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Table of Contents
- School News
- School Fundraisers
Important Dates
January 27 - Crew Boosters Restaurant Night Fundraiser, El Paso Mexican Restaurant (Richmond Hwy location)
January 31 - WPHS Leadership Training Application Due
February 11 - PTSA Meeting, WPHS Library 6:30 pm
February 20 - West Potomac Academy Open House, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
February 20 - Welding Open House, Bryant High School, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
March 8 - SAT Spring Prep Class Begins
April 1 - Virginia PTA Scholarship Applications Due
June 2 - Class of 2025 Graduation, 9:30 am
Principal’s Message
Wolverine Community,
I hope everyone had a great week! One quick reminder, this coming Wednesday, January 29 is a teacher workday due to the end of the quarter; students do not attend school.
Thursday night West Potomac was honored at the School Board meeting as an Exemplar School for Continuous School Improvement. I am truly proud of the hard work and dedication of our students and staff.
Congratulations West Potomac High School!
After many conversations with the VA Department of Transportation we have finally convinced them to retime the traffic light at Quander Rd and Belle View Blvd. so that traffic flow is more efficient at dismissal for student drivers and families.
Congratulations to our West Potomac Academy for receiving four significant grants.
The West Potomac Academy Dancers received the Wolf Trap Grant for Performing Arts Teachers.
Partnering with ClancyWorks Dance Company, students will participate in lectures and dance instruction to understand the cultural and historical fundamentals of Hip Hop genres and classical Indian dance styles. Students will then work with artists to choreograph a piece that celebrates the similarities and differences between the genres to be later showcased at their annual spring performance. Through this project, students will gain a better understanding and appreciation for the diversity and richness of dance across cultures.
($5000)
The Welding Academy received a Foundation for Applied Technical Education, Inc (FATE) Program Enhancement Grant. With this generous donation the welding program will be able to purchase consumables to support students in the classroom and through their CTSO (SkillsUSA) competition.
($5000)
Pharmacy Tech:
The project is titled "Enrichment and Enhancement of the Pharmacy Technician Course at West Potomac Academy." The grant funds from Educate Fairfax Grant will be used to establish an updated simulation pharmacy technician lab, equipped with new tools and technology, allowing students to practice essential skills required for their work-based learning experience, which includes 130 clinical hours in a dispensing pharmacy setting. This project supports the FCPS Strategic Plan Goal 5: Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation, which focuses on the "availability of, accessibility to, and participation in multiple pathways and work-based learning opportunities."
($2000)
Academy Ambassadors:
The West Potomac Academy Ambassadors, along with Edison Academy Ambassadors, Falls Church Academy Ambassadors, and Marshall Academy Ambassadors, have received special funding from Educate Fairfax for a collaborative public speaking training session with iContact Coaching. On February 4th, students from these four academies will participate in a Confident Communication Workshop at West Potomac. Our Academy Ambassadors represent their courses, instructors, and academies at various events throughout the year, and we are excited to build on their presentation skills and self-confidence.
($2000)
PTSA
Just one more benefit to being a PTSA Member!
Virginia PTA 2024-25 Scholarship Program
Since the 1920’s Virginia PTA has awarded annual scholarships to enrich educational opportunities for Virginia’s graduating seniors. We are proud to continue the tradition of recognizing graduating seniors for their commitment to academic scholarship and community service.
MULTIPLE $500 SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED EACH YEAR!
ELIGIBILITY:
- Applying high school seniors must be a student PTA member of a Virginia based High School PTA/PTSA that is in good standing with Virginia PTA
- Applying high school seniors should plan to enroll in one of the following continuing education options for the 2025-2026 school year
- College/University four-year academic degree program
- Technical, vocational, or associate degree (2-3 year) program
- Institute/College of Arts, Dance, or Design
- Special Education program within a technical, vocational, associate degree or a four-year academic program
FCCPTA Scholarships Applications Nominations are now open and are due by April 1st. These are open to High School Seniors who were members (by Dec 1) of PTSAs that are currently in “Good Standing” with FCCPTA/VAPTA. Scholarship are $500 for students continuing their education through an Academic, Technical, Fine Arts, or Special Education program. See the Scholarship Applications link for more information, and please reach out to the Scholarship Chair, Charles Havasy, at awards@fccpta.org with any questions.
VAPTA Scholarship deadline is 1 April.
PTSA’s Test Prep Program can help you achieve your highest SAT or ACT score.
Register for Mock Tests and Test Prep Classes:
https://applerouth.onecanoe.com/school/8946
SAT & ACT MOCK TESTS ($23.00) Offered in-person on the West Po campus. Laptop required for SAT mocks.
SAT GROUP CLASSES ($475.00)
Spring Class starts 3/8/25 and targets prep for the 6/7/25 official SAT test.
- Comprehensive treatment of major strategies
- Access to Study Guides and Session Notes
- 3 scheduled Mock Test opportunities
- 15 hours of group tutoring instruction
- 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
2025-26 Academic Advising
We have officially kicked off our Academic Advising season starting with our Rising 12th graders on Tuesday, January 21st! Here is our Academic Advising schedule:
- Rising 12th graders – January 21st-24th, February 3rd-7th (via English 11 classes)
- Rising 11th graders – February 10th-21st (via PE 10 classes)
- Rising 10th graders – Feb 24th-March 7th (via PE 9 classes)
Please visit our West Potomac Course Selection website for a variety of resources and information such as:
Prospective Student (Non-FCPS family) Open House
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- Do you know a family who is considering enrolling their child at West Potomac for the 2025-26 school year and currently isn’t enrolled in an FCPS school? Please share with them that on Thursday, January 30 from 1-2:30pm we will be holding an open house to learn more about West Potomac!
- Interested families are asked to RSVP using this form although not required.
- The event will occur in Room 604 (please enter through Door 1 and check in at the Main Office).
- If you have any questions, please email Kevin McMahon at kjmcmahon@fcps.edu.
College & Career Center
FAFSA/VASA Completion Event at WPHS:
In partnership with College Access Fairfax (CAF), WPHS will hold a FAFSA/VASA Completion event on February 4th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM in our library. Verified FAFSA IDs are required prior to attending the event. It is highly recommended the student and parent/guardian attend together. Students should also bring their FCPS laptop to the event. For additional information & completion event dates at neighboring high schools, please visit the College Access Fairfax website at https://collegeaccessfairfax.org/
2025 Gap Year Fair for Students and their Families:
FCPS’ School Counseling Services and Go Overseas are co-hosting the annual FCPS Gap Year Fair on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at George C. Marshall High School from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. This event is for high school students and parents who are interested in learning more about the growing array of gap year opportunities. The evening will begin with a presentation in the auditorium from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m. Immediately following, the program fair will be held in the cafeteria from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m., with representatives from over 30 programs offering gap year opportunities. Students and their families are encouraged to meet the representatives and learn about the variety of experiences available. Families are encouraged to pre-register for this event at https://www.fcps.edu/event/fairfax-county-public-schools-annual-gap-year-fair .
National Summer Program Fair
The National Summer Program Fair, a large pre-college and summer opportunity fair coming to the Hilton Alexandria Marks Center on Thursday, January 30 from 4:30-7:00pm. This free-to-attend fair is a mix of on-campus precollege programs at selective universities such as Brown, Columbia, Penn, and Yale; study abroad options; travel programs, test prep, and local community service opportunities--the over 100 exhibitors cover basically anything that a student in grade 9-12 could think of doing during the summer months. Visit www.SummerProgramFair.com for more information.
WPHS Leadership Training
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 Freshman: if you are interested in taking Leadership Training, there is a mandatory application that can be found at https://tinyurl.com/WPLeadershipApplicationRising9 that is due by Friday January 31st at 11:59 PM.
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
If you have questions, please contact Nicole Borghard at nmborghard@fcps.edu or Joe Petrucelli at jrpetrucelli@fcps.edu.If you have questions, please contact Nicole Borghard at nmborghard@fcps.edu or Joe Petrucelli at jrpetrucelli@fcps.edu.
  
School Fundraisers
Restaurant Night at El Paso Mexican Restaurant on Monday, January 27th all day! Support the Orchestra by grabbing tacos, fajitas, quesadillas or other freshly made entrees!
 Class of 2025
SENIORS & SENIOR PARENTS!
Thank you for all that have paid dues and taken care of our long list of things to do!
We have TWO action items that need your attention:
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SENIOR DUES Please pay your Senior Dues via MySchoolBucks. Dues are $85 this year. This covers graduation expenses (Cap & Gown, Diploma Covers, Programs, Eagle Bank Transportation, etc…)
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Order your Class of 2025 Senior Sign TODAY! Discounted to $15. There are a limited number left – DO NOT DELAY! Class of '25 Signs Purchase here: https://westpotomacptsa.givebacks.com/store/items/1113130
-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! “WestPo2025SGA” https://www.instagram.com/westpo2025sga/
-JOIN our Facebook page! “West Potomac HS-Class of 2025” https://www.facebook.com/groups/1097261814782770/?mibextid=uJjRxrThisis a private group for parents and students.
Senior Administrator: Janet Babic (jmbabic@fcps.edu)
Senior Class Sponsors: Sejal Parekh (snparekh@fcps.edu) & Tracy Scheel (tascheel@fcps.edu)
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