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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 student voice of West Potomac High School

The Wire

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In order to participate in SHOUT, seniors had to complete an application form and submit it by April 15.

SHOUT to Make Noise in Local Community

Alli McElwain, Reporter Apr 16, 2026

Students interested in leadership and community service have the opportunity to apply for SHOUT, which stands for Students Helping Others United Together. Events for SHOUT will occur between May 28 and June 2. The program allows seniors to complete 20...

ChatGPT said that AI in education can benefit classrooms by supporting teachers and staff.

FCPS Partners with ChatGPT

Claudia Bunea, Editor-in-chief Feb 9, 2026

On Nov. 19, Superintendent Michelle Reid sent an email to teachers and staff stating that FCPS is partnering with Open Artificial Intelligence (AI). FCPS was one of the eight school districts first in line to participate in the pilot program of ChatGPT...

A West Po student looking at available courses through the course catalog.

Wolverines Pick Classes

It's around that time of year where highschoolers are having to pick and choose the classes they would like to take next year. Rising 12th graders pick classes Jan. 20-Feb. 6, rising 11th graders pick classes Feb. 9-Feb. 20 and rising 10th graders pick...

Sofia Driouech, freshman, listens to her favorite song, Last Valentines by PinkPantheress, on the bus ride to a basketball game.

Students Choose What’s in the Headphones

Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, Teacher Feature Editor Feb 1, 2026

For high school students across the country, music is an outlet, a way to escape their daily lives and express themselves. Every student has different habits and opinions when it comes to listening to music, such as their favorite and least favorite artists,...

Students peruse the recommended book shelves for a great pick to read over the holidays.

English Department Recommends Books for Winter Break

Claudia Bunea, Editor-in-Chief Dec 19, 2025

West Po’s English Department has created a list of book suggestions for students to read over the winter break. Mrs. Wendy Rice, one of our school librarians, encourages students to choose one of the books off of the list to read.  “It’s so...