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Construction Causes Summer Shutdown at West Po

Construction Causes Summer Shutdown at West Po

Katie Shiflett, Writer Jun 2, 2021

Construction is ramping up at West Po over the summer. The construction crew will be working on the extension, rerouting the circle around the rock, and putting in the new connector between the Quander and Springbank buildings. However, this may cause...

Students React to Phase 2 of Vaccine Rollout

Students React to Phase 2 of Vaccine Rollout

Katie Shiflett Apr 27, 2021

After a long wait, all Fairfax County residents 16 and older are able to get the Covid-19 vaccine. The vaccine rollout started in late 2020 with front-line workers and seniors before moving to younger adults with pre-existing conditions to  teenagers...

Varsity Girls Lacrosse post win 4/26. The field that Sherrer recalls having memories playing on and wanting to graduate on it.

In Person Graduation is Set for West Po This Year

Ruth Dean, Writer Apr 27, 2021

This story has been updated due to significant changes over the past few weeks.  After months of discussion and confusion, senior graduation has finally been planned. On June 3rd, graduation will be held at West Potomac high school at 10:00 a.m. This...

Fairfax County Begins Phase 2 of Vaccine Rollout

Fairfax County Begins Phase 2 of Vaccine Rollout

Katie Shiflett, Writer Apr 15, 2021

Beginning Sunday, April 18, people in the Fairfax County Health District ages 16 and older will be able to get the Covid-19 Vaccine as Fairfax County moves into Phase 2 of the vaccine roll-out. However, this shift into phase two comes with major changes...

Construction Getting Ready to Roll at West Po

Construction Getting Ready to Roll at West Po

Katie Shiflett, Writer Mar 25, 2021

The construction for West Potomac is scheduled to begin during or just after Spring Break. Construction workers will break ground in the back parking lot, or the overflow lot, at some point in the next couple of weeks. This will be the beginning of around...