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Parents – Complete this Bus Rider Survey

Please respond to this survey to assist us in planning for the most efficient possible bus routes for the coming school year. If you are unsure of your student's ID number, please see your SIS ParentVue account. Submit your response today, one for each child in your household enrolled in FCPS.

New School-Based Vaccination Clinics; Register Today

Free vaccination clinics for adolescents 12 years of age and older will be held from 2 – 7 p.m. on Friday, August 4 at Herndon Elementary; Thursday, August 5 at Justice High; and Friday, August 6 at Liberty Middle.

Required School Immunization Appointments Available

Documentation of immunization is required for students entering kindergarten, 7th grade, 12th grade, and for new students transferring into FCPS. Now is the time to schedule a free appointment through the Fairfax County Health Department for your child's immunizations.

No-Cost Summer Meals for Students

No cost summer meals for students available June 28 to August 5 at ten school sites and on 40 bus routes.

Virtual Mental Wellness Consultation

Any Fairfax County parent may schedule a 45-minute Virtual Mental Wellness Consultation this summer from June 28 through August 6. The consultation can take place by phone or video conferencing with a school psychologist or school social worker to get the support needed to help your child. There is no cost for this service.

VDOT Virtual High School Transportation Career Fair

Did you miss this year's virtual VDOT Transportation Careers Fair? You can now watch the replay. Click for the link.
And stay tuned for more information about the 2021 fall event which is scheduled for October 7, 2021.
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Edison Academy Features

Cosmetology Students Earn Virginia Licensure!

June 09, 2021
Congratulations to our 2021 Cosmetology Program students from level two who earned their State Cosmetology License. These young people are now fully licensed to begin their careers in salons. Many thanks to their Edison Academy cosmetology teachers, Ms Irene Hall current school year, 2020-2021, and Ms Soussan Bayati ( now retired) last school year, 2019-2020, for helping these young people learn and achieve this milestone. See the full blog for all the details of the student's accomplishments.

Graduating Seniors Earn CTE Scholarships

June 09, 2021
Congratulations to our Edison Academy graduating seniors who earned Career and Technical Education focused scholarships from the Foundation for Applied Technical Education, The Rotary Club of Alexandria, and the Rotary Club of Springfield. These students demonstrated merit, leadership, and citizenship in their community as well as a dedication to their CTE program. We celebrate their good fortune and thank the sponsors of these scholarships that are given annually to Career and Technical Education students.

SkillsUSA Gold Medalist Meeka Williams

June 04, 2021
Edison Academy HVAC student, Meeka Williams, from McLean High School was presented the Virginia SkillsUSA Gold Medal in HVAC on June 3, 2021 by her instructor and SkillsUSA Advisor, Mr. Robert Stringham. Meeka was celebrated for her accomplishment with a visit from Former SkillsUSA National Executive Director, Lee Ross who delivered her gold medal and gifts from SkillsUSA business and industry partners. Meeka moves on now to the national SkillsUSA competitions which will be held virtually later this month. Congratulation to Meeka and to Mr. Stringham. who taught and coached Meeka in the HVAC -R program these past two years to help her become a true SkillsUSA champion! Photos from the day's celebration are in the full announcement.
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FCPS News and Features

From Student to Proud Principal: Meet the New Columbia Elementary School Leader who Once Walked the Halls as a Child

He was a floppy haired five-year-old when he first walked through the doors of Columbia Elementary School in Annandale, now, Michael Astudillo has returned — this time, as the principal.

Easing the Back-to-School Transition

Learn tips to help ease the up-coming transition back to school and promote a successful school experience.

Student-Athletes are Returning Strong this Fall!

The return to school brings a return to fall sports. As with our entire return to school plan, safety is our top priority as we plan for fall sports to resume. The health and safety protocols in place this fall include universal masking when indoors. (Letter to community sent on July 29, 2021)

Free Meals!

When we return strong this fall, FCPS’ Food and Nutrition Services staff will be ready to serve healthy meals to students and staff. This year, all students receive FREE breakfast and lunch!
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