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An image of the magnetic field before and during the reversal, created by parallel supercomputers at the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center and the Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Science Alert: A Magnetic Field Reversal Long Overdue

April 2, 2019

Strange Smell in Upstairs Quander

Matthew Hanley, Writer

January 18, 2018

Around 1:50 PM an unusual smell was noticed in the upstairs Quander building. The smell has been described as burning rubber or plastic and is being investigated by school officials.

(Courtesy @WestPoCI via Twitter) The 2016-2017 Combating Intolerance Class.

Combating Intolerance Students Honored with FCPS Student Peace Award

March 31, 2017

Interim Principal Dale Rumberger talking to students. (Courtesy West Potomac High School Website)

Getting to Know Your Interim Principal, Dale Rumberger

March 21, 2017

Principal Alexander Case and Assistant Principal Michelle Lyttle on Leave

February 14, 2017

(Courtesy BSU and Varsity Girls Basketball) Left: The Black Student Union with their Black History Month rock. Right: The Varsity Basketball Senior girls with their commemorative rock.

Lack of Organization For Rock Painting Causes Miscommunication

February 12, 2017

(Staff photo) Students celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Spanish teachers Yamalie Colon and Sonia Castano.

Hispanic Leadership Club Celebrates Heritage Month with School-Wide Parade

October 3, 2016

(Photos Courtesy Micah Moore, Jane Sullivan and Gabby Hopper) This year's champions, the Blue Eagles, pose with their trophies.

World Languages Department Holds Fifth Annual Co-Ed Soccer Tournament

June 10, 2016

(Courtesy West Potomac Crew) The women's JV4+ and 1V4+ boats along with other West Potomac rowers. The men's JV4+ competed as well, but did not make it to the finals.

West Potomac Crew Women’s JV4+ and 1V4+ Place 6th, 9th at SRAA Nationals

May 30, 2016

FCPS School Board, Board of Supervisors Designate May as “Parents Who Host, Lose the Most” Month

May 22, 2016

(Courtesy Alina Selnick) Women's JV4+ boat. From left to right: Rachael Brautigam, Juliette Burcham, Liz Brodie, Natalie Lorca and Rachel Hardison.

West Potomac Crew’s Women’s 1V4+ and JV4+ Boats Qualify for Nationals

May 15, 2016

(Courtesy cnn.com) Jerry Falwell Jr. speaking at convocation at Liberty University.

FCPS School Board Writes Letter to VHSL Following Debate Team Boycott

May 9, 2016