Announcements

List of all of the WPHS Announcements

School Offices CLOSED Dec 23-Jan 3

All West Potomac High School offices will be closed over the Winter Break. Offices will open Monday, January 6th at 7:30am.
Have a restful break!

Choosing Courses for Next School Year 2025-26

Planning your academic journey for the 2025-26 school year starts here! Our Course Selection Hub has all the resources and important deadlines you need to make informed decisions for your future. Explore resources, find key dates and events, and stay informed about course selection, graduation requirements, and more.

Mr. Cooper wins FCPS CARES Award!

Congratulations to Mr. Lawrence Cooper on his recognition as the October 2024 FCPS CARES Region 3 Recipient of the Month, presented by the FCPS Department of Human Resources. Mr. Cooper was also recognized as the FCPS CARES Recipient of the Quarter, winning $500 sponsored by Educate Fairfax and Apple Federal Credit Union.

Senior Spotlighted in The Washington Post for Election Insights

Senior Abbie Litonjua was recently featured in The Washington Post for her reflections on voting and the upcoming election. Her story highlights the power of education and personal experiences in shaping young voters' perspectives.

Magical Nutcracker Weekend at West Po!

The West Potomac community came together the first weekend of December for a dazzling performance of The Nutcracker, produced by ArtSpire VA, featuring a cast of talented dancers including Principal Statz! Audiences were whisked away on Clara's enchanting journey, brought to life through ballet, tap, jazz, gymnastics, Irish dance, and hip hop.

"Essence of Democracy" Essay Contest Winners Announced

The winners of the essay contest were announced and honored by Mr. Mitchell and Principal Statz in a ceremony on December 3rd celebrating our system of democracy and participation. As our winner wrote, "the essence of democracy is seeking the good of all people, by using our power to choose our future."

Continuous Improvement Exemplar Award from Board of Education

Congratulations to the West Potomac High School teachers and staff for receiving the Continuous Improvement Exemplar Award for 2024-25 from the Virginia Board of Education.

Fall Academic Awards Ceremony

Over 500 Wolverines were celebrated for their achievement in academic excellence. View all honorees and their achievements here and in the latest News You Choose message. Congrats to all our outstanding Wolverines!

Building Leaders, Serving Communities: West Potomac Hosts VHSL Leadership Conference

Discover how our students and staff came together to host a weekend of collaboration, inspiration, and service for the annual VHSL Student Leadership conference which showcased the very best of Wolverine pride and our commitment to leadership, diversity, and giving back.

Athletics Hall of Fame 2024 Induction

The Hall of Fame honors the legacy of outstanding alumni athletes, coaches, and dedicated contributors who brought pride to our school and community. Eligible nominees include former athletes, coaches, and administrators or volunteers who have made significant impacts on our sports programs.

Band headed to VMBC Championship!

For the first time in school history, West Potomac earned a spot as a finalist in the VMBC championship! This event gathers the most competitive bands across the Commonwealth. Our students delivered two incredible performances and are proud to place among the best bands in Virginia!

Family Literacy English Classes

Parents are invited to our Family Literacy English Classes, held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-8pm. Family Literacy English classes are for West Potomac parents and family members to learn about their child's educational journey and school supports available to them.

Positive Behavior C.L.A.W. Cards

Students who demonstrate our core values of Collaboration, Leadership, Accountability, and Work ethic, are rewarded with C.L.A.W. cards from staff and then entered in a weekly prize drawing. Learn more about our approach to promoting positive behavior and improving school culture here.

Wolverine Athletes of the Month

Shout outs to our Wolverine Athletes of the Month! These student athletes are nominated by their coaches based on their performance on the team, academic achievement, and leadership.

Virtual Therapy for High School Students

Virtual therapy sessions are available to FCPS high school students at no cost to provide a safe space to address concerns such as: Mood/behavior changes, motivation, grief/loss, anxiety, worry, fears, social skills, bullying, peer and family relationships, or academic stress.

PTSA Supports our Wolverines!

Become a PTSA (Parent-Teacher-Student Association) Member, volunteer, or donate today! Each year, the PTSA fundraises for and supports over $6000.00 in grants. These WPHS PTSA Teacher and Staff Grants support student learning in the classroom and beyond by funding materials, projects, and experiences beyond those provided by FCPS.

News You Choose from West Potomac

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A Dream Realized: Inspirational Journey as a First-Generation Graduate

For this WP Senior, the path to graduation has been paved with determination, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to seizing every opportunity. Read about Genesis's journey here as the first in her family to earn a high school diploma and pursue higher education.

2024 Outstanding New Teacher

The Outstanding New Teacher Award recognizes secondary school teachers who are within their first three years of teaching and demonstrate outstanding performance and superior instructional skills. This year, West Potomac High School English Teacher, Symone Keolani-Jenkins, was announced the 2024 winner.