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Love Of Learning
fostering a learning environment where curiosity, challenge, and support converge
Character At The Core
embodying Potomac’s core values – courage, humility, integrity, respect, and perseverance
Skills That Last A Lifetime
preparing future-ready minds with the tools to tackle life’s complexities
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Two Potomac Students Earn National Merit Scholarships
Seniors Kate Choi and Erim Ozcan were among the winners in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Both have been awarded a $2,500 National Merit Scholarship supported by National Merit Scholarship Corporation’s own funds.
Potomac Recognizes Ransom Miller III with Award for Exemplary Service
The Potomac School announced the recipient of its annual Award for Exemplary Service, which recognizes individuals in the wider community who are making an important difference through service to others. Ransom Miller III, founder of Project GiveBack, received the award during a school-wide assembly honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Potomac Student Chosen for U.S. Senate Youth Program
Kasim Khapra, a senior at The Potomac School in McLean, Va., will join another Virginia high schooler to represent their state as a delegate to the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP).
Three Potomac Seniors Named to Regeneron Top 300
Potomac seniors have been named Top 300 Scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2025, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and mathematics competition for high school seniors.
Potomac Honors Two Recipients with Generosity of Spirit Award
Potomac’s Generosity of Spirit Award is given annually at the Thanksgiving Assembly to a faculty or staff member who exemplifies Potomac’s core values, demonstrates “generosity of spirit,” and inspires others through their actions. This year, the award was presented to two highly respected and tenured members of our community.
space to grow
Pimmit Run - A Place to Explore
From science classes to outdoor exploration.
Our 90 Acre Wooded Campus
So many trails to explore.
Upper School
A large quad, fields, garden and woods surrounds the Upper School
Recess in the Woods
Bamboo forests, trails, streams and ponds. So much space to explore.
Lower School
Playgrounds, climbing wall, play structures leading to the woods outside the Lower School.
Spangler Center for Athletics and Community
76,000 square feet of athletic facilities.
Flag Circle Building
Admissions, Advancement, Alumni, Business, Transportation offices, and LS/MS Dining Room
Our Cherished Gum Tree
Standing tall over the Tundra.
Outdoor Science & Art Pavillion
Providing space for creativity and exploration outdoors.
Softball Field
Indoor Track
Seven Squash Courts
Fitness Room
Weight Room
Turf Field and Track
75,000 Square Foot Spangler Center for Athletics and Community
Basketball, volleyball, and Fitness Center
Yoga Room
Baseball Field and Two Soccer/LAX Fields
Tennis Courts
Lee Practice Field
Ceramics Studio
One of our many arts studios
Upper School Painting Studio
Engelhard Center for the Performing Arts
Lower School Art Room
Upper School Theater
Band Practice Room
Light-filled Classrooms
Lower School Classroom
Room to Create Art
Spaces to Collaborate
Space to Play
Play Ball!
Finding Yourself in Nature
Spaces to Play
A Bamboo Jungle
Lower School Lunchroom
Middle School
So much space to gather outside
Upper and lower ponds to explore
The Pingree Garden
Middle School Lunchroom
Middle School Outdoor Classroom
Students meet at the Morton fire deck
Arundel Library
Intermediate School Commons
Lots of place to gather
Upper School East Wing
Upper School Crossroads
Robotics Center
Upper School Crossroads
Upper School Quad
Upper School Library
Upper School Campus
Football Field
Turf Field
we'll get you there
Bowie
Rockville
Silver Spring
Bethesda
Reston
Marlo Heights
Vienna
Washington, DC
Arlington
Largo
Alexandria
Great Falls
Falls Church
The Potomac School is located 3 miles from Washington, DC. Our extensive bus fleet transports students from 90 zip codes
alumni spotlight
The journey of virtuoso bassist, Oteil Burbridge ’79, from starving musician to jam-band superstar—and the spiritual awakening that helped him stay on track.
Through her startup, Summer Delaney ’11 is helping connect big media companies and abundant—but elusive—pools of talent.
How artist Tim Makepeace ’77 found his muse in the James Webb Space Telescope .
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facts our
kids love
90
acres of ponds, streams, and wooded nature trails
3
llamas on campus
4
outdoor classrooms
6
years of being ranked among the top speech/debate schools in the country
$4.4m
raised each year to support current operations
110
National Merit Scholars and Finalists over the past 15 years
facts our
parents love