Virginia is gearing up for several statewide and legislative races this November in what will be the first major election since 2024. Voters will head to the polls to select Virginia’s next Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General. They’ll...

The West Potomac Wire held a Pi Day contest during C and D lunches on March 14, where students competed to recite the most digits of Pi they could from memory. Students who recited the highest amount of digits of Pi were rewarded with apple pie, which...

This week on March 25th and 26th, the League of Women voters will be registering seniors to vote during their government classes. Students that are not in government classes, but still want the opportunity to register will be able to during all lunches...

Junior Varsity forward Cameron Bellamy, sophomore, has been playing soccer all his life and hopes for a great season for West Po Soccer.  He plans a continuation of his efforts from last season and expects the team to find success, "I want to make...

On March 20th, 2025, the annual March Madness tournament begins. This year, there is unimaginable excitement around the tournament, with many exciting teams and players making the tournament this year. The teams with the most hype are the one seeds for...

International Night was held in the Spring Bank lobby and auditorium February 28. A total of 40 students performed with acts and 20 students had stands featuring their cultures. There were several students with amusing acts ranging from singing to dancing....

St. Patrick’s Day is on March 17 and celebrates the death of Saint Patrick, who is the patron saint of ireland. He is said to have brought Christianity to Ireland, converting the Pagans to Christians upon his arrival. St. Patrick was born in Roman Britain,...

What started as a gift of cherry trees from Japan in 1912 has now become a huge celebration for people throughout Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia. This year most ‘peak bloom’ predictions are between March 23rd to April 3rd according to National...

Tensions between Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky boiled over last week during what could have been a cordial, diplomatic meeting. The discussion between the two leaders with U.S. vice president JD Vance and other cabinet officials...

On March 4th, 2025, The West Potomac Girls Basketball team beat Langley High School 48-37 in the VHSL Quarterfinals. This was the first time that the Girls team has ever won a game in the state tournament. They will take on Osbourn Park at 6:00 pm on...

Last night West Potomac Girls Basketball defeated South County 41-39 in the Regional semi-finals on a last second shot by junior, Abby Beddis, to advance to tonight's game against Robinson that will be played at Hayfield Secondary School at 6:00 p.m. West...

Spring Sports tryouts will get underway, starting on February 24th, and lasting until February 28th. Tryouts will take place for the following sports: Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Lacrosse, Tennis, and Track and Field.  Baseball tryouts will be held...