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    Glenn Youngkin's 33rd executive order will require schools to implement policies restricting student use of cellphones throughout the school day.
    Governor’s Order Banning Cell Phones Takes Effect Jan. 1
    Trump and Harris are making their final pitches to voters ahead of the election.
    Election 2024: An Overview of Party Policies and Platforms
    The aftermath of Florida's latest Hurricane, Hurricane Milton passing through Siesta Key.
    Hurricane Milton Devastates an Already Recovering Florida
    An illustration showing Earth capturing 2024 PT, a temporary mini-moon.
    Earth is Temporarily Getting a Second ‘Mini-Moon’.
    Graphic from the Virginia Department of Elections Virginia Voter Pocket Guide https://www.elections.virginia.gov/media/formswarehouse/2024-voter-outreach/voter-pocket-guide/11.5.24-VPG_English.pdf
    Local Guide to Casting Your Ballot
    Glenn Youngkin's 33rd executive order will require schools to implement policies restricting student use of cellphones throughout the school day.
    Governor’s Order Banning Cell Phones Takes Effect Jan. 1
    Piper Qutub, Class of 2023, shows off her absentee ballot before she drops it in the mail at VCU. There is a student holiday in FCPS on election day: November 5.
    Enthusiastic Students Plan to Vote
    The logo for Veterans of Foreign Wars, a nonprofit that offers a variety of aid programs to veterans and military service members.
    VFW Offering $35,000 Scholarship
    The schedule for future return periods.
    The Return of Return Period
    Photo of the layout of the 2023-2024 West Potomac Yearbook
    Picture Day is on Its Way
    Graphic by Addison Decker showcasing Olympic athletes from the nearby area
    DMV Athletes Take Home Gold
    Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
    Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
    A county construction worker completing the "building envelope." Once the outside is complete, the focus shifts indoors.
    Behind the Scenes of the Mount Vernon Rec Center
    West Potomac's Running is Elementary track meet will take place on May 6th and May 9th
    West Potomac High School’s Running is Elementary Track Meet Preview
    The lunar eclipse, and Ms. Terry’s birthday, will occur on April 8.
    Solar Eclipse Coming to America (and Alexandria)
    Mrs Herman, a teacher who studied at the University of Virginia standing outside her math class.
    Teacher Feature: Mrs. Herman
    Mr. Pierce, a music technology teacher who went to a performing arts school.
    Teacher Feature: Mr. Pierce
    Promotional graphic from the West Po Marketplace organizers
    Craft Fair in the Wolverdome This Saturday
    Mr Johnson, a TV Media Production teacher who went to college at four different schools.
    Teacher Feature: Mr. Johnson
    Flier for the Trunk or Treat event organized by West Potomac Choir
    Trunk or Treat @ West Po This Saturday
    This is the instagram profile photo for @wpseniors22. Visit the page to look for student's college plans.
    Senior Graduation Celebrated on Instagram
    Seniors Elizabeth Hardin and Aaron Kopp will compete in the Tounament of Champions later this month. They are the first debate team from West Po to be invited to the event. Photo Credit: Sean Da Ros
    The Great Debate: West Po Against the World
    Portrait of a Wolverine: Annie Terwilliger
    Portrait of a Wolverine: Annie Terwilliger
    Mrs.Livelli in Jackson Hole, Wyoming with a close friend. This picture shows them smiling in the bright, snowy cold!
    Teacher Feature: Mrs.Livelli
    West Potomac Senior Receives Peace Award
    West Potomac Senior Receives Peace Award
    A photo of the police response to the Apalachee High School shooting. Two students and two teachers were fatally shot by 14 year old Colt Gray.
    The Recent Concerns of Student Safety Ripple Across the Country
    Wolverines be prepared! Above is the schedule for next weeks Homecoming themed events.
    Homecoming Week Events to Look Out For
    Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
    Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
    The Biology Behind the Freshman Science Fair
    The Biology Behind the Freshman Science Fair
    Class of 2024 Graduation Held at George Mason University
    Class of 2024 Graduation Held at George Mason University
    Boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk: Photo Published in USA Today.
    Famous Ukrainians Return to Fight, Inspire Local Students with Their Courage
    News seen after school on CNN of inside the Capitol building. Photo credit to Ruth Dean
    Wednesday, January 6, 2021: Students and Teachers Recount the Day
    Where's My Love?
    Where’s My Love?
    13 Reasons Why: The New Introduction
    13 Reasons Why: The New Introduction
    Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
    Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
    Teacher Feature: Dr. Hany
    Teacher Feature: Dr. Hany
    Image Credit: @officialfivetwofive
    West Potomac Class Hosts 3rd Annual Album Release Party
    Freshman Swims at States This Weekend
    Freshman Swims at States This Weekend
    Antonio “Tony” Amaral, who played Professor Callahan in this spring’s West Po Theatre production of Legally Blonde
    Senior Theatre Student Nominated for Award
    Promotional graphic from the West Po Marketplace organizers
    Craft Fair in the Wolverdome This Saturday
    Flier for the Trunk or Treat event organized by West Potomac Choir
    Trunk or Treat @ West Po This Saturday
    A student enjoys a peaceful moment by the pond.
    Nature and Beauty Added to Gunston
    The new building features tons of windows that provide natural light and open to an outdoor classroom space.
    What’s in a Name? History? Family? Fun?
    Student Marie Wheeler painting with water colors
    Wonderful paintings made by the Spanish 3 students
    Not Down with the New S-Block
    Not Down with the New S-Block
    Voting outcomes depend on turn-out. Which groups will show up to the polls in large numbers this presidential election?
    One Vote, One Chance
    The growth of AI chatbots like ChatGPT have raised many questions including how the growth of AI has affected the environment.
    Hey ChatGPT, Write me an Article on Your Environmental Impact
    Phoebe Shultz, a staple of West Po journalism for 4 years, is headed to Clemson University in the fall.
    Keep it Newsworthy, West Po
    Our Arts & Entertainment editor tried his hand at modeling this year. He's off to Arizona State in the fall.
    Journalism Kids are a Different Breed, Man
    Phoebe Shultz, a staple of West Po journalism for 4 years, is headed to Clemson University in the fall.
    Keep it Newsworthy, West Po
    Our Arts & Entertainment editor tried his hand at modeling this year. He's off to Arizona State in the fall.
    Journalism Kids are a Different Breed, Man
    30 Students Surveyed, Each Color Represents a Different Answer: Light Blue: Keep the Baby; Dark Blue: Give up for Adoption; Red and pink: try to harm self to induce miscarriage; Orange: kill themselves
    Women Remain Strong Even When Stripped of Rights
    Photo Credit: Miguel Tsang
    A Place to Study, Print and Relax
    Educate to Stop the Hate
    Educate to Stop the Hate
    Not Down with the New S-Block
    Not Down with the New S-Block
    Voting outcomes depend on turn-out. Which groups will show up to the polls in large numbers this presidential election?
    One Vote, One Chance
    The growth of AI chatbots like ChatGPT have raised many questions including how the growth of AI has affected the environment.
    Hey ChatGPT, Write me an Article on Your Environmental Impact
    Phoebe Shultz, a staple of West Po journalism for 4 years, is headed to Clemson University in the fall.
    Keep it Newsworthy, West Po
    Our Arts & Entertainment editor tried his hand at modeling this year. He's off to Arizona State in the fall.
    Journalism Kids are a Different Breed, Man
    Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
    Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
    What's Up at the Movies?
    What’s Up at the Movies?
    "Chromakopia" final album cover.
    Chromakopia: Tyler, The Creator’s Introspective Masterpiece
    The Biology Behind the Freshman Science Fair
    The Biology Behind the Freshman Science Fair
    Is that the last mango in Paris? Summer will always have the music that Jimmy Buffet left the world. Image created in Canva.
    Changes in Latitude and Attitudes Without Jimmy Buffett this Summer
    Image Credit: pgLang
    Kendrick v Drake and the Global Reach of “Not Like Us”
    Image Credit: pgLang
    Kendrick v Drake and the Global Reach of “Not Like Us”
    Promotional poster for Kinky Boots
    Review: The Flamboyance of Kinky Boots
    Image Credit: Top Dawg Entertainment
    Blue Lips: ScHoolboy Q’s Triumph
    Palworld- Game Review
    Palworld- Game Review
    Photo Credit: Beyond the Page Theater Department
    Not Everyone Digs The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime
    Juliet Laisch, freshman, shows off her Pickleball style and her Dunkin love.
    Pickleball: More Fun with Fashion
    Students having a blast at prom.
    Prom Recap
    “Chromantic” official cover art: Graphic design by Alyssa Hurley.
    Student Produced Album “Chromantic” Makes Waves Around Campus
    WPDT outside of the ESPN Wide World of Sports Arena after competing their Pom dance
    West Potomac Dance Team Hits the National Stage
    Spirit Week Flyer
    A Look Into Glow Dance and Spirit Week
    The growth of AI chatbots like ChatGPT have raised many questions including how the growth of AI has affected the environment.
    Hey ChatGPT, Write me an Article on Your Environmental Impact
    Donald Trump and Kamala Harris enjoy some time outside while questions on their environmental views are still at large.
    Our Presidential Candidates Views on the Environment: What the Frack do They Stand For?
    Claudia Bunea and Lucy Wilson posing with some of their Back To School supplies
    Back to School: The Hidden Costs of Overbuying on the Environment
    Siblings Jack and Olivia Hatcher are one of the most impressive sibling duos at West Po
    Bonding Over Volleyball: Olivia and Jack Hatcher’s Experience
    Graphic by Addison Decker showcasing Olympic athletes from the nearby area
    DMV Athletes Take Home Gold
    The four American Semi Finalists competing in the 2024 US Open.
    All or Love? Americans Face Off in US Open
    Juliet Laisch, freshman, shows off her Pickleball style and her Dunkin love.
    Pickleball: More Fun with Fashion
    FILE - Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) follows through on a shot during the second period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Boston Bruins in Washington, in this Sunday, May 23, 2021, file photo. Ovechkin re-signed with the Washington Capitals on the eve of free agency, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, inking a four-year deal worth $40 million.(AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
    Chasing The Great One: Can Ovechkin Do It?
    Mary Prater in Action
    Senior Guard Mary Prater Surpasses 1,000 Career Points
    Varsity basketball player Ra'Sheika Gregory (center) scores at a home game against Centreville.
    Wolverine Warrior: Ra’Sheika Gregory
    Freshman Guard Shows Promise for the Present and Future
    Wolverine Warrior: Jordan Alexander
    Wolverine Warrior: Jordan Alexander
    Wolverine Warrior: Eve Hauptle
    Wolverine Warrior: Eve Hauptle
    Poetry from Pakistan: Reflections on Tulu-e-Islam
    Poetry from Pakistan: Reflections on Tulu-e-Islam
    Los jugadores firmaron con La Liga para jugar durante determinados periodos S.
    La Liga Regresa a West Potomac (English & Español)
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        Humans of West Potomac, Volume 11

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        Promotional graphic from the West Po Marketplace organizers
        Craft Fair in the Wolverdome This Saturday
        Mr Johnson, a TV Media Production teacher who went to college at four different schools.
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        Flier for the Trunk or Treat event organized by West Potomac Choir
        Trunk or Treat @ West Po This Saturday

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        A photo of the police response to the Apalachee High School shooting. Two students and two teachers were fatally shot by 14 year old Colt Gray.
        The Recent Concerns of Student Safety Ripple Across the Country
        Wolverines be prepared! Above is the schedule for next weeks Homecoming themed events.
        Homecoming Week Events to Look Out For
        Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
        Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
        The Biology Behind the Freshman Science Fair
        The Biology Behind the Freshman Science Fair
        Class of 2024 Graduation Held at George Mason University
        Class of 2024 Graduation Held at George Mason University

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