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Sept 21 - No School (Yom Kippur)
FCPS School Year Calendar
Hello Eagles,
It has been a short but busy week at Edison High School! Thank you to everyone who joined us for Back to School Night this past Tuesday. It was wonderful seeing so many families, and I hope you gained valuable insight into what our students will experience this year.
In staffing news, Ms. Ellen Hagan-Bowerman will begin her new role as assistant principal at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) on Monday, September 14. We thank Ms. Hagan-Bowerman for her dedicated service to our community and warmly welcome Ms. Volita Russell from TJHSST to our administrative team.
As we head into the weekend, we also want to pause and reflect on today’s 25th anniversary of September 11. Our thoughts are with all those affected, and we honor the courage of those who risked and gave their lives in service to others.
As always, thank you for your continued support, and please reach out with any questions, feedback, or concerns. We look forward to seeing everyone on Monday.
Justin Simmons
Principal, Edison High School
Please join us for Parent University: Post-Secondary Planning, an informative session covering options after high school, college applications, financial aid, and the senior packet. The presentation will be available virtually through Google Meet at https://meet.google.com/dhi-fyoh-rwu.
A Spanish interpreter will be available in person during the event. We look forward to helping you and your student prepare for life after high school.
Fairfax 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 google form: https://forms.gle/UCQsmZrg8BiNcbx76 to provide permission for your student to regularly miss instructional time to access our meditation and silent reflection space. This would mean 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.
 Thanks to our Edison families who joined us this week for Back to School Night! We appreciate your partnership as we begin another exciting new year!
Class of 2027 Students and Families
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:
Session B: September 30th and October 1st and 2nd. 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 VOS! 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 HS Class of 2027" when emailing, for faster assistance.
Date: Monday September 14th 2026
Pre-order Online: https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001417007
Images Available: Approximately two - three weeks after picture day
Ordering Questions?: Email Victor O'Neill Studios at underclass@vosphoto.com
Note: Students will attend photos during their English class
Join us for a series of Community Conversations that will be held across the school division. Share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
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Wednesday, September 16, 6:45 p.m., at McNair Elementary School
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Monday, September 28, at 6:30 p.m., at Riverside Elementary School
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Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
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Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
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Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
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Friday, November 13, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
FCPS is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for people of all races, national origins, and ethnicities. Individuals experiencing harassment or discrimination should report the incident as soon as possible.
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!
Douha Kalouda – 703-924-8074 | dkalouda@fcps.edu
Luisa Espionza – 703-924-8200 | leespionza@fcps.edu
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 (such as community resource information and school based 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
English: https://tinyurl.com/EHSassistance
Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/EHSasistencia
Food for Neighbor’s Red Bag Program
Food For Neighbors helps keep the Edison High School pantry stocked by collecting food donations from our community five times each school year. The donated food is sorted and delivered directly to local schools including Edison to support students experiencing food insecurity.
Becoming a Red Bag Donor is easy:
- Request a reusable Red Bag for home delivery.
- Fill it with the requested food items.
- Place it outside for pickup on the collection day.
The next collection is Saturday, September 12. To participate or volunteer, visit the Food For Neighbors Red Bag Program.
The FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) booklet explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. This year’s SR&R includes new Universal Grade Matrices, which are at-a-glance charts that make it easier for families to see behavior expectations and school responses for grades K-3, 4-8, and 9-12.
Families, please review the SR&R and discuss these expectations with your child. Be sure to sign the SR&R acknowledgement form by Wednesday, September 30, either by logging into SIS ParentVUE or signing and returning the Signature Sheet to your child’s school.
Learn more by watching a short video about the SR&R (available in English and Spanish) or visiting the SR&R webpage.
Cellphones and Personal Devices
Students may only use a personal device if it is required as part of a necessary accommodation in the students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan. A principal or the principal’s designee may approve a limited, course-specific exception for students enrolled in a specialized class when the curriculum requires a technology tool or software that isn’t available on a standard FCPS-issued device. Learn more about the student device requirement.
What does belonging look like in our school? At Edison, we are creating inclusive, supportive environments where every student feels known, valued, and connected — the second goal of the Strategic Plan. From mentoring to cross-grade collaboration, when students feel safe and supported, they can truly thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. See how Goal 2 is being put into practice at FCPS.
- September is Attendance Awareness Month. Some of the ways parents can help their children create healthy routines and a habit of getting to school on time every day include:
- Setting a regular bedtime and morning routine. (Need help? Download this checklist in
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