The freshmen class have been participating in a basketball unit in the gym for the past month. The teams were split into groups of 5-7 in each class. Each team had a coach/captain, assistant coach, equipment...
If you are a boy with a class in the new building–or Quander, Gunston or Springbank, you’ve probably been stalled on your way to the bathroom at least once this year as at least one or two of the main...
The New Year is right around the corner and before you know it, the clock will tick 12 and become 2024. Each year people around the world create a new year's resolution that tends to last only a month....
Student’s in West Po Academy’s medical classes helped hosted a blood drive Friday, December 1, in the academy parking lot supported by INOVA hospital. The students worked to publicize the event and...
Thomas Brown, Student Issues Editor December 15, 2023
Last year, construction finished on West Po’s faculty parking lot. This new parking lot, located behind the Gunston building, was designed for teachers and academy students to have a place to park and...
This Thursday during homeroom, the West Potomac Music Department has arranged a performance consisting of 1st period band, the advanced chorus ensembles, guitar ensemble, and all of the orchestra.
There...
A geometry and calculus teacher, Mrs. Sariah Blake graduated from BYU with a degree in Math Education. This year is her first year being a full time teacher. She has always had a liking for math, and...
Tis’ the season of college applications! Class of 2024 seniors are nearing the application deadlines for rolling and regular admission, and some students who applied early are starting to receive their...
A great fall sports season is coming to an end. It is sad to see it go, but the experiences were great.
“I loved every moment of it, " Jack Coulter, kicker of the varsity football team, stated. “I...
Emily Butler, Social Media Editor November 29, 2023
‘Tis the season of the Alexandria Community Nutcracker! This year, the show celebrates its 15th anniversary. With a performance featuring over 200 community members and many West Po students, the Nutcracker...
As of this school year, the West Potomac Athletics Department instated a new attendance policy for all student athletes regarding unexcused tardies and unverified absences. With the first quarter complete...
The start of the 2023-2024 school year brought a fresh wave of seniors ready and excited to finally be parking in the senior lot. However, this moment of celebration was frequently cut short by surprise...