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Important Dates
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 5 more school days till GRADUATION!
This week students from our Leadership Class visited pre-school students at Strafford Landing Elementary School. Using their leadership skills, they are making positive community connections. Everyone had a great time!
On Wednesday we celebrated our Class of 2025 at the Senior Bash. Thank you to the PTSA and Class of 2025 for an amazing, fun event for our seniors. The seniors that attended had a great time.
Seniors Celebrating with Principal Statz
Making Memories at WPHS!
WPHS Senior Bash 2025!
On Thursday night, PTSA hosted our annual Senior Panel. Thank you to all the amazing students and families that participated.
Congratulations! The following staff members have been recognized as employees who show that FCPS CARES :
Jeraico A Smith, Techitia M Sharp, Demetrius T Robertson, Peter L Cashman, Tracey K Vasques, Joseph R Petrucelli, Donna Mills, Judith Welch (Nurse Nikki)
FCPS CARES submission:
I would like to thank and honor a few of the many adults that helped with a very difficult situation at West Potomac High School. Many of our faculty and staff really helped when a student was in trouble. I want to send a special nod to faculty and staff members Joe Petrucelli, Tracey Vasques, Peter Cashman, Demetrius Robertson, Techitia Sharp, Jeraico Smith, Donna Mills and Nurse Nikki (Judith Welch). They all went above and beyond, and West Potomac is forever grateful for all they did to help save a student and keep our school and other students safe.
FCPS CARES submission: Amana Bhuiyab
SOL Snack Hero! I found out this past Monday, Ms. Bhuiyan provided morning SOL exam snacks for ALL biology students. Initially, she planned to do it as an encouraging and kind gesture for her students, but once other students and teachers found out about it, many students from other biology classes stopped by and she welcomed them all. From what I understand, more than 100 students stopped by to grab something, from donuts to fruit to croissants, and each student was very appreciative for the provision. Ms. Bhuiyan spent several hundred dollars out of her own pocket for this effort with no expectation of reimbursement. This is just one example out of many I have seen this year (big and small) where the WestPo Bio CT has stepped up to the plate, supported students whenever and however possible because of the hearts every teacher has for students. Thank you, Ms. Bhuiyan!
FCPS CARES submission:- Courtney Betzel is being recognized by Academy Resource Teachers (ART) for her exceptional support of students with IEPs. She goes above and beyond to support ART and IEP students. She is there for all her students, providing food, support and guidance. She always goes the extra mile to work with ART on narratives and attend IEPs. Courtney Betzel is the GOAT!
Fashion Show
Last Saturday West Potomac High School Marketing classes hosted an amazing Fashion Show, “Concept to Catwalk.”
"Concept to Catwalk"
TSA/Engineering Team- The first weekend of May, the TSA team competed at the State level in Hampton VA.
The students competed in number of events:
Fashion Design and Technology
VEX Robotics
Architectural Design
Engineering Design
Animatronics
Forensic Science
Biotechnology Design
WPHS TSA Team
With Community,
Jessica Statz, Principal
PTSA
Senior Parents: June 2nd VIP Graduation Seats Raffle:
Enter for your chance to win up to 6 VIP Seats. 3 Chances for $35.00. Follow link below for more info and to purchase.
Good luck and Congratulations to your student!
https://westpotomacptsa.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true
2025-2026 WPHS PTSA Board Openings
As we wrap up this school year and prepare for the new one, we are looking to fill several PTSA board positions for the 2025-2026 school year.
President: Foster parent engagement and promote participation in the WPHS PTSA community. Responsibilities include chairing board and general meetings (6-7 per school yr), Serving as a liaison with school administration or community partners
And collaborating with board members and chairs to support grant programs, student recognition events and teacher/faculty appreciation events and have fun getting to know WP even better.
VP of Fundraiser: Fundraising works to develop and plan fundraising activities, working to build relationships and explore new fundraising ideas, to help the PTSA raise money to support and enhance your student's education. Major fundraising efforts monthly restaurant nights, partnering with community to host special raffles etc.
VP, News and Information: Volunteer works closely with school to gather information for the weekly News You Chose, a very helpful communication resource that shares important information with families. Position is done mostly from home - weekly announcements e-mailed to a dedicated PTSA box, volunteers organizes announcement and creates the weekly draft for the school.
Contact PTSA Board at ptsa.westpotomac@gmail.com with questions or to volunteer.
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
Class of 2025
9 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
Please submit 10 photos of your senior for a slideshow. They can be any age as long as they are appropriate.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScO48dVf3Boo2p7tO52xpFOEjuyUOcAPsCkOdKk6h_nLjoAtQ/viewform
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
Bucknell ES -9am
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeugOl-qmiF7OGt2p6Y2f_JyHw48Y1iP89iJ7n0jTYdybX-Tw/viewform?usp=header
Hollin Meadows ES- 2pm
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWR8MNR9aAyZzY0LCAwiKtkhCOBJf6TtRXCe13--T5DO7O2w/viewform
Groveton ES - 2:00 pm
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFsTvk4uMRU6WqWl_qhfjEMmPldoKuAetbE8FdQPnwiUY_uA/viewform
Waynewood ES - 2:30-3:30pm
https://forms.gle/N12R6ds4v37ESV8u6
Hybla Valley-2:30
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdG1_8hw53JFKAqhqjMSZAWX2H3ee1hdJwdE0cWcq_e2WoVXA/viewform?pli=1
Stratford Landing ES - 2:45pm-4pm
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezOr0_zPKo4DMX6WMzblodUJ3RpfRfBqLQ663_1eoGJ-7OOQ/viewform
Belle View ES- 3:30pm
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyy_zZJgQc0UCML1WFAGlpzHj4FpbRDn4q6LEVqb_qwu4hdg/viewform
Friday June 6th
Fort Hunt ES - 2-3:30pm
(Please note that this is after graduation)
Thank you to all of our incredible senior parent volunteers! We literally could not have done all of our events this year without you!
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