is the student-led publication for the arts at The Potomac School in McLean, VA. At Phoebus, we write, we paint, we photograph, we draw, we sing, we build. At Phoebus, we create.

“Color only forms in the dark.”

“Love is found in an unfinished phrase.”

“Whirl through the electric storm that sizzles in your brain; raise both arms to the mangled sky; if lightning strikes, strike back. Shock yourself.”

“We found some kind of belonging, there in the interlude.”

“Our memory will linger in the city like cigarette smoke.”

“You were the one who burned too bright, a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle streaking across the sky.“

NEW EDITION AVAILABLE NOW:

SNAPSHOTS

*Available in person in the Engelhard Library,

the Writing Center, or the Crossroads.*

The Window

Phoebus is in full bloom!

What was your favorite story when you were a kid?

*The Phoebus bulletin board can be found in the US English hallway.*

SUBMIT

At the end of each year, Phoebus creates a culminating booklet of student art over the year. We accept all types of creation, not just the stereotypical products! If you are a Potomac student, think about what you’ve made both in your classes and free time, find what you’re proud of, and then email it to us…because we’ll be more than proud to publish it

(if not in the final booklet then on this website)!

Don’t know what counts as creation? The answer is: almost anything!

But here are some examples:

  • short story

  • poetry

  • prose

  • song lyrics

  • sections of an essay

  • answers to creative prompts from your English/History class

  • drawing

  • painting

  • ceramics

  • photography

  • architecture

  • sculptures

  • prints

  • short film

  • stop motion

  • original compositions

  • produced songs

  • musical covers

  • AND MORE!!!

Submit to us by emailing phoebus@potomacschool.org

or talk to Caitlin Toop/Alina Siva!

Our AI Policy

Phoebus understands that artificial intelligence continues to grow in popularity and ability.

However, we believe that art can be made humans and only humans.

As such, we do not tolerate the usage of AI in any piece of work (including all writing, art, and music). Additionally, AI cannot be used to edit. If you have any editorial questions, feel free to reach out to a teacher or any of our own editors. If you are suspected to have used AI in the creation of your submission, managing editors will reach out to you through email.

Thank you in advance for complying with this policy.

If you have any questions, please send us a message!