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Our marquee has seen better days and is currently not working!
We are asking for donations from the community to help us replace the marquee as soon as possible.
Business Donors-
Your $3,000 donation will get your business ad run for the entire school year!
Click here for more information and to donate for a new marquee!
Thank you for your support!
All who donate will receive a Tax Deduction Document.
Oct 7 - Athletic Boosters Meeting 7pm Room G113
Oct 11 - Flea Market
Oct 13 - Student Holiday - No School
Oct 14 - 17- Homecoming Week
Oct 17 - Homecoming Football Game
Oct 18 - Homecoming Dance
Oct 20 - Holiday - No School
Oct 21 - PTSA Meeting
Oct 25 - Flea Market 7am
Oct 31 - End of 1st Quarter
Nov 3 - Student Holiday - No School
Nov 4 - Election Day - No School
Nov 11- Veterans Day - No School
Nov 18 - PTSA Meeting
Nov 26 - 28 - Thanksgiving Break - No School
FCPS School Year Calendar Edison HS Calendar
PSAT/SAT EXAM
October 8th
Students will be dismissed at 12:55pm, buses will leave at 1:05pm.
Read the story below for important reminders and to see if your student will be taking a test on Wednesday!
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Hello Edison Families,
We’re heading into a busy stretch of October, so I want to share a few key updates for next week and beyond.
Custodian Appreciation Day
Yesterday was Custodian Appreciation Day, and I want to take a moment to recognize our incredible custodial team. They deserve far more than one day of thanks. Their hard work keeps our school clean and welcoming for students, staff, and families every single day. After every home game, they stay late to make sure our stadiums and gyms are spotless and ready for the next day. Over the summer, they do a deep clean of the entire building so we can start the year fresh. We truly have the best custodial staff, and we appreciate them today and every day.
PSAT/SAT Day – Wednesday, October 8
Wednesday will look different than a typical school day.
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9th-grade students will not come to school that day.
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10th and 11th graders will take the PSAT from 8:10 a.m. to 12:55 p.m.
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Seniors who registered for the SAT will come in for testing. All other seniors will stay home.
This adjusted schedule helps us provide a focused testing environment for students taking these important assessments.
Homecoming Spirit Days Start Next Friday
Friday, October 10, kicks off our Homecoming dress-up days. The theme is Tourist Day, so dig out your Hawaiian shirts, camera straps, and floppy hats to show your school spirit. We love seeing the creativity our students and staff bring to these days.
School Start Time Survey
FCPS is gathering community input on potential changes to school start times. Two proposed options would shift high school start times 30 minutes later, pushing dismissal to around 3:30 p.m. All families should take a few minutes to complete the survey and make their voice heard. Your feedback matters as the county considers these changes. School Start Times Survey
Midpoint of First Quarter
We’ve reached the midpoint of the first quarter, which is a good time to check in on academic progress. Please log in to ParentVUE to review your student’s current grades.
If you notice missing assignments, encourage your students to complete and submit what they can. If reassessments are available, make sure they schedule them with their teachers.
A strong first quarter is one of the best predictors of success for the rest of the year. Supporting students in building their executive functioning skills, like meeting deadlines and taking advantage of retake opportunities, is a team effort between school and home.
Thank you for your continued support. It truly takes all of us working together to help our students grow and thrive.
Have a great weekend!
Amanda Burke
Sydney has been a magnet to other children since she was a small child herself. She has been coaching (a paying job) a children’s recreational gymnastics class at Metropolitan Elite Gymnastics & Athletics, located in Lorton, VA, since she was 14. She’s also on the Edison High School Gymnastics Team. She may pursue pediatric physical therapy during her time at college. She’s a natural leader when put to the test. Her other talents include violin, guitar, poetry writing, and painting.
We are proud to have her as an Edison Eagle!
Is your student doing amazing things that you want to shine a light on? We want to hear from you! Fill out our Student Spotlight Form and let us know. Your student could be featured in our newsletter!
Important information for testing students:
- Students taking the PSAT or the SAT must use their school assigned device - they cannot use a personal device.
- Students need to charge their laptop and bring it to school on October 8.
- We have extremely limited supplies of loaner laptops.
- If your student does not remember their FCPS laptop, they might not be able to test on October 8.
- Students will be dismissed at 12:55pm, buses will leave at 1:05pm.
Seniors
Seniors who previously registered will take the SAT. Seniors who did not register to take the SAT will have an unscheduled day (do not report to school).
Juniors & Sophomores
Almost all 10th and 11th grade students will be taking the PSAT exam on Wednesday October 8.
Freshmen
9th graders also have an unscheduled day (do not report to school).
We’re excited to offer you a more convenient option for receiving your child’s report cards: Go Paperless!
By choosing to go paperless, you'll be able to:
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Access report cards directly in ParentVUE with just a few clicks.
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Reduce wait time in seeing your child’s report card.
Here's how you can opt-in:
- Log into ParentVUE, click on "My Account," and select “Go Paperless.”
- All parents/guardians living with the student at the same address must have an active SIS ParentVUE account to opt-in.
- Once selected, the “Go Paperless” option will apply to all associated students, no matter their grade level.
- If you’ve already opted for paperless for your secondary students, it will automatically apply to any younger siblings at the elementary level too!
We are pleased to announce that our IB Diploma Coordinator, Ms. Devers, will be visiting all 9th and 10th-grade advisories between September 24 and December 19 to discuss the different IB Program options available to students in their junior and senior years.
During her visit, Ms. Devers will explain the structure, requirements, and benefits of both the full IB Diploma and the IB Career-related Programme (CP) to help students plan their high school journey.
Students were asked to complete a brief interest plan during the advisory session to indicate their preferred path and help Ms. Devers tailor follow-up discussions:
- Students interested in pursuing the full IB Diploma Candidate path were encouraged to circle Theory of Knowledge (TOK) on their sheet.
- Students interested in learning more about the Career-related Programme (CP) were asked to write "CP" at the bottom of their sheet.
Please encourage your student to talk to you about the information they received. If your child expressed interest, Ms. Devers will follow up with them regarding more detailed information sessions.
If you have any questions, you can contact Ms. Devers directly at sddevers@fcps.edu.
Families should have received an E-proof via email.
Please remember to check your spam.
For any questions about your student's school pictures please contact: underclass@vosphoto.com
If your student did not yet take their photo, makeup photos will be offered on November 7.
 Congratulations to Edison Academy students Mohammad Al-Towaiti (Bryant HS) and Nelson Hernandez-Franco (West Potomac HS) who finished first place in the HVACR competition on Tuesday and are Virginia State Champions!
Yearbooks are on sale now for the lowest price of the year! To order your 2025-2026 yearbook, visit www.yearbookordercenter.com and enter the school code number 5211. You will thank yourself later!
Message from our Family Liaisons
Message from our Family Liaisons
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.
Don’t hesitate to reach out!
Douha Kalouda – 703-924-8074 | dkalouda@fcps.edu
Luisa Espionza – 703-924-8200 | leespionza@fcps.edu
Family Assistance Questionnaire
Edison High School is committed to ensuring that all our students have the resources and support they need throughout the school year to reach their full potential in school and within the community. The Family Assistance Questionnaire is entirely optional and confidential. You only need to complete the questionnaire if you are interested in receiving assistance (such as community resource information and grocery gift cards over holiday breaks). The questionnaire is available online in English and Spanish. Paper copies and questionnaires in other languages are available upon request. If you have any questions, please contact Family Liaison, Douha Kalouda at dkalouda@fcps.edu or 703-924-8074.
Link to Family Assistance Questionnaire
English: https://tinyurl.com/EHSassistance
Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/EHSasistencia
Edison Parent Groups
We're excited to build a strong and supportive parent community this year! To help us plan meaningful events, activities, and opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.
Please take a moment to complete our Parent Group Interest Survey by clicking the link below. Your input is valuable and will help shape our efforts for the year ahead!
👉 Click here to complete the survey
Thank you for your time and support!
Are You a Food For Neighbors Red Bag Donor?
Food For Neighbors helps Edison High School keep our pantry stocked by collecting food donations from the community five times each school year. This program directly supports Edison students —and it’s easy to be part of it!
Sign up to become a Red Bag Donor.
The next collection is Saturday, October 25. If you're able, please consider signing up to be a Red Bag Donor and make a meaningful difference in our school community.
Share the love with a Senior Ad! Express friendship, love, or congratulations to a special student in your life with a personalized ad in the yearbook. Select a size, provide your own message and photos, design and pay for your ad at www.yearbookordercenter.com. Enter school code 5211. The deadline for senior ads is Oct 30! Order now because space is limited!
Parents/Guardians and the Senior Class of 2026:
If you did not take your senior photos over the summer, do not worry!
Victor O’Neill Studios, your school’s official photographer, is excited to see you on the following date(s) for your senior portraits at your school: Monday, November 17, and Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
Don’t miss this LAST opportunity to be photographed for the yearbook! The required attire for the school’s yearbook pose are traditional Tuxedos and Drapes; provided by VOS! In addition to the free yearbook session, they 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
Appointments are needed for Senior Portraits.
If you have any questions, please email the Senior Portraits Team: seniors@vosphoto.com, and please kindly include your Senior’s First and Last Name and “Thomas Edison Class of 2026” when emailing, for faster assistance.
 Congratulations to Noor for being our SOAR winner this week!
⏰ Take the School Start Times Survey
FCPS is continuing to explore options for adjusting school start times, with the primary goal of beginning the middle school day at 8 a.m. or later. In order to minimize any costs associated with this change, elementary and high school start times would need to shift as well.
Providing feedback opportunities for the community is a critical part of this effort. Since 2024, FCPS’ consultant has hosted five community forums and administered two surveys. A new School Start Times Survey is open and includes two options that are designed to support student well-being, align with research, balance transportation logistics, and minimize costs.
Staff, parents and caregivers, students, and community members may provide input on the two options by taking the survey. The survey deadline has been extended to Monday, October 6. Find more information on adjusting school start times on the FCPS website.
Why Are Bonds Needed to Fund FCPS Construction Projects?
The building and renovation of schools are not financed through the FCPS’ operating funds, but through bonds. Similar to an individual or a family obtaining a mortgage on a residence to spread the cost of home buying over several years, bonds spread the cost of major capital improvements over a number of years. This ensures that current and future residents and users share in the payment.
This approach is good for our taxes, too. If capital construction were financed out of current tax revenues on a pay-as-you-go basis, projects would need to be paid for in a much shorter time frame, likely reducing other county services or necessitating tax increases. Fortunately, the county’s bonded debt is not likely to be a contributing factor to any increase in local taxes.
A bond referendum to benefit FCPS will be on the ballot this Election Day, Tuesday, November 4. It represents an investment by the community into the facilities everyone uses — whether for school or to gather as a community.
Read more about the FCPS 2025 Bond Referendum. Learn more about registering to vote. Make a voting plan and vote on Tuesday, November 4.
🎤 Community Conversations With Superintendent Dr. Reid
Your voice matters, and Dr. Reid wants to hear from you! Parents are partners, working with us to set our students up for long-term success at school and in life.
A series of Community Conversations will be held across the school division to discuss current challenges and future opportunities. These events are also a chance for you to share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Events are planned for the following dates from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. To register for the October 3 meeting, please click that date below. Registration links for the other dates will be available soon:
Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Please check our website for updates.
 Our amazing Co-Teachers hard at work making sure inclusion stays at the forefront of our work!
📍 Comprehensive Boundary Review Update
FCPS will begin holding October community boundary review meetings on Monday, October 13. The new draft map, Scenario 4, will be shared with the community for feedback at those meetings. It will also be uploaded to the Boundary Explorer Tool shortly before October 13. Community members will then be able to provide feedback in the tool at their convenience.
As a reminder, the community provided feedback on draft scenarios 1-3 in the spring. Scenario 4 continues to build upon the first three scenarios. It is informed by the Superintendent's Boundary Review Advisory Committee, which reviewed community feedback received in the spring to help develop priorities that the consultant used to create Scenario 4.
Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage for more information.
2026-27 FAFSA Form Now Open
Federal Student Aid has released the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Any college-bound high school senior — regardless of income — who wants to be considered for federal, state, and school financial aid programs should complete a FAFSA form.
Parents and caregivers are encouraged to work with their students to complete the FAFSA as early as possible. Check each college’s financial aid office website for deadlines and financial aid forms. Then, create an account if you have not already done so, and fill out the FAFSA.
The Virginia Alternative State Aid (VASA) application has not yet opened, but should be available in late January for students who are unable to complete the FAFSA. To help determine which aid option is right for you, visit the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia website.
Get Help Filling Out the FAFSA
Over the next few months, College Access Fairfax will offer several programs on completing the FAFSA/VASA and finding and applying for scholarships. Get information on these programs and how to access them on the College Access Fairfax website.
College Access Fairfax staff are available for virtual one-on-one help sessions to help complete the FAFSA/VASA. To request an appointment, families should email appointments@CollegeAccessFairfax.org.
🙋 Every Day Is a Stepping Stone to Success
Attendance is an important life skill that will help your child later in life. It’s a good habit to build now to help them graduate from college on time and routinely report to work on time once they have a career.
Please take a look at the FCPS Calendar. Try to schedule any trips or family events on weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students who are absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered “chronically absent.”
When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or appointment, you must report the absence to our school. See below for how to report your student's absences to the school.
Visit FCPS’ Attendance webpage for resources on attendance.
https://edisonhs.fcps.edu/about/attendance
Attendance Emails are no longer accepted or monitored.
Edison Attendance Office 703-924-8080 -Leave a message
All Day- Call and leave a message, ParentVue, or drop off a note
Late Arrival- Call and leave a message, or send your student in with a note
Early Release- Call and leave a message, or send your student in with a note
Please note: Last minute check outs can take up to 30 minutes to retrieve your student
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- FCPS Welcomes Military Families
- October Community Boundary Review Meetings
- Community Conversations
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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