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Glenn Youngkin's 33rd executive order will require schools to implement policies restricting student use of cellphones throughout the school day.
Governor’s Order Banning Cell Phones Takes Effect Jan. 1
Trump and Harris are making their final pitches to voters ahead of the election.
Election 2024: An Overview of Party Policies and Platforms
The aftermath of Florida's latest Hurricane, Hurricane Milton passing through Siesta Key.
Hurricane Milton Devastates an Already Recovering Florida
An illustration showing Earth capturing 2024 PT, a temporary mini-moon.
Earth is Temporarily Getting a Second ‘Mini-Moon’.
Graphic from the Virginia Department of Elections Virginia Voter Pocket Guide https://www.elections.virginia.gov/media/formswarehouse/2024-voter-outreach/voter-pocket-guide/11.5.24-VPG_English.pdf
Local Guide to Casting Your Ballot
Glenn Youngkin's 33rd executive order will require schools to implement policies restricting student use of cellphones throughout the school day.
Governor’s Order Banning Cell Phones Takes Effect Jan. 1
Piper Qutub, Class of 2023, shows off her absentee ballot before she drops it in the mail at VCU. There is a student holiday in FCPS on election day: November 5.
Enthusiastic Students Plan to Vote
The logo for Veterans of Foreign Wars, a nonprofit that offers a variety of aid programs to veterans and military service members.
VFW Offering $35,000 Scholarship
The schedule for future return periods.
The Return of Return Period
Photo of the layout of the 2023-2024 West Potomac Yearbook
Picture Day is on Its Way
Graphic by Addison Decker showcasing Olympic athletes from the nearby area
DMV Athletes Take Home Gold
Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
A county construction worker completing the "building envelope." Once the outside is complete, the focus shifts indoors.
Behind the Scenes of the Mount Vernon Rec Center
West Potomac's Running is Elementary track meet will take place on May 6th and May 9th
West Potomac High School’s Running is Elementary Track Meet Preview
The lunar eclipse, and Ms. Terry’s birthday, will occur on April 8.
Solar Eclipse Coming to America (and Alexandria)
Mr. Pierce, a music technology teacher who went to a performing arts school.
Teacher Feature: Mr. Pierce
Promotional graphic from the West Po Marketplace organizers
Craft Fair in the Wolverdome This Saturday
Mr Johnson, a TV Media Production teacher who went to college at four different schools.
Teacher Feature: Mr. Johnson
Flier for the Trunk or Treat event organized by West Potomac Choir
Trunk or Treat @ West Po This Saturday
Dr. Wise is a Entrepreneurship, Fashion Marketing, and DECA teacher who went to NCCU for education.
Teacher Feature: Dr. Wise
This is the instagram profile photo for @wpseniors22. Visit the page to look for student's college plans.
Senior Graduation Celebrated on Instagram
Seniors Elizabeth Hardin and Aaron Kopp will compete in the Tounament of Champions later this month. They are the first debate team from West Po to be invited to the event. Photo Credit: Sean Da Ros
The Great Debate: West Po Against the World
Portrait of a Wolverine: Annie Terwilliger
Portrait of a Wolverine: Annie Terwilliger
Mrs.Livelli in Jackson Hole, Wyoming with a close friend. This picture shows them smiling in the bright, snowy cold!
Teacher Feature: Mrs.Livelli
West Potomac Senior Receives Peace Award
West Potomac Senior Receives Peace Award
A photo of the police response to the Apalachee High School shooting. Two students and two teachers were fatally shot by 14 year old Colt Gray.
The Recent Concerns of Student Safety Ripple Across the Country
Wolverines be prepared! Above is the schedule for next weeks Homecoming themed events.
Homecoming Week Events to Look Out For
Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
The Biology Behind the Freshman Science Fair
The Biology Behind the Freshman Science Fair
Class of 2024 Graduation Held at George Mason University
Class of 2024 Graduation Held at George Mason University
Boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk: Photo Published in USA Today.
Famous Ukrainians Return to Fight, Inspire Local Students with Their Courage
News seen after school on CNN of inside the Capitol building. Photo credit to Ruth Dean
Wednesday, January 6, 2021: Students and Teachers Recount the Day
Where's My Love?
Where’s My Love?
13 Reasons Why: The New Introduction
13 Reasons Why: The New Introduction
Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
Teacher Feature: Dr. Hany
Teacher Feature: Dr. Hany
Image Credit: @officialfivetwofive
West Potomac Class Hosts 3rd Annual Album Release Party
Freshman Swims at States This Weekend
Freshman Swims at States This Weekend
Antonio “Tony” Amaral, who played Professor Callahan in this spring’s West Po Theatre production of Legally Blonde
Senior Theatre Student Nominated for Award
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
A student enjoys a peaceful moment by the pond.
Nature and Beauty Added to Gunston
The new building features tons of windows that provide natural light and open to an outdoor classroom space.
What’s in a Name? History? Family? Fun?
Student Marie Wheeler painting with water colors
Wonderful paintings made by the Spanish 3 students
Not Down with the New S-Block
Not Down with the New S-Block
Voting outcomes depend on turn-out. Which groups will show up to the polls in large numbers this presidential election?
One Vote, One Chance
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
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
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
30 Students Surveyed, Each Color Represents a Different Answer: Light Blue: Keep the Baby; Dark Blue: Give up for Adoption; Red and pink: try to harm self to induce miscarriage; Orange: kill themselves
Women Remain Strong Even When Stripped of Rights
Photo Credit: Miguel Tsang
A Place to Study, Print and Relax
Educate to Stop the Hate
Educate to Stop the Hate
Not Down with the New S-Block
Not Down with the New S-Block
Voting outcomes depend on turn-out. Which groups will show up to the polls in large numbers this presidential election?
One Vote, One Chance
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
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
Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
What's Up at the Movies?
What’s Up at the Movies?
"Chromakopia" final album cover.
Chromakopia: Tyler, The Creator’s Introspective Masterpiece
The Biology Behind the Freshman Science Fair
The Biology Behind the Freshman Science Fair
Is that the last mango in Paris? Summer will always have the music that Jimmy Buffet left the world. Image created in Canva.
Changes in Latitude and Attitudes Without Jimmy Buffett this Summer
Image Credit: pgLang
Kendrick v Drake and the Global Reach of “Not Like Us”
Image Credit: pgLang
Kendrick v Drake and the Global Reach of “Not Like Us”
Promotional poster for Kinky Boots
Review: The Flamboyance of Kinky Boots
Image Credit: Top Dawg Entertainment
Blue Lips: ScHoolboy Q’s Triumph
Palworld- Game Review
Palworld- Game Review
Photo Credit: Beyond the Page Theater Department
Not Everyone Digs The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime
Juliet Laisch, freshman, shows off her Pickleball style and her Dunkin love.
Pickleball: More Fun with Fashion
Students having a blast at prom.
Prom Recap
“Chromantic” official cover art: Graphic design by Alyssa Hurley.
Student Produced Album “Chromantic” Makes Waves Around Campus
WPDT outside of the ESPN Wide World of Sports Arena after competing their Pom dance
West Potomac Dance Team Hits the National Stage
Spirit Week Flyer
A Look Into Glow Dance and Spirit Week
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
Graphic by Addison Decker showcasing Olympic athletes from the nearby area
DMV Athletes Take Home Gold
The four American Semi Finalists competing in the 2024 US Open.
All or Love? Americans Face Off in US Open
Juliet Laisch, freshman, shows off her Pickleball style and her Dunkin love.
Pickleball: More Fun with Fashion
FILE - Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) follows through on a shot during the second period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Boston Bruins in Washington, in this Sunday, May 23, 2021, file photo. Ovechkin re-signed with the Washington Capitals on the eve of free agency, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, inking a four-year deal worth $40 million.(AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Chasing The Great One: Can Ovechkin Do It?
Elementary students from all schools in the pyramid are invited to compete in the track meet.
Track Meet for Kids
Mary Prater in Action
Senior Guard Mary Prater Surpasses 1,000 Career Points
Varsity basketball player Ra'Sheika Gregory (center) scores at a home game against Centreville.
Wolverine Warrior: Ra’Sheika Gregory
Freshman Guard Shows Promise for the Present and Future
Wolverine Warrior: Jordan Alexander
Wolverine Warrior: Jordan Alexander
Wolverine Warrior: Eve Hauptle
Wolverine Warrior: Eve Hauptle
The student voice of West Potomac High School

The Wire
The student voice of West Potomac High School

The Wire
The Microwave Situation

The Microwave Situation

Wingel Caburian, Chase Hanson, and
March 5, 2017

Lunch time at West Potomac is always busy, and students purchase cafeteria food or bring their own packed lunch. For those who bring their own food, some opt to heat up their lunch, and make their way...

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