Dear Edison High School Community,

I am writing to inform you that our varsity boys basketball coach has been suspended by Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) for the remainder of the school year. Our assistant varsity boys basketball coach will serve as our head coach during this time.

This decision was made after learning that during a Virginia High School League (VHSL) -sanctioned 2024 summer tournament, several athletes played on the Edison High School boys basketball team, who were not enrolled at the school.

When this information was brought to my attention, I immediately began an investigation in collaboration with the Executive Director of Student Activities and Athletics, Tom Horn. While we have completed our review of the summer 2024 tournament, there are allegations regarding player residency and recruiting that we continue to review. 

At Edison and across FCPS, we take pride in our work to tirelessly ensure that our athletic programs maintain high ethical standards of sportsmanship and character. This includes continuing our close working relationship with the VHSL.

In conjunction with me, the FCPS Office of Student Activities and Athletics has also created a corrective action plan to enhance oversight of off-season activities. This includes training Edison's basketball staff and student activities office.

Thank you for your continued support of Edison athletic teams.

Sincerely,

Mandy Burke
Principal