Welcome to the 2025-26 School Year

We are excited to welcome our students and families back for the 2025-26 School Year! You will have various opportunities to interact with our faculty and staff and learn more about the courses through a Back to School Night website.  

Back to School Events

At the end of August, we will have the following:

• New Student Orientation: Thursday, August 14, from 12:20 - 2:55 pm.
  • Please see this link for more details on our new student orientation.
• Adapted Curriculum (Cat B) Meet and Greet: Thursday, August 14 from 1:00-2:00 pm
  • Open house and meet-and-greet for all students who access the adapted curriculum (Cat B). You will receive an email invitation with details. For questions email Eileen Oviatt, department chair, at  @email .
• Optional Open House for Upperclassmen: Thursday, August 14, from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm.
  • All students are welcome to attend our Back to School Open House event. You can tour the building on your own and explore your class schedule.
  • Teachers will be in their classrooms for quick introductions! Please see below for information on when you will learn more about class-specific details during our Back to School Night activities.
• Eagle SOAR: Wednesday, August 20, from 4:30-6:00 pm
  • All students and families are invited to stop by to learn about club and extracurricular offerings, pick up SWAG from our booster, and join our booster organizations. This is a great opportunity for us to come together and celebrate the upcoming school year! Please note that teachers and counselors will not be available during this time.  

Back to School Night

We invite you to join us on Thursday, August 21, for a Back to School Night! For our Back to School Night. 

Back to School Night:We invite you to join us on the evening of Thursday, August 21. 

• Families are invited to speak with administrators and counselors before visiting their child's classes, set up a ParentVue account, and more.
• The schedule for classes will run from approximately 6-8:30 pm.
• Parents can review their child’s schedule, class by class, and hear the presentation. 

Parents can now update information for their child in one easy location. It is crucial that all families review information in ParentVue to ensure that we have up-to-date contact information and health information to best care for your child throughout the school year. 

To access the Online Verification Update packet you will log-in to  SIS ParentVUE and click on the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right hand corner.  If you are accessing via the app on your phone click on the “OLR - Online Packets” button at the top of the screen.  You can access more directions  and details  here .  

Note that the OVU packet must be updated by the  enrolling parentonline. 

This update will ask you to verify and/or update the following pertinent information: 

• Introduction Section
• Family Section
• Parent/Guardian  Section
• Emergency Section
• Students Section (for each student enrolled in your family)
• Documents Section
  • In this section you can download, complete and upload the following applicable documents for your student
    • Authorization for Anaphylaxis Action Plan (SE64 ) -  Required for the administration of epinephrine injection(s) as directed by the licensed prescriber.
    • FCPS Authorization for Virginia Asthma Action Plan (SE65) -  Required for the administration of an inhaler as directed by the licensed prescriber.
    • Medication Authorization (SE 63) -  Required for the administration of over-the-counter and prescription medication, with the exception of epinephrine and inhaled medication, as directed by the licensed prescriber/parent/guardian.
    • Physician’s Referral for Participation in Physical Education (SE200 ) -  Complete if a modified physical education program is needed
    • Specific Health Care Procedures Authorization (SE 180) -  Complete for physical condition(s) for which the specific procedure is to be performed.
  • You can also download the updated Health Information Report and Emergency Care Report for your student.
• Review/Submit Section 

Families are asked to  log in to the Parent Digital Consent Portal (PDC ) using their ParentVUE credentials to complete consent forms assigned to their child. These forms must be completed by the enrolling parent. Parent Digital Consent directions can be found on the  FCPS website . If you need help with the ParentVUE account, contact Tawanna Bates, Registrar, at 703-924-8022 or  @email .

Forms are beginning to be populated on the PDC site, with all forms being uploaded for your review by August 4, 2025. 

Below you will find the forms available in the PDC for the 2025-2026 school year.  Each form will be fully explained on the portal so you can make an informed decision for your family.  Forms are populated based on the following criteria: district-wide, school level, grade level, student list.  All relevant forms will populate for your child/children.  

• Required Forms
  • Consent for Release of Student Records in Support of Postsecondary Applications
  • Digital Resource Consent 2025-2026
    • Required for students to access FCPS approved digital tools in the classroom.  These tools are regularly embedded into lessons across all courses and grade levels.
  • GCP Google Domain 2025-2026 - Secondary
• Optional Forms
  • 8th/10th/12th Grade Fairfax County Youth Survey
  • Commercial Release of Student Information
  • Denial of Access to Military Recruiters
  • Directory Information
  • Family Life Education Grade 9 Opt-out 2025-2026
  • Family Life Education Grade 10 Opt-out 2025-2026
  • Family Life Education Grade 11 Opt-out 2025-2026
  • Family Life Education Grade 12 Opt-out 2025-2026
  • Hazel Health
  • OPT-OUT FORM: FCPS-ISSUED LAPTOP
    • Please see the benefits of using an FCPSOn device  here
  • SEL Screener Participation
  • School Counseling Opt-Out

Every year, FCPS requires parents/guardians to review, sign, and return the SR&R parent/guardian signature page.  This form acknowledges awareness of online access to and/or the opportunity to receive a printed copy of the FCPS SR&R Guide for Families. Please take a moment to review the  FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities online.

We will make families aware of when the digital acknowledgement becomes available for your review and action. 

When available, you can complete this requirement through your  ParentVUE account. Upon logging in to your ParentVUE account, you will be prompted immediately to complete the SR&R signature page. Note that your name in the digital signature box must match the parent/guardian’s first and last name in SIS exactly before the signature will be accepted. The prompt will repeat in ParentVUE until the signature page has been completed. 

If you would rather print out and sign the SR&R signature page, you can access it here . You can either return it to the main office or have your student bring it to their advisory teacher.   ​​​​​ ​​

During the first week of school, students will review this year’s SR&R in their advisory classes (4th period). 

Families must submit an application and be approved to be eligible for free and reduced-price meals for the 2025-26 school year.

Eligible families are encouraged to submit the Free and Reduced-Price Meal application before the first day of the 2025-26 school year. The  FCPS website has more information , including forms to apply for Free or Reduced-Price Lunch. 

Please Note:If you have children eligible for the federal Free and Reduced-Price Meals program, they may also be eligible to participate in other Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) fee-based programs without paying a fee or by paying a reduced fee, such as course fees, senior dues, etc. You are also eligible to receive information about scholarships, classes, and services provided by agencies and organizations other than FCPS.

If you want your children to participate in FCPS fee-based programs on a free or reduced fee basis and receive information about other benefits for your children, you must provide a written agreement allowing FCPS staff to share information about your children's meal eligibility status.

You can scroll to the  bottom of the FCPS page to access “ Consent to Share Information ” in various languages. Without the “Consent to Share Information,” school officials will not be aware of your child’s eligibility for free and reduced meals. They will be unable to consider reducing or waiving other school-related fees. 

Aug 14 - Student Schedules can be viewed in Student and Parent Vue

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 - 3:30pm

Aug 14 - 9th Grade and New Student Parent Orientation 6:30 pm Auditorium

Aug 18 - First Day for Students

Aug 20 - Eagle SOAR 4:30 - 6 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

Transportation Assignments

Information about this upcoming school year's bus assignments is coming soon! We will update here when we have further details.

Late Buses

Late buses will run on Thursday afternoons. They will start on Thursday, September 4th, and the last day they run will be Thursday, June 4. Students can find their bus number on StudentVUE.

Student Arrival and Dismissal

The building will be accessible to students starting at 7:45 am.   

Dismissal is at 2:55 p.m. Students are asked to leave the building at the end of the day unless they are supervised by an adult. Any student who wishes to stay after school must be supervised by a staff member.  

Traffic Patterns at Arrival and Dismissal

All drivers on campus are expected to follow all traffic/roadway laws and established driving patterns. This ensures the safety of all and maximizes the efficiency of our traffic pattern. Please follow all posted signs and staff directions. The first week of school, traffic is traditionally heavier than usual.  Please allow additional time if you are driving your student to school and/or they are driving themselves to school.  

Edison High School strives to maintain positive relationships with its surrounding neighbors. To that end, we ask that everyone respect private property while walking to and from school. In addition, no neighborhoods or surrounding streets should be used as kiss-and-ride drop-off or pick-up locations. This practice severely impacts our neighbors and their daily schedules.  

Kiss and Ride Pickup

Adhere to the traffic pattern when picking up or dropping off. Please do not park in any spot on campus during arrival and dismissal.

As part of the ongoing commitment to strengthening layered safety and security programs, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) will continue to phase in a weapons detection system at all secondary schools this fall. 

Please watch this video of the Superintendent’s conversation with students about the weapons screening system. The most important thing is to be sure that students have the right items removed from their bag before getting in line. 

Items to be removed include: 

• Three-ring binders
• Laptops
• Collapsible umbrellas
• Metal lunch boxes
• Metal pencil cases
• Metal glass cases

These items can remain in a student’s bags:

• Non-metal lunch boxes
• Books
• Planners
• Spiral notebooks and folders
• Cell phones
• Keys
• Non-metal pencil cases

Once the items are removed, students should walk to the shortest line and proceed. If the light turns red, they will be directed to a secondary screening to determine what may have alerted the system. Experience shows that the process becomes easier and more efficient every day. You can learn more about the system by  watching this video  and reading the  Frequently Asked Questions on FCPS’ website. If you have additional questions, you can  submit them online to the FCPS Chief of Safety and Security Office.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and support in our shared commitment to maintaining a safe learning environment for us all. 

The FCPSOn initiative at Edison High School provides students with equitable access to meaningful learning experiences and technology to support their learning. Each Edison student will receive an FCPS-issued Chromebook to access dynamic resources and participate in learning tailored to the student’s individual needs. Loaner Chromebooks will only be available for students whose Chromebooks need repair. 

FCPSOn's mission is to provide equitable access to technology and instructional practices that lead to Portrait of a Graduate outcomes for ALL students. 

What are the benefits of using an FCPSOn Device?

Chromebooks for our 9th graders will be distributed through students’ English classes on the first two days of school. All new upperclass students can pick up their Chromebooks in the tech office across from the library during advisory (4th period). All returning upperclassmen have their laptops from the previous year. 

For more about the FCPSOn initiative in FCPS, please go to  the FCPS website .

Please note that teachers reserve the right to require the FCPSOn device to be used for certain assignments or assessments. Additionally, FCPSOn devices are a requirement for standardized testing, including SOL exams and IB tests.

Students, families, and teachers throughout FCPS and in our school community will use Schoology (pronounced /SKOO-luh-jee/) as our learning management system. Schoology is a learning space that enhances communication, collaboration, and personalized learning for all.

The  Edison all-student Schoology coursehas a wide range of information, including school-wide announcements, tech support links, and the weekly calendar. It also has morning announcements and general/academic resources. 

The  student grade-level Schoology groups have information applicable to each specific grade level, including announcements and information pertinent to that grade level.

The  Edison parent Schoology courselists our weekly calendar, resources, and upcoming parent events. It also contains course registration information. Parents can access their student's class Schoology pages through their parent Schoology account.

All Edison Schoology accounts will be organized by unit/week, and there will be a folder for each unit and/or week of the school year.

Each Schoology class will include, at a minimum, the following course organization of the menu of options  in the order listed below: 

• Course Information
• Assignments
• Course Resources & Supplies
• Grading Information
• Parent/Student Communication
• Absences/Make-up Work 

Copy of Advisory calendar 25-26

The goal of the clinic is to ensure that your child will enjoy a healthy and safe school year. To proactively plan, we ask that parents update the Emergency Care Form through  SIS ParentVUE ; there is a section for “Current Health Conditions” and “Current Medical Care Details” that will update the health information for the student. 

If you need to drop off medication for your student, please fill out a  new medication authorization form .  This is required to be filled out annually.  

Medication can be dropped off at school on Tuesday, August 12, and Friday, August 15, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Once school begins, medication can be dropped off any school day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please read below for the updated medication guidelines that specify the amount and method of medication that can be dropped off. 

If medication is needed at school or for any after FCPS-sponsored activity (field trips, sports, band, drama, chorus, etc.), specific guidelines in accordance with the FCPS Medication Administration Regulation 2102 must be followed.  A Medication Authorization form MUST be on file in the Health Room for any medication administered at school OR carried by the student.  Forms (for epinephrine, inhalers, and medications) are available in the School Health Room or  online .

Medication Guidelines

To help ensure the safety of our medication administration management in Fairfax County Public Schools, we will adhere to these guidelines:

• Any time you drop off or pick up a medication in the health room, a  Medication Delivery/Pick Up Form will be completed and signed by both the parent/guardian and the School Health Aide or FCPS staff member. This form will document that all required authorizations are complete, and the number of pills or amount of medication accepted/returned. A copy of the form will be given to the parent/guardian and school administrator.
• Medications received will be verified to ensure that the description on the container or packaging matches the medication in the container.
• All medications must be in the original pharmacy container, and over-the-counter (OTC) medications must be in an unopened original container. It will no longer be acceptable for parents/guardians to bring in refills from home and place them in the container currently in the health room.
• Only a 30-day supply of medications should be brought to school.  No more than 25 tablets or pills of OTC medication should be brought to school.
• All requirements outlined in FCPS Regulation 2102,  First Aid, Emergency Treatment and Administration of Medication for Students , continue to apply.

All Health Room forms are in the Online Verification Update Packet, which is referenced under required forms. They are also below for your reference.  

• Authorization for Anaphylaxis Action Plan (SE64 ) -  Required for administering epinephrine injection(s) as directed by the licensed prescriber.
• FCPS Authorization for Virginia Asthma Action Plan (SE65) -  Required for administering an inhaler as directed by the licensed prescriber.
• Medication Authorization (SE 63) -  Required for the administration of over-the-counter and prescription medication, with the exception of epinephrine and inhaled medication, as directed by the licensed prescriber/parent/guardian.
• Physician’s Referral for Participation in Physical Education (SE200 ) -  Complete if a modified physical education program is needed
• Specific Health Care Procedures Authorization (SE 180) -  Complete for physical condition(s) for which the specific procedure is to be performed.

The Diabetes Medical Management Plan is an additional form not available through the OVU packet. It can be found below.  

• Diabetes Medical Management Plan Form 

Any teacher who requires specific school supplies will provide a list during the first week of school.

All 9th—11th-grade students will automatically be assigned a locker. Any 12th-grade student may request a locker through student services. 

The Edison HS cafeteria will sell breakfast and lunch daily.  If your student plans on purchasing food through the cafeteria, please be sure to load money on their  meal account or bring cash.  More information on FCPS Food Services (including payment options for meal accounts, daily menus, free and reduced meal programs, etc.) can be reviewed on the  FCPS website . 

Information on applying for Free and Reduced Lunch can also be found above under the forms section. Eligible families are encouraged to submit the Free and Reduced-Price Meal application before the first day of the 2025-26 school year. More information is on the FCPS website, including forms to  apply for Free or Reduced Lunch and  Consent to Share Information .

Dietary Accommodations for Students 

The Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) wants to emphasize that it has implemented a standardized process for dietary accommodations. This ensures that FCPS students receive safe and healthy food. The  Dietary Accommodations information provides step-by-step guidance for families to follow to ensure safe and appropriate food is provided to their student(s). This guidance includes needing a  Medical Dietary Accommodation Form to be signed by a Licensed Health Care Provider and forwarded to FNS. For students who need a milk substitute, the  Milk Substitution Form signed by a Parent/Guardian must also be on file with FNS. 

Forms are to be emailed to  [email protected] by parents/guardians. FNS Registered Dietitians on staff will then contact the family to begin planning safe meals for their student and place an alert on the student’s file at the register.

School Counselors

Edison’s  school counselors work directly with students, teachers, and parents to provide students a supportive and caring school experience. Students and parents are encouraged to reach out to their counselor with academic concerns, questions about college and career information, or mental health concerns.

Administrative Team

The Edison  administrative team is here to support all students! 

The Assistant Principals work along with the counselors to support students. The duties for each assistant principal for the 2025-26 school year are outlined on  our website . Please do not hesitate to reach out when you have a question or concern.

In addition to the school counseling team and administrative team, Edison has a number of additional staff members who support students throughout the school year.

These include: Systems of Support Advisor, Dean of Students, School Psychologist, School Social Workers, Career Center Specialist, Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist, and Family Liaison.

You can find their email addresses and more about what they do on our  supports page .

A Parent's Guide to Grading and Reporting.

If your student has an IEP, they will be assigned a case manager for the year. The case manager is your first point of contact for any questions or concerns regarding the IEP. You should learn who your child’s case manager is by Monday, August 15. 

If you have further questions regarding an IEP, you can contact one of the special education department chairs.

If your student has a 504 plan, their case manager is their  school counselor and any questions or concerns should be directed to them.

Student parking is exclusively available to seniors through a lottery. Seniors were informed of this back in June and are being notified in the second week of August if they have received a spot and what the next steps are. All underclassmen and other seniors should park behind the school on Castlewellen Dr. in the designated street parking. Please help us be good neighbors by avoiding parking in the townhouses' lots or on Edison Dr.   

Back-to-School Immunization Requirements

Make sure your child has all of their  required immunizations before the first day of school. Check their immunization records to see what they might be missing. You can:

1. Request immunization records online through the  Virginia Immunization Information System (a free service) .
2. Get records from  other states’ systems if your child was immunized outside of Virginia.
3. Request records from your health care provider. Some may charge for copies.

Review  school-required immunizations to verify that your child is up to date. You may also submit immunization questions you may have using the “Contact - Submit a Question” button on  this site . 

Required Immunizations for Rising 12th Graders

Additional  immunizations are required for students entering the 12th grade. 

• All students entering 12th grade are required to receive one dose of the MenACWY vaccine before the beginning of school.
  • To meet the MenACWY 12th-grade requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 16 or older. 

As long as your child meets the age requirements listed above, they can be immunized at any time.

How to Provide Immunization Documentation to the School

Updated immunization records can be submitted to Edison HS in the following ways:

• Starting July 25, 2025: Upload the updated immunization records to ParentVue via the Online Verification Update Form.
• You may find detailed directions on how to update the immunization records via ParentVue on the  FCPS website .
• If you do not have access to ParentVue, you may drop off a hard copy of the immunization records to the main office for us to upload. 

Where to Receive Immunizations

If your child needs an immunization, make an appointment with your family’s health care provider or one of the following clinics:

• Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) clinics offer immunizations to all Fairfax County students, as well as those who are behind on their scheduled immunizations, or need a booster. They offer  limited walk-in hours for immunization services on a first-come first served basis. Immunizations are also available by appointment.
• Inova Cares Back to School Pediatric Health Fairs provide children ages 5 and up with free school physicals and immunizations. Weekday and weekend clinics are available in July and August. These health fairs are for VA Medicaid or Uninsured Inova registered patients only. Appointments are required. Call Tawanna Bates, Registrar, at 703-924-8022 or  @email to make an appointment. Bring vaccine records to the appointment. 

Local immunization clinics and additional resources are available on the  FCPS Immunization Resources webpage and from the  FCHD .

SIS ParentVUE is the FCPS secure solution for accessing information about your child's attendance, class performance, demographic data, and link to Schoology. Your username and password is the same for both ParentVUE and Schoology. 

• SIS ParentVUE Account Provides: access to view your child’s student information, including attendance, report cards, class schedules, grade book (for Middle and High School students), course history, discipline, health, and school information. It also enables you to get weekly grade reports.
• Schoology Parent Account Provides: access to view your child’s courses, groups, assignments, and calendar. Parents can also check messages, adjust their notification settings, and access additional groups or courses if they are enrolled as members.

Do you need an account? Please visit us during our open houses to register for one or contact Tawanna Bates, Registrar, at 703-924-8022 or  @email .

Underclassmen Photos:

September 12 and 15 through English classes

Underclassmen Make-ups:

November 7

Senior Photos: 

October 27-28 via sign-up: www.vosphoto.com/thomasedison

Last opportunity - November 17-18