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Important Dates
June 8th: WPHS Class of 2026 Graduation – Eagle Bank Arena - 9:00 am
June 16th: Last Day for ALL students to complete summer check out form, return or pay for Chromebook/Chargers
Principal’s Message
Happy Friday Wolverines,
Only 3 more days till graduation.
As a reminder, we will not have school on Monday as the Class of 2026 will graduate at 9:00 am at EagleBank Arena.
We are truly proud of all our seniors and wish them the best in their bright futures!
Band News: We are INCREDIBLY excited to announce that the West Potomac High School Period 1 Concert Band has been selected as a featured performance for the 2026 Virginia Music Educators Association conference in Richmond! This is the first time that West Potomac has been chosen for this extremely competitive honor. Only 2 ensembles are selected to perform each year. The idea behind the conference performance is simple: to showcase the best of what the state of Virginia has to offer. Our students will perform a 45 minute program spanning multiple difficulties, genres, and features across a wide range of composers to help inspire the work of others in our area. We are particularly excited to share that we will be featuring the United States Army Brass Quintet as a part of our performance! Our students put a massive amount of effort into this craft, and we are FIRED UP to share that work with so many peers and educators across the state! Their performance will likely be Friday, November 20th at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.
This week, West Potomac was featured in Dr. Reid’s Shining a Light on Success. Please see the attached video highlighting one of our great Wolverine successes.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vU-Q9C-S7bs
I hope everyone has a great weekend and cannot wait to see our graduates, faculty and staff and families at EagleBank Arena on Monday morning for the Class of 2026 Graduation!
With Pride,
Jessica Statz, Principal
School News
End-of-Year Student Laptop Procedures: Summer 2026
☀️ Summer Laptop Checkout (Underclass)
If you use a personal device RETURN your school chromebook/charger
If you are returning to West Potomac HS for the 2026-2027 school year, please keep your laptop over the summer.
- ACTION REQUIRED: You must fill out the Summer Checkout Form to keep your laptop for the summer and to use next school year.
- Summer School: If you are attending (or plan to attend) summer school, you must complete the checkout form to ensure your laptop remains active.
- Note: Only students logged into their fcpsschools.net email can access the form.
🎓 Seniors: REMINDERS
If you still have your laptop and charger return them to the Tech Office (Room 311) as soon as possible.
- Lost Chargers: A replacement fee of $29 applies, payable via MySchoolBucks.
Reminder: if you want your school documents, download them before 6/8 – instructions here: https://www.fcps.edu/services/technology/google-workspace/google-workspace-information-students-and-parents
Congratulations to you and your graduate!!
💻 Underclass: Return Instructions
If you use a personal device RETURN your school chromebook/charger
Only follow these steps if you are NOT returning to WPHS for the 26-27 school year
- June 11–12: Return to the Tech Office (Rm 311) during school hours.
- June 15–16: Return to the Cafeteria during school hours.
- Final Deadline: All laptops and chargers must be turned in by Tuesday, June 16th.
- Lost Chargers: A replacement fee of $29 applies, payable via MySchoolBucks.
- All personal stickers must be removed and devices powered down.
- Reminder: If you are returning to WPHS for 26-27 complete the Summer Checkout Form.
PTSA News
Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We are so proud of you and your accomplishments. We wish you all the best of luck in your next steps!
- If you have questions or would like to volunteer with the PTSA next year, 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.
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
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