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Important Dates
May 20 - Senior Bash
May 22 - Final PTSA Meeting - Senior Roundtable, 6:00 PM, Library
May 27 - Senior Community Day of Service
May 30 - Senior Graduation walkthrough (at West Po)
June 2 - Class of 2025 Graduation, 9:30 am
August 14 - New Student Orientation, 8-12pm
August 14 - Wolverine Welcome Open House, 1-3pm
Principal’s Message
Dear Wolverine Community,
Only 9 more school days until graduation!
We are in full testing mode with AP exams wrapping up and SOL testing in full screen. Thanks to our counselors and teachers as they are proctoring many tests.
Laptops- Summer Laptop Checkout- Students, if you are returning to West Potomac HS for 2025-2026 school year, please fill out this form to check out your laptop over the summer.
- https://forms.gle/2dqaT1MdWozUA7B1A
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Underclassstudents can return laptops and chargers on June 5-6 (room 311) and June 9-10 (cafeteria) during the school day. The last day to return your Chromebook is Tuesday, June 10th. The lost charger fee is $25, payable through MySchoolBucks.
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SENIORS, the last day to keep your laptop is May 23rd. If you are finished before that date, please stop by the Tech Office, Rm 311 to check in your laptop. The lost charger fee is $25, payable through MySchoolBucks.
Rising Stars- This week we hosted our Rising Stars Ceremony for students nominated by faculty and staff. We are so very proud of them all.
FCPS Cares- Statz and admin team:
I want to acknowledge Ms. Statz and the administrative staff at WPHS so very much for their response to our recent incident. Ms. Statz remained calm through the whole day and did a phenomenal job of keeping everyone informed, organizing lunch retrieval and dismissal, and exemplified true leadership in the face of a crisis and tragedy. I am so grateful for her and the administrative team's efforts in making a difficult day go as smoothly as possible for everyone involved. -Faculty Member
On Wednesday, we had an awesome Faculty/Student Soccer Game in conjunction with the culmination of our LaLiga season. Thank you to all that participated.
West Po welcomed a special visitor this week, Asiago the Therapy Dog! Asiago provided calming vibes while receiving lots of pets from students and staff.
Asiago the Therapy Dog
Asiago loved receiving lots of attention!
I hope everyone has a great weekend!
With Community,
Jessica Statz, Principal
PTSA
Save the Date - May 22nd - Final PTSA Meeting. Senior roundtable. A group of 6-7 Class of 2025 (seniors) will engage in conversation, sharing their wisdom of the past four years and insights into how they navigated Senior year, the college process and /or post high school plans.
2025-2026 WPHS PTSA Board Openings
This past Wednesday, the PTSA board in partnership with many families hosted an amazing Teacher/Staff Appreciation event - an example of one of the many things the PTSA board strives to do to lift our teachers/staff. Additionally, the PTSA Board hosts 6 PTSA meetings throughout the year covering a variety of topics, raises funds to provide grants and celebrates our students’ success with the Student Recognition programs.
Open board positions include President, President Elect, VP of Communications which supports collecting announcements and creating draft for the weekly WPHS News You Choose newsletter and VP of Volunteers which helps create volunteer spots, engages with volunteers, manages the PTSA Givebacks/Memberhub activities online site to create new product buttons. We all know it takes a village to make WONDERFUL things happen, please consider donating your time. Please send an e-mail to Virginia Lyon, PTSA Secretary at ptsa.westpotomac@gmail.com to submit your nomination and or ask additional questions regarding an open position, and she will connect with you with the current volunteer in that role. Thank You!
PTSA’s Test Prep Program can help you achieve your highest SAT or ACT score.
Test Prep Chair Search Continues! Be on the cutting edge of changes to the official tests and college admissions by chairing the PTSA’s Test Prep Program! No test prep experience is needed just strong organization and customer service skills. Contact Marilyn Aboff, marilynaboff@yahoo.com, to learn more about managing this rewarding program. Perhaps co-chair for a year?
Current News - The NEW ACT: Read Applerouth’s latest blogs at
https://www.applerouth.com/blog/i-took-the-new-shorter-act-heres-what-students-need-to-know
https://www.applerouth.com/blog/should-you-take-the-act-science-section
2025/2026 TEST PREP SCHEDULE AND REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Register for mock tests and test prep classes at https://applerouth.onecanoe.com/school/8946
SAT & ACT MOCK TESTS ($23.00)
SAT GROUP CLASSES ($475.00)
ACT CLASSES – Contact Marilyn Aboff, marilynaboff@yahoo.com for options. Offered online with live tutor as space is available.
Try Applerouth’s Self-Paced Online Course – $125.00
Available on https://westpotomacptsa.givebacks.com/store/items/132319. Email receipt to Marilyn Aboff, marilynaboff@yahoo.com, to complete enrollment. 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. Over summer ONLY, contact Marilyn Aboff.
PTSA Contact – Marilyn Aboff, marilynaboff@yahoo.com
Test Prep Web Page - https://westpotomachs.fcps.edu/student-services/college-and-career-center/test-preparation
WPHS Fashion Show Announcement
It’s almost showtime! 🎉 Get ready to experience West Potomac High School’s Annual Fashion Show—an unforgettable affair you won’t want to miss.
📅 Date: May 17, 2025 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Kogleman Theater
🎟️ Tickets:
- Students: $10
- Adults: $15
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VIP: $25 (includes preferred seating, a special gift, and access to the VIP reception)
Grab your tickets now through MySchoolBucks, in Room 213 with Mr. Wise, or at the door (cash only).
 
Class of 2025
16 Days until Graduation!!
Parents, we could use volunteers to help during the graduation prep & practice on 5/27, 5/28 & 5/30. Please see the Signupgenius for the details.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044AACAF2BAA8-56832664-graduation
SENIORS – please pay ALL obligations!!! Library late fees, lunch fees, class fees, Senior Dues, etc. MySchoolBucks.com
Please check your email for important information & details about graduation. This website has lots of information too!
https://westpotomachs.fcps.edu/student-life-activities/seniors-class-2025
Cap & Gown distro: Tuesday May 27th & Wednesday May 28th by alphabetical order – please pay all obligations before this day.
Senior Clap Out:
Thursday May 29
Waynewood ES - 2:30-3:30pm https://forms.gle/N12R6ds4v37ESV8u6
Belle View ES - 3:30pm https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyy_zZJgQc0UCML1WFAGlpzHj4FpbRDn4q6LEVqb_qwu4hdg/viewform
Hollin Meadows ES- 2pm
Bucknell ES -9am https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeugOl-qmiF7OGt2p6Y2f_JyHw48Y1iP89iJ7n0jTYdybX-Tw/viewform?usp=header
Stratford Landing ES- 2:45pm-4pm https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezOr0_zPKo4DMX6WMzblodUJ3RpfRfBqLQ663_1eoGJ-7OOQ/viewform
Hybla Valley-2:30 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdG1_8hw53JFKAqhqjMSZAWX2H3ee1hdJwdE0cWcq_e2WoVXA/viewform?pli=1
Friday May 30th
Groveton ES- 2:30pm https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFsTvk4uMRU6WqWl_qhfjEMmPldoKuAetbE8FdQPnwiUY_uA/viewform
Friday June 6th
Fort Hunt ES - 2-3:30pm (Please note that this is after graduation)
Senior Bash tickets on sale now!
https://westpotomacptsa.givebacks.com/store/items/1186957
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