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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
- School Fundraisers
- Class of 2024 Info & Fundraisers
- Class of 2025
Important Dates
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May 18: Concept to Catwalk - Fashion Marketing Fashion Show, 6:00 pm
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May 22: Choral Boosters – Honeygrow Restaurant Day, 10:30 am – 10:00 pm
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May 21: Spring Jazz Concert, 7:00 pm, Springbank Auditorium
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May 23: Spring Band Concert, 7:00 pm, Springbank Auditorium
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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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May 31: Class of 2024 Senior Awards Google form due
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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: Class of 2024 Senior Awards Program
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June 10: End Date for Class of 2024 Flamingo Fundraiser
- June 11: Class of 2024 Graduation - George Mason University, 2:00 PM
Principal’s Message
Wolverine Families,
West Potomac has been in full effect with testing the past few weeks. As we are winding down, I am excited to see how well our students performed on the AP exams and SOL exams! Many of our AP Students are taking AP Exams and still working in other classes. All these students are putting in a great amount of time for testing.
Recently, West Potomac students had a 5th place finish at the TSA Technosphere in Hampton. West Po’s entry in Children’s Stories by the team of Sophie Webster & Hadley Batchelor ended up in 5th place, which is another awesome accomplishment.
We had amazing performances in the Spring Choral Concert Battle!
Graduation is right around the corner. Our stellar Seniors will graduate on June 11th at 2 pm at Eagle Bank Arena. We will have a modified schedule that day and will dismiss at 10:30 am in order to get our faculty and staff to graduation.
I stopped by Mr. Barnett’s Pre-Algebra class. All the students were engaged and learning.
Fashion Show- There is still time to get tickets for our Fashion Show on Saturday. The students involved have worked hard on their designs and the production of the show. See below:
FCPS Cares: Congratulations! The following staff members have been recognized as employees who show that FCPS CARES.
Recipients:
Sadia Faisal, Rahellah Saleh, Amel M Saad, Silvia K Kim, Tony M Jackson, Iman K Hashim, Flor Y Villatoro, JaMia M Boston, Betelehem Berhe, Uzma I Aziz, Angelina Asibu
FCPS CARES submission:
Instructional assistants in the Cat B program at West Potomac High School raised money for one of their colleagues that has a chronic health condition and takes continuous medication more than $600.00 in less than a week. This information is posted on the FCPS CARES webpage, accessible at https://www.fcps.edu/news/fcps-cares-may-2024.
Recipient:
Randi E Greene
FCPS CARES submission:
I’m writing to recognize the wonderful caring work of Ms. Randi Greene and the Cat B team in the special education department at West Potomac High School. Ms. Greene is extremely thoughtful and compassionate. Ms. Greene provides additional homework and often reaches out to share an antidote or story from the day. She and her team make a big deal out of birthdays and organize a “party”. They buy balloons and sing. This group of kids has very limited social activities outside school, so this is a big deal. She has helped orchestrate opportunities for parents to connect with other parents. These introductions have led to more extracurricular activities and social interactions. Most of all Ms. Greene and the Cat B team have stayed positive and supportive of my son, despite some challenging behavior flare ups. Thank you❤️.
Even in the last few weeks, please remember to send students to school each and every day!
Have a great 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. 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.
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
Please join the West Potomac Jazz and Concert Bands for their final concerts of the school year.
These are always special concerts as we will recognize our seniors and their contributions and dedication to West Potomac Bands over the past four years.
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Spring Jazz Concert: May 21, 7pm, Springbank Auditorium
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Spring Band Concert: May 23, 7pm, Springbank Auditorium
As always, the concerts are free and everyone is invited to attend. If you love great music, then these are don't miss events!
Fashion Marketing Fashion Show:
Get ready for an unforgettable showcase of fashion! On May 18, 2024, West Potomac High School's Fashion Marketing class proudly presents the "Concept to Catwalk" Fashion Show. The excitement kicks off at 6:00 PM, with doors opening at 5:30 PM.
Tickets are available for purchase through multiple convenient channels: online via MySchoolBucks, during all lunch periods, or at the door on the day of the event. Prices are as follows: $10 for students, $15 for adults, and $25 for VIP tickets. VIP tickets come with fantastic perks including VIP preferred seating, access to the VIP Reception, and an exclusive VIP Gift Bag.
If you missed last year's show, you don't want to make that mistake again! Join us for an evening of style, creativity, and inspiration. See you there!
https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/stores/checkout/getproduct?clientKey=ZZI5ZQWBKS04NJ8&buttonID=4770393c-35f4-4bf9-b330-a120f201409d
VIDEO LINK: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oVj4eTjIuR4DzZOJJDzZ26-NYCmveZjV/view?usp=sharing
PTSA NEWS
At this week’s, PTSA General Membership meeting we elected many new members for 2024 - 2025 WPHS PTSA Board and they are AMAZING! We are still seeking a President. The position may be held by one person or shared by you and a friend. The board positions filled are Treasurer, Secretary and 5 Vice Presidents positions, each with specific responsibilities. The WP PTSA Pres is supported by a great team and an amazing Principal. The Executive Board meets monthly with Principal Statz and participates in 6 General Membership Meetings within the school year. Please consider bringing your voice on the board and supporting our hardworking educators and students. To learn more please e-mail Liz Ver Hage a lizvh248@gmail.com
SCHOOL FUNDRAISERS
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER NEWS
Important Announcements for the Class of 2024:
- Each year, every graduating senior must complete the FCPS Senior Survey. The survey gathers post-graduation plans & other important information, including where to send final transcripts for college bound seniors. Seniors who need to edit or still need to complete their FCPS Senior Survey are reminded to stop by the College & Career Center.
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Save the Date! On June 10th we will celebrate the Class of 2024 at our Senior Awards Program. Senior who would like to be recognized for the scholarships they have earned and will use, acceptance into an apprenticeship program or committing to military service must complete the WPHS C/O 2024 Senior Awards Program google form by 5/31/2024. The form was emailed on 5/6/2024 and is also located in the Schoology’s WP Student Services Course>Seniors (Class of 2024)
NOVA Early Online College Info Session:
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) Early Online College (EOC) allows current high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to take up to 2 tuition free college courses. Courses are asynchronous, online, and for college credit only. 13 different courses are offered along with courses that fulfill the IT Technical Support Career Studies Certificate. Early Online College courses are selected because they meet the requirements for most of NOVA’s Associate degrees as well as being highly transferable as general education requirements for most colleges and universities. Students must meet eligibility requirements (GPA or available test scores) to take EOC courses.
NOVA is hosting a virtual information session for Fall 2024 Early Online College
Date: Tuesday, May 21
Time: 6pm-7pm
Where: Zoom
Zoom Registration Link: https://bit.ly/4bv6UVZ
For additional information, visit FCPS Site - Early Online College Information
CLASS OF 2024 NEWS
Important Dates:
May 23rd: Restaurant Night at Five Guys 4:00-8:00 pm
May 25th: Price of Senior Bash Tickets Goes Up!
June 3rd: 6:30-10:30p.m. Class of 2024 Senior Bash to be held on the West Potomac Aux field.
Rain Date is June 6th.
All Members of the WPHS Class of 2024 are invited!
Yearbooks
Yearbooks will be distributed in the cafeteria during all lunches on May 20-22 (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday). There will be a limited number of books for sale during distribution - $80, cash only, and first come, first served.
Seniors will enjoy bumper cars, mechanical bull rides, a slam dunk contest, a photo booth, a Zipline, an obstacle course, DJ Juice, a buffet dinner, dessert, and great raffle prizes!
*Purchase your tickets now to the Senior Bash for $30 before prices go up on May 25th to $35. You will receive 10 raffle tickets with the purchase of every Bash ticket and if you purchase your ticket before prices go up on the 25th, you will receive 5 additional raffle tickets. Please follow the link below.
https://westpotomacptsa.memberhub.com/store/items/998651
Click the link below to purchase extra Raffle Tickets.
https://westpotomacptsa.givebacks.com/store/items/1027548
The final countdown is on! We are in the last few weeks of school before our seniors graduate!
Parents please check out our Sign-Up Genius below. We are still in NEED of volunteers and/or contributions to the Class of 2024 Senior Bash.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EACA82CAAFBC52-47711568-class
Our Flocking Fundraiser is a HUGE Flocking Success! 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 remaining Senior Celebration event, the Senior Bash on June 3rd.
All flockings will take place in the cover of darkness so be forewarned!
Click this link to pick your date!
https://westpotomacptsa.memberhub.com/store/items/983635
Looking for the best seats in the house at GRADUATION? Look no further. Senior Celebration Committee has the answer. Enter to win 4 premium reserved seats for your family at Eagle Bank Arena. 3 opportunities to win! Don’t miss out! Click the link below to purchase your tickets for a chance to win. Winners will be announced June 6th.
https://westpotomacptsa.givebacks.com/store/items/1027622
Senior Parents: It's not too late! Please check out & join the WPHS Class of 2024 Facebook & Instagram group. It’s a great way to keep updated on graduation information & opportunities that pertain to the upcoming Bash & Raffle Sales. We still have several volunteer opportunities for help with fundraising & helping plan for 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/share/iTgiFSSv1zgKUvjd/?mibextid=K35XfP
westpo24_seniorcelebrations
https://instagram.com/westpo24_seniorcelebrations?igshid=M2RkZGJiMzhjOQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
CLASS OF 2025
Thank you to our amazing Class of 2025 President, Class of 2025 Officers, parents, administration, teachers, security and staff members that helped make Prom 2024 a huge success! We are entering the end of the year and more activities will be popping up for our class of soon to be rising seniors!!
Next Up: Class of 2025 T-Shirt & Yard Sign Design Competition – details coming soon!
We will be looking for members to be a part of our Senior Celebration Committee. Please consider donating your time for the many upcoming activities. Sign ups will be coming soon.
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.
Please reach out to Class of 2025 Sponsors, Sejal Parekh snparekh@fcps.edu and Tracy Scheel tascheel@fcps.edu with any questions.
Other News Worth Sharing
EXCITING NEWS for West Potomac High School students: We’re traveling to Greece in Spring 2025! Ms. Vannatta and Ms. Drescher will be hosting an informational meeting to learn more. Our first meeting will be on May 21st at West Potomac High School, room 607 at 7:00 PM.
Please use this link to register: https://bit.ly/4b3daUQ
First 10 students/families to register for the meeting receive a special Greece goodie bag!
Please note: This is a non-school sponsored trip through EF Tours
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