Crime & Safety
Oct. 17-23: Oakton High Reports Possible Abduction Attempt; Police Chief Sued for Defamation
President of Fairfax County teachers union says bad climate intimidates and bullies teachers, discourages feedback
Two female Oakton High students reported an incident similar to the of a 16-year-old on Blake Lane. the girls said they were near Blake Lane and Bushman Drive when a man approached them asking for directions, which is the tactic the suspect in the first reported case used to try to force the victim into his car.
Captain Denise Hopson after she criticized the handling of sexual harassment investigation.
The president of the Fairfax County Federation of Teachers told the school board last week its about classroom or curriculum changes.
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Oakton High School is in the Johnsonville Spiritville contest. To pump up school spirit, the school hosted a street party just before the Cougar football game versus rival Chantilly. Voting continues through Oct. 28.
Vale Schoolhouse on the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Register with an expanded version of its annual fall festival.
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: Are you caught up on how John Cochran, Oakton resident and Flint Hill School graduate, is faring on "Survivor: South Pacific"?
Sen. Janet Howell (D) that addresses transportation, state funding and education.
Meet the candidates running for the Sully District Supervisor seat: incumbent (R) and his challenger (D).
Del. Jim LeMunyon (R) and his challenger Eric Clingan (D), running for the 67th Delegate District, faced off in their first debate last week.
Later in the week, at a debate forum hosted by the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce.
At the same DRCC debate forum, , as incumbent Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34th District) did not join her.
SPORTS
: Though volleyball faltered in its game against Holy Cross, both soccer programs and the football team were victorious for their Homecoming games.
Field hockey: The Oakton High team ended its regular season with a to be seeded No. 1 in the Concorde District tournament. After a in the semifinals, the in the title game.
Volleyball: The Cougars are on pace to have their best season since Coach Steve Drumm took over the program. On Thursday, in a three-set sweep.
Football: The Cougars of the season to the undefeated Westfield Bulldogs on Friday.
The Oakton High cheerleading squad placed fourth place at the Concorde District finals.
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