From the time school starts to when school ends, counselors are hard at work, fixing schedules and supporting students both academically and emotionally on campus. The department consists of: Melissa...

When students enter school as freshmen, the science department welcomes them with an intensive, semester-long project called aquaponics. Aquaponics is a unique project exclusive only to Portola High’s...

In the Ocean View Fall League in Huntington Beach, which ended on Oct. 28, the girls’ basketball teams created a great start to the program. Junior varsity finished 5-0 and fresh/soph completed with...

November is a month that is well known for Thanksgiving, but what most people do not know is that November is also a month of awareness for men’s health, commonly known as Movember or No-Shave November....

To many, the ability to drive symbolizes a teenager’s transition into adulthood. Despite this, 16-year-olds lack the maturity and responsibility needed to ensure their own safety, as well as the safety...

Visiting relatives, scarfing down mashed potatoes, watching the Macy’s Parade... it must be almost Thanksgiving. However, in recent years, it seems that this holiday also means that stores are advertising...

For the past months, junior varsity boys’ soccer has been working towards the start of the season. The team is looking to gain experience competing against other schools as this is the first year having...

Sophomores presented their Food Bank Think Tank projects in their chemistry classes on Nov. 2-3. Using their chemistry knowledge, groups designed their own driving questions and worked on finding an innovative...

The resurgence of sweaters and boots in the crisp morning air means that fall is finally here. It now seems like the final accessory for any fall outfit is a Starbucks drink in hand. With an entire...

The social studies department introduced its own ShelterBox donation page in September in order to raise money for victims of this year’s hurricane season. From mid-August until early October, the...

Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, which lasts from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, was observed by the world language department and Learning Commons through various activities. Day of the Dead, is a Mexican...

To celebrate Portola’s performing arts students for the past two months, orchestra, band, choir and guitar showcased their skills at their opening Fall Concert on Oct. 26 in the theater. Concert...