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Important Dates
April 10th: Student Holiday (School Planning Day)
April 21st: Student Holiday (Teacher Workday/School Planning Day) - Statewide Election
Principal’s Message
Happy Thursday Wolverine Community,
I hope your Spring Break week was restful and you were able to recharge.
This week is National Assistant Principal’s Week! Thank you to all our assistant principals and admin staff for all their hard work and dedication!
Virginia Tech featured West Potomac’s Marketing and Entrepreneur students in their monthly March newsletter. Last December, Mr. Driscoll, Mr. Wise and Mr. Riley’s students did a “hands on” collaboration with VT Marketing students and Ms. Cori Carraway (who sits on the marketing advisory board for Virginia Tech). Below is the link to Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business article:
Congratulations to our students and to our teacher collaborators!
Principal Survey- You will receive an email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the Performance Evaluation Program and provides an opportunity for you to share anonymous feedback on key aspects of our school, including:
- Instructional leadership
- School climate
- Management (human resources and organizational)
- Communication and community relations
- Culturally responsive and equitable leadership
- Professionalism
The questionnaire will be open April 6 - April 19 and will be collected online. When you receive the email from noreply@fcps.edu, please take a few minutes to complete it. Your feedback is important and helps shape the future of our school. Thank you for your time and participation.
And lastly, Friday is a school planning day and students will be off.
Have a great weekend!
Jessica Statz, Principal
School News
Student-Led Literacy Event AND Book Drive
Our Second Annual Spring Literacy Event will take place on Saturday, April 11th. It’s the community’s largest literacy event open to all West Potomac feeder schools. Last years’ event had fun literacy based craft stations, buddy reading, bookmark making, and fun goodies along with books for kids to take home! We provide hands-on learning activities lead by WPHS leadership students to spark curiosity and a love for learning and IT’S FREE!! Join us on April 11th from 11am-2pm. For more information or questions contact nabaker008@gmail.com!
West Potomac Orchestra Five Guys Restaurant Night - Wednesday, April 15th, 4-8pm
Please support the Orchestra at our upcoming restaurant night at Five Guys (6210 Quander Road) between 4-8pm. Five Guys will donate 20% of your purchase to the West Potomac Orchestra Boosters.
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All Class of 2028 & 2029 students and families are invited to our 9th and 10th Grade Family Night hosted by our Student Services on April 16 at 6pm to explore postsecondary planning, pathways, and resources! |
Join us in celebrating the creativity and vision of our Advanced Placement Studio Artists at the AP Senior Art Show, on view April 8–16 in the Springbank Arts building. The exhibition will culminate in a closing reception on Thursday, April 16 from 5:30–7:00 PM—an evening of art, music, and light refreshments.
Please note: this collection includes artworks that explore mature themes; viewer discretion is advised, and select pieces may be viewed in a private setting for those interested.
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Rooted In Community: Hollin Meadows ES
Earth Day Celebration and Seeding Sale
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Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
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Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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Location: Hollin Meadows ES
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Save the date for the First Annual Hollin Meadows Elementary School Seedling Sale and Earth Day celebration on April 25! ! ALL surrounding community members are welcome to join in this event to stock up on vegetable and flower plants, witness the reveal of the bottle cap mural project, and hear about how our school is working toward increasing the time our students engagement with their environment!
There will be healthy snacks and nature/recycling crafts for all ages! Please bring family and friends to join! All proceeds from donations will go toward support the Get2Green initiative at Hollin Meadows!
Support Our Students—Volunteer for AP Exams
WPHS Counselors are reaching out for your support with AP Exam administration! AP Exams run Monday, May 4 to Friday, May 15 with both AM (7:45-11:45) and PM (11:45-3:30) sessions. Volunteering to support testing does not entail administering the exam, but includes supporting our students and counselors during the exam. By utilizing parent/guardian volunteers, we will require less counselors in testing rooms which will allow them to continue to work with students during the school day. Please note that volunteers are restricted from supporting an exam their student is scheduled to take, as well as any AP content they may have taught in the past.
Should you have interest in serving as an AP Testing Volunteer, please sign up using the Sign-up Genius link here. We could not provide these testing opportunities to our students without your support and on behalf of the WPHS staff and students, we thank you for your time in advance!
- What is required of me? Volunteers are asked to arrive by approximately 7:45 am for the AM session and 11:45am for the PM session, and follow the directions of the lead proctor (School Counselor). This might include passing out tests, pencils and assisting with bathroom breaks. During the test you’ll supervise the students by circulating throughout the testing room. At the conclusion of the test you’ll assist the lead proctors in collecting materials.
- How long will the test run? Traditionally morning test will start at 8 am and end around 11 to 12 pm. PM exams will being around 12 pm and end from 3 to 4 pm.
- I can help with exams, but I would need to leave a few minutes early, can I still help? YES! Please email Taylor Oakley at tmoakley@fcps.edu if you have signed up for a session but are unable to fulfil the entire slot.
- Am I eligible? Adult Volunteers may not proctor a test their student is schedule to take, as well as any AP content they may have taught in the past.
PTSA News
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The busy spring season is just revving up and Teacher Appreciation Week will be here before we know. We're planning now so we can really show our hardworking teachers and staff how much we appreciate them. Help us plan a fantastic lunch by clicking HERE to contribute towards the celebration!
- Mark your calendars, our final PTSA meeting of the year will be April 14 at 6:30 pm in the school library. We'll hear from a panel of graduating seniors on their experience finishing high school and determining their next steps.
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Volunteer Opportunities: The PTSA is looking to fill two volunteer positions.1) News You Choose Coordinator: help gather info for PTSA updates and other committees who want to include their info in this weekly newsletter. This is an easy, low lift way to help out. Contact us at ptsa.westpotomac@gmail.com with questions. 2) Test Prep Chair: we love to be able to offer our test prep program to our students, but we need a new chair person who is willing to take over to ensure continued success! See the info below in the Test Prep section and contact Marilyn Aboff at marilynaboff@yahoo.com, if you'd like to learn more.
SENIOR NEWS
SENIOR TRIP- April 24th: Busch Gardens Williamsburg Grad Nite. If your senior has paid to attend make sure they have also registered at the following link: Trip Registration: Kaleidoscope Adventures.
PARENT CHAPERONES ARE NEEDED, please contact Ms. Gervacio if you are able to help (agervacio@fcps.edu).
SENIOR DUES - $85 fee includes your student's cap/ gown/ tassel and end of year senior activities. You may pay at www.myschoolbucks.com or visit the finance office for cash or check payment. If you have a student receiving free or reduced school meals and have a Consent to Share form on file, please see Ms. Kinsey or Ms. Firesheets in the finance office for information on reduced dues.
SENIOR YARD SIGNS - Still interested in purchasing a Class of 2026 yard sign to celebrate your senior? We have placed our final order, available while supplies last.
LINK TO PURCHASE: https://westpotomacptsa.givebacks.com/sho
CHECK OUT OUR SOCIAL MEDIA and SCHOOL WEBSITE
Website: https://westpotomachs.fcps.edu/seniors-class-2026
JOIN our Instagram page! “WestPo2026”
https://www.instagram.com/westpo2026?igsh=MW15bTkyZzhvd282bg==
JOIN our Facebook page! “West Potomac HS-Class of 2026 Parents & Families"
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16grajRVw8/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Senior Administrator:Brian Valentine (bvalentine@fcps.edu)
Senior Class Sponsors: Virginia Lintot (vmlintot@fcps.edu), Aimee Gervacio (agervacio@fcps.edu), Mariam Younossi (myounossi@fcps.edu)
Parents Committee Co-Chairs: Emily Wild (emilywild7717@gmail.com) and Sandy Forti (sandyforti@gmail.com)
Test Prep News!
Next Mock Test Dates 4/18 and 5/9/26 REGISTER HERE
Most students will show a strong preference for either the SAT or ACT format. This preference usually results in students naturally testing the SAT equivalent of 100 points higher on their preferred test. Sponsored by PTSA, mock tests are offered through Applerouth to help students determine their preferred format and establish baseline test scores – not to mention the benefits of practice. Sophomores can make their junior year less hectic by determining test preference late in their sophomore year!
Is Summer Test Prep a Good Fit?
There has been some interest in summer SAT test prep and, if there are at least 6 students who will enroll in the summer prep class, Applerouth is ready to add the class to West Po test prep events. If you are interested in a summer session, please contact PTSA Test Prep Chair Marilyn Aboff at marilynaboff@yahoo.com by April 3, 2026. See draft schedules below and state target official test date preference in interest email.
Rising Juniors, summer classes are perfect for those who are planning to pack their Junior year with AP classes and extra-curricular activities. Take some stress out of the year by prepping over summer and testing early fall of Junior year! Completion of Algebra 2 prior to taking the official test is a must.
Rising Seniors, summer prep is a great way to boost your score before the college applications are due!
Draft Summer Schedule Options:
- Prep for 8/22/26 official SAT, start 7/25 with sessions Saturdays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays or Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays. Usual start time 9am.
- Prep for 9/12/26 official SAT, start 8/1 with session Saturdays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays or Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays. Usual start time 9am. All sessions on Saturdays only starting 8/15/26.
News Articles from Applerouth:
Test Optional Colleges 2026: What the Class of 2030 Early Data Really Shows
Key Takeaways
- Many colleges remain test optional in 2026, but score submission is rising — especially in highly selective early pools.
- In competitive admissions environments (5–15% admit rates), strong SAT or ACT scores can strengthen positioning even when not required.
- Test optional policies create flexibility, but applying without scores may limit strategic options at top-tier institutions.
What Are Average SAT Scores — and What Do Colleges Really Want in 2026?
Key Takeaways
- “Average” SAT scores are less useful than a school’s middle 50% score range (25th–75th percentile).
- Test-optional policies can inflate reported averages because more students with strong scores submit.
- A “good” score is the one that is competitive for your target schools, alongside GPA and course rigor
Scholarships available through the College and Career Center
PTSA Test Prep Chair – Marilyn Aboff, marilynaboff@yahoo.com
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