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"Better Days" album cover
Better Days
Gerry Connolly has served in Congress for 16 years
Virginia Representative Gerry Connolly Dies at 75
Governor Youngkin signed the new bill into law on Monday.
Youngkin Signs Bill Limiting Social Media Use for Teens
Newly Elected Pope Leo XIV
Introducing… Pope Leo XIV
School publications across Northern Virginia are at risk to be censored by their school districts.
Censorship Threatens Papers Throughout ACPS and FCPS
AP World history student using Heimler's History to preparing for their Exam on May eighth.
Students Preparing to Take the AP World Exam on May 8
The room that used to function as a computer lab hosts lots of testing.
West Potomac High School Spring Testing Schedule
Sophmores Leila Freimanis and Juliet Laisch studying for their AP Psychology exam.
The Season of AP Exams
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
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?
Gerry Connolly has served in Congress for 16 years
Virginia Representative Gerry Connolly Dies at 75
Governor Youngkin signed the new bill into law on Monday.
Youngkin Signs Bill Limiting Social Media Use for Teens
School publications across Northern Virginia are at risk to be censored by their school districts.
Censorship Threatens Papers Throughout ACPS and FCPS
April 24, OpenGate weapons detection systems were located at three entrances to the building. Officers at each entrance helped to organize and monitor students as they went through the system.
Weapons Detection System Returns to West Po for the Rest of 24-25
Entrance of Gum Springs Community Center
Staying Active at Gum Springs Community Center
"Better Days" album cover
Better Days
AP World history student using Heimler's History to preparing for their Exam on May eighth.
Students Preparing to Take the AP World Exam on May 8
Sophmores Leila Freimanis and Juliet Laisch studying for their AP Psychology exam.
The Season of AP Exams
Police officers stand at the front entrance as students enter. Whereas students previously may have been seen entering through other doors, such as Door 28, they were directed by additional officers to the main entrance.
Weapons Detection System Leaves West Po Two Days After Stabbing
Prom tickets being sold in the cafeteria.
Take a Gamble on Prom: Show up This Saturday
The poster of the WP Wire Pi Day Contest, took place on March 14 and high 101-digit steak!
West Potomac Wire Pi Day Contest Wraps Up with Impressive 101-Digit Streak
Mr Landis, a world history/geography teacher who grew up in Pennsylvania.
Teacher Feature: Mr. Landis
Parent volunteers operate a concessions booth during most West Po Athletics home games.
Band Concessions Sell Out Quickly after Sudden Home Game Cancellation
One vote, One chance
Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
A Tour Through the Lesser Known Museums of DC
A Tour Through the Lesser Known Museums of DC
Brief information on The Wire's Pi Day competition.
The Wire to Host Pi Day Competition Next Friday
A picture of some of the menu items at Kong Dog.
Kong Dog A New K’runchy Staple
Promotional graphic from the West Po Marketplace organizers
Craft Fair in the Wolverdome This Saturday
Flier for the Trunk or Treat event organized by West Potomac Choir
Trunk or Treat @ West Po This Saturday
Don’t Write Off Senior Year: Enjoy the Present
School publications across Northern Virginia are at risk to be censored by their school districts.
Censorship Threatens Papers Throughout ACPS and FCPS
After the Taliban reestablished power in Afghanistan, women and girls lost the right to an education. Photo: Britannica
All Girls Deserve an Education
A Report on Education, From an Inside Man
Afghan Girls and Women Lost Rights to Education
The ERA is an amendment calling for the equality of sex in the U.S. Constitution, graphic created using Canva.
Why We Need the Equal Rights Amendment
Alessandro Della Bella / ETH Zurich
Engineering an Equitable Feature
Photo Illustration: Nora Fitzpatrick
The Importance of Local Journalism in the Fight Against Disinformation
Phoebe Shultz, a staple of West Po journalism for 4 years, is headed to Clemson University in the fall.
Keep it Newsworthy, West Po
Our Arts & Entertainment editor tried his hand at modeling this year. He's off to Arizona State in the fall.
Journalism Kids are a Different Breed, Man
School publications across Northern Virginia are at risk to be censored by their school districts.
Censorship Threatens Papers Throughout ACPS and FCPS
Don't Tune Out
Don’t Tune Out
Teens start and end the day with a mindless scroll.
Social Media: Blessing or Burden?
Lack of Funding Impacts Some West Po Sports
Lack of Funding Impacts Some West Po Sports
Student leaves early from school out of side door, one of many who may be taking a mental health break from school.
Second Quarter Slump
Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
Summer In Media
"Better Days" album cover
Better Days
The Beyond the Page Theater Company just finished their spring musical.
Once on This Island Review
Spring Wolverine Horoscopes
Spring Wolverine Horoscopes
Introducing... Once on This Island!
Introducing… Once on This Island!
The Beyond the Page Theater Company just finished their spring musical.
Once on This Island Review
The cast of Twelfth Night the Musical bow after their opening night performance.
Review for Twelfth Night the Musical
Graphic created using Canva with Wicked logo from Public Domain by Universal Pictures
A Wicked West Po Review
A picture of some of the menu items at Kong Dog.
Kong Dog A New K’runchy Staple
Kendrick Lamar: gnx Album Review
Kendrick Lamar: gnx Album Review
Dire Wolves have been revived from their previous extinction.
Return of Dire Wolves
Taylor Swift and her carbon emissions from her private jet.
Taylor Swift’s Carbon Footprint: Something She Can Not Shake Off
The growth of AI chatbots like ChatGPT have raised many questions including how the growth of AI has affected the environment.
Hey ChatGPT, Write me an Article on Your Environmental Impact
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris enjoy some time outside while questions on their environmental views are still at large.
Our Presidential Candidates Views on the Environment: What the Frack do They Stand For?
Claudia Bunea and Lucy Wilson posing with some of their Back To School supplies
Back to School: The Hidden Costs of Overbuying on the Environment
Photo Credit: West Potomac Athletics
Girls Lacrosse Heads To The State Tournament, After Beating Justice At Regionals
Photo Credit: West Potomac Athletics
Boys Lacrosse Defeats Alexandria City, Moves On To The State Tournament
Entrance of Gum Springs Community Center
Staying Active at Gum Springs Community Center
Spring Sports Season Off to Exciting Start
Spring Sports Season Off to Exciting Start
Florida comes back from a 12 point deficit to win their Third National Championship
Florida Defeats Houston to win Their Third National Championship
Newly Elected Pope Leo XIV
Introducing… Pope Leo XIV
Kendrick Lamar, during his performance after the song "HUMBLE."
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Recap
Poetry from Pakistan: Reflections on Tulu-e-Islam
Poetry from Pakistan: Reflections on Tulu-e-Islam
Los jugadores firmaron con La Liga para jugar durante determinados periodos S.
La Liga Regresa a West Potomac (English & Español)
The student voice of West Potomac High School

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The student voice of West Potomac High School

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Belen Estrada

Belen Estrada, Reporter

Belen, a senior, enjoys listening to music and riding on her dirtbike. Her favorite ice cream is  strawberry in a waffle cone. She loves to read and write. Allegedly by Tiffany D. Jackson is her favorite book. 

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Don’t Write Off Senior Year: Enjoy the Present

Belen Estrada, Reporter
May 26, 2025

As a senior, I’ve watched students, myself included, dream about graduation day, itching for the freedom that comes after high school. After years of tests, homework, and early mornings, it’s natural...

The room that used to function as a computer lab hosts lots of testing.

West Potomac High School Spring Testing Schedule

Belen Estrada, Reporter
May 1, 2025

West Potomac High School students have begun the testing season and will be taking Standards of Learning (SOL), Advanced Placement (AP), and final Exams, from April 21 through June 10, 2025.   On...

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
April 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...

Graphic created using Canva with Wicked logo from Public Domain by Universal Pictures

A Wicked West Po Review

Frazier O’Leary and Belen Estrada
January 13, 2025

After one short weekend in the movie theaters box office, Wicked Part. 1 earned 164 million dollars making it wildly…popular. The multi-Tony award winning musical Wicked is the 4th longest running musical...

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