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Table of Contents
Important Dates
May 20 - Senior Bash
May 22 – Final PTSA Meeting - Senior Roundtable, 6:00 PM, Library
May 27 - Senior Community Day of Service
May 30 - Senior Graduation walkthrough (at West Po)
June 2 - Class of 2025 Graduation, 9:30 am
August 14 - New Student Orientation, 8-12pm
August 14 - Wolverine Welcome Open House, 1-3pm
Principal’s Message
Happy Friday Wolverine Community,
The countdown to graduation is on for our students. We are so very excited for the Class of 2025. Only 14 more school days left to the big day!
In other news. . . Please see the awesome story that FCPS News put together for our amazing, annual event, Running is Elementary. https://www.fcps.edu/news/quarter-century-pyramid-track-and-field-program-continues-bring-community-together-0
Our Website- If you have time, see our revamped website. Ms. Melinda Hedenberg, our curator and SBTS, has done a great job featuring all the wonderful events at WPHS. https://westpotomachs.fcps.edu/
We want to thank students and parents for your continued patience and flexibility with the new scanner systems. It is going smoothly. We have caught students letting friends in other doors and as we find them, we are addressing the situation. Please remind your students to NEVER open the doors for others even if it is their friend.
WP Academy-West Potomac Academy would like to share “good news” for SPRING 2025! We are having a very busy Spring with so many of our Academy students out in the workplace. We appreciate our business and community partners for giving students so many amazing learning opportunities. Visit: West Potomac Academy – E-News SPRING 2025
Teacher Appreciation Week- I want to thank all our faculty and staff at West Potomac. We celebrated Teacher/Staff Appreciation this week with a little something all week. Please see the pictures below:
With Gratitude,
Jessica
  
PTSA
A/B Honor Roll Recognition – Volunteers Needed!
Join us in celebrating our students' achievements at the final A/B Honor Roll Recognition of the year! On Friday, May 16th, we will honor their 3rd quarter accomplishments with a special treat.
The PTSA will be serving chips and queso from Moe’s during all four lunch periods, and we need your help to make this event a success!
Please check the SignUpGenius for details and volunteer opportunities. If you can’t stay the whole time, consider signing up for a portion of the event.
Thank you for your support—we look forward to celebrating with our students one last time!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845ACAA2AA0FCC61-55878631-abhonor
Landscaping Raffle Winner
Thank you to our West Potomac Families who participated in the Mt Diablo Landscape raffle! Your support means so much and allows the PTSA board to continue supporting our teachers and students with programs, student recognition programs, and more!
We are excited to announce the winner, Coleen Mortimer! Congratulations Coleen :)
We will be sending you a separate email shortly with details on how to redeem your prize! Thank you again to all who participated!
2025-2026 WPHS PTSA Board Openings
This past Wednesday, the PTSA board in partnership with many families hosted an amazing Teacher/Staff Appreciation event - an example of one of the many things the PTSA board strives to do to lift our teachers/staff. Additionally, the PTSA Board hosts 6 PTSA meetings throughout the year covering a variety of topics, raises funds to provide grants and celebrates our students’ success with the Student Recognition programs.
Open board positions include President, President Elect, VP of Communications which supports collecting announcements and creating draft for the weekly WPHS News You Choose newsletter and VP of Volunteers which helps create volunteer spots, engages with volunteers, manages the PTSA Givebacks/Memberhub activities online site to create new product buttons. We all know it takes a village to make WONDERFUL things happen, please consider donating your time. Please send an e-mail to Virginia Lyon, PTSA Secretary at ptsa.westpotomac@gmail.com to submit your nomination and or ask additional questions regarding an open position, and she will connect with you with the current volunteer in that role. Thank You!
Save the Date - May 22nd - Final PTSA Meeting. Senior roundtable. A group of 6-7 Class of 2025 (seniors) will engage in conversation, sharing their wisdom of the past four years and insights into how they navigated Senior year, the college process and /or post high school plans.
PTSA’s Test Prep Program can help you achieve your highest SAT or ACT score.
Test Prep Chair Search is On! Do you have freshman and/or younger students? Well, SAT/ACT tests are in your future. Be on the cutting edge of changes to the official tests and college admissions by chairing the PTSA’s Test Prep Program! No test prep experience is needed just strong organization and customer service skills. Contact Marilyn Aboff, marilynaboff@yahoo.com, to learn more about managing this rewarding program. Planning next school year starts soon. Now is a great time to jump on board and learn the ropes! Perhaps co-chair for a year?
Current News - The NEW ACT: Read Applerouth’s latest blogs at
https://www.applerouth.com/blog/i-took-the-new-shorter-act-heres-what-students-need-to-know
https://www.applerouth.com/blog/should-you-take-the-act-science-section
2025/2026 TEST PREP SCHEDULE AND REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Register for mock tests and test prep classes at https://applerouth.onecanoe.com/school/8946
SAT & ACT MOCK TESTS ($23.00)
SAT GROUP CLASSES ($475.00)
ACT CLASSES – Contact Marilyn Aboff, marilynaboff@yahoo.com for options. Offered online with live tutor as space is available.
Try Applerouth’s Self-Paced Online Course – $125.00
Available on https://westpotomacptsa.givebacks.com/store/items/132319. Email receipt to Marilyn Aboff, marilynaboff@yahoo.com, to complete enrollment. One-year license, unlimited access.
Scholarships - WPHS student need-based scholarships for mocks and classes are available through the College and Career Center Specialist, Karen B. Young, kbyoung1@fcps.edu.
PTSA Contact – Marilyn Aboff, marilynaboff@yahoo.com
Test Prep Web Page - https://westpotomachs.fcps.edu/student-services/college-and-career-center/test-preparation
WPHS Fashion Show Anouncement
It’s almost showtime! 🎉 Get ready to experience West Potomac High School’s Annual Fashion Show—an unforgettable affair you won’t want to miss.
📅 Date: May 17, 2025 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Kogleman Theater
🎟️ Tickets:
- Students: $10
- Adults: $15
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VIP: $25 (includes preferred seating, a special gift, and access to the VIP reception)
Grab your tickets now through MySchoolBucks, in Room 213 with Mr. Wise, or at the door (cash only).
 
Class of 2025
23 Days until Graduation!!
SENIORS – please pay ALL obligations!!! Library late fees, lunch fees, class fees, Senior Dues, etc. MySchoolBucks.com
Please check your email for important information & details about graduation. This website has lots of information too!
https://westpotomachs.fcps.edu/student-life-activities/seniors-class-2025
Senior Slide show submissions – 10 appropriate photos of your graduate that will be shown before graduation.
Link to submit photos: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2WK4um6ZwP6NbTW99yuTWe8IpbOiKdsk2vZ1t_w6OoQnUsg/viewform
Cap & Gown distro: Tuesday May 27th & Wednesday May 28th by alphabetical order – please pay all obligations before this day.
Senior Clap Out:
Thursday May 29
Waynewood ES - 2:30-3:30pm https://forms.gle/N12R6ds4v37ESV8u6
Belle View ES - 3:30pm
Hollin Meadows ES- 2pm
Bucknell ES- Time TBD
Stratford Landing ES- 2:45pm-4pm
Friday May 30th
Groveton ES- 2:30pm (Groveton Principal is aware of rehearsal and understands students could be late)
Friday June 6th
Fort Hunt ES - 2-3:30pm (Please note that this is after graduation)
Senior Bash tickets on sale now!
https://westpotomacptsa.givebacks.com/store/items/1186957
Extra raffle tickets are available!
https://westpotomacptsa.givebacks.com/store/items/1191891
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