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An unprecedented 14 Potomac School students competed in the prestigious Tournament of Champions for speech and debate at the University of Kentucky in the last week of April. Qualifying for this national tournament is in itself an accomplishment, and winning in any of its divisions is very difficult – the competition is fierce and the judges adhere to the highest standards. The Potomac contingent performed admirably, giving the tournament their all.
Congratulations to the incredible members of our Upper School robotics program! This past weekend, Potomac sent nine of out 12 teams (12A, 12E, 12F, 12G, 12H, 12J, 12M, 12N, and 12P) to the State Championship in Doswell – and rocked the event. Not a single Potomac team had a losing record!
Rain was in the forecast for September 7 – the first Friday of the new academic year at The Potomac School – but sunny skies prevailed, allowing the school's traditional Opening Assembly to be held outdoors as planned. The annual ceremony includes a procession of seniors and kindergartners, remarks of welcome, and the presentation of Potomac's Excellent Teaching Award. This year, something special and entirely new was added to these traditions: a ceremonial groundbreaking for the school's Center for Athletics and Community.
Spotlight
Naming Your "Non-Negotiables"
My recommendation for professionals - at any stage in your career - is to invest in figuring out what sparks your passion and your energy.
New Roads in Education
Kareem Farah ’09 does a lot of thinking during commutes. He recalls, “I often felt most productive learning material on my own or with peers after class.”
To Save a Species (and Ourselves)
From the California coast to the Big Island of Hawaii and all the way to the TED-X stage in Vancouver, conservation medicine veterinarian Claire Simeone '03 promotes the welfare of endangered species.
By the Numbers
Co-Ed
K-12 program
Beautiful
90-acre campus
1,060 Students
in four divisions
26 Sports
72 athletic teams
$4.8 million
in need-based aid
22
neighborhood bus routes serving Virginia, DC, and Maryland
10
shuttle bus routes providing services in the mornings, afternoons, and evenings
Rated #1
independent school in Virginia