Menstrual products have not been consistently available to young women in the bathrooms here at West Po. Whether the machine is broken, empty or jammed, girls can’t get the resources they need there. The Code of Virginia requires schools to have pads...

Matcha is having a moment. But some students may wonder just what it is. Matcha is a vibrant green tea leaf, camellia sinensis, that is finely ground to make tea. Unlike typical green tea, with matcha, drinkers consume the whole leaf providing lots of...

  On March 13, 2026, the West Potomac Black Student Union International Night took place in the cafeteria. Countries from around the world were represented through food, outfits, and performances. Families gathered to experience these cultures,...

March and early April mark the beginning of the cherry blossom season. As the season begins, there are many new activities in the D.C. metro area, including the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Over 1.5 million people visit the Tidal Basin where 3,800...

Every year West Po hosts an International Night where people go and bring any food, clothes, or tradition that represents their culture. This year, International Night will be held on March 13 and will be hosted in the cafeteria. It will start at 6 p.m....

Early voting for a proposed redistricting constitutional amendment in Virginia will begin Friday, March 6. This amendment will appear on the ballot as a referendum, which means it will be decided directly by the people, and if it wins a majority of the...

Over the weekend and into Monday, a group of roughly 18 monks who are walking from Texas to DC passed by the Fort Hunt area. Many families left their houses on an incredibly cold day to witness their journey.  The monks started this walk back in October...

Until Nov. 7, students can donate books and office supplies by dropping them off in boxes located in the front office, by door 5, or in room 176.  The drive aims to give books to people in need to learn in Africa. The book drive is being run by the...

This year, many students will be casting their first vote in Virginia’s 2025 gubernatorial election. The West Po Wire surveyed seniors across all government classes and received over 100 responses. The survey found that of students eligible to vote,...

After being closed for almost three years, the Mount Vernon Rec Center finally reopened on June 9, 2025. The newly renovated building is 139,000 square feet and features a new rock climbing wall, indoor track, larger fitness center and so much more. That’s...

Advisory at West Po has looked different this year than it has previously. Notably, our school’s administration collectively decided upon adding clubs into advisory’s rotating schedule.  “I believe that was just the discussion between administrators...

The homecoming game against the Hayfield Hawks will be taking place this Friday at 7:30, sparking excitement through the hallways hoping for a win after a tough loss against Fairfax just last week.  The West Potomac football team hasn’t had the greatest...