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Special education students learn how to use assistive technology tools. Technology in special education classrooms helps teachers better understand the social and emotional needs of their students by teaching them how to use communication applications like Proloquo and Lamp.

Persistent Shortage in Special Education Staff Results in District Vacancies

Arnav Chandan, Staff Writer | September 23, 2021

The statewide special education staff shortage this year can be attributed to some of the stress and challenges associated with teaching special education, according to the California Teachers Association. However,...

Boys’ Water Polo Makes Waves Against Cypress High at Game of the Week

Boys’ Water Polo Makes Waves Against Cypress High at Game of the Week

Celine Lee and Kayla Moshayedi | September 10, 2021

Boys’ water polo (9-0) won 19-5 at the non-conference Game of the Week match on Sept. 2 at the pool against Cypress High.  Eight of the 11 players on the roster contributed to the 19 goals on the scoreboard....

Students gathered in the mosh pit and formed a circle while jumping to the music, “Baby” by Justin Bieber. Most ASB members were found in the center of the pit holding flashlights, surrounded by the three other graduating classes.

Welcome Back Dance makes Comeback after COVID-19

Kayleen Kim and Shaina Taebi | September 3, 2021

After a year and a half of online and hybrid school, students gathered in the quad from 7 to 10 p.m. for the school’s first annual Back to School Dance since the pandemic hit. Over 450 students attended...

S1 Episode 05: Cultural Touchstones: How Do You Honor Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage?

S1 Episode 05: Cultural Touchstones: How Do You Honor Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage?

Cara Chan, Celine Lee, and Nate Taylor | June 2, 2021

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uM6YE77dDENzVto5zEyZz?si=34a0cfb3de294a32 The Portola Pioneer is the official news and culture podcast of the Portola Pilot, aiming to foster a sense...

Senior Ashley Presnell currently plays attacking positions on the field. Starting as a midfielder her sophomore year, she built her skills over her junior and senior years to be well-suited for the position. “As someone who plays on attack, I wasn’t a high-scoring player in previous years, so for me, my personal battle was taking more shots on goal, and that’s something that I’ve worked towards improving all four years and I finally feel confident about it this year,” Presnell said.

Senior Ashley Presnell Sticks to the Sport She Loves

Claudia Lin and Bia Shok | June 1, 2021

With sturdy goggles masking her face, senior Ashley Presnell clutches her lacrosse stick as she sprints across the field, cradling the ball and weaving her way through the opposition’s defense players....

At John Wayne airport, sophomore Klara Parang stands next to the 2001 Challenger 605 after successfully navigating her first solo take-off on the runway.

The Portola Pilots: Sibling Duo Soars The Sky

Arshia Sista, Contributing Writer | June 1, 2021

Sophomore Klara Parang sees life from a breathtaking perspective.  Not many 16-year-olds are out flying planes or controlling the sky, yet Parang is one teenager who was lucky enough to experience...

“Prom?”: Seniors Find the One for Their Last Dance

“Prom?”: Seniors Find the One for Their Last Dance

Kate Hayashi and Ariana Wu | May 28, 2021

One of the most iconic symbols of high school is the practice of asking out a date to prom, or “promposal.” As the prom on May 29 rapidly approaches, Instagram feeds have become saturated with creative...

In adolescence, Michelle Zauner often clashed with her mother over nearly everything: clothes, studies, hair. The only common ground between them was their love for Korean food, ingredients that can be found in H Mart, a Korean-American supermarket chain. “Crying in H Mart” is dedicated to Zauner’s relationship with her mother.

Author Michelle Zauner Cries in H Mart: A Uniquely Korean Remembrance of Her Mother

Erin Choi, Managing Editor | May 27, 2021

In life, Michelle Zauner’s mother, Chongmi, would show love by remembering.  At her dinner table, crowded with banchan side dishes, she would silently observe which ones you didn’t touch, which...

How to Get a Work Permit

How to Get a Work Permit

Dheeksha Bhima Reddy and Ryan Jung | May 25, 2021

  More individuals ages 16-24 look for work during the summer than any other season, according to historical trends in nationwide employment data. To secure employment, students must first obtain...

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