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The Mount Vernon Rec Center now has two NHL-size ice surfaces, one with a running track above it.
Mount Vernon Rec Center Reopens to Community
Families Feel the Impact of Federal Government Shutdown
Families Feel the Impact of Federal Government Shutdown
Emerita Melissa Hortman (left), John Hoffman (middle), and Charlie Kirk (right).
The Assassination of Charlie Kirk: The New Age of Political Violence
Abby Leach and other interns with the packaged snacks they made for Title 1 schools.
FCPS Successfully Completes First Year of Summer Internship Program
Fairfax County Closes Schools for Sept. 9. Special Election
Fairfax County Closes Schools for Sept. 9. Special Election
Mrs. Karen Young, College and Career Specialist, helps students with college and career preparations throughout the school year.
Application Fees Waived During Virginia College Application Week
West Potomac college visit board, updates made every week informing students of upcoming visits.
Various Colleges Visit West Po Until November 5
Students, now unable to use phones elsewhere, sit together on their phones in the cafeteria.
Students Face Detention for Cellphone Use
L. to R. Junior Madison Seyfert, sophomore Nora Fitzpatrick and junior Annalise Richardson teamed up to win “Best School” at the Lightridge Model UN Conference: a small but mighty team. Photo:
West Po Model UN Receives “Best Delegation” Award
An $1,800 grant from “Educate Fairfax” allowed students from the Pulley Center to help build new tables for the courtyard.
More Students Learn Outdoors Thanks to “Educate Fairfax”
The Mount Vernon Rec Center now has two NHL-size ice surfaces, one with a running track above it.
Mount Vernon Rec Center Reopens to Community
A student crocheting a green heart at Crochet Club.
West Po Adds a New Club Rotation into Advisory
Tonight West Po faces off against the Hayfield Hawks in a highly anticipated match up.
Wolverines Face Off Against Hawks in Highly Anticipated Game
West Po student buys Homecoming ticket.
Have a Blast at Homecoming This Saturday
Abby Leach and other interns with the packaged snacks they made for Title 1 schools.
FCPS Successfully Completes First Year of Summer Internship Program
A student crocheting a green heart at Crochet Club.
West Po Adds a New Club Rotation into Advisory
West Po student buys Homecoming ticket.
Have a Blast at Homecoming This Saturday
Abby Leach and other interns with the packaged snacks they made for Title 1 schools.
FCPS Successfully Completes First Year of Summer Internship Program
An $1,800 grant from “Educate Fairfax” allowed students from the Pulley Center to help build new tables for the courtyard.
More Students Learn Outdoors Thanks to “Educate Fairfax”
Lydia Grace, junior, plays the guitar at this year’s Waynewoodstock, which also served as a post-storm distraction.
2nd Waynewoodstock Featured Local Musicians
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
Mr Landis, a world history/geography teacher who grew up in Pennsylvania.
Teacher Feature: Mr. Landis
Parent volunteers operate a concessions booth during most West Po Athletics home games.
Band Concessions Sell Out Quickly after Sudden Home Game Cancellation
One vote, One chance
Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
Lydia Grace, junior, plays the guitar at this year’s Waynewoodstock, which also served as a post-storm distraction.
2nd Waynewoodstock Featured Local Musicians
A Tour Through the Lesser Known Museums of DC
A Tour Through the Lesser Known Museums of DC
Brief information on The Wire's Pi Day competition.
The Wire to Host Pi Day Competition Next Friday
A picture of some of the menu items at Kong Dog.
Kong Dog A New K’runchy Staple
Promotional graphic from the West Po Marketplace organizers
Craft Fair in the Wolverdome This Saturday
UVA has been under immense pressure to sign President Trump’s education compact.
University of Virginia Declines Trump’s Higher Education Compact: Other Schools Should Follow Suit
Belen Estrada joined the staff of The WP Wire her senior year. She urges other seniors to dream, but not forget to live in the present.
Don’t Write Off Senior Year: Enjoy the Present
School publications across Northern Virginia are at risk to be censored by their school districts.
Censorship Threatens Papers Throughout ACPS and FCPS
After the Taliban reestablished power in Afghanistan, women and girls lost the right to an education. Photo: Britannica
All Girls Deserve an Education
A Report on Education, From an Inside Man
Belen Estrada joined the staff of The WP Wire her senior year. She urges other seniors to dream, but not forget to live in the present.
Don’t Write Off Senior Year: Enjoy the Present
The ERA is an amendment calling for the equality of sex in the U.S. Constitution, graphic created using Canva.
Why We Need the Equal Rights Amendment
Alessandro Della Bella / ETH Zurich
Engineering an Equitable Feature
Photo Illustration: Nora Fitzpatrick
The Importance of Local Journalism in the Fight Against Disinformation
Phoebe Shultz, a staple of West Po journalism for 4 years, is headed to Clemson University in the fall.
Keep it Newsworthy, West Po
UVA has been under immense pressure to sign President Trump’s education compact.
University of Virginia Declines Trump’s Higher Education Compact: Other Schools Should Follow Suit
School publications across Northern Virginia are at risk to be censored by their school districts.
Censorship Threatens Papers Throughout ACPS and FCPS
Don't Tune Out
Don’t Tune Out
Teens start and end the day with a mindless scroll.
Social Media: Blessing or Burden?
Lack of Funding Impacts Some West Po Sports
Lack of Funding Impacts Some West Po Sports
Cartoons of 2024-2025
Cartoons of 2024-2025
Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
Hadestown Comes to West Po
Hadestown Comes to West Po
Is Trisha Paytas's Baby The Next Pope?
Is Trisha Paytas’s Baby The Next Pope?
Summer In Media
Summer In Media
"Better Days" album cover
Better Days
The Beyond the Page Theater Company just finished their spring musical.
Once on This Island Review
The Beyond the Page Theater Company just finished their spring musical.
Once on This Island Review
The cast of Twelfth Night the Musical bow after their opening night performance.
Review for Twelfth Night the Musical
Graphic created using Canva with Wicked logo from Public Domain by Universal Pictures
A Wicked West Po Review
A picture of some of the menu items at Kong Dog.
Kong Dog A New K’runchy Staple
Kendrick Lamar: gnx Album Review
Kendrick Lamar: gnx Album Review
Dire Wolves have been revived from their previous extinction.
Return of Dire Wolves
Taylor Swift and her carbon emissions from her private jet.
Taylor Swift’s Carbon Footprint: Something She Can Not Shake Off
The growth of AI chatbots like ChatGPT have raised many questions including how the growth of AI has affected the environment.
Hey ChatGPT, Write me an Article on Your Environmental Impact
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris enjoy some time outside while questions on their environmental views are still at large.
Our Presidential Candidates Views on the Environment: What the Frack do They Stand For?
Claudia Bunea and Lucy Wilson posing with some of their Back To School supplies
Back to School: The Hidden Costs of Overbuying on the Environment
Tonight West Po faces off against the Hayfield Hawks in a highly anticipated match up.
Wolverines Face Off Against Hawks in Highly Anticipated Game
Genovieve Riley dribbles towards the goal in a tough 0-2 loss against Annandale.
Late Nights, Early Mornings and Every practice In Between
Genevieve Cummings Leaps to New Start
Genevieve Cummings Leaps to New Start
Ten Wolverine Grads to Play College Sports
Ten Wolverine Grads to Play College Sports
The Commanders set to return to Washington DC.
Commanders Return to DC
Newly Elected Pope Leo XIV
Introducing… Pope Leo XIV
Kendrick Lamar, during his performance after the song "HUMBLE."
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Recap
Poetry from Pakistan: Reflections on Tulu-e-Islam
Poetry from Pakistan: Reflections on Tulu-e-Islam
Los jugadores firmaron con La Liga para jugar durante determinados periodos S.
La Liga Regresa a West Potomac (English & Español)
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A Wonder of A Movie: Review

A Wonder of A Movie: Review

Leigh Kovalsky, Reporter — Jan 9, 2018

This emotional movie was based on a bestselling novel by R.J. Palacio. The sad but wonderful story really touches your heart and makes you stop and be grateful for everything good going on in your life.  Although it is more on the sad side than the trailer...

WestPodcasts are coming — stay tuned!

Sample Student, News Editor — Dec 10, 2013

We'll be filling this space with regular podcasts -- be on the lookout for the latest audio  coverage of WestPo happenings coming soon!