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April 17 - Pyramid Art Show
April 21 - No School, Special Election Day
April 21 - PTSA Meeting 7 pm
May 1 - Prom at Crystal View in Fair Oaks
May 6 - JROTC Awards Ceremony 6 pm
May 14 - Academy Awards Ceremony 6 pm
May 19 - PTSA Meeting 7 pm
May 25 - No School - Memorial Day
May 26 - No School - Teacher Work Day
May 27 - No School - Eid al-Adha
May 28 - Senior Academic Awards 6:30 pm in the Auditorium
June 1 - Senior Fest 9:30 am at the Stadium
June 2 - Senior Choice Awards 7 pm
June 3 - Varsity Sports Awards 6:30 pm
June 5 - Graduation 7 pm at Eagle Bank Arena
June 11 - Global STEM Celebration 2 -3:30 pm
June 17 - Last Day of School
FCPS School Year Calendar
Edison Community,
This week at Edison was full of energy, pride, and connection across our community.
We wrapped up a fantastic Spirit Week celebrating the Month of the Military Child and our spring sports season. Wednesday’s Purple Up Day was especially powerful. It was a sea of purple throughout the building, with students and staff showing their support for our military-connected families. Thank you to Ms. Mahan and Mr. Schlemmer for their leadership in working with our student ambassadors to make the day so meaningful.
Today’s pep rally was the perfect way to close out the week. The weather could not have been better, and it was great to see everyone outside, engaged, and showing school spirit. A big thank you to our leadership class, along with Mr. Dight and Mrs. Craft, for the time and effort they put into organizing such a successful event.
On Wednesday, we also had the honor of welcoming our rising ninth graders from Twain and Holmes Middle Schools. It was a great opportunity for them to experience Edison firsthand, connect with our students, and learn more about the programs, activities, and opportunities available here. Thank you to Mrs. Bentley and our student groups for helping to support and organize this visit. We are excited to officially welcome them in August as the Class of 2029.
There is no shortage of activity on campus this weekend. Tonight, we are hosting our Pyramid Art Show. I encourage everyone to come out and see the incredible talent across our schools. Thank you to our art teachers, Mrs. Utech, Mr. Nelson, Ms. Wallace, Mr. Dicillo, and Mrs. Garriott, for inspiring and supporting our students’ creativity.
Our spring play, You Can’t Take It With You, is also taking the stage. We hope to see strong support for our performers and crew. In addition, our athletic fields are busy with baseball, softball, and soccer competitions, another great way to support our students.
Looking ahead to tomorrow, Marshall High School will host the FCPS Special Education Conference. We are especially proud that two of our students, Aicha Boyd and Madison Roegner, will be recognized for their work with Best Buddies. This is a meaningful accomplishment and a reflection of the inclusive culture we strive to build every day.
Saturday evening, we will host Bingo, sponsored by our Athletic Boosters. It promises to be a fun, community-centered event. I will be there calling numbers and, if I’m lucky, hoping to win a round myself.
For your awareness, I want to provide transparency about the police presence on the Edison campus today. At approximately 10:00 AM this morning, the school administration was notified of an isolated altercation involving two students on the connector bus. In accordance with our standard safety protocols, FCPD responded to the school to investigate. Please be assured that all students and staff were safe, there was no broader threat to our school community, and our regular day continued without interruption. We take all matters of student safety seriously and appreciate your continued partnership in keeping our school environment safe.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support of our students, staff, and programs. Have a great weekend.
Amanda Burke
Principal
 As we near Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4th – 8th, we invite you to take a moment and express your gratitude to our staff here at Edison High School! Has a staff member gone the extra mile, given you support, gotten your student excited about a subject, or do you just want to say thank you?
Fill out the Thank a Staff Member Form and let them know.
Sometimes a simple thank you can make a lasting impact!
 Edison's Spring Play
You Can't Take It With You
April 15 -18, 2026
Tickets at edisontheatercompany.org
 Our two All-State Music Students -
Jackson Byrd (Choir) and
Gavin Tilock (Orchestra)
So proud of them and all their hard work!
On Monday, April 6, parents and guardians of Edison HS will receive an email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the Performance Evaluation Program and provides an opportunity to share anonymous feedback about our school’s leadership and environment.
Topics covered in the survey include:
✅ Instructional leadership
✅ School climate
✅ Management (human resources and organizational)
✅ Communication and community relations
✅ Culturally responsive and equitable leadership
✅ Professionalism
The questionnaire will be open April 6 - April 19 and will be collected online. When you receive the email from noreply@fcps.edu, please take a few minutes to complete it. Your input is valuable and helps shape the future of our school. Thank you for your time and feedback!
We are excited to support your student’s transition to high school! For the third year, Edison High School is offering an optional Jump Start program for rising 9th-grade students.
Program Details:
Date: Tuesday, July 28th Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location: Edison High School
During this session, students will:
✔️ Meet staff members, including administrators, counselors, and teachers
✔️ Tour the school building
✔️ Receive tips for high school success
✔️ Learn about our wide range of sports and club opportunities
✔️ Receive lunch and Edison Eagle Pride T-shirt
Please note: Transportation will not be provided.
We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2030!
Save the Date: Registration will open on May 27th and a link will be located on the Edison website for those interested in our Jumpstart program. Please contact Greg Dombrowski: GSDombrowski@fcps.edu or Ellen Hagan: EMHaganBower@fcps.edu for further information.
There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, for the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled.
FCPS will offer lunch and a snack at no cost to children aged 18 and under on April 21 at participating schools. The meals must be eaten on site. For more information, visit the FCPS Food and Nutrition Services webpage.
Adjusted Elementary Early Release WednesdaysStudents will now have a traditional full day of instruction and be released at the regular dismissal time on April 22 and April 29, which were previously early release Wednesdays for elementary schools.
This adjustment allows our staff to still have dedicated time for planning, collaboration, and professional learning without reducing instructional time on other school days.
Elecciones Estatales de Abril: No Habrá Clases para los Estudiantes
No habrá clases para los estudiantes el martes 21 de abril, por efectuarse ese día elecciones estatales en Virginia. Las actividades, entrenamientos atléticos y eventos estudiantiles podrían realizarse tal y como están programados.
FCPS ofrecerá almuerzo y una merienda sin costo a los niños menores de 18 años en escuelas participantes. Las comidas deben consumirse en el lugar. Para más información, visite la página web de Servicios de Alimentos y Nutrición de FCPS.
Los estudiantes tendrán ahora un día completo de instrucción y saldrán a la hora regular de salida, tanto el 22 como el 29 de abril, los cuales eran antes miércoles de salida temprana para las escuelas primarias.
Estos ajustes les permiten a nuestro personal tener todavía tiempo para dedicarlo a la planeación, colaboración e instrucción profesional, sin tener que reducir el tiempo de enseñanza durante otros días de clases.
The School Board voted to direct the superintendent to designate Veterans Day as a standard instructional day for the 2026-27 school year. Because this day was added, the 2026-27 school year will now end for students on Wednesday, June 16, 2027. Find additional information on BoardDocs. View the updated complete school year calendar on FCPS’ website.
The last day of school for the current school year — Wednesday, June 17, 2026 — has not changed.
From April 27th to May 20th, Edison High School’s juniors and seniors enrolled in a culminating IB course will complete their IB exams. IB exam schedules will be sent to each student’s FCPSSCHOOLS.NET email addresses with the start times and locations of their exam. Students must arrive on time for their designated exam sessions, as there are no makeups. Parents/Guardians can access the IB testing calendar at https://www.ibo.org/programmes/diploma-programme/assessment-and-exams/exam-schedule/. Please note that our exams will begin at 8:10 AM for morning sessions and noon for afternoon sessions. If a student has a question about their exam schedule for a specific course, they should contact their course teacher; if they have a question about examination procedures, they should contact Ms. Devers at sddevers@fcps.edu.
Students will be participating in spring assessments based on their grade level and courses. This includes summative assessments like Standards of Learning (SOL) tests, which measure what a student knows, and progress assessments like Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) tests, which measure where they are in their learning.
FCPS encourages all families to support their students in taking these tests. Virginia requires schools to test at least 95% of students on SOLs, so when families choose not to participate in testing, it can impact a school’s accreditation, accountability ratings, and ability to measure student progress accurately.
Parents and caregivers can help their children perform their best on these tests by reminding them to get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and the cell phone policy still applies during testing season.
It is important that students attend school on scheduled testing dates. If you are aware of a conflict that may cause your student to miss a test, please notify your student’s school as soon as possible.
Learn more about how to support your child and why test participation matters.
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IB Chinese and IB Latin exams 8:30 a.m.
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IB Geography and IB Social Anthropology exams 8:30 a.m.
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IB Math exams 8:30 a.m.
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Dismissal 11:30 a.m.
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About 70% of the FCPS budget comes from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. There are several upcoming opportunities to provide feedback to the county on its budget before final adoption in May. This includes public budget hearings (April 14-16) and an online survey. Learn how the FCPS budget helps us sustain our excellence.
Ayúdenos a Mantener la Excelencia de FCPS: Haga Escuchar su Voz sobre el Presupuesto del Año Fiscal 2027Cerca del 70% del presupuesto de FCPS proviene de la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Fairfax.Usted tendrá varias oportunidades para ofrecer su opinión al condado acerca del presupuesto antes de que sea aprobado en mayo. Estas oportunidades incluyen audiencias públicas (entre abril 14 y 16) y una encuesta online.
Conozca más acerca de cómo el presupuesto de FCPS nos ayuda a mantener nuestro nivel de excelencia visitando www.fcps.edu/budgetstory.
When was the last time you talked to your teen about fentanyl and overdose? Learn how to start an Unskippable conversation, and find resources to share with your teen on how to spot an overdose and how to respond.
As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Her 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. on:
Click on a date to register to attend that event. Registration is not required, but it helps with planning, especially for child care and interpretation services. 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. ReidSiendo 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.):
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.
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
Virginia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics has created a platform to provide information about VA community resources. From affordable childcare to school supplies to healthcare support, use zip code to find information about services. Search this free resource to access over 466,000 local and state social care programs. Access this continuously updated platform here.
FCPS Family Academy
The Family Academy offers in-person and virtual classes, workshops, webinars, and programs for families. Click this link to the Family Academy Catalog to explore numerous opportunities for families to register. Choose the opportunity and find information about dates, times, locations, and registration information.
CTE Summer Enrichment Programs
The Fairfax County Public Schools Career and Technical Education (CTE) office is offering two summer enrichment opportunities for students. Tech Adventure Camp is available for current kindergarten through 5th grade students. CTE Summer Academy is available for current 6th through 11th grade students.
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!
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:
- Calendar Updates
- Teacher on The Kelly Clarkson Show
- Support Your Student During SOLs
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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