EHS Weekly Update -March 6, 2026

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Edison High School Weekly

Important Dates

March 17 - PTSA Meeting

March 20 - No School - Eid al-Fitr

Mar 27 - End of 3rd Quarter - Early Release

Mar 30 - April 3 - Spring Break

April 6 - No School Teacher Work Day

April 10 - No School Teacher Work Day

April 21 - PTSA Meeting 7pm

May 19 - PTSA Meeting 7pm

May 25 - No School - Memorial Day

May 26 - No School - Teacher Work Day

May 27 - No School - Eid al-Adha

June 5 - Graduation 7pm at Eagle Bank Arena

June 17 - Last Day of School

FCPS School Year Calendar    


Table of Contents

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Message from Principal Burke

Good afternoon, Eagles,

It has been another busy week here at Edison, and I want to take a moment to share a few highlights from around the school.

First, I want to recognize our boys basketball team for making it to the first round of the state tournament. While the season ended sooner than we hoped, this group had a tremendous year and represented Edison with pride. I am incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication they showed all season long. Congratulations to our players and coaches on a great run. I am confident we will come back even stronger next year.

On Wednesday evening, Mr. Butler and our choir students put on a wonderful pre-assessment concert. It was a great opportunity for students to showcase the work they have been preparing as they head into their assessment season. Thank you to Mr. Butler for all of your hard work in your first year at Edison and for continuing to build and grow our choir program. It is exciting to see the program continue to grow.

It was also great to see so many of our spring sports families at Meet the Coach Night this week. Thank you to everyone who came out to learn more about the upcoming season and support our programs. Our spring teams have already kicked off the season with scrimmages this week, and we are looking forward to the official start of competition soon. I am excited to get out and see our athletes in action and cheer on the Eagles this spring.

I also want to recognize and thank Ashley Welburn, owner of our local McDonald’s, for her partnership and support of our school. Ashley has been a strong supporter of Edison and is helping us reinforce our SOAR positive behavior program. SOAR stands for Safe, Open to All, Always Kind, and Resilient. Partnerships like this help us continue to recognize and encourage the positive choices our students make every day, and we are grateful for the support of our community.

Thank you, as always, for supporting our students and staff. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.

Amanda Burke
Principal

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We are thankful to our partnership with Ashley Welburn, the owner of our neighborhood McDonalds!


Family Engagement Survey to Open March 9

FCPS is administering our Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Monday, March 9, to Monday, March 23. Your feedback is critical in helping us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools. 

Survey topics include:

  • Welcoming environment.
  • Communication.
  • Student success.
  • Advocacy.
  • Family and school partnerships.
  • Community partnerships.

The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese. 

Parents/caregivers will receive a survey link via email from FCPS on March 9. A survey link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available at each school. Please stay tuned for more information.


Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid

As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Dr. Reid’s Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on: 

Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.

Conversaciones con la Comunidad: Comparta su Opinión con la Dra. Reid

Siendo una líder que sabe escuchar, la Dra. Reid considera muy importante conectarse e involucrarse con miembros de la comunidad en toda la división escolar. Sus reuniones Conversaciones con la Comunidad representan oportunidades para que comparta sus ideas y opiniones y para que haga las preguntas que tenga. Los eventos se realizarán en estas fechas, durante la primavera (de 6:30 a 7:30 p.m. a menos se notifiquen cambios):

Se ofrecerán servicios de Cuidado de Niños y de Traducción. Estos eventos están abiertos para todas las personas. Visite la página de participación comunitaria de la superintendente para que encuentre la información más reciente.


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Our Edison TSA (Technology Student Association) chapter competed at the VA Northern Regionals event in Sterling, VA on Saturday, 2/28. 51 students competed in 17 different events, and we had a record breaking 17 students qualify to States! Here are the results: 

  • Board Game Design - 1st Place (Nicholas Allen, Trenton Dang, Demir Doven, Jack Downey)

  • Structural Design - 1st Place (Connor Hoteling, Ryan Phan) 

  • CAD Engineering - 1st Place (Demir Doven) 

  • Manufacturing Prototype - 2nd Place (Garrett Serbus, Labib Tahmid, Charlotte Tanner, Colin Zecca) 

  • Flight Endurance - 3rd Place (Dante Vaghin-Carlos) 

  • Manufacturing Prototype - 6th Place (Mahnoor Fatima, Andre Pineda Sarmiento, Vivienne Price, Ayanna Pursoo, Leilani Scarzella)

Be sure to follow @edisonhs_tsa on Instagram to keep up with their progress as the group prepares to compete at States at the end of April in Hampton, VA! 


Fairfax County Health Department Measles Update

Measles is a highly contagious virus that infects 9 out of 10 people who are exposed, if unvaccinated or not immune. It has been in the news lately due to cases in Northern Virginia and among people who have traveled through local airports. 

If your spring break or summer plans include traveling abroad or to an area in the United States with high measles activity, the Fairfax County Health Department encourages you to ensure your family is protected. Children 12 months and older should have 1 or 2 doses before traveling. Depending on your specific travel plans, your health care provider may also advise you to vaccinate infants 6 to 11 months old. Read more about these recommendations.


Parent University on March 26, 2026, from 6:00–7:00 PM

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Dear Edison Families,

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Parent University on March 26, 2026, from 6:00–7:00 PM as we focus on strengthening our school community through belonging and connection. Research shows that when students feel a strong sense of belonging at school, they are more engaged, confident, and successful—and that connection is even more powerful when families feel included and involved as well.

The evening will begin with a brief presentation on the importance of feeling connected to your school community, followed by breakout discussions where parents can share ideas and explore ways we can work together to improve everyone’s sense of belonging at Edison. We hope you will join us in this important conversation and partner with us to make Edison a place where every student and family feels heard, valued, and included.

If you are unable to attend in person, we invite you to join us virtually using this link for the presentation portion of the evening so you can still be part of the conversation.   

RSVP Information:
While RSVPs are not required, we would greatly appreciate it if you could let us know whether you plan to attend. This will help us best prepare materials and space for the evening. Please RSVP by March 19, 2026, using this link.  

We look forward to seeing you on March 26!


Register Today With Volunteer FCPS

Volunteer FCPS allows individuals to search and register for volunteer opportunities. It helps ensure a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment here at [School]. All volunteers must:

  • Create a profile in Volunteer FCPS. 
  • Register for opportunities through Volunteer FCPS. 
  • Sign in and out of schools using the visitor kiosk.  

At the Volunteer FCPS site, you can complete a volunteer orientation. Visit the Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked Questions for more information. 

Regístrese Hoy como Voluntario para FCPSEl sistema “Volunteer FCPS” les permite a los individuos encontrar y registrarse para tomar oportunidades de ser voluntarios. El sistema garantiza un ambiente seguro, consistente y acogedor en nuestra escuela [School]. Todos los voluntarios deben:

  • Crear un perfil en el sistema “Volunteer FCPS”. 
  • Registrarse en oportunidades de voluntariado a través del sistema “Volunteer FCPS”. 
  • Anotarse al entrar y al salir de la escuela, usando el kiosko para visitantes.  

Puede completar una orientación para ser voluntario en volunteer.fcps.edu. Visite la página de Preguntas Frecuentes de Volunteer FCPS para que encuentre más información.


Order your yearbook today!

Order your 2025-2026 yearbook today for the lowest price of the year! Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com and enter school order number 5211 to reserve your copy today before we sell out!


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Preassessment Choir Concert!


Sleep Awareness Week

The National Sleep Foundation’s Sleep Awareness Week is March 8 to 14. The observance highlights the critical link between sleep and health, both physical and mental. Read more about sleep health and sleep strategies you can try at home.


2026 Special Education Family Conference: Rescheduled


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FCPS’ 2026 Special Education Family Conference has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marshall High School. Updated conference details are now available on the Special Education Family Conference webpage. Please register for the event. If you registered before, please re-register for the new date. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this date change may cause and appreciate your understanding.


Prepare for Summer Learning and Fun for Students

Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.

Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts Camps

Career and Technical Education camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Robinson Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Tuition assistance is available to FCPS families eligible for free or reduced meals.

CTE Summer Academy (CSA) is a week-long enrichment program that allows students in grades 6-11 to dive deeper into CTE program areas, develop skills, and begin career exploration. Watch this