Having trouble picking what class to take next year? If you’re interested in learning about the history of oppression and social justice, then consider taking Combating Intolerance. It's a new elective for the 2015-16 school year that gives students...

It’s a typical Monday night and the end of a four-day weekend for students at WestPo. It is 7:26 PM, and the reality of returning back to school after a break from the end-of-semester grind should be kicking in. Instead, a collective, enthusiastic spirit...

The annual Science Fair was held at West Potomac HS this past January.  Students began preparing for the Science Fair in October, and continued to work on their projects until the end of January, but some students got to go on to Science Fairs held at...

Starting with the 2015 - 2016 school year,  high school start times will begin 40 minutes later throughout FCPS. Approved by the School Board on October 23, the new start times will be between 8:00 am and 8:10 am and end between 2:45 pm and 2:55 pm. The...

“West Potomac is the world's greatest high school!”, says Principal Alex Case. In the first of a series of press conferences held throughout the school with The Wire, Case outlined his vision for the 2014-2015 school year, and his mission to make...

“Teacher,” “advocate,” and “friend” are the words used by counselor Randi Rosenberg to describe senior Pamela Molnar, this year’s selection for West Potomac’s Student Peace Award. Inspired by her mother Jo Ann Molnar, who teaches Special...

“OMG, did you hear? Next year’s freshmen are going to have four years of gym! I hear there’s going to be extra Fine Arts credits added too. Those poor incoming freshmen won’t have an open elective until their SENIOR YEAR! They’re going to fail...

The Internet is both a blessing and a curse for American teenagers. This technology has opened doors for new forms of education and instant knowledge, but has also harmed a whole generation in multiple ways. Do the dangers of the Internet -- identity...

Carl Sandburg Middle School was a facility in great need of renovation and updating. In October 2012, the school began to make some necessary changes to the grounds and the building itself, using a $44 million bond issue approved the year before...

West Potomac saw a wave of staff departures as the 2012-2013 year came to an end. Amongst it were Social Studies Department Chair and AP Psychology teacher Drew Hamlin, and  Student Services Counselor Kevin McMahon. Both Hamlin and McMahon have returned...

I first met Paul when I came to West Potomac as a student teacher in 2010. This may surprise those who knew him, but he actually really intimidated me at first. He was the veteran, the cool guy, with the earring, the goatee, and the swagger. As an observer,...

Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint from The Wire’s May 2013 issue, reporting and reflecting on Mr. Russell’s retirement after 45 years of teaching. When classroom trailers first came to West Potomac, English teacher Paul Russell went to...