Juan Cuotto is a junior at West Potomac. Working as a server where the White House Correspondent’s Dinner occurred, Cuotto initially viewed the night as an opportunity to catch a glimpse of some of the country’s most powerful political figures.  “I...

On April 21, Virginia voters sent a message to the rest of the country: they’re tired of Republican gerrymandering. The day of the special election, called to bring a redistricting referendum to Virginia voters, saw millions turning out, with 51.5%...

This spring, the state legislature is proposing an amendment to create a new map of Virginia’s congressional districts, and the future of Virginia’s redistricting will rest in the hands of voters. The aim of the redistricting amendment is to counteract...

Early voting began March 6th for the April 21st special election. The closest early voting location to West Po is the Fairfax County Government Center.

On March 17 and 18, the League of Women Voters (LWV) will be in Government classes to register seniors to vote. Eligible students that would like to register to vote but are not in Government classes can scan the QR code posted around the school.  In...

Early voting for a proposed redistricting constitutional amendment in Virginia will begin Friday, March 6. This amendment will appear on the ballot as a referendum, which means it will be decided directly by the people, and if it wins a majority of the...

For many people following the crisis in Venezuela, the first updates don’t come from an online news outlet or a print paper. Instead, they come from social media. As users scroll through their TikTok, Instagram, or X feeds, they encounter dramatic claims...

The United States started 2026 with a dramatic escalation of tensions with Venezuela, following months of strikes against Venezuelan boats that led to US military action in the capital, Caracas, and the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.  The...

This year, many students will be casting their first vote in Virginia’s 2025 gubernatorial election. The West Po Wire surveyed seniors across all government classes and received over 100 responses. The survey found that of students eligible to vote,...

For the past week, Congress has failed to pass the appropriations bills needed to fund the federal government, causing a government shutdown as the new fiscal year began Oct.1. The shutdown this year is a result of disagreements between the Republicans...

This Tuesday, Sept. 9, West Po students have the day off for the 11th Congressional District’s Special Election. A special election is an election that is held outside of the regular electoral cycle, usually to address a specific ballot measure or fill...

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 a certain country with a common goal to solve an...

 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 May 1, students must enter through doors 1...

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 ago, before the stabbing other than the increased...

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...

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...

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....

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, and 14 pre-registered to vote. Students that registered...

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 security on the southern border, halt asylum...

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...

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 of Pi originates from early civilizations, specifically...

Known for its role in pop culture, California is a state full of opportunities. It boasts Hollywood, The Walk of Fame, the Oscars, some of the best colleges of the nation, and Silicon Valley. However, California is also known for the devastating wildfires...

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 has left many students with the same question:...

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 star at one of her 152 tour dates led many to spend...

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 to retake tests, get help with their homework, or...

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 to grow in size. With wind speeds of 145 mph,...

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 asked for a quote about its own effects on our earth,...

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 of The World Trade Center was hit by a plane. The...

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 own experiences in French class “I had the...

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 cost of the environment.  Often, students buy...