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As the end of the school year approaches, students and teachers are getting ready for finals. For some, a final means a big, cumulative test on the designated “final exam” day during the last week of school. For others, it means a cumulative project...
This past week on May 25-28, West Potomac’s Odyssey of the Mind team travelled to Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa to compete in the 2016 World Finals. The team had already won 1st and 3rd at states and at World's, competed against over 35 different...
With testing season in full swing, it can sometimes be overwhelming to try and organize and study for everything. To help, here are some useful study strategies.
Prioritize: Use a calendar to figure out which assignments and tests are first or...
Shenandoah National Park
Shenandoah National Park is always a beautiful place to visit. Located along the Blue Ridge Mountains here in Virginia, the park has over 200,000 acres of a variety of hiking trails that include everything from...
It’s almost June, which means most seniors are getting ready for Students Helping Others United Together (SHOUT), an opportunity the school gives them to go out into the community to volunteer. However, SHOUT isn’t the only volunteer opportunity...
It’s almost June, which means most seniors are getting ready for Students Helping Others United Together (SHOUT), an opportunity the school gives them to go out into the community to volunteer. However, SHOUT isn’t the only volunteer opportunity...
Advanced Placement (AP) testing season is here. It’s the time of the year where stress levels rise to an all time high and everyone around the school can feel the tension as AP classes are starting to review and prepare testing strategies. Some...
On Mar. 8, 2016, West Potomac athletes attended the winter sports banquet in the Springbank auditorium. The highlight of the night was when junior Khalil Williams won the MVP for the varsity basketball team because he helped the team win district champions....
Two weeks ago, a major snowstorm hit the D.C. area, and most of the East Coast, bringing over two feet of snow to Fairfax County, causing school to be closed for seven days. Initially, students throughout the county were overjoyed with the cancellations,...
Of the many holiday traditions in Alexandria, Va., one of the most memorable is the Collingwood Light Show on Collingwood Road, organized by Aldersgate Church. Almost every year since 1994, Bill Vaughan has created the “largest animated residential...
After the day of giving thanks and spending time with families, millions set up their tents to camp out in front of stores and malls, anxiously waiting for the deals and savings to start. With these tips and tricks, you can become a pro Black Friday shopper.
First...
This past Saturday was the rededication ceremony of the West Potomac Academy to former principal, Cliff Hardison. Hardison was the principal from the fall of 2009 to the spring of 2013, before passing away from lung cancer on July 23, 2013 at the...
Fall is finally here!
Here are some fun fall activities and festivals in and around the DC area:
Summers Farm: 1 h 2 min (56.9 mi)
Located in Frederick, Maryland, Summers Farm had gained global attention recently for their spot on...
On September 12th, the West Potomac Dance Team performed at the local 9/11 Hero's Run representing a non-profit organization called ArtSpire Inc.
ArtSpire is a new non-profit organization founded by Gennifer Difillipo that helps bring the arts...
With the end of the school approaching, there are many mixed emotions. There’s excitement for summer, and the next school year, as well as sadness about the end of this year.
“This year was a lot of fun. It was also really easy, compared to what...
The annual Science Fair was held at West Potomac HS this past January. Students began preparing for the Science Fair in October, and continued to work on their projects until the end of January, but some students got to go on to Science Fairs held at...
