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- Edison Jump Start Program
- End of Year Class Schedule
- FAFSA Support
- SOL Scores Posted in ParentVUE
- Virtual Mental Health Consultations
- No-Cost Virtual Therapy for Students
- Student Intention Forms
- Online Campus Summer Registration Closing Soon
- In Case You Missed It
- Edison Athletic Boosters
Important Dates
Edison School Wide Calendar
June 8: Flea Market - Field Hockey Fundraiser - 7:00 AM-2:00 PM
June 12: Last Day of School
June 20: Parent Coffee, 9:00 - 10:00 AM - More information to come!
August 19: First Day of School!
The complete FCPS 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
 Class of 2024 Tossing their Caps in Celebration!
A Message From Mrs. Burke
Hello, Edison HS Community,
Summer is almost here!
I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Class of 2024! Our graduation ceremony this past Wednesday was nothing short of spectacular. It was a joy to see our students walk across the stage, receive their diplomas, and embark on the next chapter of their lives. The pride and excitement in the air were palpable, and I couldn't be prouder of each and every one of our graduates. A thank you to all the faculty, staff, and families who supported our students throughout their high school journey. A special thank you to Kathleen Racek, Cait Saxton, and Ethel Olivares for all their hard work in creating such an amazing ceremony. Thank you to our student speakers, Kelly Miraya-Mayuri, Tyler Paloma, and Yasmin Idris, for providing us with reflections and connections throughout your speeches. Thank you to our class of 2025 sponsors, Heather Brueggen and Elizabeth Snyder, who have supported and helped the class throughout their 4 years.
Today, we also celebrate a remarkable milestone for our Global STEM Challenges Program. Our 11th graders have officially completed the program, and I couldn't be more impressed with their dedication, creativity, and perseverance. This program, which began in 2016 as part of an initiative to foster innovation in education, continues to be a cornerstone of our school's commitment to excellence in STEM education. Our students have tackled real-world problems, developed innovative solutions, and demonstrated outstanding teamwork. Congratulations to all of our Global STEM Challenges Program participants on this incredible achievement!
Please join me at our Parent Coffee on Thursday, June 20, at 9 a.m. It's a wonderful opportunity to connect, discuss our school's progress, and share ideas for the future. I look forward to seeing you there!
As we look forward to the summer, I encourage everyone to take some time to relax, recharge, and enjoy time with family and friends. Thank you for your continued support and dedication to Edison High School. Together, we make our community strong.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Amanda Burke
Principal
Follow us on instagram @edisonhseagles
 We are thankful for our feeder school principals, region leadership and school board members who joined us for graduation.
1. Edison High School Jump Start Program 2024
Registration is now open!
Your student's transition to high school is very important to us! This year we will be offering an optional Jumpstart program to our rising 9th grade students. Students will be able to register to attend one of the two-day sessions.
- August 7 from 9:00AM - 1:00 PM
- August 9 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Students will have an opportunity to meet staff members (administrators, counselors, and some teachers), tour the building, get a couple high school tips for success, hear about our many sports/club programs offered and more. Please click here for the registration link. Lunch is included in the program. Transportation will be provided at limited locations.
If registering multiple children, a separate registration form must be completed for each student.
Registration Deadline: In order to be efficient in our staffing and assignments, we are requesting that all applications be returned by Friday, July 26. Students will be placed and accepted on a rolling admission basis. Please contact please contact Greg Dombrowski: GSDombrowski@fcps.edu for further information.
2. End-of-Year Class Schedule
Our final days of testing are:
Monday, June 10: Final Exams for 6th and 8th periods; students dismissed at 11:14 AM
Tuesday, June 11: Final Exams for 5th and 7th periods; students dismissed at 11:14 AM
Wednesday, June 12: Last Day of School! Students are released at 10:00 AM. If students come to school, they go to cafeteria only and wait to be released. No backpacks allowed.
 3. Support Still Available for Seniors Applying for College Financial Aid
Parents and students from the Class of 2024 — do you need help completing or correcting your FAFSA or VASA? College Access Fairfax will be holding free clinics throughout the summer at various locations in the county. Clinics are currently scheduled on:
Both the student and a parent/guardian must attend the clinic. Applicants should bring a laptop to the events that are not at FCPS sites. Spanish Translation will be available.
For more information, to register for a clinic, or to request a one-on-one appointment, please visit www.collegeaccessfairfax.org. These services are free of charge.
4. 📈 SOL Scores Posted in SIS ParentVUE
Families can find Standards of Learning (SOL) reports for spring testing in the SIS ParentVUE Documents section on or before the last day of school. Log in to your ParentVUE account to access the following:
For all students, the official SOL Score Report with overall and reporting category performance for all spring tests.
Visit the FCPS website for additional information about spring assessment reporting practices and timelines.
Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
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5. Virtual Mental Wellness Consultations
This summer, the FCPS Office of Intervention and Prevention Services will offer virtual Mental Wellness Consultations from Monday, June 24, through Friday, August 2. Any FCPS parent or secondary student can schedule a 45-minute consultation with a school psychologist or social worker by phone or videoconference.
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Parents of students in any grade level can request a consultation to receive guidance on how to support their child’s social, emotional, and academic success. Information about community resources will also be provided.
Middle or high school students can request a consultation to receive guidance and support for concerns related to anxiety, mood, behavior, peer or family interactions, or school transitions and changes. Strategies and tools can also be provided to address academic challenges such as organization and time management.
We encourage all families to take advantage of this service. Request a consultation or call and leave a message at 703-503-2520.
6. No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students
Virtual therapy sessions are available to FCPS high school students at no cost to provide a safe space to address concerns such as:
- Mood/behavior changes, motivation, grief/loss.
- Anxiety, worry, fears.
- Social skills, bullying, peer and family relationships.
- Academic stress.
In order for students to participate, caregivers must give permission for FCPS to share basic demographic information with Hazel Health in ParentVUE, and they must provide consent for their student to access therapy services.
Students can then be referred by a guardian or designated school staff member. You may refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or by contacting an FCPS school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services.
Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.
7. Student Intention Forms for 2024-2025
If your family is not returning to Thomas A. Edison High School for the 2024-2025 school year, you will need to complete and return the "Student's Intention For The Next School Year" form, which you can find at this link:
https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/it110.pdf.
A digital or typed parent/guardian signature is acceptable. Student ID Number may be left blank. Please send to our registrar, Tawanna Bates, at Ms. Bates. Thank you for your assistance. Go Eagles!
8. NOVA Early Online College Fall 2024 Semester Registration
NOVA Early Online College (EOC) allows rising high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to take up to two tuition-free college courses. EOC courses for the fall semester take place Monday, September 23, through Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Students should register by Friday, July 26, at 5 p.m.
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Courses are asynchronous, online, and for college credit only. Thirteen courses are offered along with courses that fulfill the IT Technical Support Career Studies Certificate. EOC courses meet the requirements for most of NOVA’s associate degrees as well as being highly transferable as general education requirements for most colleges and universities.
9. FCPS News - In Case You Missed It
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- End-of-Year Reminders
- Summer Resources
- SOL Scores in SIS ParentVUE
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
10. Edison Athletic Booster Club Board Member Slate
Below is the list of individuals running for board member positions for the 2024-2025 Edison Athletic Booster Club Board:
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Kristyna Meyer: President
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Maggie Liuzzi DeMello: Vice President
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Linda Pinkney: VP Membership
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Rayline Petitt: VP Operations
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Steven Carpenter: VP Communications
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Carol Montoya: Treasurer
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Kim Britton: Secretary
Monday, June 10 is the last Booster Meeting of this school year. The meeting will be held virtually on Zoom. The link will be sent out next Monday.
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