On May 17, West Po Model UN participated in Lightridge Model UN’s Conference, where they won “best school.” Hundreds of students from various schools gathered in different delegations to represent...

 As the school day neared its end, Principal Jessica Statz announced over the speakers that the weapons detections system will be returning to West Po for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year. Starting...

Today, West Po students walked into school expecting to pass through the weapons detection system, as they did on Thursday. However, there was no difference at doors 1, 5, and 19 today from three days...

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...

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...

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...

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...

On March 25th and 26th, the League of Women voters registered and pre-registered West Po students to vote during government classes and lunches. Over 130 students registered to vote during those days,...

Only a couple months into his second presidency, Donald Trump has made drastic changes to immigration policy in the United States. On his first day in office, Trump signed several executive orders to heighten...

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...

Next Friday, March 14th is Pi day. In the cafeteria during C and D lunches, the West Po Wire will be hosting a Pi day competition. Whoever can say the most digits of pi will win a prize.  The idea...

Any student of West Potomac has seen the windowless doors that have been a feature of the main entrance for the past few months. The addition of these doors to the average student’s routine environment...

When Taylor Swift announced her three hour and now over a year-long Eras Tour back in March of 2023, fans were beyond excited. The prospect of seeing over two decades of music by the country-turned-pop...

Last year, West Po students were able to be requested by their teachers to go to their rooms during the second half of advisory, called Wolverine Student Support Time (WSST). This allowed many students...

After Hurricane Helene finally weakened, a new hurricane, Hurricane Milton, has already hit the coast of Florida. Milton is currently a category 4 hurricane, but is likely to reach category 5, as it continues...

Although ChatGPT poses many moral questions, with lots of discussion around it being used for cheating or nefarious purposes, one aspect that often goes undiscussed is its environmental impact. When...

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris enjoy some time outside while questions on their environmental views are still at large.

Few events in American history have had the same devastating effects as 9/11. On September 11th, 2001 it only took two hours for the lives of millions of Americans to change. At 8:46 ET the North Tower...

Rebecca Anderson is a French teacher here at West Potomac, however she is known to her students as just Madame. She teaches both French 1 and 3 classes. She was inspired to pursue teaching because of her...

For many, back-to-school shopping is one of the most exciting times of the year. However, in a frenzy of buying clothing and school supplies, most students forget that their overconsumption comes at the...