Assistant Principal's Corner

Welcome Back, Class of 2028 Scholars and Families!

On behalf of the entire Potomac High School community, we are excited to welcome back the Class of 2028 as you begin your junior year! Over the past two years, you have grown, learned, faced challenges, and accomplished many things as members of our school community. As you enter your 11th-grade year, you are no longer just beginning your high school journey—you are entering a critical chapter that will help define your path toward graduation and your future beyond Potomac High School.

The junior year is a time of growth, leadership, and opportunity. This is the year when your hard work, choices, and commitment begin to open doors for your future. Whether your goal is college, a career pathway, the military, entrepreneurship, or another post-secondary opportunity, this is the time to continue building your academic foundation, strengthening your skills, and taking ownership of your success.

To our scholars: Over the last two years, you have learned what it means to be a Wolverine. You have developed relationships with teachers and staff, discovered your strengths, and experienced the expectations and opportunities that come with being a part of Potomac High School. As juniors, you are entering a new level of responsibility. We challenge you to elevate your commitment, increase your involvement, and become leaders among your peers. Take advantage of every opportunity available to you—participate in extracurricular activities, complete your service-learning hours, pursue internships, explore college and career opportunities, and advocate for your own success. Your future is being built by the decisions you make today.

As we prepare for the school year, we want to remind all scholars and families of our daily expectations. The school day begins promptly at 7:20 a.m. and ends at 2:15 p.m. each day. Students are expected to arrive on time and be prepared to engage in learning from the moment they enter the building.

All students are expected to be in full uniform every day. The uniform expectation includes:

• Khaki pants

• A white, blue, or black polo shirt

Students are also required to have a clear bookbag each day. Any student who arrives with a non-clear bag will have the bag confiscated and it will be secured in the Security Office until the appropriate next steps are completed.

In addition, students who carry purses must ensure that they meet the school’s size expectations. Purses must be no larger than 5 inches by 7 inches. Any purse larger than the approved size will be confiscated by Security and returned to the student at the end of the school day.

Please understand that these expectations are in place to support a safe, organized, and focused learning environment. Students who are not in uniform will be assigned to In-School Suspension (ISS) for the day. We ask that students and families partner with us by ensuring these expectations are followed daily.

To our parents and families: Thank you for your continued partnership and support throughout your scholar’s high school journey. Your encouragement, communication, and involvement remain essential as students navigate the important decisions and responsibilities that come with junior year. We encourage you to stay connected with the school, monitor academic progress, support attendance and engagement, and continue having conversations with your scholar about their goals and aspirations.

As the Class of 2028 enters this next phase, we want you to remember that you have the power to shape the legacy you will leave at Potomac High School. Your junior year is an opportunity to demonstrate leadership, perseverance, and Wolverine Pride. Continue to challenge yourselves, support one another, and make choices that reflect the future you envision for yourselves.

We are proud of how far you have come, and we are excited about where you are headed. The Class of 2028 has an incredible opportunity ahead, and we cannot wait to see all that you will accomplish during your junior year and beyond.

Welcome to your junior year, Class of 2028! Let’s make this a year of growth, achievement, and excellence!

With Wolverine Pride,

Sharnette Straker

Ms, Sharnette Straker

11th Grade Administrator

Class of 2028