April 11-17: Budget Mark-Up Includes Lower Tax Rate

At this week's budget mark-up, the Supervisors approved a lower tax rate than originally proposed and $3 million in additional funds that could help the Fairfax County School Board implement full-day kindergarten. The supervisors will formally adopt the budget April 26.

In the two plans Supervisor Linda Smyth said were the most likely to pass, , leaving Oakton split between Sully and Providence.

Police will this week on the Fairfax County Parkway. Squad officers and Virginia State Troopers will be out in full force using marked and unmarked vehicles to pull over drivers going above the 50 mile-per-hour speed limit as part of the '50 Means 50' campaign.

Click for this week's Oakton arrest report.

Flint Hill School kicked off the , a monthlong celebration of student artists, musicians, dancers and singers. As a part of Arts Jam, the school hosted a enrolled in the portfolio class, which helps prepare students for collegiate programs.

was named Whiz Kid of the Week for receiving the prestigious Jefferson Scholarship from the University of Virginia.

This week's : planning around high gas prices.

SPORTS

Oakton High School hosted the seventh annual , which featured seniors from girls basketball teams across the region. Danielle Davis represented Oakton at the event.

The Oakton boys lacrosse team was undefeated in the Madison Tournament last weekend. of the game against Madison High.

The Oakton softball team had a great week as Concorde District play kicked off. It won , and a 4-3 win over Centreville.

The Oakton baseball team saw mixed results in district play this week. They defeated on Thursday. The next night, they .

Oakton Patch compiles the week's sports scores from Oakton High and Flint Hill School in the .