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Important Dates
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 8th, there are 31 total days left till GRADUATION!
Last week WPHS Leadership students completed service projects in conjunction with Sandberg MS. They made snack bags for “Be the Good” club which gives food to the homeless. They also learned about what the Leadership class does at West Po.
In addition, Ms. Simpson and Ms. Hackshaw organized a trip to NYC to allow students to see the Outsiders on Broadway. They even made it in the Playbill! Very cool event for our Wolverines!
Congratulations to Claudia Bunea for being named VHSL’s West Potomac Student Journalist of the Year!
This week we celebrated Faculty/Staff Appreciation. It was a great week honoring our amazing people that work here. In addition, we also celebrated our amazing School Nurse and clinic staff as it was School Nurses Appreciation Day on Wednesday!
Our amazing Leadership classes went around the school to ask students about some of their inspiring, motivational, helpful and funny teachers. Please enjoy the video of their interviews!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTAvFHs1Tbw
Thank you to our amazing PTSA for all their help with Faculty/Staff Appreciation!
Have a great weekend!
Jessica Statz, Principal
School News
End of Year Schedule/Spring Testing
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
Now Hiring: Substitute Teachers and Instructional Assistants for the 2026–2027 School Year for West Potomac HS
West Potomac High School is seeking individuals who can provide continuity of instructional teaching as a substitute teacher and/or instructional assistant. Able to inspire, enable and empower students to meet high academic standards. The position offers:
✔ Flexible schedule ✔ Make a difference in your local community ✔ Great for people with a passion for teaching/assisting students
Join our team and support student learning!
PTSA News
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Mark your calendars, our 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.
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We'll be recognizing our third quarter honor roll students with special snacks during the lunch period on May 15. We need a few volunteers to make sure this student-loved event runs smoothly! Help us treat these hard-working kids. Click HERE to sign up!
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 7 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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