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May 25th: Holiday - Memorial Day
May 26th: No School Students - Teacher WorkDay
May 27th: Holiday - Eid al-Adha
Principal’s Message
Happy Friday Wolverine Community,
As of today, May 1, there are 38 total days left till GRADUATION!
Next week is Staff/Teacher Appreciation Week. We have the hardest working most dedicated staff in FCPS!
Last Friday, our amazing Government curriculum team arranged for Congressman Beyer to come speak to our Government students. He was engaging and we really appreciated his time.
Greetings, West Potomac Community! Konnor’s Garden Society and The Global Care Club are proud to sponsor a Craft Fair Fundraiser for the Special Education Department this coming Saturday, May 2nd, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Come out and support us as we welcome a variety of vendors featuring handcrafted jewelry, books, handmade quilted and knitted clothing, novelty items, unique resin gifts, bamboo and small figurines, framed art, keychains, bracelets, and many other one-of-a-kind items. We are looking forward to a great event this Saturday and hope to see you there as we work together to make it a success! We are also looking for volunteers to assist with vendor setup, light event support, and other small tasks throughout the day. If you are interested in helping, please reach out to Mr. Cooper (lcooper@fcps.edu) and join us in making this event a success.
This week has started the beginning of Senior Nights in activities and athletics. This is such an exciting time for our students, especially our seniors.
On Thursday, I was able to congratulate three Wolverines (S.E.A.L S) Student Equity Ambassador Leads, that participated in the student panel for the 2026 Equity Lead Institute. The students are Amy Argueya-Aparicio, Obson Gurmu, and Annalise Richardson.
I hope you all have a great weekend!
Jessica Statz, Principal
School News
This week we are celebrating National Library Week!
National Library Week is the perfect time to honor the heart of our school- the library! Welcoming bibliophiles and bibliophobes alike, this is the vibrant space where every student is invited to be curious, celebrated, and supported.
A huge, heartfelt thank you goes out to Ms. Landon and Ms. Rice for their tireless dedication; your hard work ensures that our library isn't just a room full of books, but a thriving community. We are so grateful for everything you do to inspire and guide us!
The Spring Testing & Exam Information
Below is an overview of SOL testing, AP testing, senior exams, underclass exams, and important end-of-year dates.
The Spring Testing & Exam Information below includes everything students and families need to know for the remainder of the school year. This includes SOL testing dates, AP exam schedules, senior exam information, underclass final exam schedules, special bell schedules, graduation details, and important dismissal times.
We encourage students and parents to review the information carefully and mark important dates on their calendars. Additional reminders and updates will be shared as testing approaches.
End of Year Schedule / Spring Testing
PTSA News
- Teacher Appreciation Week - we're planning a lunch on May 5 to show our hardworking teachers and staff how much we appreciate them. We need volunteers to make this a success! Volunteers will help set-up, serve, and clean-up. We welcome any helpers - if you can't stay for a whole shift, that's ok, just note when you can attend. We also need snack contributions so we have lots of goodies to offer. Click HERE to volunteer/contribute! You can also click HERE to contribute $$ towards purchasing necessary items for the event.
- Mark your calendars, our rescheduled final PTSA meeting of the year will be May 12 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. We will also vote on our 2026-27 PTSA Board. If you are interested in serving, please contact us at ptsa.westpotomac@gmail.com with questions.
Senior News
SENIOR BASH, JUNE 4th- Our senior celebration will be held from 6pm-9pm, June 4th, on the WP Auxiliary Field. This is an annual fun filled event for our seniors with a DJ, Chipotle, Mr. Softee, inflatables, rides, an obstacle course, zip line, great raffle prizes and more! Tickets are $26pp. Each entry ticket includes 10 raffle tickets. Early Bird Alert: We will include an extra 5 raffle tickets if you purchase before May 15th. You may also choose to purchase extra raffle tickets . Students must be present to win. Links to purchase both the entry ticket and extra raffle tickets are available here:
https://westpotomacptsa.givebacks.com/shop?category=612de4f1-640a-4a87-89b8-1912849356a0
All great events take many volunteers. If you would like to help out with the Senior Bash, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0544AEAE29A57-63762224-senior
GRADUATION VIP FAMILY SEATING - The Class of 2026 will be raffling off TWO sets of VIP family seating for graduation (for seating up to 8 family members). Raffle tickets will be $25 for one ticket or $100 for 5 tickets. These are fantastic seats, so purchase a raffle ticket/s for your chance to win. The proceeds of this raffle will support the Senior Bash.
Tickets are available here: https://westpotomacptsa.givebacks.com/shop/items/6ca4565203
SENIOR YARD SIGNS - We have 11 signs left! If you are still interested in purchasing a Class of 2026 yard sign, this will be your last chance to purchase one! LINK TO PURCHASE: https://westpotomacptsa.givebacks.com/sho
SENIOR DUES - It’s never too late to pay your students senior dues, they can't graduate (OR ATTEND PROM) without it!! $85 fee includes a cap/ gown/ tassel and end of year school 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 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!
Summer SAT Test Prep Class Registration Open
There is enough interest to run one summer SAT prep class targeting prep for the August 22 official SAT. This in an in-person class, Gunston Building, Room 190A.
Registration and schedule are available at https://guidewelleducation.onecanoe.com/applerouth/registration/create?event_code=SATBE5A.
Next Mock Test Date 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!
Need Based Scholarships for mock tests and classes are available through the College and Career Center
PTSA Test Prep Chair – Marilyn Aboff, marilynaboff@yahoo.com
Applerouth Blogs – read up on the following topics:
Do AP Scores Matter for College Admissions? Yes – Here’s How to Actually Stand Out
Deep Dive on the 4 Digital SAT Practice Tests
Test Optional Colleges 2026: What the Class of 2030 Early Data Really Shows
Welcome our next Test Prep Chair, Emily Craig! We’ll let you know when the transition to Emily takes place and provide Emily’s contact information at that time.
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