Edison Academy Families,
It is hard to believe that we have completed another school year. Thank you for your support all year long. The last day for the academy shuttles is Wednesday, June 4, see below for more information for the end of the year. The last day of the school year is Wednesday, June 11, and students will be dismissed early. Check with your child's school for its individual dismissal time
Thank you to all the students, teachers, families, and friends who attended our 2024-2025 Academy Awards Ceremony on May 15. We are proud to announce that Dasia Hubbard was our Edison High School Medal recipient, Charles Barrios Lazo received our Academy Administrator Award, and our Edison Academy Student of the Year was Adriana Riley. If you were unable to attend here is a blog along with a list of all program area winners and photos from the ceremony.
We want to congratulate all of our Quarter 4 student award winners, you can find the full list and photos here.
Good luck graduates on your next endeavors, we are excited to see all that you accomplish.
We will continue to share important information and good news through these newsletters, our Edison Academy website, and social media platforms, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
Sincerely,
Monica Bentley, Academy Administrator
Attendance
To report unexpected absences, please use the this Attendance Form or call the Edison Academy Office 24 Hour Attendance Line, 703-924-8137, or email us at EdisonAcademy.Attendance@fcps.edu to report the absence. Handwritten notes from parents delivered by students are not encouraged as a method of reporting absences.
Testing attendance
Academies don’t receive notice of scheduled activities and testing from base schools. Activities, testing, and all other absences need to be reported directly by parents/guardians to the Academy so they can be recorded correctly on the Academy side. Use the links below to report attendance. This is true for all base schools (including Edison High School).
End of year attendance
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Seniors: Your attendance for final exams, senior activities, and graduation will be automatically entered in SIS based on your base school's schedule. You do not need to report attendance for these days.
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Underclass feeder students: Report any absences through June 4, the last day of Academy shuttles.
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Underclass Edison students: Attendance will be marked through the last day of school.
June 3rd - Edison graduation
Due to the 2:00 p.m. graduation for Edison High School students, we have shuttles for only the AM feeder students. Midday and PM students should stay at their base schools.
June 4th - Last day for shuttles
Final day for all Edison Academy feeder students.
Media Shines a Light on Cyber Arcade
In the past week, the arcade has welcomed visitors from WJLA 7, WUSA 9, WTOP, and Fairfax County Media Relations. Below are photos taken and click here for the full article on FCPS News. Watch for the other coverage on your local stations.
Wegmans Visit to the Culinary Arts Program
This week the Culinary program welcomed representatives from Wegmans. The food safety inspector, who is a Culinary Arts alumni, spoke to our students about the importance of food safety. The other representative spoke about her experience in the Wegmans internship program and scholarship opportunities.
If you are in need of catering for the graduation season or summer parties, Wegmans has great options. |
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Mr. Wolfe Recognized in FCPS CARES
"Joe Wolfe is being recognized by Academy Resource Teachers (ART) for his exceptional support of students with IEPs. He is a true champion for his students pursuing career goals at the academies. Joe works closely with ARTs, CTE teachers, and high school IEP teams to ensure students are fully supported. His dedication sets students up for success -- Joe Wolfe is the GOAT!" Submitted by Sarah Blake, Willow Oaks Admin Center
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.
Scholarships
Find a full list of available scholarships here as well as on through your Naviance account.
Career & Enrichment
Disclaimer: Opportunities offered by organizations other than Fairfax County Public Schools are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or a specific school. These opportunities may utilize technology tools that have not been assessed by the Fairfax County Public Schools Department of Information Technology. Students should gain permission from their parent or guardian before engaging in any non-FCPS enrichment opportunity and families should review the Terms of Service, User Agreements, and Privacy Policy for any technology platform that the enrichment opportunity may use before participating.
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 when entering the building. This was shared with all students at our beginning of the year orientation. The 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.
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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 High School Academy. We love our staff members; let's tell them how we feel! |
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In June, we recognize the resilience and determination of the many individuals who are fighting to live freely and authentically. We stand with those facing an ongoing struggle against discrimination and injustice. This Pride Month, we reaffirm and uphold the dignity of LGBTQIA+ people. Each individual in our school community should feel valued for who they are. Visit our LGBTQIA+ Student Resources and Supports webpage. |
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FCPS celebrates the rich diversity and honors the many contributions of immigrants of Caribbean heritage to our nation during the month of June. Caribbean individuals are some of the most ethnically diverse in the world. There are more than 8.5 million individuals in the United States born in the Caribbean or of Caribbean ancestry. Learn more about Caribbean American Heritage Month. |
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In June, people throughout the United States celebrate Juneteenth. The history of this event is an important brick in the building of American history and the struggles for freedom and belonging.
Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
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June
3 Edison Graduation, Academy Shuttle in AM only
4 Last Day for Academy Shuttles
6 Eid al-Adha at sundown
11 Last Day of School, early dismissal
19 Juneteenth, Schools and Offices Closed
August
18 First Day of School
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