A first glance into the stands of a West Potomac football game shows excited high schoolers with big smiles on their faces--but how many of these students are freshmen, and are they smiling, too? Bell...

It’s hard to compare school with a superhero/science-fiction movie, but way back in the West Potomac Academy, the engineering room unites the two. Equipped with physics know-how and endless construction...

On June 4th, Chance the Rapper came to Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, VA for his “Be Encouraged” tour. DJ Oreo opened for Chance and got the audience ready for the main act. The popular rapper sang some...

Are you obsessed with anything to do with dogs? Or just desperate for a stress-reliever during finals? During lunches, you can go down to the College Career Center and sit down with a fluffy friend. These...

Wouldn’t it be great if exercise were actually fun? This might be possible with the plethora of “fun runs” happening around Virginia this summer. These runs are made unique with glowsticks, color,...

The historic town of Manassas celebrated the history and the legacy of the railroad with its famous annual Railroad Festival on Saturday, June 3rd. Since 1994, the railroad festival has been a popular...

Everyone loves a good pool day, but there are so many choices! Here is a list of numerous pools in our area, complete with brief descriptions, addresses, and operating hours, so you can find the best pool...

Most West Potomac seniors are looking forward to graduation, but their hopes might be dashed by unpaid obligations. Over 700 letters were mailed home this year informing students of obligations they have...

A trip to Los Angeles usually includes beaches and celebrities, but junior Will Makinen’s experience was full of scientists and robots. After earning Grand Prize at the school and national science fair,...

Most seniors just decided on what college they’ll attend next year, but Junior Cassidy Bayer is ahead of the game--she just committed to University of California, Berkeley for swimming.   “I...

See a Teacher's View here   Summer is only a few weeks away, but rigorous classes are far from over. Final projects, papers and exams are piling up, and junior Emma Auld is feeling the pressure.   ...