Aug. 29-Sept. 4: Schools Under Construction Ready for Students; Oakton High Debuts Cougar Kickoff

Fairfax County Public Schools open their doors Tuesday for the 2011-12 school year, and some schools — like Oakton Elementary — are still undergoing renovation. But Kevin Sneed, director of design and construction services,

Oakton High School decided to kick off the school year in a new way, . As freshman registered for classes, they were able to roam around the school grounds to find tables set up with information about different clubs, student rock bands giving shows, and the junior varsity and freshman football teams playing games.

Patch sat down the the two state Senate candidates in the 32nd District: and .

Will Radle, a candidate for chairman of the Board of Supervisors, was . He received a 12-month suspended sentence and mandated anger management.

Gerarda Culipher, the Republican candidate for the 34th District Senate seat, announced she would if elected.

Eric Clingan, the Democratic candidate for the 67th District seat in the House of Delegates, accused his opponent, Del. Jim LeMunyon (R), of . Clingan based his assertion on a $50,000 loan from the Middle Resolution PAC, which Clingan says has ties to the tea party.

In an effort to raise money for the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Public Schools Education Foundation, local politicians took the mic at the Char-a-oke: A Charity Karaoke Sing-Off for Our Schools.

showed the public the first two of a three-part rezoning application for Tysons Corner. came before the Sept. 8 public hearing.

SPORTS

The Oakton field hockey team, , remains undefeated after a 3-1 victory over Madison.

, Oakton's football team on Friday night.

Keep checking Oakton Patch this week for more previews on the sports teams from Oakton High School and Flint Hill School. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter for updates on when the stories are posted.