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March 17 - PTSA Meeting
March 20 - No School - Eid al-Fitr
Mar 27 - End of 3rd Quarter - Early Release
Mar 30 - April 3 - Spring Break
April 6 - No School Teacher Work Day
April 10 - No School Teacher Work Day
April 21 - PTSA Meeting 7pm
May 19 - PTSA Meeting 7pm
May 25 - No School - Memorial Day
May 26 - No School - Teacher Work Day
May 27 - No School - Eid al-Adha
June 5 - Graduation 7pm at Eagle Bank Arena
June 17 - Last Day of School
FCPS School Year Calendar
Good afternoon, Eagles,
It has been another busy week here at Edison, and I want to take a moment to share a few highlights from around the school.
First, I want to recognize our boys basketball team for making it to the first round of the state tournament. While the season ended sooner than we hoped, this group had a tremendous year and represented Edison with pride. I am incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication they showed all season long. Congratulations to our players and coaches on a great run. I am confident we will come back even stronger next year.
On Wednesday evening, Mr. Butler and our choir students put on a wonderful pre-assessment concert. It was a great opportunity for students to showcase the work they have been preparing as they head into their assessment season. Thank you to Mr. Butler for all of your hard work in your first year at Edison and for continuing to build and grow our choir program. It is exciting to see the program continue to grow.
It was also great to see so many of our spring sports families at Meet the Coach Night this week. Thank you to everyone who came out to learn more about the upcoming season and support our programs. Our spring teams have already kicked off the season with scrimmages this week, and we are looking forward to the official start of competition soon. I am excited to get out and see our athletes in action and cheer on the Eagles this spring.
I also want to recognize and thank Ashley Welburn, owner of our local McDonald’s, for her partnership and support of our school. Ashley has been a strong supporter of Edison and is helping us reinforce our SOAR positive behavior program. SOAR stands for Safe, Open to All, Always Kind, and Resilient. Partnerships like this help us continue to recognize and encourage the positive choices our students make every day, and we are grateful for the support of our community.
Thank you, as always, for supporting our students and staff. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.
Amanda Burke
Principal
 We are thankful to our partnership with Ashley Welburn, the owner of our neighborhood McDonalds!
FCPS is administering our Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Monday, March 9, to Monday, March 23. Your feedback is critical in helping us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools.
Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment.
- Communication.
- Student success.
- Advocacy.
- Family and school partnerships.
- Community partnerships.
The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Parents/caregivers will receive a survey link via email from FCPS on March 9. A survey link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available at each school. Please stay tuned for more information.
As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Dr. Reid’s Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on:
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Tuesday, March 17, from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., at Glen Forest Elementary School.
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Monday, March 23, at Ravensworth Elementary School.
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Monday, April 13, at Belle View Elementary School.
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Monday, April 20, Westgate Elementary School.
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Wednesday, April 22, at Crestwood Elementary School.
Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
Conversaciones con la Comunidad: Comparta su Opinión con la Dra. Reid
Siendo una líder que sabe escuchar, la Dra. Reid considera muy importante conectarse e involucrarse con miembros de la comunidad en toda la división escolar. Sus reuniones Conversaciones con la Comunidad representan oportunidades para que comparta sus ideas y opiniones y para que haga las preguntas que tenga. Los eventos se realizarán en estas fechas, durante la primavera (de 6:30 a 7:30 p.m. a menos se notifiquen cambios):
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Martes, 17 de marzo, de 6:45 a 7:45 p.m., en la Escuela Primaria Glen Forest.
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Lunes, 23 de marzo, en la Escuela Primaria Ravensworth.
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Lunes, 13 de abril, en la Escuela Primaria Belle View.
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Lunes, 20 de abril, en la Escuela Primaria Westgate.
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Miércoles, 22 de abril, en la Escuela Primaria Crestwood.
Se ofrecerán servicios de Cuidado de Niños y de Traducción. Estos eventos están abiertos para todas las personas. Visite la página de participación comunitaria de la superintendente para que encuentre la información más reciente.
 Our Edison TSA (Technology Student Association) chapter competed at the VA Northern Regionals event in Sterling, VA on Saturday, 2/28. 51 students competed in 17 different events, and we had a record breaking 17 students qualify to States! Here are the results:
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Board Game Design - 1st Place (Nicholas Allen, Trenton Dang, Demir Doven, Jack Downey)
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Structural Design - 1st Place (Connor Hoteling, Ryan Phan)
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CAD Engineering - 1st Place (Demir Doven)
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Manufacturing Prototype - 2nd Place (Garrett Serbus, Labib Tahmid, Charlotte Tanner, Colin Zecca)
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Flight Endurance - 3rd Place (Dante Vaghin-Carlos)
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Manufacturing Prototype - 6th Place (Mahnoor Fatima, Andre Pineda Sarmiento, Vivienne Price, Ayanna Pursoo, Leilani Scarzella)
Be sure to follow @edisonhs_tsa on Instagram to keep up with their progress as the group prepares to compete at States at the end of April in Hampton, VA!
Measles is a highly contagious virus that infects 9 out of 10 people who are exposed, if unvaccinated or not immune. It has been in the news lately due to cases in Northern Virginia and among people who have traveled through local airports.
If your spring break or summer plans include traveling abroad or to an area in the United States with high measles activity, the Fairfax County Health Department encourages you to ensure your family is protected. Children 12 months and older should have 1 or 2 doses before traveling. Depending on your specific travel plans, your health care provider may also advise you to vaccinate infants 6 to 11 months old. Read more about these recommendations.
We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Parent University on March 26, 2026, from 6:00–7:00 PM as we focus on strengthening our school community through belonging and connection. Research shows that when students feel a strong sense of belonging at school, they are more engaged, confident, and successful—and that connection is even more powerful when families feel included and involved as well.
The evening will begin with a brief presentation on the importance of feeling connected to your school community, followed by breakout discussions where parents can share ideas and explore ways we can work together to improve everyone’s sense of belonging at Edison. We hope you will join us in this important conversation and partner with us to make Edison a place where every student and family feels heard, valued, and included.
If you are unable to attend in person, we invite you to join us virtually using this link for the presentation portion of the evening so you can still be part of the conversation.
RSVP Information:
While RSVPs are not required, we would greatly appreciate it if you could let us know whether you plan to attend. This will help us best prepare materials and space for the evening. Please RSVP by March 19, 2026, using this link.
We look forward to seeing you on March 26!
Volunteer FCPS allows individuals to search and register for volunteer opportunities. It helps ensure a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment here at [School]. All volunteers must:
- Create a profile in Volunteer FCPS.
- Register for opportunities through Volunteer FCPS.
- Sign in and out of schools using the visitor kiosk.
At the Volunteer FCPS site, you can complete a volunteer orientation. Visit the Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
Regístrese Hoy como Voluntario para FCPSEl sistema “Volunteer FCPS” les permite a los individuos encontrar y registrarse para tomar oportunidades de ser voluntarios. El sistema garantiza un ambiente seguro, consistente y acogedor en nuestra escuela [School]. Todos los voluntarios deben:
- Crear un perfil en el sistema “Volunteer FCPS”.
- Registrarse en oportunidades de voluntariado a través del sistema “Volunteer FCPS”.
- Anotarse al entrar y al salir de la escuela, usando el kiosko para visitantes.
Puede completar una orientación para ser voluntario en volunteer.fcps.edu. Visite la página de Preguntas Frecuentes de Volunteer FCPS para que encuentre más información.
Order your 2025-2026 yearbook today for the lowest price of the year! Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com and enter school order number 5211 to reserve your copy today before we sell out!
 Preassessment Choir Concert!
The National Sleep Foundation’s Sleep Awareness Week is March 8 to 14. The observance highlights the critical link between sleep and health, both physical and mental. Read more about sleep health and sleep strategies you can try at home.
 FCPS’ 2026 Special Education Family Conference has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marshall High School. Updated conference details are now available on the Special Education Family Conference webpage. Please register for the event. If you registered before, please re-register for the new date. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this date change may cause and appreciate your understanding.
Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts Camps
Career and Technical Education camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Robinson Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Tuition assistance is available to FCPS families eligible for free or reduced meals.
CTE Summer Academy (CSA) is a week-long enrichment program that allows students in grades 6-11 to dive deeper into CTE program areas, develop skills, and begin career exploration. Watch this video about CTE camps. Registration is open for these programs through Friday, June 5.
Institute for the Arts (IFTA) is a two-week camp for students currently in grades 6-11. Students select from nearly 60 classes in art, dance, music, and theater. Rising freshmen have the option to take Health and PE 9 through IFTA as well!
Production Camp is a four-week summer theatre intensive for students in grades 6-11. Students in performance or technical theatre tracks rehearse, design, and build a musical in a collaborative atmosphere. The show is presented to the public at the end of camp.
New this year: Students in the above camps can also register for aftercare, which is available from 2 to 5 p.m.
Self-Directed Economics and Personal Finance
Summer is a great time for high school students to fulfill the Economics and Personal Finance course requirement. During the self-directed course, students work independently to complete the requirements. Registration is now open. Students must register by Friday, June 5. For more information, see the Summer Learning information page.
Summer Online Campus
Take advantage of the opportunity to earn a high school course credit via this summer’s Online Campus program. Registration is now open. Students must register by Friday, June 5. Mathematics, health and physical education, career and technical education, English, science, social studies, and world language courses are available to eligible middle and high school students.
 Congrats to our boys basketball team on their season!
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!
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. 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
College Access Fairfax hosts Paying for College: The Financial Aid Process for Underclassmen
Virtual workshop for students in grades 9–11 and their families. Learn how financial aid works, when to apply, types and sources of aid, required forms, and how financial need is determined. Free and open to all families.
Upcoming Dates (2026)
March 7, 10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. (Virtual)
March 12, 7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. (Virtual)
Link for more information
FCPS ACE Adult ESOL Classes
An ACE Adult ESOL will be offered at Edison High School this spring. Improve your English speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills in a supportive classroom environment.
Testing for New Students:
All new students are required to complete placement testing before enrolling.
Test Date: March 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Class Schedule
April 6 – June 11, 2026
Tuesdays and Thursdays
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Cost
$220 (textbooks included)
Location
Edison High School
5801 Franconia Rd
Alexandria, VA 22310
For more information contact FCPS ACE: 703-658-2777 or adultesol@fcps.edu
No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students
Is your student experiencing anxiety, behavior changes, or challenges with peer and family relationships? If so, you may refer your child for weekly therapy with a licensed therapist through Hazel Health. Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for information on this service.
Teleterapia de Salud Mental Sin Costo para Todos los Estudiantes de Secundaria
Su hijo de secundaria está teniendo ansiedad, cambios de comportamiento o dificultades con las relaciones familiares o con sus compañeros? Si es así, los padres/cuidadores pueden referir a sus hijos a terapia semanal con un terapeuta licenciado a través de Hazel Health. Visite la página web Teletherapy para obtener información por este servicio.
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:
- School Board Adopts Budget
- New Date for Special Education Conference
- Celebrating Our Schools
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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