Exhausted. Spent. Knackered. No matter what anyone calls it, as the end of the year approaches, some students' motivation is at an all-time low. Unfortunately, we’re smack dab in the middle of spring testing, and SOLS or AP exams are required to receive...

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...

Hearts, cherubs, and the “L”-Word. February 14th, the day many across the world staple as Valentines Day. About 16 countries celebrate the Day of Lovers, but in the United States, it’s safe to say we take it a bit more seriously. A study done by...

12 Fantastic Father’s Day Gifts for Different Dads You can find all of these gifts on Amazon! Cheesy Dad Gifts/ For Funny Dads Funny Shirt- If you have a sibling, this is the gift for you. Your dad might even wear it. Dad Joke Book- This book...

Surrounded by a committee of 10 adults, junior Sonya Richard helped with the selection process to hire a new West Potomac principal.   “It was really exciting because I’m the only student representative,” Richard said. “It’s kind...

Senior Amber Skinner-Richardson knew little to nothing about her biological father until this past weekend, when with the help of Facebook, she was able to speak to him for the first time in her life. “My mom kicked my dad out of the house when I...