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Important Dates
May 22nd: Last Day for Senior Shout Participants to return Chromebook/Chargers
May 25th: Holiday - Memorial Day
May 26th: No School Students - Teacher WorkDay
May 27th: Holiday - Eid al-Adha
June 2nd: Last Day for ALL Seniors to return or pay for Chromebook/Chargers
Principal’s Message
Happy Friday Wolverines,
As of today, there are 24 more days till GRADUATION! Our seniors have been working hard getting ready to complete the school year.
Congratulations! Brittney Floyd
FCPS CARES submission:
Brittney Floyd works tirelessly not only for the students in her class, but for students across all of the special education program. She creates engaging and thoughtful activities and shares them amongst the team. She is always willing to help not only her students, but her co-workers as well. She is a trustworthy and indispensable part of the team here at West Potomac High School.
This past Tuesday, our PTSA hosted a student panel of seniors to talk at their General Membership meeting. We had a dynamic group with all different future paths speak and answer questions for our audience. Thank you to senior Blake Berry, Killian Hernandez, Mariangel Hernandez, Annalise Richardson, and Julius Wombolt.
In addition, we are wrapping up AP testing and are in SOL test mode. Good luck to all our students on their end-of-year testing!
This Saturday is our West Potomac Prom! We are excited for our students who are attending. Please have fun, be safe, and make good choices!
Have a great weekend!
Jessica Statz, Principal
School News
End-of-Year Student Laptop Procedures: Summer 2026
☀️ Summer Laptop Checkout (Underclass)
If you are returning to West Potomac HS for the 2026-2027 school year, please keep your laptop over the summer.
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ACTION REQUIRED: You must fill out the Summer Checkout Form to keep your laptop for the summer and to use next school year.
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Summer School: If you are attending (or plan to attend) summer school, you must complete the checkout form to ensure your laptop remains active.
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Note: Only students logged into their fcpsschools.net email can access the form.
🎓 Seniors: Return Instructions
Return your laptop and charger to the Tech Office (Room 311) as soon as possible. If you are not using your school laptop, return it now to beat the rush!
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SHOUT Participants: Last day for laptop return is Friday, May 22nd.
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Non-SHOUT Seniors: Last day for laptop return is Tuesday, June 2nd.
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Lost Chargers: A replacement fee of $29 applies, payable via MySchoolBucks.
- All personal stickers must be removed and devices powered down.
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⚠️ Graduation Requirement: You will NOT be cleared to pick up your Cap & Gown until your laptop and charger are returned or fees are paid.
💻 Underclass: Return Instructions
Only follow these steps if you are NOT returning to WPHS for the 26-27 school year
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June 11–12: Return to the Tech Office (Rm 311) during school hours.
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June 15–16: Return to the Cafeteria during school hours.
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Final Deadline: All laptops and chargers must be turned in by Tuesday, June 16th.
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Lost Chargers: A replacement fee of $29 applies, payable via MySchoolBucks.
- All personal stickers must be removed and devices powered down.
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Reminder: If you are returning to WPHS for 26-27 complete the Summer Checkout Form.
Congratulations!
Congratulations to 3rd Quarter Rising stars!
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
Congratulations!
Congratulations to the TSA Club Members who placed at the State Competition last week at Technosphere. They have all qualified to attend Nationals in June.
1st place in Animatronics- Sean Collins and Robert Weidenfeller 2nd place in Data Science - Tina Copty and Hannah Golden 3rd place in Drone Challenge - Eli Brading and Joseph Scully
Veritas Preparatory Program and Veritas Debate Institute Scholarships
The nationally acclaimed Veritas Preparatory Program and Veritas Debate Institute are offering full scholarships for up to 25 high-achieving FCPS rising students in grades 7-12 to participate in a gifted study program that prepares them for a summer residential program at Harvard University. Scholarships are sponsored by the UPS Foundation, The Coca-Cola Company, and the Steve Harvey Foundation.
Grades 7-8: Veritas Prep is a weekly out-of-school gifted study program for 7th-8th-grade students who are prepared to be challenged beyond what’s taught in traditional school. Veritas Prep provides early exposure to college-level skills and liberal arts subjects that accelerate reading, critical thinking, and public speaking skills. Veritas Prep feeds into the Veritas Debate Institute, which culminates with a summer residential program at Harvard University.
Grades 9-12: Veritas Debate Institute (VDI) is a weekly out-of-school gifted study program for 9th-12th-graders that teaches college-level skills and subjects, including philosophy, political science, economics, debate, and more. Students train for one year in preparation for a summer residential debate program at Harvard University, where they study and compete alongside hundreds of gifted and talented youth from across the globe.
Eligibility: Veritas is a multicultural program open to all students regardless of race, ethnicity, or economic background. Veritas targets high-achieving students with a strong interest in the social sciences (politics, history, law, humanities, debate, public speaking, etc) and have aspirations to attend the top-ranked colleges & universities in the world.
For nearly a decade, Veritas has earned national recognition for producing many of the top-performing students in the world and placing hundreds of youth on a pathway to Ivy League and elite colleges. You can learn more about Veritas here.
As Veritas expands to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area this year, FCPS has been selected as a partner district to help identify high-achieving students.
On Thursday, May 21st at 7:00 PM, an informational webinar will be held exclusively for rising 7th and 12th-grade students and parents in FCPS to learn more about Veritas and the application process. You will have an opportunity to meet Veritas leadership and ask questions about the program.
If you would like to attend, Click Here to RSVP and you will receive a link to attend the informational session.
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!
Apply today! For details, visit the FCPS Substitute Employment Website. When applying, search “Substitute” and select the West Potomac pyramid posting.
PTSA News
- We've had a busy month with Teacher Appreciation Week, Rising Star student recognition, A/B Honor Roll recognition, and our final meeting of the year featuring a fantastic panel of graduating seniors. We LOVE celebrating our students and teachers and we appreciate all the volunteers and donors in our Wolverine community that help us do it! If you ever have questions or would like to volunteer with our PTSA board, please contact us at ptsa.westpotomac@gmail.com anytime.
- We have one last restaurant night fund-raiser for this year. Visit Five Guys on Quander Rd on June 8 (between 4-8pm) and 20% of your purchase comes back to us to support our school!
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 by TODAY, 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 ONLY have 6 signs left! You'll want one for graduation day! If you would like to claim one of the last few Class of 2026 yard signs, click the 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.
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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