Roberto Tiburcio patrols the hallways as the new Student Resource Officer (SRO) at West Po. Officer Tiburcio has been working here for more than a month now, and is enjoying his time. As a School Resource Officer, his job is to help foster a safe...

As one of the many second-semester seniors right now, it’s that time of the year for the annual Senior Assassin game. It’s irresistible not to join the game to win the first-place prize of over 1,000 dollars. After a trip to Five Below to buy some...

As Virginians, it is likely that when you step outside your door, you've encountered various pamphlets either saying ‘vote yes’ or ‘vote no.’ These pamphlets are responses to Virginia’s upcoming special election on the redistricting referendum....

Julia Himes, a junior, introduced an interesting new program to West Po called the Learning Link. The program gives students the opportunity to visit schools such as Stratford landing and help out teachers in the classroom. That could mean helping the...

Since the start of the 2025-2026 school year, West Potomac High School has seen a surge in student-led protests. This year, the school has had two widely attended walkouts: one as a part of the nationwide Students Demand Action against gun violence in...

Earlier this year, FCPS updated its policies surrounding student expression, adding a new section to the Regulations and Procedures Governing Freedom of Expression by Students to establish clear procedures for “advocacy activities,” which are broadly...

Genovieve Riley, a junior, brought the Special Olympics Unified Sports (Unified) to West Po during the 2024-2025 school year. The program is sponsored by Ms. Lainie Abrams, a special education teacher for high and low incidence students at West Po. [High/low-incidence]...

Ali Ahmed, a senior, is the president of the West Po film club, which is sponsored by Mr. Pabich, an English and Film Studies teacher.  

Every year West Po hosts an International Night where people go and bring any food, clothes, or tradition that represents their culture. This year, International Night will be held on March 13 and will be hosted in the cafeteria. It will start at 6 p.m....

On Tuesday, Mar. 3, the West Potomac Girls Basketball team defeated Centerville 56-54 off of a last second three pointer by junior, Delores Harkless, to advance to tonight’s State Semifinals at 7pm against Manchester at Manchester High School.  Heading...

As a result of President Donald Trump's ongoing emergency tariffs, small businesses throughout Alexandria are facing immense financial uncertainty. However, on Friday, Feb. 20, the Supreme Court struck down these tariffs, giving businesses optimism for...