On Nov. 19, Superintendent Michelle Reid sent an email to teachers and staff stating that FCPS is partnering with Open Artificial Intelligence (AI). FCPS was one of the eight school districts first in line to participate in the pilot program of ChatGPT...

Two American citizens have been shot and killed by federal officers. Thousands of innocent people are being ripped away from their families and homes by an agency that seems to face no legal repercussions for whatever harm they inflict. The Department...

West Po’s girls wrestling team is gaining attention as a growing program,  giving female athletes a chance to challenge themselves and support one another. With Virginia officially sanctioning girls wrestling during the 2025-2026 school year, the team...

The Superbowl isn’t just about what's on the field, but on the stage. Halftime performances attract even more viewers every year. In fact, in recent years, the halftime show has drawn more viewers than the game itself. Fans expect no difference when...

Since 2017, the Brew-Tea-Ful Cafe has happily served students. Located off Gunston, the Pulley Center coffee shop offers a variety of drinks and treats for purchase. However, recently, the cafe was permanently closed to students, leaving many feeling...

Chronic absenteeism is a large problem faced across the school system. Specifically, at West Po, staff are addressing the issue in multiple ways to increase the wellbeing of the school.  By Virginia law, all students ages five to 18 years old are...

In the summer of 2023, almost everything changed at the Mount Vernon Recreation Center when it closed for a major renovation. Over the next 18 months, the city of Alexandria invested nearly $14 million and spent two years of planning and construction...

For many people following the crisis in Venezuela, the first updates don’t come from an online news outlet or a print paper. Instead, they come from social media. As users scroll through their TikTok, Instagram, or X feeds, they encounter dramatic claims...

In Abigail Spanberger's first day in office as Virginia's newly elected governor, she has signed several executive orders to carry out her mission to build a more affordable future for Virginians. Here are summaries of Spanberger's ten day-one executive...

The United States started 2026 with a dramatic escalation of tensions with Venezuela, following months of strikes against Venezuelan boats that led to US military action in the capital, Caracas, and the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.  The...

Mr. Carmelo Alba, a physics teacher at West Po, in his fourth year here. He has been teaching for 32 years, and spent 12 of those years teaching at Xavier University. Mr. Alba really enjoys West Po especially because of the welcoming and friendly community.  “The...

Ms. Pavanne Veltman teaches Spanish II and III for grades 9-12. She has been teaching for 10 years, the past 3 being at West Potomac. Ms. Veltman lived in the Netherlands before coming to the U.S., and she began teaching here because of her sister....