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Important Dates:
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October 9 – Homecoming Football Game
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October 10 – Homecoming Dance
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October 12 - School Planning Day - No school for students
Principal's Message
Happy Wolverine Homecoming Friday!
First this has been a great Homecoming week for all the Wolverines. I want to thank our amazing Leadership sponsors, Nicole Borghard, Yamalie Rodriguez Figueroa, and Joe Petrucelli for their help and dedication to the West Potomac School community. In addition, our amazing student leaders really put in the work and effort to plan and organize the week. I am truly proud of all these Wolverines.
This week, FCPS came to West Potomac and celebrated the FCPS CARES Region 6 Summer 2026 Recipient of the Month, Mr. Nicholas Jacky! We are proud of his work every day in our school and his work in FCPS.
Reminder, Monday, October 12 is a School Planning Day. There is no school for students.
Have a great weekend Wolverines!
Jessica Statz, Principal
West Potomac High School's National Honor Society
Juniors and seniors who have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher are invited to apply to West Potomac High School's National Honor Society. Application information has been posted to the “All Students Schoology”. The application deadline is Friday, October 16th by 1:30 pm. If you have any questions, please email wphsnhs@fcps.edu.
Senior Shoutout
Don’t forget to purchase your Senior Shoutout before the end of the month. It’s a wonderful opportunity to recognize and celebrate your senior!
Senior Shoutouts can be purchased for an individual senior or a group of seniors. Don’t miss the chance to make your senior feel extra special!
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:
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Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
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Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
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Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
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Tuesday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School (note date change)
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
Updated Weapons Screening at Football Games
The standard bag policy for weapons screening at varsity football games has been updated. Fanny packs are no longer on the list of prohibited bags, provided that they fit within the measurements of a “small clutch bag.” Please see flyer below.
Immunization Events for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students, ages 18 and under, with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations.
Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. Additional immunization resources are available.
Share Your Feedback on Traveling to and From School
The FCPS Office of Safety and Security and Safe Routes to School program are asking families to share their experiences traveling to and from their child’s school. The feedback will help inform the Fairfax County School Board’s annual assessment of traffic and pedestrian safety near schools.
The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Survey asks about walking and biking routes, traffic near schools, kiss-and-ride experiences, accessibility, and other safety concerns.
Your feedback will help FCPS identify common issues. Your responses will be kept confidential and shared with school administrators and the Office of Safety and Security. The five-minute survey is open through Thursday, October 15.
Be sure to identify the school related to your feedback and include specific locations where you have observed a safety issue. If you have students at different schools in FCPS, please complete a different survey for each school.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact SafeRoutestoSchool@fcps.edu.
Twice-Expetional (2e) Learners
To learn more about 2e learners in FCPS see flyer below.
Annual Special Education Conference Saturday, November 14, 2026
Please see flyer for more information
PTSA News
Membership
Click HERE to join the PTSA today! Joining makes a difference. Membership dues are a huge part of our budget! Questions/suggestions? Contact us at ptsa.westpotomac@gmail.com anytime.
Next Meeting
Stay in the know by attending our next meeting on Wednesday, October 14 at 6:30 pm in the school library. School Board member, Mateo Dunne, will be in attendance to give updates and take questions, our school administrative team will be attending so you can put a face with a name and learn who specializes in what, we'll get a student update and cover a few points of regular business. Lots going on - we hope you join us!
Homecoming Chaperones Still Needed
The HoCo dance is this Saturday - October 10th from 8-10 pm in the main school gym. We need chaperones present to assist school personnel in ensuring a safe and fun event for all attendees. Volunteers will receive written and verbal directions the night of the dance. If you are interested in chaperoning, please sign up HERE!
Questions? Email Nicole Borghard at nmborghard@fcps.edu.
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.
Volunteer Request
Volunteers needed for a Fall Awards Program on October 19. Help distribute Academic Letters & Pins in the College and Career center during lunches that day. We need about 3 volunteers per lunch period beginning at 11am -1:20 pm, but we appreciate you joining to help out at any point in that window. Contact Karen Young at kbyoung1@fcps.edu to sign up.
DECA Club Request
West Potomac's DECA club, a marketing/business/hospitality organization where students can learn business and management skills, is looking for donations. They are requesting work/professional attire for to share with the students for their presentations. If you have any shirts, suits, ties, skirts, etc. that you could donate, please contact Mr. Riley, DECA Advisor, at djriley@fcps.edu.
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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