 On Tuesday, our Class of 2022 was celebrated at the Senior Breakfast. Thanks to our PTSA and all the Parent Volunteers who made this special event possible.
In this week’s WPHS News You Choose:
- Important Dates
- PTSA News
- School News Update
- Senior News/Class of ’22 Updates
- College and Career Center Updates
- SAT/ACT Test Prep
- Quick Links/Additional Resources
Important Dates
March 29: WP Guitar Fundraiser at Pupusas Express, Sales count all-day
March 31: End of Third Quarter - 2-hour Early Release
April 1: Student Holiday (Teacher Workday)
April 4 -8: Holiday (Spring Break)
April 14: West Potomac Job Fair, After- school from 3:00 – 4:15 PM
April 30: Junior and Senior Prom- Renaissance Hotel in Crystal City
May 26: Seniors- Class of ’22 (End of Year Celebration/Party – more details to follow)
May 30: Holiday (Memorial Day)
June 2: Senior Awards
June 3: Class of ’22 Graduation - WPHS Stadium
 On Wednesday evening our Band had their annual March Madness Concert! Thank you to Mr. Garcia and Ms. Taylor for organizing a wonderful evening and thank you to all the guest conductors including Ms. Millard!
PTSA Updates
Amazon Smiles
- Shopping through Amazon Smiles continues to be a great passive way for our PTSA to earn funds! Since most of us use Amazon on a weekly basis (if not daily!), the only effort it requires is to purchase through the Amazon Smiles link or even better, on your phone App. Just choose the West Potomac High School PTSA for your charitable foundation and that's it!
Minted
- Graduation is just around the corner and this means sending out beautiful Senior Announcements! Minted is not only giving us 20% off, but they are giving back 15% to the WPHS when you use code FUNDRAISEPOTOMAC!
School News
Support WPHS Guitar at Pupusas Express this Tuesday, March 29th, ALL DAY!
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10% of your purchase will go to support WP Guitar. Dine-In or Carryout. Please show the flyer on your smartphone, or tell them you’re supporting the WP Guitar Program to ensure your order counts towards our fundraiser! Live music by West Potomac Guitar Students during the dinner hours! Flyer for event is available here.
- Location: 7770 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22306 (next to Results Fitness)
- Website & menu: https://www.pupusasexpress.com/. PH. 703-780-4800
West Potomac Prom Pop Up (previously known as Princess for a Night) is back!
- After a two-year hiatus, the West Potomac Prom Pop Up (previously known as Princess for a Night) is back! We will be offering a Prom Dress “shop” at WPHS - Saturday, April 16, Monday, April 18, and Thursday, April 21 after school. Additionally, on Tuesday, April 19, and Thursday, April 21, Prom Pop-Up will be available during in-school hours - Advisory period. Students will need to request a pass from their Advisory teacher before attending.
- Prom Pop Up is open to all area high schoolers and provides free prom dresses, makeup and accessories to area students to help reduce the expenses that come with attending prom!
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HOW YOU CAN HELP:
- Donate new, unused makeup or any new or used jewelry, bags, or shoes. We will have collection boxes located inside Top It off on Fort Hunt Road, in the WPHS Front office, or contact Kendra Chambers for a pick-up. Contact: kendrajanedc@aol.comor 703-966-2973
- Make a monetary donation that can be used to purchase makeup for the event. Please email or text Kendra Chambers for information.
- Be on the lookout for a Sign-Up Genius; we will need donations of dress racks as well as volunteers to help with set up, take down, and of course, manning the shop while the students are there!
- Help spread the word! Please spread the word to local high schoolers so they can plan to attend, as well as friends and neighbors who may like to donate!
- Stay tuned for updates!
- If you have any questions or would like to help in any way, please reach out to Kendra Chambers at kendrajanedc@aol.com or 703-966-2973, or Beth Casey at bethdcasey@verizon.net or 571-259-7654. Thank you for your support of this wonderful event!!
WPHS - ROARING 20'S PROM - Saturday, April 30 2022 from 8-11 PM
WPHS Orchestra News – Stadium Blankets for Sale:
- Keep warm while showing your WP team spirit at those outdoor events! Our Wolverine Pride blankets are 100% cotton, very cozy and warm, and made in the USA! See form for details.
DONATE A THEATRE TICKET TO A WEST POTOMAC STUDENT!
- At Beyond the Page, we want to make performances more accessible to students, we need your help. By donating to fund student tickets, you are helping bring live theatre to students who wouldn’t normally be able to attend. Our goal is to fund 1200 tickets.
- Tickets are $10 each and will go to a WP student for one of our 6 PM performances of Be More Chill.
- To donate tickets, please visit us at organd hit the red button labeled "Donate Student Tickets Here"
BEYOND THE PAGE THEATRE COMPANY’S SPRING MUSICAL IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER. - BE MORE CHILL, the Musical
- The hit Broadway musical Be More Chill is coming to WP this April. Inspired by the groundbreaking novel by Ned Vizzini, features a Tony-nominated score with original music and lyrics by Joe Iconis and book by Joe Tracz.
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Performance Dates and Additional Info: @ WPHS - Kogelman Theatre.
- Assigned seating for all shows is $10 for students and $15 for adults, available online at www.westpotomactheatre.org. Any remaining seats will be available at the door one hour before performances.
- April 20th, 21st, 26th, 27th, & 28th @ 6:00pm, April 23rd @ 1:00 PM, April 23rd & 29th @ 7:00pm
Would you like to make a difference? Please help AP Testing go smoothly? Sign up to help proctor!
WPHS Dance -Sign-up now for Summer Dance Camps -- Spaces are Filling up Fast!
The West Potomac Dance Team is offering three weeks of summer dance camp at West Potomac for rising Kindergarten through 8th Grades. Available weeks are June 20-24 and July 11-15. The week of July 18-22 is currently closed with a wait list. Check out the attached flyer for details!
 On Tuesday we received a tour of the construction on campus. We are excited for the debut of our new tennis courts in just a few weeks! A reminder that the addition is on schedule to be ready this August!
Senior News/Class of 22 Updates:
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May 26 - End of Year Party for Class of ’22, 5:00 – 9:00 PM at the Stadium Field
- Music, Food, Mechanical Bulls, Four Way Basketball Shootout, 3 -Lane Bungee Run are just a few of the fun things being planned. A ticket will need to be purchased to attend this event. Please look for additional info re: how to purchase tickets and to sign up to volunteer. We will need many parents!
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Graduation Tickets: Each Senior will receive 6 tickets for graduation. This number was determined based on the number of Seniors graduating and stadium capacity.
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WP Class of 2022 Signs – Celebrate your Senior
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Class of '22 Facebook page: Created as an additional platform by a Senior parent to assist other Senior parents get connected to ask a question, provide an answer, https://www.facebook.com/groups/wposeniors22/
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Class of ’22 Senior School Dues:Senior dues are $50 - these funds will cover the Cap and Gown, Diploma Covers, and Senior Shirts and Activities. Payments can be made now through your students myschoolbucks.com acct.
College and Career Center Updates:
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NOVA: What’s Next: Reminder…. Seniors who plan on attending NOVA in the fall should bring their lunch and come to Career Center on Monday, 3/28 during their lunch period. Our NOVA rep will be at WPHS during every lunch period to discuss the next steps seniors will need to take to attend NOVA in the fall. (NOTE: Students will not register for classes during this session.) Seniors are required to have a completed NOVA application. Pre-registration to attend the event is not required.
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Scholarship Search Tips: On Tuesday, 3/29 seniors who are looking for scholarships can come to the Career Center. A lunch & learn will be held during all lunch periods to review with seniors the scholarship search process, including where to look for scholarships and tips on ensuring students are submitting a competitive application. Pre-registration to attend the event is not required.
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Military Night: There is still time to register for Military Night at West Springfield High School (6100 Rolling Road Springfield, VA 22152) on Tuesday, March 29th from 6pm-8pm. FCPS Regions 3&4 will be hosting Representatives from Military Academies, Military Colleges, ROTC Programs, Recruiters, and Congressional Offices will be represented! If you have any interest in serving in the military, this is the event you do not want to miss! If you plan to attend, students must use their net account to fill out this quick Google Doc to register.
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Regional College Fair: Planning on visiting colleges during spring break? George Mason will host the Northern VA Regional College Fair on Thursday, 4/7 from 6:30 pm– 8:30 pm. Over 200 colleges from across the U.S. will be on site for this in person event. This is a great local opportunity during spring break to meet with college representatives & learn what their school has to offer! Visit https://events.admissions.gmu.edu/nvrcf-2022/ for more information and to register for this event.
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Save the Date: April 14, 2022. - West Potomac Job Fair after school from 3 pm – 4:15 Do you have a student who is looking for a summer job? On Thursday, April 14th, there will be a West Potomac Job Fair after school from 3 pm – 4:15 pm. The event is designed to connect West Potomac students with local Alexandria businesses and companies looking for part-time or full-time employees. Juniors & Senior West Potomac High School students are encouraged to attend. More details in the coming weeks!!!
SAT/ACT TEST PREP:
- Sophomores, now through May is a great time to take mocks and determine your test preference!
- Juniors, mock tests are perfect for practicing for the real thing!
View full schedule and Register Here.
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Next ACT Mocks:
4/23, 5/14
Walk-in registration ($28) as space allows.
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Next SAT Mocks:
4/23, 5/14
Walk-in registration ($28) as space allows.
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Summer Classes
Will be announced when ACT announces national test dates.
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All on-campus classes and mock tests are in Gunston, Room 190 pod. Park in Academy lot, enter door 10/Academy.
More Resources:
- Test Prep Program Web Page
- PTSA Contact Marilyn Aboff, marilynaboff@yahoo.com
- Applerouth Contact info@applerouth.com or 202-558-5644
- PTSA MemberHubStore for online classes and Applerouth’s Guide to Academic Success
- Applerouth Free Resources, com
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Scholarships - WPHS student need-based scholarships for mocks and classes are available through the WPHS CCC Specialist, Karen B. Young, kbyoung1@fcps.edu
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Path to College: What Freshmen Need to Know Now
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Ask The Experts: Advice from College Admissions Directors
- 3/29/22 8pm. The panel includes Admissions Directors from Georgia Tech, Cornell University, and The George Washington University. This free online event will include topics such as:
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Testing: What does “test optional” really mean?
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Classes & Grades: How do honors, AP, IB, and dual enrollment classes factor into the process?
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Essays: What are colleges looking for in students' essays?
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Extracurriculars: How should students use their time outside of school?
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College Visits: With some colleges opening up to campus visitors, is it better to visit in person or remotely?
- Register online: https://www.applerouth.com/signup/?scheduleid=488951 Or go to applerouth.com/events and use event code: M488951
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