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Everyday after 2:55 students rush to their cars causing havoc in the schools parking lots.
Safety Takes a Back Seat to Speed in Students Lots
Despite the emphasis on Virginia's 2025 Gubernatorial race less than 50% of West Po seniors are registered to vote.
Less Than Half of Eligible Seniors Registered to Vote
Gubernatorial Candidates Show Marked Differences in Educational Policy
Gubernatorial Candidates Show Marked Differences in Educational Policy
Virginia Gubernatorial candidates speaking about their varying housing policies at different campaign events.
A Look into Governor Candidate Earle-Sears and Spanberger’s Housing Policies
The Mount Vernon Rec Center now has two NHL-size ice surfaces, one with a running track above it.
Mount Vernon Rec Center Reopens to Community
Rita Azzouzi is one of the many Freshmen finding biology to be difficult.
Science Struggles for Freshmen in Biology
Mrs. Karen Young, College and Career Specialist, helps students with college and career preparations throughout the school year.
Application Fees Waived During Virginia College Application Week
West Potomac college visit board, updates made every week informing students of upcoming visits.
Various Colleges Visit West Po Until November 5
Students, now unable to use phones elsewhere, sit together on their phones in the cafeteria.
Students Face Detention for Cellphone Use
L. to R. Junior Madison Seyfert, sophomore Nora Fitzpatrick and junior Annalise Richardson teamed up to win “Best School” at the Lightridge Model UN Conference: a small but mighty team. Photo:
West Po Model UN Receives “Best Delegation” Award
Books and office supplies can be donated to UNICEF's book drive in the main office.
UNICEF Club Hosts Book Drive
Despite the emphasis on Virginia's 2025 Gubernatorial race less than 50% of West Po seniors are registered to vote.
Less Than Half of Eligible Seniors Registered to Vote
The Mount Vernon Rec Center now has two NHL-size ice surfaces, one with a running track above it.
Mount Vernon Rec Center Reopens to Community
A student crocheting a green heart at Crochet Club.
West Po Adds a New Club Rotation into Advisory
Tonight West Po faces off against the Hayfield Hawks in a highly anticipated match up.
Wolverines Face Off Against Hawks in Highly Anticipated Game
CAT B students and their teacher Mr. McFarlane working together to help restore the pond and its surroundings.
West Po Community Transformed Forgotten Hole into Thriving Pond
Everyday after 2:55 students rush to their cars causing havoc in the schools parking lots.
Safety Takes a Back Seat to Speed in Students Lots
Former West Po students Brad and Robert Dalton revisit the rock which they remember painting during their time at West Po.
West Po’s Spirit Rock a Beloved Tradition
Kevin McMahon, director of student services, and Jessica Statz, principal, congratulate National Merit Semifinalist Shaan Nagda (center).
Shaan Nagda named National Merit Semifinalist
A student crocheting a green heart at Crochet Club.
West Po Adds a New Club Rotation into Advisory
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
CAT B students and their teacher Mr. McFarlane working together to help restore the pond and its surroundings.
West Po Community Transformed Forgotten Hole into Thriving Pond
Former West Po students Brad and Robert Dalton revisit the rock which they remember painting during their time at West Po.
West Po’s Spirit Rock a Beloved Tradition
Lydia Grace, junior, plays the guitar at this year’s Waynewoodstock, which also served as a post-storm distraction.
2nd Waynewoodstock Featured Local Musicians
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
During the 2025 Virginia Gubernatorial race abortion rights have been in the hot seat, with the rights of abortion for women throughout the South on the line.
Abortion Rights Throughout the South Take Center Stage in Governor’s Race
FCPS Affirms Protection of Transgender Students’ Rights
FCPS Affirms Protection of Transgender Students’ Rights
UVA has been under immense pressure to sign President Trump’s education compact.
University of Virginia Declines Trump’s Higher Education Compact: Other Schools Should Follow Suit
Belen Estrada joined the staff of The WP Wire her senior year. She urges other seniors to dream, but not forget to live in the present.
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
Belen Estrada joined the staff of The WP Wire her senior year. She urges other seniors to dream, but not forget to live in the present.
Don’t Write Off Senior Year: Enjoy the Present
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
During the 2025 Virginia Gubernatorial race abortion rights have been in the hot seat, with the rights of abortion for women throughout the South on the line.
Abortion Rights Throughout the South Take Center Stage in Governor’s Race
FCPS Affirms Protection of Transgender Students’ Rights
FCPS Affirms Protection of Transgender Students’ Rights
UVA has been under immense pressure to sign President Trump’s education compact.
University of Virginia Declines Trump’s Higher Education Compact: Other Schools Should Follow Suit
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
Cartoons of 2024-2025
Cartoons of 2024-2025
Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
Taylor Swift, released her heavily anticipated 12th studio album on Oct. 3 the album was met with countless adoring fans.
High School Fan’s Awaited the Drop of Taylor Swift’s 12th Studio Album
Hadestown, the Greek Mythology inspired musical debuts in the Springbank Auditorium Halloween weekend and will have show dates Nov. 8
Beyond the Page’s Hadestown: A Journey to Another World
Is Trisha Paytas's Baby The Next Pope?
Is Trisha Paytas’s Baby The Next Pope?
Summer In Media
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
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
West Po's inaugural flag football team gets some guidance from Coach Johnson before their first game at Hayfield.
Wolverines Thrive in Inaugural Girls Flag Football Season
Tonight West Po faces off against the Hayfield Hawks in a highly anticipated match up.
Wolverines Face Off Against Hawks in Highly Anticipated Game
Genovieve Riley dribbles towards the goal in a tough 0-2 loss against Annandale.
Late Nights, Early Mornings and Every practice In Between
Genevieve Cummings Leaps to New Start
Genevieve Cummings Leaps to New Start
Ten Wolverine Grads to Play College Sports
Ten Wolverine Grads to Play College Sports
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

The Wire
The student voice of West Potomac High School

The Wire