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Principal's Message
Happy Friday West Potomac Community,
On Monday, October 12, DECA club members participated in the District Leadership Conference(DLC) at Oakton High School, and they did very well. All of our students who participated represented our school and community with pride. Here are our Overall winners and State qualifiers. Congratulations! Off to states!
Overall Winners:
Delaney Dean- 1st place, Automotive Services
Elyse Schipper- 1st place, Hotel Lodging
Luana De Moras- 1st place, Human Resources Management
State Qualifiers:
Allison Supple- 4th place, Principles of Hospitality and Tourism
Lila Wells- 4th place, Principles of Marketing
Eloise Temple- 3rd place, Food Service Marketing
Layla Elshami- 3rd place, Quick Service Restaurant
Hearts4Kristeen- In addition, this past weekend many WPHS students and parents participated in a walk in DC in memory of Kristeen Schlak. Their team was Hearts4Kristeen . Later in this message you will see links and pictures from the event. We are truly proud of our West Potomac community!
Hispanic Heritage Month- Our students kicked off the month by painting our rock and celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a Spirit Week honoring Hispanic contributions and culture. The Hispanic Leadership Club did an amazing job performing dances to a variety of Latin music at the Pep Rally. Our Spanish Honor Society proudly inducted 51 new members, and our AP Spanish students did a fantastic job representing 33 influential Hispanic figures from 20 Spanish-speaking countries. We are proud of our students for celebrating, honoring, and showcasing the richness and diversity of Hispanic heritage!
I hope everyone has a nice weekend!
Jessica Statz, Principal
Superintendent Community Conversations
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome! Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
Please Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. Schools will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, October 28.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is how we ensure we receive all the resources available to us from the federal government. For more information, please visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Register for ParentVUE
Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child.
Letters from Santa
Our National Art Honor Society at West Potomac High School is excited to announce a heartwarming holiday fundraiser: Letters from Santa! This December, our talented art students will be creating personalized, handwritten letters for children from Santa Claus or Frosty the Snowman, each with custom artwork to make it extra special. Every letter will be mailed from the North Pole on December 14th, just in time for the holiday season!
Each letter is crafted uniquely for each child and offers a magical experience, while also supporting our school’s art programs and encouraging our young artists.
Thank you for supporting our students and sharing in the holiday spirit!
Link: https://pci.jotform.com/form/262886529023161
WPHS Community Walks in Remembrance and to Raise Awareness
On October 17, members of the West Potomac High School community came together for the DC Out of the Darkness Walk in remembrance of Kristeen Schlak (’28), who passed away in December 2025. Liliana Langone (’28) served as team captain of the Hearts 4 Kristeen team, which raised more than $20,000 with more than 155 walkers (the largest team roster at the event). The DC Walk supports the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, a national movement dedicated to changing the conversation around mental health. Kristeen’s mom, Magda, and sister, Dena (’28) spoke during the event about the impact of Kristeen’s loss and how they hope the Walk can help others find hope.
To donate, please vist the Hearts4Kristeen team page: https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/teams/Hearts4K?language=en&cmr=94E19B979028
Please view more photos from the Walk on Instagram @teamhearts4ks
Kristeen’s mom with Hearts 4 Kristeen Team Captain Liliana Langone and 2028 classmates
West Potomac Outstanding Employee Award Nominations for 2026-27 are now open!!!
Here at West Potomac, we believe that our staff is truly unparalleled, and that the work we do for our students deserves celebration and recognition beyond our building. Each year, FCPS looks to honor several staff members for outstanding excellence in their roles. We hope you will help us to celebrate the amazing work done every day at West Potomac High School by highlighting some of our amazing staff members!
To nominate a West Potomac HS staff member, please complete the Nomination Form (English Version). If you are interested in learning more about the overall FCPS awards process, you may visit the FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards Website. Nominations are due by 6:00PM on Friday, November 13.
Questions? Contact Sebastian Cabezas at jscabezasbas@fcps.edu.
See flier for extra information and categories to nominate for.
¡¡Ya están abiertas las nominaciones para los premios a los Empleados Destacados de la escuela West Potomac para el año 2026-27!!
En West Potomac, creemos que nuestro personal es verdaderamente excepcional y que el trabajo que hacemos por nuestros estudiantes merece celebrarse y reconocerse más allá de nuestra escuela. Cada año, FCPS reconoce a varios miembros del personal por su excelencia en sus funciones de trabajo. ¡Esperamos que nos ayuden a celebrar el gran trabajo que realizan cada día el personal de West Potomac High School nominando a alguien que merezca este reconocimiento!
Para nominar a un miembro del personal de West Potomac High School, complete el formulario de nominación (En español). Si desea obtener más información sobre el proceso general de premios de FCPS, puede visitar La pagina web de empleados destacados. Las nominaciones deben presentarse antes de las 6:00PM del viernes 13 de noviembre.
¿Tiene preguntas? Comuníquese con Sebastian Cabezas (Systems of Support Advisor) jscabezasbas@fcps.edu
Consulte el volante para obtener más información y ver las categorías de nominación.
PTSA News
Next meeting: Tuesday, November 10, 6:30 pm in the school library.
Membership
Click HERE to join the PTSA today! Joining makes a difference. Membership dues are a huge part of our budget! Short on time? We welcome monetary donations to help support our projects anytime, click HERE!
Volunteers Needed - 1st Quarter A/B Honor Roll Celebration
The PTSA will celebrate our 1st Quarter A/B Honor Roll students on Friday, November 20th with a chips and salsa/nacho bar during all lunch periods! Volunteers are needed to help make this event a success. Can't stay for the full shift? No problem! Any time you can give is appreciated! Click here to sign up to volunteer!
Amazon Wishlist - lunch activities
With the no cell phone policy in effect during lunch periods, the school is looking for donations of activity items that students can use during this time. The PTSA has put together an Amazon Wishlist of items that would be helpful options for the kids. Click HERE to check it out - items will be sent directly to the school.
DECA
WP's DECA group is working to raise money for their competition trip later this year. Please stop by Chipotle this Saturday 10/24 between 4-8 p.m. and part of the proceeds will benefit the group. Please use code CPHEYZR when ordering.
Contact Us
Questions/suggestions? Contact us at ptsa.westpotomac@gmail.com anytime.
Class of 2027 Senior News
We’re getting ready for a great senior year! Throughout the year, we’ll be celebrating our seniors with special activities and events, culminating in the Senior Bash, an end-of-year celebration for the entire Class of 2027. Fundraising throughout the year is what makes Senior Bash possible, and we need your help!
$27 Before ’27 We’re challenging every Class of 2027 family to donate $27 before 2027! Our first Senior Bash expenses, including a deposit to reserve our date, are coming up soon, so now is a great time to help us get started. Feeling generous? Add a little extra to help support another senior family!
Donate here: https://westpotomacptsa.givebacks.com/shop/items/3b713d4dd3cd83
Class of 2027 Senior Yard Signs Show off your senior with a Class of 2027 yard sign! Signs are $27 and available for preorder now. Signs will be ready for pickup beginning Friday, October 9. Preorders can be picked up at the Homecoming football game on October 9 from 6:30 - 7:15 PM at the Class of 2027 table outside the gate near the stadium entrance. Signs will also be available for purchase at the table.
Can’t make it to the game? Local porch pickup in Fort Hunt will be available, and local drop-off can be arranged if needed.
Order your sign here: https://westpotomacptsa.givebacks.com/shop/items/8769eb9c3930 Proceeds support the Class of 2027 Senior Bash!
Save the Date — Class of 2027 Chipotle Night! Mark your calendar for Tuesday, October 27! Grab dinner at Chipotle and support the Class of 2027 at the same time. Money raised from the night will go directly toward the Senior Bash and other senior-year activities.
More details on how to participate and make sure your order counts toward the fundraiser will be shared soon!
Stay Connected with the Class of 2027! Follow us on Instagram and join the Class of 2027 Facebook Group for senior-year updates, upcoming activities, volunteer opportunities and ways to support our seniors throughout the year.
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westpo2027parents Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/953477353412367
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