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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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....

 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...

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...

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...