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Oct 12 - Student Holiday (School Planning Day for Staff)
Oct 30 - End of First Quarter | 2-hour Early Release
FCPS School Year Calendar
Hello Eagles,
Once again, it has been another great week at Edison High School!
Today kicked off the first themed day for our Homecoming festivities, and our students certainly showed up with incredible school spirit! We look forward to seeing everyone participate in the remaining themed days and activities ahead.
We also want to remind everyone that tonight’s football game against Mount Vernon is Pyramid Night! We are thrilled to invite our feeder elementary and middle school students to join us under the Friday night lights and experience what it means to become an Eagle.
Please continue partnering with us by encouraging students to arrive on time to every class, every day. As a follow-up to last week, we are reinstating our virtual pass system, and we will also begin implementing tardy sweeps to clear the halls and maximize instructional time.
Looking ahead to next week, please note that Wednesday, October 7, 2026, is PSAT/SAT day and a two-hour early release. As a reminder, 9th graders do not need to attend school on this day. As always, thank you for your continued support. Please reach out with any questions, feedback, or concerns.
Have a wonderful weekend, and Eagle Pride!
Justin Simmons
Principal, Edison High School
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome! Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
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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 will mark the beginning of Eid al-Fitr with an evening-only observance day on Monday, March 8. There will be school on this day, but major school-sponsored events and activities (such as auditions or tryouts) will not take place.
Tuesday, March 9, will be a holiday for students and staff.
Wednesday, March 10, will be an observance day. There will be school on this day, but certain activities that cannot be made up (major tests, field trips, or mandatory events) will not take place on this day.
A new school year calendar has been published, which includes this change. Please note that holidays and observances on the calendar may shift due to anticipated lunar sightings.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in person or virtually for Parent University on September 24. It was a successful evening focused on helping students and families understand the steps for applying to colleges and other postsecondary institutions, including how to request school records, recommendations, and other required documents.
We also reviewed options after high school—college, the military, trade schools, and employment—and welcomed a representative from College Access Fairfax to share scholarship opportunities and strategies. You can find the evening’s resources via this link . Please reach out to Student Services with any questions or for additional information.
 Varsity Boys Volleyball defeated Herndon in three games to remain undefeated this season!
On Wednesday, October 7 we will be giving the PSAT to all 10th and 11th grade students. Twelfth grade students who have registered will take the SAT. Ninth grade students will have an unscheduled day and will not attend school. Seniors who are not taking the SAT will also have an unscheduled day and should not attend.
Students with an unscheduled day are encouraged to complete any missing work or assignments that need to be completed prior to the end of the first quarter. Students attending to take the PSAT/SAT will be dismissed at 12:55 p.m. Ninth grade students with disabilities who receive low incidence special education services will still receive in-person instruction with a two-hour early release on October 7.
As part of the Fairfax County School Board’s Annual School-Based Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Assessment, the FCPS Office of Safety and Security and Safe Routes to School program are inviting parents and caregivers to share their experiences traveling to and from school.
The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Survey asks about walking and biking routes, traffic near schools, kiss and ride experiences, accessibility, and other safety concerns.
Your feedback will help FCPS identify common issues. Your responses will be kept confidential and shared with school administrators and the Office of Safety and Security. The five-minute survey is open through Thursday, October 15.
Be sure to identify the school related to your feedback and include specific locations where you have observed a safety issue. If you have students at different schools in FCPS, please complete a different survey for each school.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact SafeRoutestoSchool@fcps.edu.
 This week, we celebrated our amazing seniors and capped the evening with a victory over the Colonials! We are so proud of you and grateful for the memories, leadership, and heart you've given to our program!
FCPS is exploring a plan to offer Full-Time Advanced Academic Program (AAP) services at every middle school. Under the proposal, students who qualify could attend their neighborhood middle school and take advanced classes with other AAP students. The School Board has approved community engagement at Franklin, Hayfield, Holmes, Key, and Whitman middle schools, where programs could open for the 2027-28 school year. The proposal is still under consideration, and the School Board is expected to make a decision in December.
Each community meeting offers in-person and virtual participation. Upcoming meetings are scheduled for:
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Franklin Middle: Monday, October 5, at 6 p.m.
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Holmes Middle: Thursday, October 15, at 6 p.m.
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Whitman Middle: Thursday, October 22, at 6 p.m.
Current middle school students will remain at their assigned AAP centers through middle school. Learn more and find meeting sign-up forms on the Middle School AAP Centers page.
Social-emotional learning (SEL) helps children develop confidence, resilience, self-awareness, and other important skills that support their success in school and throughout life. Join a workshop for parents and caregivers to:
- Understand your child’s Fairfax County SEL Screener results.
- Use the results as a starting point for meaningful conversations at home.
- Support your child’s social and emotional development.
- Build confidence, resilience, and lifelong skills together.
Learn practical ways to talk with your child about their social and emotional well-being and support their continued growth at home. Events will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, at Skyview High School and Wednesday, October 21, at Kingstowne Regional Library. View additional dates on the FCPS Family Academy webpage.
Childcare will be available. Interpretation services are available upon request. For more information, contact the Family and School Partnerships office at 703-204-4300 or FamilyEngagement@fcps.edu.
 Fifty-five FCPs secondary band and orchestra programs received the Program of Honor recognition from the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association (VBODA) for the 2025 - 2026 school year, including Edison High School's very own Orchestral Program! Congrats to Director JP Jeerakul and Edison Orchestra!
All family members and caregivers are invited to attend monthly Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Family Training to learn how to support and teach students with autism and related disorders. No registration is needed.
Virtual trainings take place at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Join a session. Upcoming topics include:
- Autism and ABA Overview on Wednesday, October 14. (It is highly recommended that you attend this session before any future sessions.)
- Prioritizing Skills to Teach at Home on Wednesday, November 18.
- Toilet Training on Wednesday, December 9.
- Managing Challenging Behaviors at Home on Wednesday, January 13.
- Communication: A Foundation for Independence on Wednesday, February 10.
Visit the ABA webpage for a full list of classes. Need an interpreter? Contact Stephanie Watkins two weeks before the training at 571-423-4110 or sawatkins@fcps.edu.
Help your child prepare for future success by encouraging them to develop positive attendance habits. Regular attendance supports learning and helps students stay on track for college, careers, and other opportunities after graduation.
Take a look at the FCPS calendar. Try your best to schedule any vacations or planned family events on weekends and school holidays. If the appointment needs to be during the school day, when possible, schedule it for the beginning or end of the day to minimize time missed.
If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or appointment, please report the absence to our school as early as possible. Find out how to report an absence on our homepage or call the front office.
If you or your family need any kind of support, please let us know. We are here for you! Visit the FCPS Attendance webpage for tips and strategies.
 Use the QR code above to purchase your Homecoming tickets!
To help Virginia students get ready for college, job training, or entry-level work, the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) and the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SHEV) have developed resources and gathered important information to share with Virginia families.
Middle and high school students and families can learn more about preparing for college or a career by visiting the following websites:
Each site contains information on preparing, applying, and paying for college, as well as information on degree options and labor market career projections.
Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form allows you to be considered for federal student aid. In addition, states and colleges use FAFSA information to award their own grants, scholarships, and loans.
The 2027-28 FAFSA is now open.
Free Financial Aid and Scholarship Information Sessions
College Access Fairfax, in partnership with Fairfax County Public Schools, will present virtual information sessions on the financial aid process for post-secondary education and scholarship information.
Sessions include:
- FAFSA Line-by-Line
- Scholarship 101
Click on a date to participate. Visit | 