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Important DatesOct 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 30 - Deadline to buy a senior ad in the Yearbook Oct 31 - End of 1st Quarter Nov 3 - Student Holiday - No School Nov 4 - Election Day - No School Nov 7 - Underclassmen Picture Makeups Nov 8 - Craft Fair Nov 10 - Winter Sports Tryouts Nov 11- Veterans Day - No School No 17 - Senior Photos -appointment only! www.vosphoto.com/thomasedison Nov 18 - Senior Photos -appointment only! www.vosphoto.com/thomasedison 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, What a week it has been at Edison. Homecoming spirit has filled our halls, and seeing our students and staff come together to celebrate has been a joy. The energy has been incredible from themed outfits and decorated hallways to the spirited junior vs. senior flag football game and plenty of laughter at Follies. Our band and cheerleaders brought that excitement right into the hallways today with their game day march, setting the perfect tone for tonight. Homecoming Football Game at 7:00 PM
Our JROTC cadets will march in review for their instructor, and we will crown our homecoming royalty at halftime. It promises to be a great night. Homecoming Dance Tomorrow Night
Thank You Highlights Our cheer team competed in the first round of district cheer on Tuesday night, and we look forward to cheering them on in the finals at Hayfield next week. We also had our first girls' flag football game on Tuesday, and it was fantastic to see them out on the field making some impressive plays. Thank you to Coach Cook and Coach Weber for getting this new team up and running. Looking Ahead Thank you for being such an engaged and supportive community. I hope to see many of you at the game tonight and at the dance tomorrow. Have a great weekend! Amanda Burke HOCO 2025! Students decorating the hallways for Homecoming Week celebrations! See the final products farther down in the newsletter!
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
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! Mahnoor is currently taking stem which helps her be successful with life's challenges. Additionally, last year she won Mark Twain award which was a reflection of all her hard work and dedication. She has joined many clubs and wants to be a part of the community. She volunteers for service hours, is a member of TSA, and is also helping decorate the hallway for homecoming. Eagle Pride Mahnoor!
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! FCPS Excellence Awards
Do you know an Edison staff member who deserves to be recognized for their outstanding work? Now is your chance to nominate them for an FCPS Excellence Award! This is a wonderful way to celebrate staff members who make a difference every day.
Please take a moment to nominate a deserving staff member today! 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:
Here's how you can opt-in:
 HOCO Hallway Decorations Freshmen - Los Angeles! 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. New IB CP Coordinator NamedImportant Staff Announcement: New IB CP Coordinator Named We are thrilled to announce that Corinne Nuttall will be stepping into the role of Career-related Programme (CP) Coordinator for the Edison school community. This is in addition to the fantastic job she is already doing as our IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) Coordinator! Corinne's experience and dedication to the International Baccalaureate (IB) philosophy make her an excellent choice to lead the CP, which provides a framework for career-related education. Please join us in congratulating Corinne on her new role!
Please note that Sabra Devers will be continuing her work as the interim CP Coordinator during the school's crucial candidacy and authorization process.  One of our art teachers, Rachel Wallace, represented Edison at the FCPS Artist Teacher Exhibition: “Color Stories.” The painting, entitled “The Wilderness and the Womb,” is an exploration of huntress goddess motifs in different cultures. The exhibition is on view at the Lorton Workhouse Arts Center until December 6th. 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  HOCO Hallway Decorations Sophomores - Rio! |
