West Potomac’s Rocket League team didn’t exist a year ago, now, it’s been to states. In its first season ever, the new esports team has already qualified for the state tournament, something even the players didn’t fully expect when the year...

History is made at Churchill Downs where a woman is finally on top. Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train a winning Kentucky Derby horse. On May 2, 2026, Golden Tempo, the thoroughbred she has been training the past year, won the 152nd running...

‘Michael’, a biopic about the notorious Michael Jackson, was recently released to moderate reviews.  Covering someone as notorious and controversial as Michael Jackson was always going to be difficult, but early rumors and info from the movie...

Calling all Juniors and Seniors to come and attend this year's Prom being held from 8pm-11pm at the Torpedo Factory Saturday May 16. Prom is West Po’s annual upperclassmen formal. The junior class of 2027 Student Government Association (SGA) is made...

There are only three showings left of Into the Woods, meaning time is limited to go see the fairy-tale filled production. When I went to see the show last Saturday, I had very little knowledge of the musical. I knew that it mixes together a bunch of...

Tonight, the West Potomac Boys Varsity Soccer team is getting ready to play one of their biggest matches of the season, facing off against West Springfield on home turf at 7:15 p.m. With playoff positioning on the line, players and coaches believe this...

With several SAT test dates approaching, including Jun. 6, Aug. 22, Sept. 12, Oct. 3, Nov. 7 and Dec. 5, students at West Po are preparing in very different ways to ace the test, all depending on their schedules, study habits and grade level. For some...

The Month of May brings many things: warm weather, flowers and AP exams. With the first AP exam beginning on May 4 at 8am, many have already started preparing. Separated by morning and afternoon sessions, two to four exams are held each day. A total...

On April 23, West Po hosted the annual pyramid art show, where students from West Po, Quander Road, Carl Sandburg and surrounding elementary schools collect their artwork to be displayed side by side. The show represents the kids' hard work from all around...

On the last day of tryouts, coaches met individually with athletes to deliver team decisions. Less than 24 hours later, an email was sent to the Junior Varsity (JV) team explaining they had cut the team due to the lack of players. With frustration...

Beyond the Page Theatre Company’s “Into the Woods” is opening tonight, April 30, at 7 p.m. in the Kolgelman Theatre. Showing dates continue until May 9, on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with matinee and evening performances. This year's spring...

Sofia Rubinstein, senior, is the president of the Jewish American Club. Meetings take place every other month in Ms. Charlotte Salzman’s room 725. Contact this club through their Instagram at @wpjac.