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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
Some Students Receive Behavioral Notices for Not Following Potomac’s Mask Policy
January 30, 2022
Hannah Gilliard wearing the crown of Miss District of Columbia
Potomac Senior Crowned Miss DC Teen USA, First Runner-up at Miss Teen USA
January 27, 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
Students participate in the Morris Dance during May Day in 2019.
Ranking the Traditional Potomac Assemblies
January 27, 2022
Potomacs Pep Band rallies the spectators at the Tip Off tourament.
Potomac’s New Pep Band Hypes the Crowd at the Tip Off Tournament
December 23, 2021
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
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
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
Stunning light fixtures during the Upper Schools performance of Faustus illuminate the Good Angel and the Bad Angel, representing Faustus internal dialogue.
Four Ideas for Restoring EPAC to its Intended Function as a Home for the Performing Arts
December 2, 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
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
Senior debate team captains Samira Abbasi and Isabel Brittin working out with the infamous 2-pound weights.
Why are All the Debaters so Jacked?
December 10, 2021
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
Ancient Pueblo Cliff Dwelling in Bears Ears National Monument
Bears Ears National Monument, Tribal Sovereignty, and Climate Change
December 7, 2021
Mr. Larry Perez, Communications Coordinator for the NPS Climate Change Response Program
Expert Series Part 1: The Social/Communications Aspect of Climate Change in Parks
October 26, 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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Charlotte Castle

Charlotte Castle, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Charlotte Castle is a junior who is a news editor. She joined the The Current her freshman year, and if she’s not editing or writing articles, you can catch her playing volleyball, going on a run, or playing with her dog

All content by Charlotte Castle
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

Some Students Receive Behavioral Notices for Not Following Potomac’s Mask Policy

January 30, 2022
Students participate in the Morris Dance during May Day in 2019.

Ranking the Traditional Potomac Assemblies

January 27, 2022
Mr. Jaeger at his desk in his office.

Potomac Stresses Masks as it Adapts to The Omicron Variant

January 11, 2022
A symbol used in Virginia to commemmorate Indigenous Peoples Day

Two Potomac Students from Native American backgrounds share their perspectives on Thanksgiving

November 25, 2021
Quizlet is one of several unauthorized resources students are turning to during online assessments.

Cheating in a hybrid world puts academic integrity to the test

March 4, 2021

Potomac students say goodbye to favorite teachers departing in mid-year: A conversation with Ms. Jessica Reynolds

February 19, 2021
Mr. Wilson in his element teaching a 9th grade Biology course.

Mr. Mark Wilson joins the science department

December 2, 2020
Ms. Katherine Stemler in Potomacs transportation office

A steady hand behind the scenes, new bus manager Ms. Katherine Stemler navigates the Orange plan

October 3, 2020
Celebrations of religious holidays take a virtual form this spring.

Zooming in on Ramadan and other socially-distanced spring holidays

April 30, 2020
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