About Us

Learn about the West Potomac Wolverines!

Our Motto

Ad Astra Per Aspera ("To the Stars through Struggles")

Our Vision

By nurturing the talents, ideas, and skills of each member of our learning community, we challenge each other to be better versions of ourselves every day. Learning and growth drive our institution. Embracing this mindset, we fortify and prepare graduates to thrive in an ever-changing global society.

Our Mission

Our Mission 

West Potomac High School celebrates its proud past as it builds an exciting future through an engaging curriculum, systems of student support, and a connected community.

Our Beliefs

  • High expectations for learning must be set and reached inside and outside of our classrooms;
  • All students will have opportunity and access to a rigorous curriculum and engaging learning experiences;
  • Teaching will be tailored to individual learning needs to maximize student success and prepare all Wolverines for their futures;
  • Instructional technology integration aids West Potomac teaching, learning, and assessment;
  • An atmosphere of mutual respect, open communication, and trust will extend across all West Potomac stakeholders; and
  • Every Wolverine must have opportunities to practice leadership, service, and citizenship.

Our Instructional Focus

Engagement, Expectations, Earning Diplomas 

All Students Will:

  • Have access to high quality tier 1 instruction,
  • Participate in meaningful learning experiences from the beginning to the end of the class period,
  • Be able to articulate learning goals,
  • Receive feedback through authentic assessments.

FCPS School Profile

Student Rights and Responsibilities

West Potomac HS is a part of Region 3

FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS