West Po’s first-ever Wellness Day on January 25 consisted of 4 sessions that students–and teachers–could choose from seems a resounding success. Sessions included everything from basketball to art journaling, tie-dye to yoga, sessions about mental...

Ring in the holiday season by stopping by the 14th annual Alexandria Community Nutcracker, which is being held right here at West Po for the first time in several years. The show, presented by ArtSpire VA, blends the classical ballet of the Nutcracker...

What’s the best part of Fall? For some it’s the weather finally cooling down, to others it might be the seasonal menus of their favorite coffee shops. Whatever it may be, there are many opportunities local and near to embrace the fall season. Consider...

The den got defeated this past football game. We spoke to the varsity players about their feelings regarding the rest of the season. The boys felt confident and ready to tackle the remainder of the season. “We may have some work to do, because you can...

Running from April 21 to the 28th, there is a Senior Art Show taking place in the library. The art show showcases different works of visual art created by seniors right here at West Po. All the works of art featured have some sort of personal significance...

Brew-Tea-ful, West Potomac’s one and only coffee shop is open every day from 9-10 AM in the Pulley Center for those in need of a midday pick-me-up or a sweet treat. Started in 2019 by Mr. Winterstein, culinary arts teacher, Brew-Tea-ful serves a variety...

The spring show for the West Potomac Theatre Department is the musical, Be More Chill, which starts April 20th with tickets on sale now at the West Potomac Theatre website. Jeremy Heere (played by Phillip Jarzen) is an average high school junior who...

Various local sites have been lighting up to show support for Ukraine in their conflict with Russia. For instance, the George Washington Masonic Memorial now glows yellow and blue at night, and the Anthem in DC also turned its logo to match the colors...

Join the West Potomac music department in welcoming the holiday season this Friday, December 17.  While sign-ups are full, your advisory class may be invited to see their performance during 3rd period in the auditorium. The concert will feature the orchestra,...

West Potomac students spread the holiday spirit by dancing in the Alexandria Community Nutcracker at Mount Vernon High School, December 2nd-4th. This event is presented by ArtSpireVa. With a very diverse group of boys and girls, the ages of dancers range...

Some local movie theaters have recently opened back up with new expectations for the experience that has been long awaited. The AMC Clean & Safe Initiative has created social distance guidelines to make seeing a movie as safe as possible.  Changes...

At West Potomac High School, a new coffee shop opened January 31st, and students who know about it are lining up. The shop is a school run business, the coffee made is in view, and even teachers are making purchases. With students buying coffee frequently,...