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The student voice of West Potomac High School

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The student voice of West Potomac High School

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The student voice of West Potomac High School

The Wire

West Po hosts its annual soul food luncheon to celebrate Black History Month. This event is organized by Mr. Cooper and consists of a variety of foods that are staples in black culture and the event also has facts about important black figures lined across the walls.
West Po Celebrates Black History Month With Soul Food
Laraib Aftab and Sophie Schulz Mar 3, 2026
ChatGPT said that AI in education can benefit classrooms by supporting teachers and staff.
FCPS Partners with ChatGPT
Claudia Bunea, Editor-in-chief • Feb 9, 2026
Wolverines Pick Classes
Samantha Apricena and Annabelle Pianalto Feb 5, 2026
Bad Bunny performed during the Superbowl halftime show, standing on top of a car with people down below.
Bad Bunny Superbowl Halftime Show Review
Reagan Anderson Mar 17, 2026
Harry Styles Releases New Album, Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally, Breaking Streaming Records Worldwide.
Harry Styles Creates a New Sound
Annabelle Pianalto, Reporter • Mar 17, 2026
A LWV presentation from 2025.
LWV Comes to West Po
Lucy Wilson Mar 16, 2026
Boys Basketball Comes to an End After a Tight Matchup Against Edison
Boys Basketball Comes to an End After a Tight Matchup Against Edison
Jacques Poyac-Clarkin, Reporter • Mar 13, 2026

Feb. 24, the Boys Basketball team played their last game of the season against Edison. It was a tough matchup which came down to the final minutes as the score ended 54-62. The opposing teams point guards had an exceptional game outshooting the Wolverines and scoring the majority of the points for the...

A LWV presentation from 2025.
LWV Comes to West Po
Lucy Wilson Mar 16, 2026

On March 17 and 18, the League of Women Voters (LWV) will be in Government classes to register seniors to vote. Eligible students that would like to register to vote but are not in Government classes can scan the QR code posted around...

Made in ALX, a small business in Old Town, sells products made by local artists who are experiencing financial stress from President Trump's tariffs.
Local Businesses Face Impact of Trump’s Tarriffs
Claudia Bunea, Editor-in-Chief • Mar 5, 2026

As a result of President Donald Trump's ongoing emergency tariffs, small businesses throughout Alexandria are facing immense financial uncertainty. However, on Friday, Feb. 20, the Supreme Court struck down these tariffs, giving businesses...

A LWV presentation from 2025.
LWV Comes to West Po
Lucy Wilson Mar 16, 2026
Abigail Spanberger previously served Virginians as a U.S. Representative for the 7th District of Virginia. Now, she
has become the first female governor of Virginia.
Spanberger Expected to Spur Change
Josephine Keller, Editor-in-Chief • Feb 11, 2026
Bad Bunny performed during the Superbowl halftime show, standing on top of a car with people down below.
Bad Bunny Superbowl Halftime Show Review
Reagan Anderson Mar 17, 2026
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