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The student voice of West Potomac High School

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The student voice of West Potomac High School

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Students Search for Jobs at School

Alumoah Boadi, Writer May 8, 2023

The College and Career Center sponsored the 2nd annual jobs fair on Thursday, March 30 in the cafeteria after school. This event was open to students who are, or will be, 16 or older. Students were able to connect directly with more than 20 employers...

At door 16 students often let each other into the building. This photo was taken at Door 15 during 5th period on April 12.

Students Work Around Under One Roof

Brian Cordova Centeno, Staff Writer May 8, 2023

For the first time in West Po history, students have not been allowed to go outside between classes when the Under One Roof Policy went into effect just before winter break this school year. The connector was built to ensure that students no longer had...

Students Share Insights at PTSA Open Forum

Benjamin Price, Assistant Editor-in-Chief May 2, 2023

The recent April PTSA meeting drew crowds of Wolverines and was largely driven by students who were given an open forum to talk with Dr. Millard about issues occurring all around school. Dr. Millard made a number of announcements that will have huge ramifications...

Photo taken by Phoebe Schultz of Emmie Butler

Admin Cracks Down on Door Opening

Jaylan Post and Miguel Tsang Apr 20, 2023

This morning, April 19, Dr. Millard came onto the loudspeaker to discuss today’s lockdown drill, and the current situation of safety at West Po. In her announcement, she also introduced stricter penalties for opening the doors to let people in after...

Entrance to the prayer room, located in the library, with the times that it is open to students-11:10 - 1:15 daily.

Universal Prayer Room Open for Ramadan

Phoebe Schultz and Annie Ghaffari Mar 26, 2023

West Po has opened its new prayer room in time for the start of Ramadan, which began on Thursday, March 23. This room is open to students and staff for religious, spiritual, and mental health purposes. The prayer room is located in the library and is...

During the last Wellness Day, students had a myriad of choices from painting rocks to listening to Tom Petty to sushi making.

Wellness Day Part II

Annie Ghaffari and Mercedes Henwood Mar 17, 2023

Wellness Day Part II Sign-Ups Coming the Week of March 23 After the success of the first ever West Po Wellness Day at the end of the second quarter, organizers have planned a second Wellness Day, again on the last ½ day of the quarter, on April...

Pi for Pie Day poster spread on The Wire's socials (@thewpwire) encourages West Po students to compete in the competition

Pi for Pie Day

Phoebe Schultz, Editor-in-Chief Mar 15, 2023

In celebration of Pi Day, March 14, The Wire hosted a Pi for Pie Day competition through all lunches. Students were encouraged to come up to our table and recite as many pi digits as they could recall. Four lucky winners with the most digits recited would...

Regionals-bound students posing with  their winning projects
Photo: Ms. Scheel

Students Soar in Science Fair

Jaylan Post and Ali Ahmed Mar 1, 2023

The West Potomac Science and Engineering Fair is a competition for students attending West Po. Students may be awarded regional competition participation in science fairs held at local public or private schools. This year’s science fair happened on...

Picture, courtesy of West Po Journalist Roger Velasquez

Spring Sports Try-Outs Ongoing

Roger Velasquez-Medina and Benjamin Price Feb 23, 2023

 A huge number of hopeful athletes are currently trying out for teams as Winter sports have wrapped up. Student athletes prepare for the upcoming season. Hundreds of West Po Students have registered for spring sports. Athletics have drawn a huge number...