Skip to Main Content
  • August 20Interested in writing for the paper or the Stall? Email us!
  • July 20Sponsor The Wire for $1000, $2000, and $5000. Email for details at [email protected]
  • September 16Become a patron to The Wire with a donation of $10 or more.
  • August 16Follow The Wire on Instagram and Twitter/X @thewpwire
The student voice of West Potomac High School

The Wire

The student voice of West Potomac High School

The Wire

The student voice of West Potomac High School

The Wire

Showcase

Student journalists from high schools around the county were invited to a roundtable discussion with Dr. Reid about the budget shortfall.

FCPS Budget Strained by $150 Million

Josephine Keller, Editor-in-Chief Apr 25, 2025

Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 is fast approaching as the 2025 FY reaches its conclusion. Budget drafting has already begun, with the current advertised budget in a precarious position. FCPS has allocated $4.0 billion to the School Operating Fund, which provides...

Prom tickets being sold in the cafeteria.

Take a Gamble on Prom: Show up This Saturday

Claudia Bunea and Lucy Wilson Apr 24, 2025

This Saturday, hundreds of West Po students will make their way to the Torpedo Factory for an unforgettable night. From 8-11 pm, juniors and seniors will be dancing, socializing, and just having fun in general. The Torpedo Factory will be decorated head-to-toe...

Weapon detection scanners outside door 19.

West Potomac Heightens Security in the Wake of Stabbing Incident

Claudia Bunea and Lucy Wilson Apr 24, 2025

This morning, West Po students had to go through metal detection scanners to enter the building. Students were required to go to Door 1, 5, 19, which were filled with the scanners and security personnel. FCPS is currently piloting this weapons screening...

Entrance of Gum Springs Community Center

Staying Active at Gum Springs Community Center

Jakai Cobb, Reporter Apr 23, 2025

I get off the bus around 3:30 p.m., and play Fortnite on my Xbox with friends. Then around 4 p.m., I walk over to the Gum Springs Community Center. It’s been a routine for three years, ever since I started middle school. All students are welcome to...

Police cars and ambulances gather outside the school.

West Po Remains in “Stay Put, Stay Tuned” After Stabbing

Claudia Bunea, Lucy Wilson, and Thomas Brown Apr 23, 2025

As West Po students passed from 2nd to 4th periods this morning, there was an altercation between three students in the Gunston hallway connector. This fight led to one student being stabbed with a knife multiple times and another being detained by...

Recent photo of Ryan James Wedding in public.

From Surfing Snow to Trafficking it

Raphael Lemorie, Reporter Apr 22, 2025

Ryan James Wedding, 43, is a retired Olympic snowboarder from Canada. Wedding was a talented individual who has traded the slopes for a photo on the the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted. Wedding is accused of running an illegal drug trafficking ring running...

Pope Francis greeting fans at the Vatican, Italy, in April 2017.

Obituary: Pope Francis Dies on Easter Monday

Virginia Hope Apr 21, 2025

Pope Francis passed away on Easter Monday at age 88.  He died the day after the holiest day of the Christian year, Easter. Easter is when Catholics celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.  Despite Pope Francis’s poor health, he was seen...

The WP Wire’s horoscope writer, Alexis Haymon, senior, has been charting our course to the stars. She graduates this May.

Writer Gave Star Guidance for 2+ Years

Julia Mack Apr 11, 2025

Fascinated by the stars since the 1st grade, Alexis “Lexi” Haymon, senior, has been writing the horoscopes for The WP Wire since Nov. 7, 2022. The spring and summer editions will be her final Wolverine Horoscopes as she is graduating and heading to...

When students arrive to school more than 15 minutes late, they are required to check in at the attendance desk before going to class.

West Po Students Late to the Party?

Claudia Bunea and Lucy Wilson Apr 11, 2025

The recent crackdown on attendance began with a series of messages issued during advisory by West Po Principal, Ms. Statz. The announcements, which replayed frequently throughout the day, reminded West Po students of the importance of timely attendance....

Spring Sports Season Off to Exciting Start

Spring Sports Season Off to Exciting Start

Emma Fetterolf, Assistant Editor Apr 11, 2025

 Last year, four teams made a run in the playoffs. Girls Lacrosse and Baseball both qualified for the VHSL playoffs. Softball won the Patriot District Championship, and Boys Lacrosse had a deep run in the Occoquan Regional playoffs.  In the 2023-2024...

All levels from beginner to experienced are welcomed at the crochet club.     Photo: Amy Wheeler

Ms. Wheeler’s Crochet Club Unites Students in Creativity

Belen Estrada, Reporter Apr 10, 2025

The Crochet Club at West Potomac has become a gathering place for students over the past three years, combining creativity with productivity. Established during the pandemic, the club has blossomed into an inclusive space where members of all skill levels...

Brew-Tea-Ful Cafe

Brew-Tea-Ful Cafe

Virginia Hope, Reporter Apr 9, 2025

Ever needed a morning pick-me-up at school? You're in luck! In the Pulley Center, there is a student run cafe. The Brew-Tea-Ful cafe serves students Wednesday through Friday from 9AM to 11AM. On the menu you will find hot and iced drinks as well as a...