Edison Academy Families,

We have much to be thankful for at Edison Academy and are most grateful for our students. Our Culinary Arts students have been busy making fresh pies and baking bread in preparation for the Thanksgiving holiday. Our Electrical students are offering their services to our teachers, staff, and students. Please see Electrical Repair Services below for more details. Our students continue to amaze us each day with all of their strengths. Thank you for sharing your students with us.  

Just a reminder that Tuesday , November 26, is a regular school day. There is no school on Wednesday, November 27, Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29. 

Thanksgiving is a time for reflection for all of our blessings.  Wishing you and your families a safe and joyful holiday with friends and family.

Sincerely,

Monica Bentley, Academy Administrator

Congratulations to our Edison Academy Students who Received First Quarter Recognition!

Please click on this link to view our photo album of all first quarter award winners; photo album.

Bring Your Counselor to the Academy

Electrical Repair Services

Our Electrical students are prepared to help teachers, staff, and students fix those small electrical devices that would just end up in the trash.  Electronic toys, lamps, power cords, tools, holiday decorations, phone charging cables or any other electronic device that just doesn't work for you any more. We will be accepting items until December 20, 2024.  All items will need to be picked up no later than January 10, 2025. Any items not picked up by January 10, 2025 will be donated to the program.  Use the QR code below to fill out the repair form.

Welcome Ms. Hinkhouse to Edison Academy

With nearly two decades in education, Sarah Hinkhouse is an experienced and passionate educator specializing in Career and Technical Education, with a focus on Entrepreneurship and Marketing. She has a passion for guiding students in career exploration and development, as well as industry credentialing and post-secondary education options. Sarah most recently led courses at Oakton High School, including dual-enrollment Entrepreneurship classes, where she actively engaged students in applied learning experiences and prioritized building relationships.

In addition to classroom instruction, Sarah has held various leadership roles that enhance student and school success. As a CTSO advisor, Sarah has supported students in their endeavors as leaders and competitors, as well as assisted in the planning of countless events.  She has overseen Virginia’s largest DECA chapters, supporting award-winning community service projects, and facilitating multiple gold-certified school-based enterprises, giving students hands-on business experience.

Sarah has been integral to curriculum development, contributing to Fairfax County’s resources for entrepreneurship, marketing, workplace readiness, as well as the internship programs. When designing curriculum, she focuses on material that challenges students to problem solve, critically think, and collaborate all while developing professionalism. Her work on state-level curriculum with the Virginia Department of Education has shaped the fields of Digital and Social Media Marketing and Advanced Cybersecurity in Marketing.  As a leader with the Virginia Association of Marketing Educators, Sarah held multiple board positions, including President, overseeing annual conferences and managing key resources for educators statewide. Sarah was recognized for her contributions to and passion for education when she was named Virginia’s Marketing Educator of the Year in 2017 and was part of Oakton’s Curriculum Team of the Year in 2024.

Upon falling in love with teaching, Sarah completed her Masters in Career and Technical Education from Virginia Tech to complement her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in marketing. Sarah combines academic credentials with practical expertise as a career switcher to inspire students and colleagues alike. When she is not at school, Sarah enjoys being an aunt, traveling and cheering for the Green Bay Packers.

Edison Academy Spirit Wear

It's here!  Edison Academy Spirit Wear for parents, students, and community members available for purchase online.  All orders will be delivered to Edison Academy for pick up in the new year.  Visit https://gameroomguy.com/prestashop/105-edison-academy for easy shopping or scan the QR code in the flyer below. We can't wait to see our students and community members wearing their Edison Academy gear!

Vet Science Grooming

We are now scheduling dog baths and nail trims! We provide baths, nail trims, ear cleanings and minor trimming (around the feet, face, rear end, sanitary trims). We groom on mostly Wednesdays and Thursdays by appointment. Drop off is between 8:10-8:30 a.m. and pick up is between 1:45-2 p.m. If your dog is in need of a haircut, please take them to another grooming facility for the full cut and we would be a happy to do the in-between baths and trims. Cost range is $10-25 depending on type of dog and services needed. Email kenestlerode@fcps.edu OR maakau@fcps.edu with your dog's information or any questions. 

Good News and Events

To see what has been happening at Edison Academy, please take a look at our announcements, blogs, and events calendar on our Edison Academy website. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @EdisonAcademy to stay up to date with announcements and events.  

Lanyards

All students that are not Edison High School students who attend Edison Academy have received an Edison Academy lanyard. It is expected that all feeder Academy students display their lanyards around their neck when entering the building, in the hallways, and when they are exiting the building. This was shared with all students at our beginning of the year orientation.  This presentation has also been posted in Schoology by our teachers. Moving forward, if your student needs a replacement lanyard there will be a $5.00 fee.

Attendance

Please contact the Edison Academy attendance office if your student will be absent or staying at the base school due to an altered schedule. Our telephone number is 703-924-8137 or email us at edisonacademy.attendance@fcps.edu.  This is in addition to informing the base school attendance office.

Edison Academy Parking

Students may not park at Edison Academy unless they have received an approved parking permit. Academy students with approved parking permits may only park in the parking spaces labeled A1-A35 near Door 13.

Please review the parking agreement and consequences below.

STUDENT PARKING AGREEMENT

1. All students who park on campus must purchase a student parking permit.  Any student who parks on campus without a permit will receive a $25 fine.  Continued violations will result in booting or towing of the student’s vehicle.  All towing is done by a commercial towing company.  Edison High School is not responsible for damage to towed vehicles.
2. Students will receive a $25 for the first parking violation.  Students will receive a $50 fine for the second parking violation and will have their parking permit revoked on the third violation.
3. Academy students must promptly vacate their assigned academy parking space at the end of their academy session and not return for the remainder of the school day. Students who park in other parking spots are in violation of the student parking agreement and are subject to fines, booting, revocation of parking privileges, and/or towing.
4. Students must display parking permits from the rear-view mirror, facing outwards, to be identifiable.
5. Students may not return to their vehicle during the school day without the approval of a school official.
6. Students must always adhere to speed limits and safe driving behavior.  Revocation of parking privileges will occur for reckless driving.
7. Students, including car-pool members who leave school grounds without permission (properly checked out through attendance) during the school day, will be referred to their administrator.  The vehicle will be subject to a search by school security personnel and/or administrators upon returning to campus as well as possible revocation of parking privileges.
8. Parking permit fees are not refundable for revoked permits.
9. Student drivers must follow the directions of school officials directing traffic in the parking lot.
10. Students are subject to all state and county traffic laws, including the report of traffic accidents and/or damage to other vehicles that occur at the school parking lots.  It is illegal to pass a school bus that is loading or unloading.
11. Student parking privileges are subject to being revoked at any time by an administrator for disciplinary reasons for but not limited to behavior and attendance school.
12. Parking on Edison property is at your own risk.  Edison/FCPS is not responsible for any damage or theft which takes place while parked on school property.

Inclement Weather Schedules

Late Opening 2 Hour Delay - Announced by 5:00 a.m. 

• Edison HS students follow the Edison High School Bell Schedule 
• Other (Feeder Schools) students 
• AM Block - Class is cancelled. No shuttles will run.  
• Mid-day Block  - Class is cancelled. No shuttles will run.
• PM Block - Class is cancelled. No shuttles will run.

Two Hour Early Closing - Announced by 10:00 a.m.

• Edison HS students follow the Edison High School Schedule 
• Other (Feeder Schools) students 
• AM Block - Follow regular bell schedule. Shuttles will run on normal schedule.
• Mid-day Block - Shuttles will depart Edison Academy at 11:20 a.m. 
• PM Block - Class is cancelled.  No shuttles will run.

No Cosmetology or Residential Construction classes in the event of a two hour early closing.

FCPS Cares - Recognize Edison Employees!

The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for families, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Edison HS School. We love our staff members; let's tell them how we feel!

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5801 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310 | Main Office: 703-924-8100
Attendance: 703-924-8137 or EdisonAcademy.Attendance@fcps.edu 
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November

27- 29       Thanksgiving Break 

December

11-12           Bring Your Counselor to the Academy Days

23-Jan 3      Winter Break

January

6          Religious and Cultural Observance, Three Kings Day/Epiphany 

7          Religious and Cultural Observance, Orthodox Christmas

20        Martin Luther Kings, Jr’s Birthday and Inauguration Day, No School

28        End of 2nd Quarter

29        Teacher Workday, Student Holiday