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Table of Contents
Important Dates
October 4 – Homecoming Dance
October 7 – Senior Parents’ Committee Meeting - Library
October 13 - Student Holiday - Indigenous Peoples’ Day
October 20 - Holiday - Diwali
Principal’s Message
Dear Wolverine Community,
This is our Homecoming Week for the Wolverines. I hope you all enjoyed the spirit days and events. Thank you to our Leadership students and Ms. Borghard and Mr. Petruccelli for planning a wonderful Homecoming week. Below are a few pictures to share:
When Homecoming Spirit Week gets just a little too competitive… West Potomac teachers Ms. Veltman and Ms. Rodriguez-Figueroa bringing the drama, the laughs, and the school spirit!
Just another day in class… until he asked her to HOCO
Thank you to our Criminal Justice Academy teachers, Mr. Colligan and Mr. Ewell for letting me visit their class this week. They brought in a Fairfax County Police S.W.A.T team member to speak to the class. It was a great presentation.
West Potomac High School Criminal Justice students got an unparalleled look at the gear and operations of the Fairfax County Police S.W.A.T. Team.
A huge thank you to the Fairfax County Police S.W.A.T. Team for taking the time to speak with the West Potomac Criminal Justice students and share their experience.
Flag Football-This week, in coordination with the Washington Commanders, our NEW Flag Football team were given their new uniforms at an unveiling on Tuesday. We are excited for Coach Johnson, Coach Henderson, and all the team.
WPHS Flag Football Team
Thank you to our amazing Custodial Staff!! Our Cat-B department put together a sign for Custodian Appreciation Day. The students worked really hard on the sign.
Thank You West Potomac HS Custodial Team!
Showing big love for West Po custodians! Happy Custodian Appreciation Day from the CAT B crew.
I hope everyone has a great weekend!
In Community,
Jessica Statz, Principal
Senior News
WPHS Class of 2026 Officers—bringing the energy for an amazing year!
Lady Nyarko, '26 Representative, Shaan Nagda, Vice President, Nora Wild, President, Eamon Kretzer, '26 Representative
SENIOR PARENTS’ COMMITTEE MEETING- October 7th - Join us for our first in person Senior Parent Meeting on Tuesday, October 7th, 7-8pm, in the library. Learn about the special senior events happening throughout the year and meet some fellow senior parents.
NEED A SENIOR RESTAURANT NIGHT COORDINATOR - Want to lend a hand in setting up “senior restaurant nights” to raise money for the Class of 2026? We need your help. Contact Emily Wild emilywild7717@gmail.com.
DIRECT DONATIONS - $26 BEFORE ‘26! We have kicked off our $26 before ‘26 fundraising campaign! Please consider donating to help fund our Senior Bash in May. Thanks!
LINK TO DONATE: https://www.givebacks.com/shop/stores/20f47c28-4387-4e95-8858-7959246e4ed3/items/274d8b5a8f7c0c
CHECK OUR SOCIAL MEDIA!
JOIN our Instagram page! “WestPo2026”
https://www.instagram.com/westpo2026?igsh=MW15bTkyZzhvd282bg=
JOIN our Facebook page! “West Potomac HS-Class of 2026 Parents & Families"
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16grajRVw8/?mibextid=wwXIfr
This is a private group for parents and students.
Senior Administrator: Brian Valentine (bvalentine@fcps.edu)
Senior Class Sponsor: Virginia Lintot (vmlintot@fcps.edu)
 West Potomac High School Class of 2026 gathered together to welcome their final year at the annual Senior Sunrise — a beautiful beginning to an unforgettable senior journey.
School News
The Family Resource Center together with the Office of Student Safety and Wellness cordially invites you to their inaugural Red Ribbon Awareness Open House. Recognizing that many families may feel uncertain about discussing substance use with their children, this event aims to equip attendees with essential resources and confidence. The event will feature current, age-appropriate information on common substances of abuse, along with practical communication techniques. After the presentation, participants will have the opportunity of receiving a private tour of the FRC library and browse through our pre-selected resources. Narcan training will be offered. No registration needed.
Great day of service and fun! Our West Potomac Leadership and AVID students volunteered at Hollin Meadows Elementary's Field Day, helping to make the event a success for all the young students. Proud of their dedication and commitment!
West Potomac Leadership and AVID students
PTSA News
Have you joined the PTSA yet? We have a Parent, Teacher, and Student Association at West Po. Family memberships are $25 through the month of September (price goes up in October), and one family membership includes your whole household. Membership fees directly support our school community by helping to provide teacher grants, curriculum enrichment, student and teacher recognition events, and engagement opportunities for families. Families with seniors need to join asap so your students can be eligible to apply for county PTA scholarships! Visit https://westpotomacptsa.givebacks.com to join!
Homecoming Volunteers
We are looking for help chaperoning the Homecoming dance! It is October 4th from 8-11pm. There are many jobs and stations; you do not have to be in the gym if you do not want to. Sign up here. Questions? Email Nicole Borghard (nmborghard@fcps.edu) and Joe Petrucelli (jrpetrucelli@fcps.edu)
PTSA’s Test Prep is up and running for the 2025/2026 School Year!
Practice for the School Day SAT is available!
Seniors, are you ready for the School Day SAT on October 8th?
Juniors, have you practiced for your PSAT/NMSQT?
Free Online Applerouth PSAT Prep Resources to Help Your Student Start Strong
Online strategy sessions + practice tests to improve scores. Oct 8 Start Here
What’s New about the ACT?
Plenty! Applerouth tutors have taken the new Enhanced ACT (eACT) and share their thoughts below.
The ACT is Changing: What the Enhanced ACT Means for Juniors and Seniors by The Applerouth Team, August 8, 2025, 5 min read.
The Enhanced ACT: The Good, The Bad, and What Your Students Want to Know by Christine Ingari, August 20, 2025, 2 min read.
To Science or Not to Science? Navigating the Biggest Change to the New ACT by The Applerouth Team, April 28, 2025, 3 min read.
New enhanced ACT (eACT) Mocks at West Po are currently being offered in the paper and pencil version as the new, official *digital* version of the eACT has not yet achieved a good user experience. Applerouth is not advising anyone to take the official eACT digitally, if they can avoid it.
eACT pdf – Talks about the design of the new eACT and compares the eACT to the Legacy ACT (the old version).
SAT vs. new eACT Comparison Chart – offers a detailed comparison of the two tests. With all these changes, give the eACT a try with a mock test!
2025/26 Official Test Dates and Deadlines – A handy list to help you plan your testing dates and prep.
SAT/eACT Concordance Table – helps you compare your SAT and eACT scores to determine test strength. If you take both the SAT and eACT mock relatively close together and score 70 points or less difference (using the Concordance Table), that is considered equal strength in both tests.
What the 2025/26 Test Prep Program Offers
Mock Tests – Take a mock of both the SAT and eACT to see which one is right for you! Once you know your test strength or preference you can plan your official testing dates and prep. Most students score higher taking the official test three times.
Small Group SAT Classes - Target prep for the 3/14/26, or 6/6/26 official SAT test dates. In-person, laptop required.
Small Group eACT Classes – Until the West Po community shows more interest in the in-person eACT classes on campus, Applerouth has agreed to enroll students in their scheduled online with live tutor eACT classes, as available, and honor the West Po Group Class Price. Contact Marilyn Aboff, marilynaboff@yahoo.com for class options.
Online Self-Paced Classes - This comprehensive online course gives you everything you need to raise your SAT or ACT score, stay motivated, and have fun doing it – all from the comfort of home and on your own schedule. One-year license, unlimited access. Applerouth's new enhanced ACT self-paced course will be available at the end of October 2025, for updated eACT.
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
Program Resources
Test Prep Web Page – General information about test prep and links to West Po prep events
Applerouth Tutoring – Experienced tutors are available for questions at 202-558-5644
PTSA Test Prep Chair – Marilyn Aboff, marilynaboff@yahoo.com
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