senior awards ceremony is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, June 7, 2023 from 4:00-5:30 in the auditorium. This event recognizes a large number of our senior students on their accomplishments and is open for all seniors to attend. Recognitions include honor graduates and department awards. More information to come on this event later in the school year. 

June 6, 2023 – 9:00-11:00 (Oakton High School) 

June 8, 2023 – 9:00-11:00 (Oakton High School) 

**Dates and times above are tentative and might change as we finalize our end of the year schedule**

Attendance at both graduation rehearsals is mandatory for students who wish to participate in our graduation ceremony. This helps us ensure that graduation runs smoothly. Students who do not attend graduation rehearsals will not be permitted to attend the graduation ceremony. No one will be excused from rehearsal unless prior approval is granted by Ms. Rodeheaver, Class of 2023 Administrator. 

At rehearsals we will review the entire graduation program and provide seating arrangements and directions on the processional and recessional. In addition, we will practice all student names to ensure they are read correctly at the graduation ceremony. During this time we will also distribute caps and gowns to students. All outstanding obligations (textbook fines, library fines, parking fines, AP exam fees, senior dues, etc.) must be paid in order for a student to collect his/her cap and gown. 

We need to place our cap and gown orders! To do that we need to get accurate information from all of our seniors, and we are close to 75% of the class! If students have not filled out the form, please have them complete this google form (student log-in required) so that we may order the appropriate size for each student. 

We will be holding our final senior celebration event on Wednesday, June 7 at 6:00 pm. Refreshments will be provided to students. More details to come! 

Graduation for the Class of 2023 will be held on Friday June 9, 2023 at 2:00 pm at EagleBank Arena, George Mason University. For directions and a map, please check the website: https://www.eaglebankarena.com/article/maps-directions. Due to the size of EagleBank Arena, no tickets are necessary to attend the event. 

A respectful and dignified ceremony has been planned that will require everyone’s cooperation. No messages on caps or gowns, noisemakers, or any other inappropriate toys or items such as signs, balls, balloons, etc. will be permitted. Those who violate the formal and secure atmosphere may be escorted from the arena at the discretion of school personnel and/or Eaglebank arena staff. 

• Each senior that has fulfilled his/her financial and academic obligations will be invited to participate in our graduation ceremony. As a reminder, all participation is contingent on adherence to the Students Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) and all school rules.
• If a family will require a sign-language interpreter please make that request, in writing, by emailing Ms. Martha Rodeheaver at @email by May 1, 2023. 
• Transportation to EagleBank Arena is not provided by the school. Due to the time of our graduation ceremony, families are encouraged to plan their trip to account for natural delays due to traffic.
•  Dress Code: 
  • Business casual attire: (Examples provided below) 
    • Light colored collared shirt with a tie
    • Khaki or dress slacks
    • Dress 
    • Dress shoes (Modest heels or flats; no boots, sandals, sneakers or flip flops)

Please make plans with your family in advance for a meeting place outside of EagleBank Arena. Students will only be permitted to have their car key with them and no cell phones. Please speak with your students in advance of the ceremony (after rehearsal) to determine which side of the floor he/she will be sitting on. 

Seniors, Save the Date!  Your All Night Grad Party (ANGP) will be held at Launch Trampoline Park on Friday, June 9 from 9 PM - 3 AM!!

Look for ticket information and "Home of a Senior" yard sign sale details coming soon!

We will need a lot of volunteers to make this event a success! If you are interested in helping with any aspect of the planning or the party itself, please send an email to @email.