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Oakton Outlook

The student news site of Oakton High School

Oakton Outlook

The student news site of Oakton High School

Oakton Outlook

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Oakton Students Publish Book

Hannah Simmons, Staff Writer | October 6, 2025

This is what turning life’s lemons into lemonade looks like: a 4-year-old girl transformed her misfortune into a book to help others. After being told she could not have the rock she lodged in her ear removed, resulting in her hearing loss, Jovina Arulandu...

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New Drivers at Oakton

Mohammed Ahmed, Staff Writer | October 6, 2025

By the start of the school year, many students have received their driver’s licenses, particularly juniors and seniors. With this increase in drivers each year, many of Oakton’s school rules have continued to develop based on campus grounds. These...

New AP classes for Underclassmen

New AP classes for Underclassmen

Samson King, Staff Writer | October 1, 2025

 The start of this school year has changed how AP Seminar and AP Human Geography are offered at Oakton. These classes are now available to freshmen and sophomores as alternatives to the standard honors and regular classes. This mirrors the addition of...

Volunteer Opportunities

Amanda Omoigui, Staff Writer | December 9, 2024

Through the club that she contributed towards, Medlife, Annika Kak (12) has seen change and impact directly in the lives of individuals. Last year, a guest student physician assistant spoke to students about what a PA (physician assistant) is and what...

What's the best lunch period?

What’s the best lunch period?

Annie Chun, Team Lead | September 30, 2024

Turn down the A/C!

Elsie Anderson, Staff Writer | September 30, 2024



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Cougar Summers: Relaxing or Stressful?

Natalie Nguyen, Editor-in-Chief | September 25, 2024



Senior Internships

TJ Parrillo, Staff Writer | April 8, 2024

It's the time of year when seniors decide if they would like to complete the last parts of their education or begin their first steps of adulthood by getting an internship. It's an important decision as it will determine how you will be spending...

AP African American History

Nyla Kathuria, Feature Editor | February 29, 2024

   The Virginia Department of Education approved the AP African American Studies course, now offered as a pilot course. Late last year, College Board’s AP African American Studies course was approved and received the green light to be taught across...

The Spotlight Shines on Innovate Student Directors

Katie Sullivan, Staff Writer | February 29, 2024

   Seats fill, lights dim, and adrenaline rises as Oakton students prepare to display their complex student-directed One-Act Plays (One Acts). The One Acts have been an Oakton tradition for many years, building a large community of creative leaders.  ...

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