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Early Data Shows Negative Impact of Virtual Learning on Virginia Students

Early Data Shows Negative Impact of Virtual Learning on Virginia Students

Ethan Brodie, Writer
March 4, 2021

Early data from the Virginia Department of Education shows students are struggling academically as virtual learning continues across many of Virginia's school districts, including Fairfax County. Failing...

Students Prepare for SATs

Students Prepare for SATs

Katie Shiflett, Writer
March 2, 2021

In January of 2021, the College Board announced that it was dropping both the essay and subject-area exams from the SAT. Subject-area exams were exams regarding things like French. These changes were already...

Get Inspired by the New Guest Speaker Program

Get Inspired by the New Guest Speaker Program

Hana Keenan, Writer
February 27, 2021

Mr O’Farrell and Mr Carfang have been working to organize a series of guest speakers to inspire West Potomac students during this global pandemic. They have planned for speakers to talk every Monday...

Bell schedule beginning on Tuesday, February 16.

Times are Changing! – New Schedule Beginning on Tuesday, February 16th

Emily Butler, Writer
February 11, 2021

As West Po prepares for students and staff to return to the building, there is a bell schedule change starting next week to accommodate the changes to come. Most notably, school begins at 8:20 a.m. instead...

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Students Face Detriment to Their Mental Wellness as Virtual Learning Continues

Hana Keenan
February 5, 2021

  In the U.S., 45% of high-school age students feel stressed from school and due to the pandemic, this number increases. Virtual learning lacks social interaction and encourages screen fatigue,...

At The Halfway Point: A Look Back at a Semester of Virtual Learning

At The Halfway Point: A Look Back at a Semester of Virtual Learning

Adeline Sauer
January 29, 2021

As the school year hits the halfway point and students start preparing to go in person, a look back at the past few months is in order. This school year has been different for all of us and has forced...

COVID Learning Environment Differs from Private to Public High Schools

COVID Learning Environment Differs from Private to Public High Schools

Phoebe Schultz, Writer
January 12, 2021

Virtual learning for West Po students and hybrid learning for other private schools around the area, has been a struggle to get accustomed to. Although the schools in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS)...

News seen after school on CNN of inside the Capitol building. Photo credit to Ruth Dean

Wednesday, January 6, 2021: Students and Teachers Recount the Day

Ruth Dean, Writer
January 8, 2021

After the events of Wednesday’s insurrection by the attendees of the pro-Trump rally on the Capitol, students still remain shocked. At around 2:25 p.m., rioters broke their way into the Capitol building...

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West Po, Fairfax County Plan Return Amid Pandemic

Mollie Shiflett, Writer
December 18, 2020

Following the Coronavirus Pandemic that shut schools down in Fairfax County in early March, schools are attempting to reopen once again, and have reopened for small numbers starting in the beginning of...

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The New “Normal” of Movie Theaters

Ruth Dean, Writer
December 17, 2020

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...

Library, I.T. Programs at West Potomac Still Going

Library, I.T. Programs at West Potomac Still Going

Katie Shiflett, Writer
December 17, 2020

Library, I.T. Programs at West Potomac Still Going    Despite the fact that Covid-19 has meant that most students are learning virtually, several school programs at West Potomac, like the West...

SGAs Spirit Week flyer

SpOOky Spirit Week Coming Soon

Ruth Dean, Writer
October 23, 2020

This coming week, the SGA will be hosting a virtual “Spooky” Spirit Week for the week leading up to Halloween. Although it is online learning, students are encouraged to dress along with the daily...

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