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The student voice of West Potomac High School

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The student voice of West Potomac High School

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The student voice of West Potomac High School

The Wire

The famous rock in front of the school was painted for the graduation

Senior Drive-Thru Graduation was a success

Lila Reidy, Writer
June 10, 2020

On June 4, 2020, the original date of their graduation ceremony, the senior class convened in the bus loop of West Po for a drive through graduation. The celebration went on from 9 am to 5 pm, and students...

Verb bars distributed to healthcare workers on the front lines. Photo was sent in to #verblove on Instagram.

How businesses are giving back during the COVID-19 pandemic

Lila Reidy, Writer
June 10, 2020

The effects of this pandemic have hit close to home for all of us for obvious reasons, including restricting our outings and limiting who we can be around. But in the midst of the chaos, in an effort to...

Distance Learning Plan kicks off Tuesday, April 14

Distance Learning Plan kicks off Tuesday, April 14

Lila Reidy, Writer
April 13, 2020

Distance learning will begin online for high school or with “learning packets” for younger grades, starting Tuesday, April 14. The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is working on offering direction...

Reviving Recycling Efforts at West Po

Reviving Recycling Efforts at West Po

Lila Reidy, Writer
February 12, 2020

Recycling efforts at West Po have escalated since the new recycling program was launched last year. “The science is clear. The health and prosperity of humanity are directly tied to the state of our...

History students win the lottery for Hamilton

History students win the lottery for Hamilton

Lila Reidy and Peter Rainey
December 11, 2019

One hundred twenty lucky 11th Grade West Po U.S. history students will be traveling to Norfolk, Virginia, to watch Hamilton live in action this December. This is a project that has been in the works for...

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