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July 29 - Jumpstart 9am - 1pm Please click here for the registration link.
Aug 4 - Fall Sports Tryouts Edison Sports
Aug 14 - 9th Grade and New Student Orientation 12:20pm - 2:55 pm; bus pick up local ES.
Aug 14 - Upperclassmen open house 2:30 - 2:30pm
Aug 14 - 9th Grade and New Student Parent Orientation 6:30 pm Auditorium
Aug 18 - First Day for Students
Aug 20 - Eagle SOAR 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Aug 21 - Back to School Night (BTSN) 6:00 pm
Aug 29 - School Holiday- No School
Sept 1 - Holiday - No School
Sept 23 - Holiday - No School
Oct 2 - Holiday - No School
Oct 14 - 17- Homecoming Week
Oct 17 - Homecoming Football Game
Oct 18 - Homecoming Dance
Oct 20 - Holiday - No School
Oct 31 - End of 1st Quarter
FCPS School Year Calendar
Hello Edison Families,
I hope everyone is enjoying a restful and fun summer so far. It was great to see those of you who joined me on Wednesday for our parent coffee. Thank you for taking the time to come out and share your thoughts. I appreciated the opportunity to connect and hear your feedback about the past school year and some of the changes we’re putting in place.
Even though school is out, we’re working hard to prepare for the new year. One of the updates we’re excited about is a change to our fourth-period schedule based on staff, student, and parent feedback. Starting this fall, we’ll have a flex period every Blue Day and one Return period, providing students more opportunities for academic support and enrichment during the day.
As we look ahead, I also want to celebrate some of the progress we made last year. Our students and staff put in a lot of hard work, and it paid off. Our pass rates on state assessments improved across the board. Reading SOL scores went up by 2 percent, math by 5 percent, and science saw a 19 percent increase. We also made gains in attendance, bringing chronic absenteeism down from 18 percent to 14.5 percent. And looking forward to 2025–26, we’ve seen a 5.5 percent increase in IB course enrollment. More of our students are challenging themselves; we’re proud of that growth.
As school supplies start showing up in stores, I want to remind you that some metal binders and spiral notebooks can trigger the weapons detection system upon arrival. If possible, please consider options that use minimal metal. It helps speed up the process for everyone in the mornings.
A reminder that a new state law took effect on July 1 that limits student cell phone use as well as wireless headphones such as AirPods and Smartwatches during the school day. In FCPS, phones must be in the cell phone holder or your locker during class and in hallways. The only exception is the cafeteria during a student’s assigned lunch. Please take a moment to talk with your student about this change and the importance of following the new rules.
To support students with these changes, all 9th through 11th-grade students will be assigned lockers this year. Lockers are great places to store supplies and cell phones during the day. Seniors who would like a locker can request one, but we do not have enough to assign one to every senior automatically.
There have also been updates to some FCPS grading policies. Please see the link below for details about what’s changing and how it may affect your student. Middle and high school grading policy updates.
Fall sports tryouts begin on August 4, so students planning to participate should have a valid physical on file before then. I look forward to getting out to the field, track, or court and cheering them on.
We’ve also been making small improvements around campus. At the end of the school year, our Eagle out front got a fresh coat of paint. The stadium now has an outdoor restroom, and we’re adding new scoreboards to the baseball, softball, and main stadium fields. More updates are in the works, and I’ll share those with you in August.
Enjoy the rest of your summer, and thank you for your continued support.
Amanda Burke
 Edison High School Jumpstart Program 2025 – Class of 2029
Registration is now open!
We are excited to support your student’s transition to high school! For the second year, Edison High School is offering an optional Jump Start program for rising 9th-grade students.
Program Details:
Date: Tuesday, July 29th
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 2029!
Please click here for the registration link.
Direct Link to MySchoolBucks for non-Twain/Holmes Students
If registering multiple children, a separate registration form must be completed for each student.
Registration Deadline: In order to be efficient in our staffing and assignments, we are requesting that all applications be returned by Friday, July 11. Students will be placed and accepted on a rolling admission basis.
Please contact Greg Dombrowski: GSDombrowski@fcps.edu or Ellen Hagan: EMHaganBower@fcps.edu for further information.
There will be new grading policies for all middle and high school classes in 2025-26. The goal of these changes is to increase consistency and clarity of grading practices. Learn about middle and high school grading policy updates.
Victor O’Neill Studios, your school’s official photographer, are excited to see you on the following date(s) for your senior portraits at your school:
Senior Portrait Session A dates are currently scheduled for:
Wednesday, July 16
Thursday, July 17
Friday, July 18
Monday, July 21
Tuesday, July 22
Wednesday, July 23
Don’t miss this opportunity to be photographed for the yearbook! The required attire for the school’s yearbook pose are traditional Tuxedos and Drapes; provided by Victor O'Neill! In addition to the free yearbook session, VOS also offer sessions that include casual/personality portraits and Cap and Gown portraits.
Please follow the link below to choose your session type and appointment time: www.vosphoto.com/thomasedison
As a friendly reminder, appointments are needed for Senior Portraits. If you have any questions, please email the Senior Portraits Team: seniors@vosphoto.com. Please kindly include your Senior’s First and Last Name and “Thomas Edison Class of 2026” when emailing, for faster assistance.
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