Matthew Macdonald was introduced to the role in a press release last month. For the first time in 17 years, West Potomac High School is welcoming a new Director of Student Activities.  Macdonald sequels Aaron Helmick, a 17-year DSA who oversaw 60...

After the new parking lot was built and finished in early September, Dustin, the construction company, planted 80 deciduous trees, 130 evergreen trees, and 681 shrubs throughout the campus which gives us a total of 891 new plants, according to Mr. Ivan...

While many students have seen West Po’s theater productions, only a few actually know the process, hard work, and creativity it takes to put on a show. Legally Blonde opens April 27, and we’re here to lift the curtain and show you what it takes to...

For the first time in West Po history, students have not been allowed to go outside between classes when the Under One Roof Policy went into effect just before winter break this school year. The connector was built to ensure that students no longer had...

Since 1985, Felicia Solomon has been dedicated to helping the West Po community. This April, Felicia has decided to say goodbye to the Wolverines. Ever since her first day, she's been inspired by the amount of hardworking students with diverse cultures...

The recent April PTSA meeting drew crowds of Wolverines and was largely driven by students who were given an open forum to talk with Dr. Millard about issues occurring all around school. Dr. Millard made a number of announcements that will have huge ramifications...

This morning, April 19, Dr. Millard came onto the loudspeaker to discuss today’s lockdown drill, and the current situation of safety at West Po. In her announcement, she also introduced stricter penalties for opening the doors to let people in after...

Wellness Day Part II Sign-Ups Coming the Week of March 23 After the success of the first ever West Po Wellness Day at the end of the second quarter, organizers have planned a second Wellness Day, again on the last ½ day of the quarter, on April...

During September 2022, the new parking lot behind the new building and Gunston was finally finished. This new parking lot was designed for staff and faculty to have more space for teachers to park. However, students have taken advantage of this new parking...

Dr. Millard informed students about a new policy regarding school attendance and tardies via email where she explained West Po’s significant increase in excused absences, and how our rates pre-pandemic have doubled from 14% to 30% recently.  It included...

The West Potomac Girls Basketball season drew to a close last weekend as the Wolverines fell 34-42 to the Northern Regional Champion James Madison Warhawks in the Virginia State Quarterfinal round. Ending at a 19-10 mark on the season, the Wolverines...

 A huge number of hopeful athletes are currently trying out for teams as Winter sports have wrapped up. Student athletes prepare for the upcoming season. Hundreds of West Po Students have registered for spring sports. Athletics have drawn a huge number...