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L. to R. Junior Madison Seyfert, sophomore Nora Fitzpatrick and junior Annalise Richardson teamed up to win “Best School” at the Lightridge Model UN Conference: a small but mighty team.  Photo:

West Po Model UN Receives “Best Delegation” Award

Claudia Bunea and Lucy Wilson Jun 10, 2025

On May 17, West Po Model UN participated in Lightridge Model UN’s Conference, where they won “best school.” Hundreds of students from various schools gathered in different delegations to represent a certain country with a common goal to solve an...

An $1,800 grant from “Educate Fairfax” allowed students from the Pulley Center to help build new tables for the courtyard.

More Students Learn Outdoors Thanks to “Educate Fairfax”

Ellery Fjeld, Reporter Jun 9, 2025

The outdoor picnic tables have been a fan favorite spot for students to cool down and hang out in the Gunston wing. The favored lounge is in the middle of a court yard surrounded by brick walls of the school. The courtyard has been a great place for students...

Students Seek and Find Jobs at Mount Vernon Rec Center

Students Seek and Find Jobs at Mount Vernon Rec Center

Ellery Fjeld, Reporter Jun 6, 2025

With prices rising along with the temperatures, many students are looking for summer jobs. The newly renovated Mount Vernon Rec Center was expected to open this May, but will reopen this summer, and with that reopening comes many opportunities. The expanded...

Belen Estrada joined the staff of The WP Wire her senior year. She urges other seniors to dream, but not forget to live in the present.

Don’t Write Off Senior Year: Enjoy the Present

Belen Estrada, Reporter Jun 5, 2025

As a senior, I’ve watched students, myself included, dream about graduation day, itching for the freedom that comes after high school. After years of tests, homework, and early mornings, it’s natural to count down the days until we throw our caps...

Metal Detectors Become Morning Routine

Metal Detectors Become Morning Routine

Josephine Keller, Editor-in-Chief Jun 5, 2025

During a fight between West Po students on April 23, one was stabbed multiple times and sent to the hospital in worrying condition. The injured student has been reported stable and the assailant is anticipated to be charged with malicious wounding.  OpenGate...

Screenshot of video footage of May 8 school board meeting by Fairfax County Public Schools

School Board Finally Approves Cellphone Policy

Josephine Keller, Editor-in-Chief Jun 3, 2025

On May 8, the FCPS School Board met to finalize the new cell phone policy for next year based on the feedback from its study and pilot programs this year.  First, they voted on two amendments to the FCPS cellphone policy. The first proposed amendment,...

An $1,800 grant from “Educate Fairfax” allowed students from the Pulley Center to help build new tables for the courtyard.

More Students Learn Outdoors Thanks to “Educate Fairfax”

Ellery Fjeld, reporter Jun 3, 2025

The outdoor picnic tables have been a fan favorite spot for students to cool down and hang out in the Gunston wing. The favored lounge is in the middle of a courtyard surrounded by brick walls of the school. The courtyard has been a great place for students...

The Commanders set to return to Washington DC.

Commanders Return to DC

Emma Fetterolf and Thomas Argroves Jun 3, 2025

  Recently, the Washington Commanders revealed plans to build a new stadium at the RFK site in DC. This would move the Commanders back into DC after almost 30 years of being in Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD. The stadium change is estimated to cost...

An athlete poses with a Celsius before a game.

Energy Drinks: Energy or Endangerment?

Emma Fetterolf, Assistant Editor Jun 3, 2025

  Celsius, Red Bull, Monster, Alani Nu, and many other energy drinks with caffeine in them have been popular among different groups of people. These drinks can come in a variety of flavors and bottles, creating an attraction to the product. Today,...

Is Trisha Paytas's Baby The Next Pope?

Is Trisha Paytas’s Baby The Next Pope?

Shortly following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, social media headlines quickly circulated to the conspiracy and media meme of the Trisha Paytas baby curse. The alleged curse links the pregnancies of YouTube star Trisha Paytas to deaths and illnesses...

Summer In Media

Summer In Media

Addison Hood and Annie Jones May 30, 2025

Summertime in film is something that mirrors a dream, it's fun and light. Summers should be spent outside, but when you're not or caring for a nasty sunburn in your room, here's what to watch to inspire you to make your summer just like a movie!  1.Grease An...

Photo Credit: West Potomac Athletics

Girls Lacrosse Heads To The State Tournament, After Beating Justice At Regionals

Thomas Argroves May 30, 2025

On May 27th, 2025, The Girls Lacrosse team beat Justice 14-13 in the Region semifinals, and will play in the state tournament starting on May 30th. Their opponent will be Woodson on Friday, May 30th, at 7:30pm, at Robinson High School.                    The...