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Important DatesOct 11 - Flea Market Oct 13 - Student Holiday - No School Oct 14 - 17- Homecoming Week Oct 17 - Homecoming Football Game Oct 18 - Homecoming Dance Buy Tickets! 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 7 - Underclassmen Picture Makeups Nov 11- Veterans Day - No School Nov 18 - PTSA Meeting Nov 26 - 28 - Thanksgiving Break - No School Dec 22 - Jan 2 -Winter Break FCPS School Year Calendar Edison HS Calendar
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Message from Mrs. BurkeHello Edison Families, Next week is one of the most exciting weeks of the year—Homecoming Week! This year’s theme is “Night in the City.” We kicked things off today with Tourist Day, and it was great to see so many “visitors” exploring the halls of Edison with their cameras, fanny packs, and sun hats. Before we look ahead, I want to take a moment to celebrate some of our incredible staff. This past Wednesday, we recognized several Edison staff members at the Impact Awards, which honor employees committed to collaboration, equity, innovation, and student achievement.
We’re very proud of these staff members and grateful for their hard work and commitment to our community. A quick reminder: On Wednesday, we’ll have Anything But a Backpack Day, where students get creative and carry their school items in unconventional ways. That evening, we’ll host the Eagle Bowl, where our juniors and seniors face off in a spirited game of flag football. The fun starts at 6:00 p.m. on the football field. Thursday is Theme Day, with each class representing a different city:
Thursday evening is also our Follies, starting at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium. Each class has prepared skits tied to the theme that always get plenty of laughs—often at the staff’s expense. On Friday, we’ll come together for Spirit Day:
We’ll end the school day with a Pep Rally, featuring class competitions and plenty of school spirit to kick off the weekend. Friday night is our Homecoming Football Game against Falls Church, and it’s a Red Out, so wear red and fill the stands. All students must show either a student ID or StudentVUE on their phone to enter the game. At halftime, we’ll announce the winners of the Homecoming competitions and crown our Homecoming Royals. Finally, the Homecoming Dance is on Saturday, October 18, from 8:00–11:00 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance; they will not be sold at the door. Please remember there’s no entry after 9:30 p.m. Homecoming Week always brings a lot of energy and school spirit. We look forward to celebrating with everyone throughout the week. Have a great weekend! Amanda Burke  October 6 - October 16 1 PER EDISON STUDENT until we’ve reached the max Non-Edison Guests need to have a guest form filled out by their School Administrator and sent to EHS Activities before October 10 Thursday, Oct. 9 - Friday, October 10 October 10
Have great photos during the week? Share them with us @EHSLeaders with #HOCOWEEK(class year) (ie: #HOCOWEEK25 for seniors) FCPS Dress Code in Effect for All Homecoming Activities Buy your homecoming tickets here! Student Spotlight! Having some fun at the Flag Football Media Day!
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! Paperless Report CardsWe’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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Parent/Guardian Permission for Student to Regularly Miss Instruction TimeFairfax County Public Schools is committed to fostering a caring culture where each and every student can thrive in a learning environment where they feel welcome and a sense of belonging. In alignment with FCPS Regulation 1502, Schools ensure that students and staff of all religious backgrounds have reasonable accommodation and access to meditation and silent reflection space within the school building. FCPS supports students who need to take time during the school day to practice as their faith requires. If your student needs to be excused from a portion of at least one class to meditate and pray, please complete the form linked below. This means that your student would regularly miss instructional time. By doing so, your student will be responsible for all work that needs to be completed or made up. School students can access our designated space during the instructional time with parent/guardian authorization. By completing this form, you are acknowledging that you understand your student may be missing daily instruction time.  Congratulations to Edison's Security Team for receiving a Team Impact Award at the FCPS IMPACT Awards Ceremony on Wednesday. They won in the Category of Collaboration and Partnership for their work keeping our building safe, building relationships with students and staff, and being a model for all of FCPS with our safety and security practices. Congratulations security team! IB InformationWe 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:
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. FCPS Youth Survey to 10th and 12th grade studentsEdison High School will be administering the FCPS Youth Survey to 10th and 12th grade students on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, during an extended Advisory period. It provides a wealth of information about a variety of topics related to our youth that influence their physical and mental well being, from sleep and nutritional habits to substance abuse behaviors to symptoms of depression. If you would like for your 10th or 12th grade student to be opted out, please see the below website, and click on the section for Parent Opt-Out Letters. Select the letter for grades 8, 10, and 12, and send the printed and signed form in to your student's counselor by Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. Parent Letters and Opt Out Forms Website  Congratulations to Edison Golf for being District Champs! 2026-27 FAFSA Form Now OpenFederal Student Aid has made the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available ahead of the scheduled release date. 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 |
