🌱 Patch AM: How high did Oakton High climb in Virginia’s new rankings?

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In today's newsletter:

• How high did Oakton High climb in Virginia's new rankings?

Also on today's calendar: The International Gem & Jewelry Show - Dulles, VA (August 2026) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
• Friday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, temps: high: 81, low: 70.
• Saturday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• DC, Virginia Schools Go Back-To-Back In Top 10 Of New National Rankings (dailyvoice.com) — Oakton families can celebrate: Oakton High School in Vienna ranked eighth among all public high schools in Virginia in U.S. News & World Report's new 2026–27 list. The rankings, based on college readiness, test performance, and graduation rates, also show Fairfax County schools dominating the state's top 10, underscoring the strong academic environment around Oakton.
   

📸 Around Oakton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oakton

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 22
• The International Gem & Jewelry Show - Dulles, VA (August 2026) →
  Hyatt Regency Dulles, 2300 Dulles Corner Blvd, Herndon
  10:00 am
Friday August 28
• Back 2 School Bash →
  Russian School of Mathematics - RSM Herndon, 13007 Worldgate Dr, Herndon
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday August 21
• Cav Kickoff
  Woodson High School Carter G. Woodson High
  8:30 am
• The Train Display by Loudon county →
  10304 Lynnhaven Pl, Oakton
  10:00 am
Saturday August 22
• Courtyard Clean Up
  Flint Hill Elementary School Flint Hill Elementary
  8:00 am
• The Train Display by Loudon county →
  10304 Lynnhaven Pl, Oakton
  10:00 am
Wednesday August 26
• PTA Ice Cream Social
  Mantua Elementary School Mantua Elementary
  6:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Around The World Cultural Food Festival Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary →
  Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St, Alexandria
  9:00 am
• Friends and Family Wellness Day →
  RxWellness Spine & Health - Vienna/Oakton, 360 Maple Ave W, Vienna
  10:00 am
Friday September 4
• Grupo Frontera →
  EagleBank Arena, 4500 Patriot Cir, Fairfax
  8:00 pm
Sunday September 6
• Ricardo Montaner →
  EagleBank Arena, 4500 Patriot Cir, Fairfax
  8:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Phil Wickham →
  EagleBank Arena, 4500 Patriot Cir, Fairfax
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Sanitation Team Member (Cleaner, Housekeeping, Custodial) - Part Time in Vienna. Apply here.
• Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Front of House Team Member in Fairfax. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oakton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Vienna

• Shawarma restaurant set for soft opening tomorrow in Vienna (ffxnow.com)
• Inside Kin Espresso, a New Coffee + Matcha Shop in Vienna (thelocalgirl.com)
• Morning Notes for August 18, 2026 (ffxnow.com)

Fairfax

• A New 'Cat Hotel' Is Now Open in Fairfax City (northernvirginiamag.com)

Reston

• Reston Artist's 'Natural Wonders' Exhibition Opens At Lake Anne Gallery (patch.com)
• 19-Year-Old Confessing To Killing Reston Mother In Great Falls: Police (patch.com)

Ok Oakton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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