On May 17, West Po Model UN participated in Lightridge Model UN’s Conference, where they won “best school.” Hundreds of students from various schools gathered in different delegations to represent...

The outdoor picnic tables have been a fan favorite spot for students to cool down and hang out in the Gunston wing. The favored lounge is in the middle of a court yard surrounded by brick walls of the...

As a result of a bipartisan agreement on education policy, Virginia leaders established extensive changes to the state’s K-12 standardized testing system. They are aiming to raise student performance...

On May 8, the FCPS School Board met to finalize the new cell phone policy for next year based on the feedback from its study and pilot programs this year.  First, they voted on two amendments to the...

As a result of a bipartisan agreement on education policy, Virginia leaders established extensive changes to the state’s K-12 standardized testing system. They are aiming to raise student performance...

On May 8th, 2025, West Potomac Sophomores will take the AP World History exam, the first AP exam many of them have ever taken. The exam will start at 12:00pm and students will have three and a half hours...

West Potomac High School students have begun the testing season and will be taking Standards of Learning (SOL), Advanced Placement (AP), and final Exams, from April 21 through June 10, 2025.   On...

For countless West Po students May doesn’t symbolize a time of relaxation, instead May means hours of studying and stress for AP exams. While The Wire staff prep for the upcoming paper they also have...

Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 is fast approaching as the 2025 FY reaches its conclusion. Budget drafting has already begun, with the current advertised budget in a precarious position. FCPS has allocated $4.0...

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...

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...

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...