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Table of Contents:
- Important Dates
- Principal’s Message
- School News
- PTSA News
- Class of 2024 Info & Fundraisers
- Class of 2025
Important Dates
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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 6-7: Underclass laptop collection, Room 311
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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
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June 10-11: Underclass laptop collection, Cafeteria
- June 11: Class of 2024 Graduation - George Mason University, 2:00 PM
Prinicipal's Message
Wolverine Families,
Wow, only 11 mores days until graduation. This is such an exciting time for our students and families.
I want to congratulate all the students on their AP exams and SOL tests the last few weeks. Your students have really worked hard, and we cannot wait to see the positive results of all their hard work and dedication.
This week we had our Parent Project graduation for our pyramid. We had 45 parents participate and receive their certification. Shout-out to our own, Ms. Rosa Rapavi, Parent Liaison, who helps with this awesome program. In addition, some of our own Wolverine students volunteer each week at Hybla Valley ES to help set-up and assist for the Parent Project classes. These students are pictured below:
Principal Statz and Parent Project Student Volunteers
This was a busy week with honor society inductions. See some pictures below to highlight the week.
Math Honor Society Inductees
Senior Math Honor Society Members
Spanish Honor Society Induction pictures:
 
Our sports teams are also doing well. We still have a few teams left in the playoffs. We wish softball, baseball, boys lacrosse, and the track athletes competing in the States an exuberant Good Luck!
Lastly, I want to reiterate the importance of attendance for the last couple weeks of school. We need students in every day, including the final exam days.
I hope you all have a great, long Memorial Day weekend!
-Jessica Statz, Principal
SCHOOL NEWS
Library books Due
We are so thankful that students have been checking books out this school year. The time has now come for all books to be returned. Overdue notices were sent to students on Monday, May 20th around 2:45 pm. Please check with your student and encourage them to turn in their books. There is a cart just outside the library doors. Questions, please email WPHSLibrary@fcps.edu.
Thank you
Mrs. Landon and Mrs. Rice
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:
-Underclass Laptop Collection (Room 311) - June 6-7 -Underclass Laptop Collection (Cafeteria) - June 10-11
PTSA NEWS
At our last PTSA General Membership meeting of the year, 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
Test optional does not mean test blind!
Many students still provide test scores with their college applications. Test scores are used for admissions, scholarships, and class placement. Take a mock test to see if you’re in the scholarship range or just a prep class away from that range. Test optional means YOU CHOOSE whether or not to send your scores. A good test score can only strengthen your application.
What We’ve Learned about Test-Optional and Test-Required Admissions
Jed Applerouth, PhD
Cornell Is Next in Line to Reinstate Testing Requirements
by Jed Applerouth, PhD
PTSA Test Prep Chair, Marilyn Aboff, marilynaboff@yahoo.com
WPHS Test Prep Web Page – for more details about test prep and events
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)
CLASS OF 2024 NEWS
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!
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
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 below to purchase your tickets for a chance to win. Winners will be announced June 6th.
https://westpotomacptsa.givebacks.com/store/items/1027558
The final countdown is on! We are in the last 2 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
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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