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Edison Academy Families,
On behalf of the faculty and staff at the Edison Academy, we are looking forward to welcoming our new students and our continuing students back for the 2025-2026 school year. Together, we are a strong community of learners that support one another and provide the necessary caring culture so everyone will thrive. We are committed to demonstrating our core commitments every day:
- Celebrating Student Success
- Empowering Industry-Ready Individuals
- Cultivating Quality Instructors
- Promoting Program Assets
- Providing an Inclusive and Safe Community
This year we welcome one new staff member to Edison Academy and that is our Multilanguage Learning Resource Teacher, Ms. Elissa Robinson.
A letter was emailed to parents/guardians with important information for the start of the year. This newsletter will include a few important reminders from that welcome letter. Please review our website, for detailed information regarding all Edison Academy policies, procedures, and bell schedule.
The first day of school is Monday, August 18, See the complete school year calendar. Edison Academy will follow the regular A Day or Odd Day schedule and shuttle service will be provided.
We all look forward to a busy and exciting year at the Edison Academy!
Sincerely,
Monica Bentley, Academy Administrator
Important Information from Edison Academy
Welcome letters were sent to families for all incoming students. Please check for that important information in your email.
Academy Schedules
Important message to students: Please access your SIS account from a computer (not the app) for the first time on August 15 to check your Academy schedule. After logging in, scroll all the way to the bottom of the page to see if your Academy class is the same period(s) that your base school has you scheduled. If there is a discrepancy, please contact your base school counselor.
Academy Transportation and Parking
FCPS provides limited bus transportation between our students' base high schools for all students who attend Edison Academy from schools other than Edison High School. We also offer limited vehicle parking for those who need to drive to and from their Academy classes. Only students without shuttle transportation from base school, students with alternate class schedules, and students in Level 2 or Level 3 classes will be considered. Students arriving at the Edison Academy will enter (and exit) at Entrance #13 located on the far right, front of Edison High School (near Van Dorn St.).
Click here for more information on transportation.
Academy Attendance
To report unexpected absences, parent/guardian must report using one of three methods. you can use ParentVUE, email us at EdisonAcademy.Attendance@fcps.edu or call the Edison Academy Office 24 Hour Attendance Line, 703-924-8137. This is in addition to informing the base school attendance office.
Academy Class Fees
Class fees are tentatively set to be uploaded into MySchoolBucks on August 25, 2025. Payments for class fees shouldn’t be made until MSB invoices have been sent.
Free/Reduced lunch status - Please use this link to apply for free/reduced lunch status and don’t forget to complete the Consent to Share Information for Benefits for Other Programs portion and select All or Specific box for access to be granted to our finance technician to properly update the fees list. You must have this form and grant consent to share.
Academy Back to School Night (BTSN)
Back to School Night for Edison Academy is Thursday, August 21st at 6:00 PM.
Weapon Detection System
In our latest effort to strengthen our layered safety and security programs, FCPS piloted a weapon screening system across our high schools last spring. This weapon screening system will be expanded to all middle and high schools this fall. Learn more on the weapons detection frequently asked questions page.
We Are a Phone-Free School!
Please remind your student that cell phones and personal devices (airpods, earbuds, headsets, smartwatches, other items connected to the internet). Phones and personal devices must be off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell) with the exception of lunch time in designated lunch spaces. Cell phones are also not permitted to be used as an instructional tool or in the halls to and from classes.
If you need to contact your student during the school day, please call our academy office at 703-924-8100. Learn more about FCPS’ cell phone policy, which helps students stay focused, safe, and engaged at school.
Information from Fairfax County Public Schools
☑️ Sign Up for SIS ParentVUE
Access your student’s attendance records, grades, and assignments at any time with SIS ParentVUE. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
Update Your Contact Information
Be sure you receive important information! Update your phone number(s) and/or email address(es) in the Parent/Guardian section of SIS ParentVUE.
Volunteer FCPS Helps Community Members Connect With Schools
A new volunteer management system, Volunteer FCPS, will allow students, parents/caregivers, and community members to register and search volunteer opportunities within the school division.
All volunteers (new or returning) will register in Volunteer FCPS, complete a volunteer orientation, and be required to sign in using the visitor kiosk. Some volunteers will also be required to undergo a background check. Visit the Volunteer FCPS website for details.
Two Academy Teachers Win Impact Award
Congratulations to Ms. Irene Hall, our Cosmetology teacher, and Mr. Robert Stringham, our HVAC teacher, for being selected to receive an Fairfax County Public Schools Individual Impact Award. This honor recognizes and celebrates their commitment to serve students in FCPS with the utmost dedication and professionalism. We are incredibly lucky to have both teachers at Edison Academy, constantly facilitating exceptional student achievements and building meaningful community relationships. Stay tuned for more information about which of the Impact Awards they received when we find out in October!
Auto Collision Program Receives Big Donation
Thanks to the generosity of automotive manufacturer Rivian, six pallets of unused body parts were donated for them to work with and learn from! A full article about this donation can be found here.
August
18 First Day for Students
21 Back to School Night (BTSN) at 6:00 pm
29 School Holiday- No School
September
1 Labor Day Holiday - No School
9 Special Election Day - No School
23 Rosh Hashanah Holiday - No School
October
2 Yom Kippur Holiday - No School
15 Edison Academy Career Fair
13 Indigenous Peoples’ Day - No School
20 Diwali Holiday - No School
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