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The student voice of West Potomac High School

The Wire

The student voice of West Potomac High School

The Wire

When students arrive to school more than 15 minutes late, they are required to check in at the attendance desk before going to class.

West Po Students Late to the Party?

Claudia Bunea and Lucy Wilson
April 11, 2025

The recent crackdown on attendance began with a series of messages issued during advisory by West Po Principal, Ms. Statz. The announcements, which replayed frequently throughout the day, reminded West...

All levels from beginner to experienced are welcomed at the crochet club.     Photo: Amy Wheeler

Ms. Wheeler’s Crochet Club Unites Students in Creativity

Belen Estrada, Reporter
April 10, 2025

The Crochet Club at West Potomac has become a gathering place for students over the past three years, combining creativity with productivity. Established during the pandemic, the club has blossomed into...

Brew-Tea-Ful Cafe

Brew-Tea-Ful Cafe

Virginia Hope, Reporter
April 9, 2025

Ever needed a morning pick-me-up at school? You're in luck! In the Pulley Center, there is a student run cafe. The Brew-Tea-Ful cafe serves students Wednesday through Friday from 9AM to 11AM. On the menu...

Camille Milks educating students on how to pre-register to vote.

Reflection on HSVR Drive

Lucy Wilson, Environmental Editor
April 8, 2025

On March 25th and 26th, the League of Women voters registered and pre-registered West Po students to vote during government classes and lunches. Over 130 students registered to vote during those days,...

Cellphone Policy Remains Murky

Cellphone Policy Remains Murky

Josephine Keller, Editor-in-Chief
April 8, 2025

FCPS and school districts across the state have been pushed to examine and reevaluate their regulation of student phone use during the school day. This reevaluation follows a trend across the country of...

 The poster of the WP Wire Pi Day Contest, took place on March 14 and high 101-digit steak!

West Potomac Wire Pi Day Contest Wraps Up with Impressive 101-Digit Streak

Finn Johnson and Andrew Rapchak
April 2, 2025

The West Potomac Wire held a Pi Day contest during C and D lunches on March 14, where students competed to recite the most digits of Pi they could from memory. Students who recited the highest amount of...

Students view the different stands International Night.

Cultural Acts Performed by Talented Students at International Night

Raphael Lemorie, Reporter
March 20, 2025

International Night was held in the Spring Bank lobby and auditorium February 28. A total of 40 students performed with acts and 20 students had stands featuring their cultures. There were several students...

Brief information on The Wire's Pi Day competition.

The Wire to Host Pi Day Competition Next Friday

Lucy Wilson, Environmental Editor
March 7, 2025

Next Friday, March 14th is Pi day. In the cafeteria during C and D lunches, the West Po Wire will be hosting a Pi day competition. Whoever can say the most digits of pi will win a prize.  The idea...

Many students keep phones in backpacks, but some still use phones even though they are not authorized in class.

Phone Ban Hasn’t Materialized (Yet)

Nora Fitzpatrick, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2025

Governor Youngkin’s Executive Order 33 to ban all cell phones in schools across Virginia took effect on Jan. 1, 2025. However, about a month into the new supposed cell phone ban, there has been little...

West Po faculty installs second set of doors in front of school to help keep the school safe.

The New Doors: What’s That All About?

Claudia Bunea and Lucy Wilson
February 11, 2025

Any student of West Potomac has seen the windowless doors that have been a feature of the main entrance for the past few months. The addition of these doors to the average student’s routine environment...

Students from the Habesha Student Association (HSA) gather for a photo during last year's International Night.

International Night Set for February 28

Raphael Lemorie, Reporter
February 10, 2025

International Night, an evening full of dancing, singing, and cultural performances, will be held at West Po in the auditorium located in Spring Bank on Feb. 28, starting at 5pm. Food and entertainment...

Updated. Curriculum Night will now take place on January 14th

UPDATED Snow Days Delay Major School Events

Josephine Keller, Editor-in-Chief
January 7, 2025

This week, West Potomac students, rising and current, are set to view materials reviewing Academic Advising and have the chance to attend various events related to the 2025-2026 school year course selection...

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