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Rising 9th Grade Family Night / Curriculum Night / Electives Open House
December 17 - INOVA Blood Drive hosted by WP Academy Health & Medical Classes
December 17 - PTSA Five Guys Restaurant Night
January 7 - Rising 9th Grade Family Night / Curriculum Night / Electives Open House
January 31 - WPHS Leadership Training Application Due
March 8 - SAT Spring Prep Class Begins
June 2 - Class of 2025 Graduation, 9:30 am
Principal’s Message
Friday Message to Community
Only 5 more school days until Winter Break. I hope you all take time to rest and recharge!
Food For Neighbors! Would you like to help students in your area receive the healthy food they need to succeed in school? Even in a county as wealthy as ours, one in four kids in our area are struggling with hunger. Through the Food For Neighbors’ Red Bag Program, you’ll make a difference in a local student’s life just by adding a few extra items to your shopping cart five times a year. And the best part - our students will immediately benefit from your generosity! To learn more about how you can help, visit the Food For Neighbors’ website at www.foodforneighbors.org/get-involved.
This week I was able to attend the choral concert, see a fabulous performance with our Wolverine band and honor Mr. Lawrence Cooper as the FCPS Cares of the Quarter for the entire FCPS system. Mr. Cooper had some special guests here to congratulate him.
As we approach the final five school days before break, please remember to make sure your students are coming to school and attending class each day. West Potomac is improving greatly in chronic absenteeism, and we would like to continue this wonderful trend.
Finally I want to extend a huge thank you to our WPHS PTSA for putting together a wonderful Faculty Holiday Celebration this past Tuesday. It was an incredible afternoon and would not have been possible without the many donations and support from the PTSA. If you have not joined, its not too late! Visit this link – it’s a great opportunity to get involved within our community. Below in the PTSA section are a few pictures from the event.
Fondly,
Jessica Statz, Principal
Rising 9th Family Night / Curriculum Night / Electives Open House
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Please join us on Tuesday January 7 for Rising 9th Grade Family Night, Curriculum Night, and Electives Open House! With academic advising right around the corner this is a great opportunity to come and learn about the wide variety of courses that West Potomac offers.
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There have been some curriculum option changes at the 9th and 10th grade level so we look forward to sharing that information! You can preview the curriculum break out sessions here!
- We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday January 7 at 6pm!
- If there is any inclement weather, the make up date would be January 9.
FCPS News
Winter Special Education and 504 Newsletter
Student and Family Resources
- Fairfax County Public Schools has compiled a list of resources for students and families in case they need assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources webpage for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.
School’s Closed, Learning Can Continue!
- FCPS encourages students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during winter break and snow days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play for your students during winter break or weather-related school closures.
FCPS News - In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Course Selection for Middle and High School Students
- Join Our Teacher Team!
- Comprehensive Boundary Review Updates
2025-26 FAFSA Form Now Available
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The 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available. Any college-bound high school senior — regardless of income — who wants to be considered for federal, state, and school financial aid programs should complete a FAFSA form.
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Parents and caregivers are encouraged to work with their children to complete the FAFSA as early as possible. Check each college’s financial aid office webpage for deadlines and financial aid forms. Then, create an account, if you have not already done so, and fill out the FAFSA!
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Get Help Filling out FAFSA From College Access Fairfax Over the next few months, College Access Fairfax will be offering several programs on completing the FAFSA/VASA and finding and applying for scholarships. Get information on these programs and how to access them on the College Access Fairfax website: https://collegeaccessfairfax.org/resources/
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In addition, College Access Fairfax staff are available for virtual one-on-one help sessions to complete the FAFSA/VASA. To request an appointment, families should email appointments@CollegeAccessFairfax.org.
PTSA
Happy Holidays and Thank you!
- From the halls of WPHS and the homes of all our PTSA Board members, we wanted to wish each and every family a beautiful holiday season filled with love, laughter and magical moments and a New Year filled with excitement of possibilities and new adventures.
- Thank you for your support helping us support our WPHS Teachers and Staff. Below are a few pics of the Dec 10th WPHS Holiday party. Through the generosity of many families who donated gift cards, drinks, desserts, and financial donations we had over 27 baskets including Air Fryers, Keurig’s, Spa baskets, baking etc and many door prizes. Can’t wait to see what we can do together in 2025!
 
Five Guys Restaurant Night
Great news! We all know how busy December can be, so in an effort to make things easier, the PTSA has arranged once more for another Five Guys Restaurant Night. So please take a night off of kitchen duty and head out with the family to Five Guys on December 17th for dinner or take out. Quander and Hybla Valley locations are both participating between 4pm and 8pm.
The WP PTSA has partnered with Minted and you can save 20% by using the promo code FUNDRAISEPOTOMAC when you shop on Minted.com. Not only do you get 20% off but Minted will also share a part of their proceeds to support the WP PTSA.
The PTSA has teamed up with Apothecary Spices. Save 15% on all Apothecary spices by using the promo code WOLVERINE15 when you shop on https://www.apothecaryspices.com. You get 15% off on incredible spice blends and the PTSA gets 15% of the proceeds!
PTSA’s Test Prep Program can help you achieve your highest SAT or ACT score.
AT & ACT MOCK TESTS ($23.00) Offered in-person on the West Po campus. Laptop required for SAT mocks. Next Mock SAT or ACT is 12/7/24.
SAT GROUP CLASSES ($475.00) – Only 2 more classes offered this year! Winter Class starts 12/7/24 and targets prep for the 3/8/25 official test.
Spring Class starts 3/8/25 and targets prep for the 6/7/25 official SAT test.
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Comprehensive treatment of major strategies
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Access to Study Guides and Session Notes
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3 scheduled Mock Test opportunities
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15 hours of group tutoring instruction
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Detailed Results analysis
ACT CLASSES – Contact Marilyn Aboff, marilynaboff@yahoo.com for options. Offered online with live tutor as space is available. $475.00.
Try Applerouth’s Self-Paced Online Course - Available for purchase ($125.00) on the PTSA’s https://westpotomacptsa.givebacks.com/store
This comprehensive online course gives you everything you need to raise your SAT or ACT score, stay motivated, and have fun doing it – all from the comfort of home and on your own schedule. One-year license, unlimited access.
Scholarships - WPHS student need-based scholarships for mocks and classes are available through the College and Career Center Specialist, Karen B. Young, kbyoung1@fcps.edu.
PTSA Contact – Marilyn Aboff, marilynaboff@yahoo.com
School News
The Purple Star Club
- The Purple Star Club supports activities for military-connected students and military-related activities in our local community. The Purple Star Club will deliver gift bags to the gate guards at Fort Belvoir next week. The Purple Star Club is accepting donations for this activity. If you would like to donate items for the gift bags, please have your student drop items off to Keri O’Connor’s office in student services (304F) by Tuesday morning, December 17th.
- All items need to be store bought and factory sealed/individually wrapped. Some examples of things to donate are: hand warmers, granola bars, hot chocolate packets, individual bags of chips, small bottles of water, juice, soda, etc., individually wrapped candy/chocolate, fruit snacks, small individually wrapped cookies, individually wrapped crackers, candy bars, instant oatmeal packets, individually wrapped tea bags, or individually wrapped rice krispie treats. There are approximately 45 gate guards at Fort Belvoir.
- West Potomac Academy HOSA (Health and Medical Classes) is hosting an INOVA Blood Drive on Tuesday, 12/17 from 8-12:30. The blood donation mobile unit will be parked in kiss-and-ride parking lot. If you would like to donate, please complete this link to sign up for a timeslot.
WPHS Leadership Training:
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The focus of this course is to complete and put forth projects throughout WP and the community, to improve and expand leadership skills on an individual level. Along with planning events such as Homecoming, students will participate in collaborative class discussions and group activities, team builders, and individual exercises and much more.
For rising 10th-12th graders: if you are interested in taking Leadership, check out the all student schoology for more information and a link to the application. The application can also be found here: https://tinyurl.com/WPLeadershipApplication25 and is due Friday January 31st at 11:59 PM.
Class of 2025 SENIORS & PARENTS:
Volunteer for a fun day of chaperoning at Dave & Busters for Senior Day Out. Jan. 24th. See signup genius for more information https://signupgenius.com/
SENIOR DUES Please pay your Senior Dues via My School Bucks by December 20th. Dues are $85 this year. This covers graduation expenses (Cap & Gown, Diploma, Programs, Eagle Bank, etc…).
SENIOR PICTURES We want all seniors included in the Yearbook! If you have not already, please sign up for senior pictures using this link: https://seniors.legacystudios.com/west-potomac-hs-alexandria-va/
DIRECT DONATIONS - $25 BEFORE ‘25 We have kicked off our $25 before ‘25 fundraising campaign! Please consider donating to help fund our Senior Bash in May. Thanks!
LINK TO DONATE:https://westpotomacptsa.givebacks.com/store
We have a limited number of Senior Signs left. Perfect for your yard or hung on your kiddo’s wall. Don't delay, order your Class of 2025 Senior Sign today!
Class of '25 Signs Purchase here:
https://westpotomacptsa.givebacks.com/store
Thank you to Brielle Kirk for the Senior Sign design inspiration!!
In January we will have a Senior Day Out at Dave & Busters in Springfield, Va. The cost is only $35 dollars for unlimited basic arcade games & food. Bus transportation to & from West Potomac is available that day. All students should come to school first & check in with their teachers. The rest of the day will be considered an excused absence.
Tickets can be purchased here.
https://westpotomacptsa.givebacks.com/store
-WPHS Senior Website: https://westpotomachs.fcps.edu/student-life-activities/seniors-class-2025 - All of our messaging will be in News You Choose which comes out on Fridays.
-JOIN our Instagram page!
School and Club Fundraisers
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