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June 7 - Flea Market 7am - 2pm
June 9 - Underclassmen Exams 6,8 Dismissal 11:15
June 10 - Underclassmen Exam 5,7 Dismissal 11:15
June 11 - All students report to the cafeteria. Dismissal at 10:10 am
June 14 - Flea Market 7am - 2pm
FCPS School Year Calendar Edison CalendarWiz
 Congratulations to all of the seniors who graduated this week!
Hello Edison Families,
What an incredible week it’s been as we celebrated the Class of 2025! A heartfelt thank you to Kathleen Racek and Cait Saxton for their tremendous work in planning and executing a beautiful and memorable graduation ceremony. Your attention to detail and care for our students was evident in every part of the event.
We’re also so grateful to our amazing staff and the FCPS leadership team who attended and supported the ceremony. Your presence meant a lot to our graduates and their families.
To the Class of 2025, congratulations! We are so proud of you. While we’ll miss your presence at Edison, we know you’re heading off to do great things, and we can’t wait to hear about your future successes.
A huge shout out goes to our PTSA and the All Night Grad Party Committee for putting on an outstanding celebration. Our graduates laughed, got hypnotized, swam, played cards, and ate their way through a night full of fun. It was a fantastic way to close out their Edison experience, and it wouldn’t have been possible without our dedicated parent volunteers. Thank you for creating such a joyful send-off.
On Thursday, we also had the chance to celebrate our rising seniors in the Global STEM Challenges Program. These students have completed their STEM courses at Edison and have done impressive work exploring innovative solutions for environmental stewardship. They’ll receive STEM cords to wear at next year’s graduation, and we’re very proud of all they’ve accomplished.
Underclassmen began final exams and culminating activities on Thursday, and these will continue through Tuesday. As a reminder, the last day of school is Wednesday, June 11. Students will be dismissed at 10:10 a.m. and will spend their time on campus in the cafeteria connecting with their teachers. During these final days, students are expected to be in class and not wandering the hallways. Let’s finish strong and make the most of these last moments together.
Registration for our Jump Start program for rising 9th graders is now open. Parents can use the link included in this message to sign up and help ease their student’s transition to high school.
It’s hard to believe we’ve reached the end of the school year, it has gone by so quickly. We’ll be sending out one final Friday message next week with everything you need to know about our summer hours.
Have a great weekend!
Amanda Burke
The last day of school is Wednesday, June 11! Please see some important reminders below:
- Remind your child to return all school library books and FCPS laptops.
- Check your child’s MySchoolBucks account and pay any balances.
- Pick up any medications your child has been taking at school. A parent/guardian must pick them up in person.
- Bookmark the 2025-26 school year calendar to be ready for next year.
Please contact our front office with any questions.
All medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school- June 11th at 10:10am.
Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. However, with parent or guardian permission, a high school student may transport over-the-counter medications to and from the school health room. If your student will be enrolled in a summer program sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools, the existing medication authorization form(s) may be used for the summer program, but you will need to pick up the medication on the last day of school and deliver the medication and completed forms to the summer learning site on the first day of the summer program. Please let the health room know if you would like a copy of the form(s).
If you have any questions, please contact your school health room aide, at (703) 924- 8010, or your school public health nurse, Kelly Clancy, at kclancy@fcps.edu
Thank you for your cooperation and have a good summer.
 Edison High School Jumpstart Program 2025 – Class of 2029
Registration is now open!
We are excited to support your student’s transition to high school! For the second year, Edison High School is offering an optional Jump Start program for rising 9th-grade students.
Program Details:
Date: Tuesday, July 29th
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Edison High School
During this session, students will:
✔️ Meet staff members, including administrators, counselors, and teachers
✔️ Tour the school building
✔️ Receive tips for high school success
✔️ Learn about our wide range of sports and club opportunities
✔️ Receive lunch and Edison Eagle Pride T-shirt
Please note: Transportation will not be provided.
We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2029!
Please click here for the registration link.
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 11. Students will be placed and accepted on a rolling admission basis.
Please contact Greg Dombrowski: GSDombrowski@fcps.edu or Ellen Hagan: EMHaganBower@fcps.edu for further information.
 Our seniors getting ready to be hypnotized at the All Night Grad Party!
Thank you again PTSA!
Victor O’Neill Studios, your school’s official photographer, are excited to see you on the following date(s) for your senior portraits at your school:
Senior Portrait Session A dates are currently scheduled for:
Wednesday, July 16
Thursday, July 17
Friday, July 18
Monday, July 21
Tuesday, July 22
Wednesday, July 23
Don’t miss this opportunity to be photographed for the yearbook! The required attire for the school’s yearbook pose are traditional Tuxedos and Drapes; provided by Victor O'Neill! In addition to the free yearbook session, VOS also offer sessions that include casual/personality portraits and Cap and Gown portraits.
Please follow the link below to choose your session type and appointment time: www.vosphoto.com/thomasedison
As a friendly reminder, appointments are needed for Senior Portraits. If you have any questions, please email the Senior Portraits Team: seniors@vosphoto.com. Please kindly include your Senior’s First and Last Name and “Thomas Edison Class of 2026” when emailing, for faster assistance.
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📍 Community Boundary Review Meeting
The final community meeting to review and reflect on the initial draft scenarios before summer break will take place Friday, June 6, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Glasgow Middle School.
Click on the date to register. The meeting will be hybrid (in-person and virtual). Child care for in-person participants and language interpretation/translation for all participants will be available as needed.
If you register to attend online, you will receive a Zoom link within 24 business hours. The email will come from “no-reply@zoom.us.” Check your spam folder if you do not receive the link.
At the meeting, an online tool will allow participants to submit feedback. Comments will be displayed in real time, and all collected input will be compiled, analyzed, and uploaded to our Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage.
🌞 Summer Resources Help Students Stay Curious, Healthy, and Busy
FCPS’ Summer Resource Guide has activities and tips on a variety of subjects and interests from camps to health and safety resources.
Be sure to check back over the summer, as more resources may be added.
🌻 Learning Doesn’t Take a Vacation — and Neither Does Fun!
FCPS’ Summer Learning webpage offers ideas and strategies for families to keep students curious until August. Summer is the perfect time to help your student explore new interests, reinforce concepts, and stay engaged!
- 🍽️ Summer Meals for Students: Details Coming Soon
FCPS’ Summer Meal Service Program provides breakfast and lunch free of charge to all children aged 18 and younger. Check FCPS’ Food and Nutrition Services webpage and the USDA Meals Summer Meals for Kids Site Finder in mid-June for specific dates, times, and locations.
Please note that no meals will be served on the June 19 and July 4 holidays. If you have any questions regarding the Summer 2025 meal service, please contact us at SummerMeals@fcps.edu or at 703-813-4800.
- 💚 Free Virtual Mental Health Consultations for Parents and Secondary Students
This summer, the FCPS Office of Intervention and Prevention Services will offer free virtual Mental Wellness Consultations from June 23 through August 1. Any FCPS parent, or middle or high school student, will have an opportunity to schedule a 45-minute consultation with a school psychologist or school social worker by phone or videoconference. Learn more in the latest Healthy Minds blog.
 The Global STEM Challenges 2025 Completion Celebration for our 11th grade cohort!
- 🩹 Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and 12th Graders
Additional immunizations are required for students entering 7th and 12th grades:
- All students entering 7th grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations before the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis booster (Tdap), Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY), and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
- To meet the Tdap requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age seven or older.
- To meet the MenACWY requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 10 or older.
- As a parent/guardian, you may decide not to have your child receive the HPV vaccination. If that is the case, the school does not require documentation.
- All students entering 12th grade are to receive one dose of Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) before the beginning of school.
- To meet the MenACWY 12th grade requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 16 or older.
Please consider getting your child’s immunizations early so that they can attend school in the fall. Summer is a busy time for families and health care providers. As long as your child meets the age requirements listed above, they can be immunized at any time.
Local immunization clinics and additional resources are available on the FCPS Immunization Resources webpage and from the Fairfax County Health Department.
Families NOT returning to Thomas A. Edison High School in the fall of 2025-2026, please complete and return the “Student’s Intention form for the Next School Year” by June 11, 2025.
STUDENT'S INTENTION FOR THE NEXT SCHOOL YEAR
A digital or typed parent/guardian signature is acceptable. Student ID Number may be left blank. Send to our registrar, Tawanna Bates at tjbates@fcps.edu. Thank you for your assistance. Go Eagles!
 Class of 2025 Mural!
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End of Year/Summer Special Education and 504 Newsletter
The latest issue of the FCPS Special Education and 504 Newsletter is available online. Topics in this issue include:
- COVID-19 Compensatory Education: Summer Academy
- Extended School Year (ESY)
- Be a Special Education Teacher
- Planning for Life after High School
- Fun Ways to Get Your Kids Moving this Summer
- Exploring Summer Fun Without Leaving Your Home
- Social Emotional Learning in the Summer
- Self-Care Resources for Parents, Family Members, and Caregivers
- Self, Health, and Relationship Education (SHaRE)
- Preparing Your Student with Disabilities for College Board Exams
- Fairfax County SEPTA News
- Accessibility on the FCPS Website
Subscribe to the Special Education and 504 Newsletter.
- SAT School Day and PSAT/NMSQT 2025
SAT School Day and PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) exams will be held at each high school, including ours, on Wednesday, October 8, at no cost to families. The digital SAT School Day exam is offered to 12th grade students, and the digital PSAT/NMSQT exam is provided to 10th and 11th grade students.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities and Multilingual Learner Supports
Because these exams are operated by the College Board, students do not automatically receive testing accommodations or multilingual learner (ML) supports. If you have a student with disabilities entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade, please review the accommodations request process and return forms to our school by Monday, August 4, to request new or updated College Board testing accommodations.
If you have a multilingual learner (ML) entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade, please review the ML support request process and return forms by Thursday, August 28, if you wish to request ML supports for the October 2025 PSAT/NMSQT or SAT School Day.
Find out more about SAT and PSAT assessments in FCPS.
 Students are excited for the end of the year!
Aman and Mr. Bowers brought a gift for Mrs. Burke!
Message from our Family Liaisons
Hi Edison Families!
We're Here to Support You!
As your Family Liaisons at Edison High School, we're here to help you stay connected, informed, and supported throughout the school year. Whether you have questions about programs, need help navigating resources, or just want someone to talk to — we’re your point of contact.
We’ll be here and available to assist you through the last day of school, so don’t hesitate to reach out!
Douha Kalouda – 703-924-8074 | dkalouda@fcps.edu
Luisa Espionza – 703-924-8200 | leespionza@fcps.edu
🌞 Summer Resources & Support Contacts
As we head into the summer months, we know that continued learning and access to community support remain important for many families. That’s why we’re sharing helpful resources provided by the Family and School Partnerships Office to keep your family informed, supported, and connected.
📞 Family Information Phone Lines (Multilingual Support)
Have questions this summer? Reach out to the Family Information Phone Lines in your preferred language. A school system employee will respond to your call in your preferred language within 24 hours, Monday through Friday. The caller will provide you with the requested information, arrange for you to speak with the appropriate school employee, or connect you with the resource that you are looking to find.
Amharic: 571-423-4957
Arabic: 571-423-4952
Chinese: 571-423-4953
Farsi: 571-423-4954
Korean: 571-423-4951
Spanish: 571-423-4950
Urdu: 571-423-4955
Vietnamese: 571-423-4956
📍 Family Resource Center
The Family Resource Center offers webinars, consultations, a lending library, open house events, and guides to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. Their office hours are from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday.
Website: https://www.fcps.edu/frc
Call: 703-204-3941
Email: frc@fcps.edu
Visit: 2334 Gallows Road, Room 105 (Door 1), Dunn Loring, VA 22027
🌐 Explore More Resources Online with Family Academy
The FCPS Family Academy is where families like yours can learn and get support for their child's school journey.
We know that as a parent or caregiver, you're important in your child's education. The Family Academy compiles classes, webinars, workshops, and programs offered by Fairfax County Public Schools to help you support your child's needs and learning at home. The Family Academy also includes information about resources available to help you ensure your student has what they need to succeed.
Visit fcps.edu/family-academy to access the Family Academy
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
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- End-of-Year Reminders
- New Speed Cameras
- SAT Accommodations Deadline
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
The PTSA presented students with $1,000 scholarships at the Senior Awards this week!
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