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Be sure to catch The International Gem & Jewelry Show - Dulles, VA (August 2026) on the Oakton Patch calendar

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Hello Oakton! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

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.
   

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  • Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Sanitation Team Member (Cleaner, Housekeeping, Custodial) - Part Time in Vienna. Apply here.
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🗞 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

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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