Community Links
These are non-PTA sponsored community external links. The OHES PTA is not responsible for the content on these sites.
Cub Scout Pack 685
Cub Scout packs serve boys and girls who are in kindergarten through 5th grade (or 5-10 years of age). This scouting program has provided high quality, fun, and educational programs designed to help young people build moral strength and character, develop fitness, and become active, responsible citizens. Cub Scouts emphasizes a year-round, home-centered program at the local level that helps to strengthen the family. But children don’t join Scouting to build character. They join because it is filled with fun adventures!
Pack 685 (Chartered by the Winston Knolls Civic Association) is a family pack. We meet once a month as a collective group on the fourth Thursday of the month at Orange Hunt ES cafeteria. Exceptions to the calendar are made during the months of December, February, summer months. There are games, skits, songs, ceremonies, and presentations of awards earned that month. Led by volunteer Cubmaster (and supported by a Pack Committee), the pack runs special Cub Scout programs such as two campouts a year (fall and spring), Pinewood Derby, Blue & Gold ceremony, community service and Summertime Fun activities, and more!
Girl Scouts Council of the Nation's Capital
Contact information:
ohes.gs.5211@gmail.com
OHES – Military Family Connection Group
Military Family Connection Group serves the Orange Hunt Community through supporting military families, new, returning or of permanent station. We are a fun informative social group that plans activities, such as play-dates, coffees and seasonal family outings. We also offer informational support, such as education for the military child, how to navigate TriCare, or just a simple referral to local dentists or Farmer’s markets.
If you are interested in joining or have any questions please email us at MFCGinfo@gmail.com. We look forward to meeting you and your family. Join our online group to find out about events or see what we are discussing:
https://mfcgohes.shutterfly.com
https://facebook.com/groups/ohesmfcg
Northern Virginia Junior Cotillion: Fairfax & Arlington Chapters
The purpose of Northern Virginia Junior Cotillion programs are to give young people instruction in etiquette and social dance. Our programs focus on helping students to have a greater appreciation and respect for themselves and others and in so doing, an increase in self esteem. Our program empowers students with the knowledge of what is expected of them in a variety of social situations, resulting in an increase in confidence that comes with that knowledge.
We offer programs for students in sixth grade through high school. Each program is developed to meet the needs of the students in that particular age group. New students in all grades are welcome to join us, and need not have participated previously.
Registration for the 2025-26 season is now open!
Students from ALL schools are welcome!
The Great Virginia Math Contest
The Virginia Math Foundation is pleased to announce the date for the second annual Great Virginia Math Contest.
The Great Virginia Math Contest is an annual event themed around Virginia civics, statistics, and history. The mission of the contest is to inspire students in Virginia and foster their excitement for both math and civics. The contest welcomes all students whether they've participated in math contests before or whether this is their first time.
Any student who is a resident of Virginia and is currently enrolled in third through sixth grade (or equivalent) may participate in the contest.
https://www.virginia-math.org/math-contest
Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
Time: 10:00AM
In-Person Option: Loudoun School for Advanced Studies
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Address: 20577 Ashburn Rd / Ashburn, VA 20147
Online Option: students may complete the contest at home
Registration Fee: free
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
BRYC (Braddock Road Youth Club) Sports
Registration for Spring Basketball for PreK-8th Grade is now underway. Spring League typically begins in early April. More information about Basketball can be found here: https://www.brycbasketball.com/home
Community Resources
Please see below for resources that may beneficial to families in our community facing financial concerns, employment concerns, healthcare concerns, shelter/housing concerns, food insecurity, mental health concerns, or with immigration or legal questions:
Social Services Resources
Virginia Department of Social Services, Immigrant Services
Northern Virginia Resource Handbook (English)
Northern Virginia Resource Handbook (Spanish)
Fairfax County Resources
Fairfax County Resources for Immigrants
Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning
Connects Fairfax County residents with county and community-based services and resources, including emergency food, shelter, clothing, healthcare, employment, financial assistance, and other essential needs.
The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board
Provides behavioral health services, developmental disability services, and detoxification services to youth and adults in Fairfax County.
Resources for Military Families (counseling, financial, food, retirement, etc): https: www.militaryonesource.mil/ or call: 800-342-9647
Legal Resources
Only immigration attorneys can provide families with accurate advice about immigration status.
National Immigrant Justice Center: Resources for immigrant families about their rights under current federal law: https://immigrantjustice.org/
Immigration Legal Services: Nonprofit Organizations List
A curated list of immigration legal services in the DMV area.
Immigrant Legal Resource Center
Legal Aid Justice Center Rapid Response Toolkit
This toolkit provides resources to assist in preparing for immigration emergencies.
FCPS Resources
Family Resource Center
Phone: 703-204-3941
Family Information Phone Lines
Resources for Federal Employees
https://ourpublicservice.org/supporting-federal-employees-through-change/
Upcoming Events
- Monday, February 24
- Monday, March 10
- Friday, March 28
- Monday, March 31
- Tuesday, April 1
- Thursday, April 3
- Monday, April 14
- Tuesday, April 15
