Here at West Potomac, we believe that our staff is truly unparalleled, and that the work we do for our students deserves celebration and recognition beyond our building. Each year, FCPS looks to honor several staff members for outstanding excellence in their roles. We hope you will help us to celebrate the amazing work done every day at West Potomac High School by highlighting some of our amazing staff members!

To nominate a West Potomac HS staff member, please complete the Nomination Form. Contact Sebastian Cabezas at @email or Office: 703-218-2679 with any questions.

Any school teacher, staff, student and parent in the community can nominate a staff member. Nominations are due by 3pm November 15. 

If you are interested in learning more about the overall FCPS awards process, you may visit the FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards Website.

We are accepting nominations in the following categories:

• Outstanding New Principal
  Within their first three years of being a building principal .
   
• Outstanding New Teacher
  Within their first 3 years of being a teacher in any school/district; librarians are included in this category.
   
• Outstanding Teacher
  Has at least 3 years of experience as a teacher in any school/district; librarians are included in this category.
   
• Outstanding Professional Employee
  Has worked at least one year in a non-instructional position that supports school leadership at their current location.
  School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialists, System of Support Advisor, On Time Graduation Coordinator, Dean of Students, Dean of Instruction, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologists, Social Workers, School Counselors, and the Safety and Security Specialist are included in this category.
   
• Outstanding Operational Employee
  Has at least one year of experience in their current position. This category includes Offi ce Staff, Safety and Security Assistants, Custodians, Food Service Staff, IAs, PHAs, PHTAs, and Parent Liaisons.
   
• Outstanding Leader
  Has worked at least one year in an administrative position other than principal. This category includes assistant principals, DSA, and DSS.