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Wolf Pack,
As we end the school year, it's a chance to reflect on how much our students have grown this school year.
Oak Hill is defined by our core belief: "At Oak Hill, we all belong, have a voice, are resilient, and work as a team." These aren’t just words. Instead, they are the very heartbeat of our school, guiding every lesson, every interaction, and every success we’ve celebrated together.
To our incredible families, the parents, caregivers, and loved ones, I want to offer a personal thank you. Your partnership with us has been invaluable and we look forward to another amazing year.
To our amazing staff, you have been mentors, champions, and steady guides for our students through every twist and turn of the school year. You built a safe place where they felt the confidence to belong and the courage to speak up.
To our students, your kindness, intelligence, laughter, and resilience fill our days with great moments. Thank you for all you do to make Oak Hill not just a school, but a true Wolf Pack.
 Have a safe and wonderful summer. Read lots of books. Play outside a ton. Make some good memories.
Know that the Wolf Pack is always here, howling along with you. We wish our 7th graders the best of luck in middle school. Keep making us proud!
See you in August!
Kelly Durso, Principal
Shelia Sobeski, Assistant Principal
Save the Date
Oak Hill's Open House for the 2026-2027 School Year will be Thursday, August 20th in the afternoon. Specific times and details will be sent in August.
Starting on June 23, summer office hours will be 9 am to 2 pm. Please call the office at 703-467-3500 if you need to come outside of those times to make sure we are in the front office in range of the doorbell. The office will be closed on June 19th and July 3rd for the Juneteenth and 4th of July holidays.
Are you able to spend some time helping in the school garden this summer? Click here to sign up for a day or more to come water and weed in the back garden and the courtyard garden. Detailed instructions will be emailed to you after signing up. Any help is appreciated to keep the garden in shape until the kids return!
Please contact Mrs. O’Malley with any questions at jmomalley@fcps.edu
We are so sad to see these staff members leave Oak Hill but wish them all success in the future. We so appreciate all of the love and dedication they have given to Oak Hill and our students and will miss them so much!
Mrs. Daniella Reed, Math Resource Teacher
Ms. Kate Xenos, 5th grade teacher
Ms. Sam Lowe, 1st grade teacher
Mrs. Tori Field, Strings teacher
Mrs. Rachel O'Connell, Strings teacher
Mr. Marty Sarisky, Band teacher
Ms. Bo Li, Algebra teacher
Mrs. Kate Hammond, Art Teacher
Mrs. Deb Liddell, Special Education teacher
Mrs. Lily Risden, Special Education teacher
Mrs. Manisha Ghotkar, Public Health Attendant
Mrs. Kathy Cortez, PAC teacher
Get Ready for Next Year!
2026-2027 School Supplies!
Oak Hill PTA is offering the convenience of pre-purchasing a school supply kit from Campus Survival Kits. Order deadline is July 15th. Orders can be placed at www.campussurvivalkits.com/oakhill.
Prices are as follows:
Kindergarten: $63
1st grade: $56
2nd grade: $67
3rd grade: $65
4th grade: $74
5th grade: $66
6th grade: $58
The school supply kits will be delivered to the school in August and will be available in your classroom at Open House.
The school supply lists are also available on the Oak Hill ES website. If you need assistance with school supplies, please contact our counselor Mr. Mitchell at asmitchell@fcps.edu
Portrait of a Graduate Summer Bingo
A summer Bingo activity sheet was sent home with students. Completed boards can be brought to Open House in August for a prize!
Summer Learning Resources for Families
Instructional Services is supporting student learning over the summer. Digital and print resources are being curated on the Summer Learning Resources webpage for students and families to review and practice previously taught content throughout the summer months.
Resources are organized by grade level and aligned to the learning students experienced during the school year. Families can access the materials at any time to review concepts, practice skills, or explore new ideas at home. Additional resources will continue to be added throughout June.
Summer Meals for Students
Starting Monday, June 22, no-cost meals will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis at the sites and times listed on the FCPS Summer Food Service Program webpage. Students must remain on-site while eating their meals.
This year, thanks to generous support from Educate Fairfax, families may also receive one no-cost breakfast and lunch per adult at the following elementary schools: Braddock, Dogwood, Glen Forest, Hutchison, Hybla Valley, and London Towne.
Summer sites will continue to be added, so check the Summer Food webpage regularly for updates.
Early Release Wednesdays for 2026-27
FCPS will continue with limited early release Wednesdays for elementary schools during the 2026-27 school year. The number has been reduced from eight to four days.
Early release Wednesdays provide elementary teachers with a dedicated block of time to prepare lessons, participate in professional development and training, and collaborate with their peers. A well-supported and continuously improving teaching staff leads to better educational outcomes for students.
Oak Hill's Early Release Wednesdays are
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October 21
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December 2
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February 10
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May 5
Visit the FCPS website for more information about early release Wednesdays, including the list of early release dates.
All Oak Hill Library books are past due. If you have not turned in yours yet, and you locate them over the summer, you may bring them to the office during our summer office hours, 9 am to 2 pm, every day except June 19th and July 3rd (holidays).
Franklin Middle School PTA
Do you have a rising 7th grader who will be attending Franklin Middle next year? Their PTA is looking for board and committee members. If you are interested, please contact Necoya Tyson (necoya.tyson30@gmail.com), or Suehaila Nabulsi (Suehaila.nabulsi@gmail.com).
Noetic Math LeapAhead
PTA is excited to offer Noetic Math LeapAhead this summer!
LeapAhead offers 4 assignments a week for a total of 8 weeks. The daily assignments motivate children to log in every day to find what challenges await them. Children love the interactive nature of online worksheets, and they can find out their mistakes and scores right away! All worksheets are fully aligned with the Common Core State Standards. Register here! Enrollment is limited.
Who: Rising 3rd-6th graders
Cost: $20/student
When: June 22 - August 13
Where: Fully online program
If you have questions, please email Noeticmath@oakhillpta.org.
Book Exchange
Thank you so much to everyone who donated to our book exchange! It was a big hit! We had enough books to donate to classroom libraries for next school year.
First Lego League
Oakhill Elementary PTA sponsored 2 First Lego League Explorer teams this year.
Team1: "Oakhill Explorer" won "Team Model Award"
Alex Londal, Maruthi Tamerissi, Kuhu Deshpande, Mustafa Zia, Matthew Markiewicz & Harman S Kathuria
Team2: "Tiny Tech Wolves" won "Core Value Award"
Rishi Vittal, Levi Arteaga, Aastha Patel, Ayan Sacco, Noah Gonzales, Ridhaan Chinta
Still some spaces in Money Camp!
Who: Rising 4th through 7th graders
When: 3 one week sessions starting July 6, July 13, and July 20th
Time: 8:30-3:30
Register on the Oak Hill PTA website.
Money Camp is $320 per week.
Money Camp is back this year! Students get jobs, pay bills, and learn all about economic concepts through a real-life simulation, while also creating a product to sell at our Market Day! Check us out on the FCPS Facebook page!
For more information contact Mrs. O'Malley at jmomalley@fcps.edu.
3rd Annual FCPS Puzzle Hunt
The Solving Fun Puzzle Pals have been busy getting ready for the 3rd Annual Fairfax County Public Schools Puzzle Hunt — and it’s only three weeks away!
This FREE event is open to solvers of all ages and is a great way to keep students and families engaged in fun, creative problem-solving over the summer. It also teaches bike and pedestrian safety and encourages active transportation.
New this year: the school with the most solvers will win a special visit from Sue Doku!
Sign up for the Puzzle Hunt!
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