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The Class of 2022 Matriculation List
June 14, 2022
Students listen to a speaker at the walk-out to protest school shootings
Potomac Students Respond to Recent School Shootings with a Lunchtime Walk-out
June 1, 2022
Potomac Institutes New Mental Health Day Pilot Program
Potomac Institutes New Mental Health Day Pilot Program
May 2, 2022
At the Weekly Assembly, Potomac’s Upper School is Treated to a Speech by TED Talk Celebrity Julie Lythcott-Haims
April 27, 2022
The desperate plight of the people of Ukraine has captured the hearts and minds of many.
GPAC Takes the Lead in Discussing the War in Ukraine: Mr. Westermann Urges Additional Conversations
April 11, 2022
Cici Miliaras and Kate Gregory enjoying Potomacs revivied Farmers Market.
Earth Month brings the return of Potomac’s Farmer’s Market
May 26, 2022
Senior and club president Audrey Lee coaches a YouToo participant.
YouToo Tennis Volunteers Make a Difference to Kids with Autism
May 25, 2022
Ms. Salamones advisory poses on the Congressional Country Clubs terrace.
Potomac’s Seniors and Juniors turn out for a fun Prom
May 18, 2022
Black Corner: A Timeline
Black Corner: A Timeline
February 6, 2022
Filling up at the new bev dispensers
“Can’t forget the bev, never, never, never”
February 6, 2022
A student peruses the Anonymous Alerts home screen from which they can report an incident of bias.
A Deep Dive into Potomac’s new Anonymous Bias Reporting System
June 2, 2022
Students congregate in the Crossroads at the end of a school day.
Our Shared Lexicon: An essay on the language our community uses to talk about identity
May 9, 2022
Mr. Stephen Wicker ready to welcome students into his English classroom.
The power of words to include and exclude, to raise up and to tear down: An extended interview with Mr. Stephen Wicker
April 15, 2022
Mr. Morgan enjoying hiking in the woods
Mr. Morgan Contributes to the American Chestnut Restoration Project
February 3, 2022
Winter Break Boredom Busters
December 21, 2021
Opinion: Potomac Institutes New Bias Reporting System, but Some Students Arent Seeing the Point
Opinion: Potomac Institutes New Bias Reporting System, but Some Students Aren’t Seeing the Point
June 1, 2022
All Roads Lead to Grades: Is it Time for a Pass-Fail Option?
All Roads Lead to Grades: Is it Time for a Pass-Fail Option?
May 3, 2022
Differentiated Testing Offers Greater Flexibility and less Stress
January 9, 2022
“Red Taylor’s Version” Polarizes Potomac’s Students
December 23, 2021
A students signs in at the East Building using his new ID card.
The new ID Cards: Hits, Misses and Suggestions
December 7, 2021
Potomac Athletes in different spring sports are excited to take the field
Potomac’s Spring Sports Athletes Take the Field
March 16, 2022
Potomacs Varsity Basketball Team poses at Spangler in a Relaxed Moment
A Covid Flareup on the Girls Varsity Basketball Team Spurs Potomac’s Rapid Covid Response Team into Action
December 16, 2021
Captains of Potomacs sports teams share their enthusiasm for the season ahead
At Winter Sports Media Day, Athletes in Every Sport Share their Excitement
December 9, 2021
Potomacs Cross Country Team Excels at States
Potomac’s Cross Country Team Excels at States
November 21, 2021
Members of Potomacs Golf Team enjoy their victory
Potomac’s Golf Team Dominates At MAC Championship
November 21, 2021
In the performance, from left to right, Karina Satoskar ’25, Graeme Evans ‘24, Tucker Robbins ‘25, Catherine Carroll ‘22, Ethan Norton ‘22, Emily Raman ‘22, Ginger Landers ‘25, Ella Adamec ‘23, and Morgan Hubbard ‘25.
Actors at a Certain School of Magic Overcome Uncanny Challenges in the Hilarious Spring Play, “Puffs”
May 31, 2022
Mural by Kennedy Ferguson
New Kennedy Ferguson mural unveiled outside of the MSCC
March 29, 2022
Guys and Dolls To Light Up EPAC
March 2, 2022
The Bachelor is back–and so are we to tell you everything you need to know about the drama.
February 26, 2022
Students wonder whether theyll reach the front of the line before the end of lunch
Long Lines in the Lunchroom
December 16, 2021
Potomac Podcast: An Interview with Mr. Michael Hyde on the way our lexicon affects our perceptions of ourselves and our history
June 9, 2022
Potomac Podcast: An Interview with Mr. Stephen Wicker on the power of words–and the way they reflect and shape our culture
June 3, 2022
Our Evolving Lexicon: Ms. Wills talks about DEI and Empowerment
Our Evolving Lexicon: Ms. Wills talks about DEI and Empowerment
February 16, 2022
Milad’s tale in his own words: From Afghanistan to Potomac
February 15, 2022
Students participate in a lunch conversation with Mr. Grant and Dr. Heard
Key DEI Leaders Share their Perspectives on Potomac’s New CCERJ
December 16, 2021
Byers, Patrick (2005-). Stack of Hats. circa 2021
Construct-ive Criticism
November 17, 2021
Ms. Virchow puts an end to the fued with an email. (Photo: Ms. Virchows email).
Satire: Sophomores attempt to take over the Lower Crossroads
June 28, 2021
Sophomores learn from junior PDA. (Photo: Mina Bahadori).
Satire: The dreaded PDA returns with a vengeance
June 18, 2021
Directional hallways have students in lock step limbo
Directional hallways have students in lock step limbo
November 2, 2020
The Potomac School Class of 2021 Matriculation List
June 15, 2021
The March 2021 cover story
March 5, 2021
March 2021 Letter From the Editors
March 5, 2021
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Alex Smith – Comeback kid and Potomac parent who inspires us all

Naveen Paddock and Walker Lyall
April 9, 2021
Naveen Paddock pictured with co-star Jocko Sims while filming New Amsterdam in 2018.

Episode #5: Freshman, Naveen Paddock, speaks on what its like to be a professional actor

Patrick Morris and John Djorup
January 26, 2021
photo credit: pixabay

Lacking pageantry this year, college football is still pretty thrilling

David Boehm, Sports Editor
December 18, 2020
Potomac Sports Instagram Account

Potomac’s First Session Virtual Workouts: Hit or Miss?

Henry Boehm, Sports Editor
October 29, 2020
Upper School schedule transitions from Orange Mode to Yellow Mode. (credit: Next Week in the Upper School).

Potomac administrators Virchow and Pilkerton collaborate on color-coded schedules

Patrick Morris, Executive Editor
October 10, 2020
NBA Athletes use their position to advocate for justice outside the bubble

NBA Athletes use their position to advocate for justice outside the bubble

Henry Boehm, Sports Editor
September 9, 2020

They said Junior Year would be the hardest year yet– I didn’t think this was what they meant

Audrey Lee, Executive Editor
September 9, 2020
photo credit: The Potomac School

Episode #4: Exclusive Interview with Upper School Head Mr. McLane on returning to school during a pandemic

Patrick Morris and John Djorup
September 8, 2020
photo credit: pixabay.com

A Bear of Big Heart teaches the meaning of happiness: A movie review of Christopher Robin

Claire Coker, Arts and Culture Editor
September 5, 2020
The newest episode of the Potomac Pod features Mr. McLane and Mr. Westermann in a. discussion about what is to come next fall.

Episode #3: Mr. McLane and Mr. Westermann speak to The Current: Return to campus in the fall is under review

Patrick Morris and John Djorup
June 4, 2020

Potomac’s New Streamed Workouts: Hit or Miss?

Avery Richardson, Sports Editor
May 22, 2020
Potomac Pod uncovers some of our students craziest quarantine stories.

Episode #2: Crazy Quarantine Stories – POLICE INVADE SENIORS SOCIAL DISTANCING

Patrick Morris and John Djorup
May 22, 2020
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