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Table of Contents:
- Important Dates
- Principal’s Message
- End of Year Exam/Testing Calendar and Laptop Collection
- School News
- PTSA News
- Class of 2024 Info & Fundraisers
- Class of 2025
Important Dates
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May 3 – May 4: Kinky Boots (Spring Musical)
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May 5: Seniors interested in speaking at graduation – application deadline
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May 6: Class of 2024 Tulip sale (pre-order online starting April 29th)
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May 11: West Potomac Marketplace, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Main Gym
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May 14: PTSA Meeting, 6:30 – 8:00 pm, Library
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May 23: Class of 2024 - Five Guys Restaurant Night, 4:00-8:00 p.m.
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May 30: Senior Trip – Kings Dominion
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May 30: Next Level Signing Ceremony, 3:30 pm. Main Gym
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June 3: Class of 2024 Senior Bash - WPHS Auxiliary Field. Rain date is June 6
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June 4: Spring Sports Awards Ceremony, 6:30 pm, Auditorium
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June 10: End Date for Class of 2024 Flamingo Fundraiser
Principal’s Message
Dear Wolverines,
Faculty Appreciation Week is next week. We have some exciting events, activities and gifts for West Potomac’s amazing faculty and staff. Please reach out to a faculty or staff member and thank them for all their hard work and dedication to the students and school community here at WPHS! I am truly proud to be the principal of this incredible school and the community!
Our Wolverines have had another impressive week. Below are a few highlights.
Students from 26 Fairfax County public schools have been named recipients of the 2024 Student Peace Awards of Fairfax County, designed to recognize young people who work as peacemakers.
The Student Peace Awards of Fairfax County began in 2006 as a way to encourage people to think more about peace as both a means and an end, and to recognize young people who work as peacemakers. Every year, the high schools in Fairfax County are asked to select one junior or senior, or a group of students, whose work has promoted peace. The project is organized by volunteers and funded by donations from 17 secular and religious sponsoring organization. One of our own Wolverines is a recipient of this amazing award.
Congratulations to 11th grader, Eli Kopp, West Potomac High School. Eli is a founding member and current president of the Jewish American Club (JAC) at West Potomac. When antisemitic graffiti marred West Potomac’s 2023 graduation ceremony, he vowed to make every effort to bring peace to the school through cross-cultural contact and education. A goal of the Club is to involve students who do not know about Jewish people and help them to learn about their culture and customs. Eli is also a student-to-student ambassador with the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington, whose goal is to counter bigotry and stereotypes by providing personal contacts and descriptions of life as a Jew.
Eli has also participated in the L’Taken Social Justice Seminar, a program in which students discuss issues such as reproductive choices, LGBTQ rights, climate change, and health care, and he spoke to his representatives on Capitol Hill, advocating for laws to end gun violence. https://fairfax.studentpeaceawards.org/eli-kopp/
In addition, we celebrated the AP/Senior Art show this week. The talent in the room was truly amazing. Below are a few of our artists and their work.
This week we started our intensive SOL testing. Testing season is in full force. I hope everyone is rested and ready. I want to thank all the faculty, staff, and parent volunteers for all their help preparing for this testing season!
Here are a few important reminders from our amazing activities office:
May 11th: West Potomac Market Place- 10am-4pm- Main Gym
May 30th: Next Level Signing Ceremony-3:30pm- Main Gym
June 4th: Spring Sports Awards Ceremony- 6:30pm- Auditorium
I wish everyone a wonderful weekend!
Jessica Statz, Principal
End of Year Exam/Testing Calendar and Laptop Collection
- On our website you can now find our
end of year testing to include testing dates, early dismissals and alternate bell schedules. This week we start AP Testing and on Wednesday May 8 is our Math SOL test date. A reminder that students received SOL testing notices to their fcpsschools email and will continue to receive updates regarding make up and retake SOL testing.
- AP Testing reminders can be found here
Laptop Collection
Remember that your school laptop and charger belong to West Potomac High School. A lost charger costs $23 which can be paid via MySchoolBucks. When returning your laptop, it should be clean and sticker free.
STUDENTS MUST FILL OUT A FORM found in Schoology to check out their laptop for the summer. You can only check out your laptop if you are returning to West Potomac High School for the 2024-25 school year. NOTE: If your plans change over the summer and you leave WPHS, the laptop and charger must be returned to the Main Office Monday-Thursday between 9am-12pm.
ALL SENIORS must return their laptop. Seniors should go to the Tech office (Room 311) if an extension is needed past May 24th.
Collection dates:
- Senior Laptop Collection (Room 311) - May 20-24
- Underclass Laptop Collection (Room 311)
- June 6-7 -Underclass Laptop Collection (Cafeteria) - June 10-11
SCHOOL NEWS
Dear Theatre Arts Patrons, Beyond the Page Theatre Company is thrilled to announce our spring musical production of Kinky Boots, in collaboration with FCPS Pride! This 2013 Tony Award winning musical celebrates the beauty of accepting others for who they are despite our differences. And remember, “You really CAN change the world when you change your mind!”
- Location: Auditorium Theatre - West Potomac High School (Door 5)
- Dates/Times: Friday, May 3 (7pm) Saturday, May 4 (1pm) and (7pm)
- Tickets: $10 students / $15 adults (Available at westpotomactheatre.org)
This musical contains strong language and mature content.
AP Test Proctors/Monitors Volunteers Needed!
- We have a few openings left! We need your help! With AP tests starting Monday, it’s important we always meet the required number of proctors in the room required by college board. Please consider volunteering for an exam! By utilizing parent volunteers we will require less counselors in the gym and allow them to continue to work with their students during the school day.
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What is required of me? For morning tests arrive approximately 7:40am and follow the directions of the lead proctor. This might include passing out tests, pencils, assisting with bathroom breaks or just supervising. During the test you’ll supervise the students by circulating through out the gym. At the conclusion of the test you’ll assist the lead proctors in collecting materials.
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How long will the test run? Traditionally morning test end around 12pm, but could go slightly longer or end earlier. Afternoon proctors should arrive approximately 11:45am and end around 4pm but again could go slightly longer or end earlier.
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I can help, where do I sign up? Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845ACAA2AA0FCC61-49036911-wphs#/
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I can help support but I would need to leave a few minutes early, can I still help? YES! Please email Mr. McMahon and he can coordinate with you (kjmcmahon@fcps.edu).
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Please remember: Parent volunteers may not proctor a test that their child is taking. Also, a parent volunteer cannot be a teacher of the class assigned to the AP Exam (For example an AP Biology teacher cannot volunteer to proctor the AP Biology exam).
PTSA NEWS
Join the 2024- 2025 WPHS PTSA BOARD
We are excited to announce that the WP PTSA Board is currently seeking nominations for open board positions for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year. Open positions include President, President-Elect, and VP Student Recognition (well loved Moe’s celebration for All A’s, A/B Honor Roll). We are also seeking Chair(s) for Teacher Appreciation Events. As the Academic Booster Club, the PTSA supports Teacher/Faculty grants, celebrates students through teacher grants, supports the purchasing of needed school items, and much more. The Executive Board meets monthly with Principal Statz and participates in the once-a-month General Membership Meetings. Your involvement and support will directly impact the success of our school and support our students becoming their full potential. To learn more about a position, please e-mail Liz Ver Hage at lizvh248@gmail.com
 Visits the WPHS Test Prep Page for more details about test prep and events!
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER NEWS
This week’s highlight of great opportunities for students!
Now Hiring FCPS DIT Interns!
The FCPS Department of Information Technology is now hiring for their paid internship program for Session 1: July 1 - December 31, 2024. The following positions are available for current and FCPS graduates for hire during the 2024-2025 school year:
- Cybersecurity
- Enterprise Information Services and Assessment
- Information Technology Operations
- Integrated Digital Technology Services
For more information about the High-Quality Work-Based Learning program, refer to the FCPS DIT Internship Website and apply by the May 17th, 2024 deadline.
ACE: Health & Medical Scholarships
The Adult Education Foundation (ACE) has received a generous donation which is earmarked for Health and Medical Scholarships for ACE students. ACE can fund partial scholarships for their Health and Medical 101 course this summer. This is an introductory course to help high school students get started in the Health and Medical field and a great opportunity for graduating Seniors.
Also, ACE will have Scholarship opportunities available for Health and Medical certification courses (CNA, CCMA, EMT, Phlebotomy, Dental Tech, and more) in the Fall. The Foundation will accept new applications beginning June 15, 2024. See flyer for more details!!
Gaithersburg Architectural Millwork Job Fair (HS)
Gaithersburg Architectural Millwork is offering a Job Fair event on May 22, 2024, from 4:00 – 7:00 pm at 4338 Aiken Drive, Warrenton, VA. The event will allow for opportunities to meet with hiring managers face-to-face and learn about open positions in Engineering, Cabinet Making, Finish Department, and Administrative.
See the event flyer. Visit this website to learn more about the company hosting this event.
CLASS OF 2024 NEWS
Important Dates:
May 23rd: Restaurant Night at Five Guys 4:00-8:00 pm
June 3rd: Class of 2024 Senior Bash to be held on the West Potomac Aux field. Rain date is June 6th.
 June 3rd: Class of 2024 Senior Bash from 6:30-10:30 pm on the WPHS practice turf fields. All Members of the WPHS Class of 2024 are invited!
(Rain date is June 6th.) Purchase your tickets now to the Senior Bash for $30 before prices go up on May 24th to $35. You will receive 5 raffle tickets with the purchase of every Bash ticket and if you purchase your ticket before prices go up on the 24th, you will receive 5 additional raffle tickets. Please follow the link below.
PTSA Member Hub
Our Flocking Fundraiser is in Full Swing! Flock your student to celebrate a birthday, a milestone, for the soon-to-be-graduate, or just for fun! Flock your friends, your neighbors, or anyone who needs a laugh. All proceeds will go directly to the Senior Celebration events held in April and June.
All flockings will take place in the cover of darkness so be forewarned!
Click this link to pick your date!
PTSA Member Hub
The countdown is on! We are in the last 5 weeks of school before our seniors graduate!
Parents please check out our Sign-Up Genius below. We still have plenty of opportunities for you to volunteer or contribute to the remaining Class of 2024 events.
Class of 2024 Volunteer Events
Senior Parents: Please check out & join the WPHS Class of 2024 Facebook & Instagram group. It’s a great way to keep updated on all the upcoming events, graduation information & opportunities that pertain to the upcoming Bash. We still have several volunteer opportunities for help with fundraising & helping plan the Bash, as well as helping out on the day of the Bash. We want this to be the BEST event for our 2024 seniors!!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/243963098187262/?ref=share&mibextid=K35XfP&rdid=lYFRw1hoDjrWalCf&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2FiTgiFSSv1zgKUvjd%2F%3Fmibextid%3DK35XfP
westpo24_seniorcelebrations
https://instagram.com/westpo24_seniorcelebrations?igshid=M2RkZGJiMzhjOQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
CLASS OF 2024 SPONSORS
Seniors: Interested in speaking at graduation? If so, please submit your speech to the google form (using your fcpsschools.net account) NO LATER THAN MAY 5TH . Senior Graduation Speaker Interest Form
Class of 2024 - 3rd annual Tulip sale is happening the week of May 6th. Cost is $10 for a tulip plant for Mother's Day. Tulip pick up will happen on May 9 and 10th during school hours. Pre order your tulips starting on April 29 via my school bucks (3rd Annual Tulip sale) or via cash in Room 718 or 605. Contact Ms. Simpson at jsimpson1@fcps.edu or Ms. Hackshaw at chackshaw@fcps.edu to order !
Senior trip to Kings Dominion is on May 30th !!! Cost is $75 that includes transportation by motorcoach and ticket. Payment can be made via MySchoolBucks … search senior trip to Kings Dominion or in 718 and 605. It closes May 2nd . Questions? Contact Ms. Simpson at jsimpson1@fcps.edu or Ms. Hackshaw at chackshaw@fcps.edu
CLASS OF 2025
Class of 2025 Donation:
My School Bucks Donation
Please email Class of 2025 sponsors with any questions: Sejal Parekh snparekh@fcps.edu and/or Tracy Scheel tascheel@fcps.edu
JOIN our Instagram page! “WestPo2025SGA
https://www.instagram.com/westpo2025sga/
JOIN our Facebook page! “West Potomac HS-Class of 2025”
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1097261814782770/?mibextid=uJjRxr
This is a private group for parents and students.
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