The Potomac School

The Potomac School An independent K-12 school on a beautiful 90-acre wooded campus, three miles from Washington, DC.

Seven days later, and campus already feels in full swing. Here’s a look into our first week back! 📸
09/16/2026

Seven days later, and campus already feels in full swing. Here’s a look into our first week back! 📸

Congratulations to Ms. Laura Petro and Mr. Steve Wolfe on receiving the 2026 Bill Cook Award for Excellent Teaching. Ms....
09/15/2026

Congratulations to Ms. Laura Petro and Mr. Steve Wolfe on receiving the 2026 Bill Cook Award for Excellent Teaching. Ms. Petro, Upper School science teacher, is entering her 13th year at Potomac, and Mr. Wolfe, Middle School science teacher, is beginning his eighth year with Potomac. This award is presented annually to teachers who exemplify the commitment to excellence and love of learning that define a Potomac School education. We thank them for their many contributions to Potomac and congratulate them on receiving this well-deserved honor! Read more via the link in our bio. 🔗

On this day, we remember those we lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the courage of the heroes who responded. We paus...
09/11/2026

On this day, we remember those we lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the courage of the heroes who responded. We pause to reflect on our resilience as a nation and reaffirm our promise to never forget.

Nothing beats the energy and joy of the first day of school. The best part though? Knowing we have the whole year ahead....
09/10/2026

Nothing beats the energy and joy of the first day of school. The best part though? Knowing we have the whole year ahead. The Panthers are back!

Opening Day is TOMORROW! Our faculty members are excited and ready to welcome their students back to campus. We’ve misse...
09/08/2026

Opening Day is TOMORROW! Our faculty members are excited and ready to welcome their students back to campus. We’ve missed our community over summer break and look forward to all that the 2026-27 school year will bring!

Welcome to the Potomac community! 🐾 🎉 We are delighted to introduce our newest faculty and staff members, whose passion ...
08/31/2026

Welcome to the Potomac community! 🐾 🎉 We are delighted to introduce our newest faculty and staff members, whose passion and expertise strengthen our already outstanding team. We loved seeing them during last week’s new employee orientation and campus scavenger hunt. Llamas: located! ✔️

👀 Spotted this week: August Academics! Potomac is beginning to buzz and the excitement only grows with every additional ...
08/27/2026

👀 Spotted this week: August Academics! Potomac is beginning to buzz and the excitement only grows with every additional student and faculty member back on campus!

Only two more weeks until we kick off another unforgettable school year. We can’t wait to have our entire Potomac commun...
08/26/2026

Only two more weeks until we kick off another unforgettable school year. We can’t wait to have our entire Potomac community back together on September 9 for Opening Day! 🐾

To the Class of 2026, as you begin this next chapter, know that your Potomac community is cheering you on! You are prepa...
08/23/2026

To the Class of 2026, as you begin this next chapter, know that your Potomac community is cheering you on! You are prepared, ambitious, principled individuals with extraordinary potential to be changemakers. May this journey ahead bring you new opportunities, personal growth, continued curiosity, purpose, and joy. We hope you form strong communities and that you will share your generosity of spirit wherever life takes you. Go Well!! (And please keep in touch!)

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1301 Potomac School Road
McLean, VA
22101

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+17033564100

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