You might’ve noticed we’ve turned the corner towards spring; front yards are filling up with beautiful wild flowers with an assortment of many colors. Most people probably recognize the yellow dandelions, if you look closely, you’ll see all the...

After current FCPS schools superintendent Scott Brabrand announced his retirement set to take effect after the 2021-2022 school year, a new superintendent has been needed to fill his place. The new candidate set to take Dr. Brabrand’s place is Dr. Michelle...

Game distributing site itch.io raised more than six million dollars for Ukraine in March, split between the International Medical Corps and Voices of Children charities. Itch.io sold a bundle with 998 products for $10, with the option to donate more. If...

The spring show for the West Potomac Theatre Department is the musical, Be More Chill, which starts April 20th with tickets on sale now at the West Potomac Theatre website. Jeremy Heere (played by Phillip Jarzen) is an average high school junior who...

New lunch trays resembling shoe boxes have replaced the traditional trays most students are accustomed to in the cafeteria. According to Ms. Elba Washington, West Po’s Food Services Kitchen Manager, a shortage of traditional lunch trays is to blame...

Various local sites have been lighting up to show support for Ukraine in their conflict with Russia. For instance, the George Washington Masonic Memorial now glows yellow and blue at night, and the Anthem in DC also turned its logo to match the colors...

It’s impossible to go to West Po without recognizing the name Quander. Quander road, the Quander building, and the Quander Road school which is just down the street. Where does this word actually come from though? Is it a name? What does it mean? The...

On February 1st, Fairfax County Public Schools and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors announced the launch of their Historical Marker Project, a part of Fairfax County’s broader Black/African American Experience Project.  According to School...

Seven Virginia school districts, including Fairfax County Public Schools, have sued recently sworn-in Governor Glenn Youngkin to challenge his executive order banning mask mandates in schools. This order goes along with his plan to give parents freedom...

COVID-19 data through December 6th shows West Po has a lower Covid case rate than about two-thirds of Fairfax County Public Schools high schools, according to FCPS’s Covid Dashboard data. West Po ranks 8th lowest out of FCPS’s 25 high and secondary...

  Seniors at West Potomac are able to vote in the upcoming general election on November 2nd. Students are given the opportunity to register to vote in their government class. The students will be voting for governor in a race between Terry McAuliffe...

On Wednesday, October 20th, the Hannah Graham Memorial Fund Exhibition Game will be held under the lights on the West Potomac High School softball field, and open to the community. The game will be preceded by a Remembrance Ceremony, which will be held...