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Important Dates
June 2nd: Last Day for ALL Seniors to return or pay for Chromebook/Chargers
June 8th: WPHS Class of 2026 Graduation – Eagle Bank Arena - 9:00 am
Principal’s Message
Happy Friday Wolverines,
Graduation is 10 calendar days away!!
As we head count down the final days of May and head to June next week I wanted to share some important end of year reminders:
Class of 2026
- Final Exams will continue for non-SHOUT seniors on June 1 and 2. June 2nd is the last day of school for the senior class. Seniors are expected to be in attendance to all classes through June 2 unless they are participating in an approved SHOUT activity.
- The Class of 2026 Graduation is June 8 at 9:00am at Eagle Bank arena. There is No School for all students on June 8 as our faculty will be celebrating with the Class of 2026 at Eagle Bank Arena.
Underclass Final Exams/Schedule
- The last full day of school for students is Wednesday June 10.
- Final Exams for underclass students will be June 11-June 16. The complete final exam schedule can be found here. On these dates we will dismiss each day at 11:30am. Students will have the option to pick up a grab and go lunch.
Last Day of School
- Our last day of school is Wednesday June 17. School will dismiss at 10:10am. Please note that all students will report to the gym and remain in the gym for the two hours. Attendance will be taken. Students will sign in upon entering the main gym.
Attendance
- If your child is going to be absent any day the remainder of the year please be sure to contact our attendance office via email (WestPotomacHigh.Attendance@fcps.edu).
- For any absences on the final day of school, please note that due to a high volume of absences, we may not have all excused absences logged before the morning call out. If you submit an email excusing your child for school on the last day and you receive an attendance phone call, you do not need to submit a second email
Have a great weekend!
Jessica Statz, Principal
School News
☀️ 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.
PTSA News
- We'd like to thank our volunteers for helping make this school year a successful one! We appreciate your time and effort. Volunteering is a great way to get to know your school community. If you have questions or would like to volunteer with the PTSA next year, please contact us at ptsa.westpotomac@gmail.com.
- 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 News - last update!
SENIOR BASH, JUNE 4th- Tickets on sale now and must be purchased in advance!! Our senior celebration will be held from 6pm-9pm, June 4th- rain or shine. 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. 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
We are still in need of ice donations, yard games to borrow, and some parent chaperones. Please sign up here if you can help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0544AEAE29A57-63762224-senior
CAP AND GOWN DISTRIBUTION, JUNE 4th- This will be held in the main gym from 4-6, prior to the senior bash. With nearly 700 seniors, we are in need of help to distribute. Please sign up here to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0445ADAE2DABF4C52-64190285-capand
LAST CALL!!! GRADUATION VIP FAMILY SEATING - The Class of 2026 is raffling off TWO sets of VIP family seating for graduation (for seating up to 8 family members). Raffle tickets are $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. Deadline to enter is TODAY (5/29) and winners will be announced June 1st. Tickets are available here: https://westpotomacptsa.givebacks.com/shop/items/6ca4565203
SENIOR YARD SIGNS - We ONLY have 4 signs left! If you are still interested in purchasing a Class of 2026 yard sign, time is running out!
LINK TO PURCHASE: https://westpotomacptsa.givebacks.com/sho
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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