November at a Glance
Sunday, November 2, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time will end. Don’t forget to move your clocks back one hour!
Monday, November 3, schools are closed for students for a school planning day
Tuesday, November 4, schools are closed for students for a teacher workday and Election Day. Don’t forget to get out and vote on Tuesday, Nov. 4! For more information, visit the Virginia Department of Elections webpage.
Monday, November 11, is a school holiday for Veterans Day. All schools and offices are closed.
November 26 to 28, schools and offices will be closed for Thanksgiving break. Classes will resume on Monday, December 1.
See the complete school year calendar.
Native American Heritage Month
November is designated as a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native Americans. It is also a time to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges they have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges.
Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
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National Career Development Month
By enrolling in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) course or program, students learn the technical applications of many occupations while preparing for higher education or entry-level employment. A core program of CTE courses is offered in every middle and high school. Based on the needs of the populations served, each school determines optional courses to be offered. Learn more about Academies and Specialized Programs.
 This is a video thumbnail but can be clicked on to watch and listen to information about career development month
SIS ParentVUE End-of-Quarter Closure
The Gradebook in SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE will be closed for the end of the first quarter from Friday, October 31, 4 p.m. to Monday, November 10, 6 a.m. Activate your ParentVUE account to easily access grade reports.
Changes to Middle and High School Report Card Feedback
With the first quarter of the school year ending on Friday, October 31, families can expect student report cards to be available the week of November 10.
FCPS has revised the way teachers provide feedback on report cards, so you may notice some new comments. Specifically, comments have been revised to provide more detailed feedback for students and families.
Also, teachers will now include a Work Habits mark each quarter for each student. This scale provides feedback on students’ time management, organization, assignment completion, and overall effort in class. This is meant as feedback to families and will not appear on a student’s transcript.
View the Middle and High School Grading and Reporting webpage for more information.
Veterinary Science Grooming is Taking Clients
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.
Class Fee Invoices Available on MySchoolBucks
Students enrolled in one of the following Academy courses can now view their class invoices in their MySchoolBucks account:
- Auto Technology 1, 2, & 3
- Auto Collision 1, 2, & 3
- Cosmetology 1 & 2
- Culinary Arts 1, 2, & 3
- Electrical Engineering 1, 2, & 3
- HVAC 1 & 2
- Residential Construction
- Veterinary Sciences 1 & 2
Please login to your MySchoolBucks account as soon as possible to pay your class fee.
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 Resources
Lanyards
All students who attend Edison Academy, that are not Edison High School students, received an Edison Academy lanyard. It is expected that all feeder Academy students wear their lanyards when entering the building to speed along the entry process with the new weapons detection. Moving forward, if your student needs a replacement lanyard there will be a $5.00 fee.
Volunteer at Edison Academy
At Edison Academy, our volunteers are a vital part of our school community; we deeply value the time and care they give to our students. If you would like to volunteer within the academy, please register with Volunteer FCPS or contact Sarah Hinkhouse for more information.
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 High School Academy. We love our staff members; let's tell them how we feel!
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Edison Academy Haunted House
Our Edison Academy students brought the scares and the creativity to this year’s Haunted House making it frightfully fun from start to finish! From creepy corridors to spooky surprises, our Electrical Construction students made this Haunted House a scream!
Each academy program was given a space in the haunted house which they correlated to their classes, but with a creepy twist. The Electrical Construction students worked for over a month building this experience each day in class. Additionally, they spent 20 hours entertaining nearly 4,000 visitors over the course of three days. We are grateful to everyone who supported this event and shout out to the student volunteers who made it all possible!
Check out our Instagram and Facebook for more photos and videos!
AgriCulinary Tech Chef Challenge
A group of Culinary Arts level 2 and 3 students participated in a live cooking challenge against other high school teams and won Third Place!
The challenge combined agriculture with culinary skills, using ingredients sourced directly from the farm and was cooked onsite. They were also given a knife set for participating.
Certification Success
We had 48 students in our Cyber programs pass industry certifications this week to end the quarter strong. Four student earned certifications that are the equivalent of college credits.
Around the Academy
Criminal Justice level 2 students welcomed instructors from Inova to do their Stop the Bleed training and certification.
Edison HVAC Students Receive Klein Prize Packs from Epic Sales Group
Two Edison Academy HVAC students were recently recognized for their victory at the 2025 SkillsUSA State Fair HVAC Competition. Thanks to the generous support of Epic Sales Group and Klein Tools, each student received a professional prize pack filled with industry-grade Klein tools. The students were all smiles as they opened their boxes and celebrated their accomplishments.
Automotive Collision level 1 students were practicing removing doors, trunks, and hoods from cars.
Veterinary Science students in Mrs. Akua's level 2 class completed their bone disease projects which are on display in the academy.
Culinary Arts students have been busy with a visit from the Culinary Arts Institute and practicing their pie making skills for the holiday sales.
Residential Construction students welcomed representatives from Van Metre to discuss options beyond high school.
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning level 1 and Electrical Construction and Engineering level 1 students are preparing for their OSHA-10 Certification.
Automotive Technology students welcomed a representative from WyoTech to discuss options beyond high school.
Veterinary Science Weekly Grooming
This week, Ms. Nestlerode's students were practicing their examination and grooming skills.
Please follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more photos, or check out our website.
Volunteer Fairfax VolunteerFest, November 3rd
VolunteerFest will be on Monday, November 3rd (student holiday) at the Pozez JCC located at 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA 22031. This year’s focus will be on packing 75,000 nutritious meals to help fight hunger in the community. More information for students and families who would like to sign up can be found here.
Volunteer with Herralink for Goodwill Living
Herralink is a program by Goodwin Living that connects volunteers with residents in senior communities. Volunteers include students, retirees, parents, and more. Click here for more information.
Community HEALTH FAIR
Join us at our Community Health Fair and learn about information regarding health services and personal needs.
- Falls Church Academy & Community HEALTH FAIR
- Saturday, November 15, 2025, 9am - 2pm
- Falls Church High School Door #3 7521 Jaguar Trail Falls Church, VA
Services / Information Available:
Registration Required For:
Registration Link
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.
Calendar
October
31 Early Release/End of 1st Quarter
November
3 Student Holiday - No School
4 Election Day - No School
11 Veterans Day - No School
26-28 Thanksgiving Break - No School
December
8 Bodhi Day
14 Chanukah
22-Jan 2 Winter Break - No School
25 Christmas
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