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As a reminder, Monday, January 19, is Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Schools and offices will be closed. See the complete school year calendar.
Wednesday, January 28, is the last day of the quarter and an early release for students. See the complete school year calendar. See the academy schedule below to ensure you are prepared.
- AM Block - Follow Regular Academy Bell Schedule. Shuttles run from base schools. Cosmetology students from feeder schools do not attend class.
- Mid-day Block - Follow Regular Academy Bell Schedule. Shuttles run from base schools.
- PM Block - Class is cancelled, No shuttles will run.
Thursday, January 29 and Friday, January 30, are student holidays for staff development and teacher work days. See the complete school year calendar.
Thursday, February 5 is a fundraiser at &Pizza to support our Criminal Justice SkillsUSA competitors. See the flyer and description below.
Saturday, February 7 is the Edison Academy Open House from 10:00a.m. to 1:00 p.m. See below for more details.
Edison Open House
Ever wondered what professional-grade learning looks like in high school.
Join us for the Edison Academy Open House on Saturday, February 7, and see how we prepare students to be ready for life after high school. This event is a perfect opportunity for prospective students, parents, and community members to partner with us in exploring the specialized pathways that lead to academic excellence and career success.
What to expect:
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Live Demonstrations: Experience our students in action as they showcase the technical skills they use every day.
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Facility Tours: Take a look inside our specialized classrooms and labs designed to mirror real-world professional environments.
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Meet the Staff: Connect directly with our expert teachers and staff to learn about our diverse program offerings.
Event Details:
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Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026
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Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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Location: 5801 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310
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Entry: Please enter through Door 13.
For more information about the open house or registration for classes, visit edisonacademy.fcps.edu or contact Academy Counselor Cassandra Deedy.
Prepare for Winter Weather
Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather closing decisions are made at FCPS.FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, the new FCPS mobile app, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Academy Inclement Weather Schedules
Late Opening 2 Hour Delay - Announced by 5:00 a.m.
Two Hour Early Closing - Announced by 10:00 a.m.
- Edison HS students follow the Edison High School Schedule
- Other (Feeder Schools) students
- AM Block - Follow regular bell schedule. Shuttles will run on normal schedule.
- Mid-day Block - Shuttles will depart Edison Academy at 11:20 a.m.
- PM Block - Class is cancelled. No shuttles will run.
* Cosmetology students will depart on midday shuttles (approx. 11:20 a.m.) in the event of a Two Hour Early Close.
Bistro is Taking Orders
Bistro 1093 is your Edison Academy dining destination. Carry-Out and Dine-In menus are advertised to customers on our mailing list. Email our instructor Chef Glenn Walden to receive Bistro news of menu offerings and links to place your order. For more information, click here.
Dog Grooming
The Edison Academy Veterinary Science program offers grooming services for dogs on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Services may include dog bathing, nail trims, ear cleaning and minor trimming (around the feet, face, rear end, sanitary trims). The cost ranges between $10-25, depending on the size of your pet and the services you request. For more information, click here.
Donate to Support SkillsUSA
Edison Academy is entering its competition season with a historic milestone: over 40 students have registered for the SkillsUSA State Leadership Conference in Virginia Beach. This is the largest group to represent the Academy since 2016!
We also appreciate all the financial support from our community whether they are donating supplies or money to the programs, it makes a sizeable impact. If you are interested in donating to the academy, please click here.
Criminal Justice Fundraiser
Support the future of criminal justice by grabbing a meal at &pizza! On Thursday, February 5th, the &pizza location at 5926 Kingstowne Center will host a fundraiser for Edison Academy from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Up to 30% of all sales during this window will be donated back to the program.
To participate, simply show the fundraiser flyer to the cashier in-shop, or enter the promo code EDISON when ordering through a kiosk, online, or via the &pizza app. It is a great way for parents and partners to support students as they build academic foundations for their future careers.
Academy Ambassadors are essential members of the academy at Edison. Over the last couple weeks, many were at various school events sharing their experiences with interested students. In addition, thirty of our ambassadors attended a networking and communications training with ambassadors from three other academy. The amazing training was courtesy of icontact coaching.
Please follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more photos, or check out our website.
Calendar
January
19 MLK Jr Day - No School
28 Last day of the 2nd Quarter - Early Release
29 Staff Development Day - No School
30 Teacher Workday - No School
February
7 Edison Academy Open House, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
16 Presidents Day - No School
17 Teacher Workday - No School
18 Ramadan Begins
21 Edison Academy Open House Snow Date, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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