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OCSS Staff members Kylie Wynn, Miranda Perdomo-Ballon and Emma Lin pose for a photo at Mission Viejo High School during a football game.

In Good Cheer: OCSS Staff Members Kylie Wynn and Miranda Perdomo-Ballon Help Pack Student Sections Throughout OC

Katelyn Wong | September 22, 2025

As fall sports season takes off, school spirit rises along with it. Beyond every game and its constants — athletes, cheer, ASB members and marching band — two Portola students help hype up student...

As the school year continues, Intervention Teacher On Special Assignment (TOSA) and science teacher Erin Arredondo continue to look for additional ways that can ensure that students will be on time to class. “I've been able to have positive conversations with students when they are reaching certain levels [of tardiness],” Arredondo said. “They've been very receptive and have stated they're going to try to get here on time. We try to help them figure out ways or identify how they can get here on time.”

Portola High Plans To Enforce Attendance Policy For New School Year

Tamara Bradley, Assistant A&E Editor | September 22, 2025

To discourage tardies, Portola High staff is enforcing a stronger attendance policy for the new school year.  Throughout the past years at Portola High, staff members have noticed a gradual decline...

Rating Chobani Flip Flavors!

Moer Koey and Nicole Lu | September 22, 2025

The girls volleyball team huddles during a game during the 2024-2025 season. “I think our team dynamic has grown so much this year,” captain and senior Paige Ingles said. “We have so many people who play multiple positions, and it makes our whole team able to win the game for us.”

Girls Volleyball is ‘Set’ for Success This Upcoming Season

Nina Krish and Olivia Ganes | September 22, 2025

With fresh energy, returning talent and a hunger to go further than last year, the girls volleyball team is ready to serve up a season full of high expectations and even higher stakes. Leading the team,...

Quarterback and sophomore Aliyah Wimbley help the Bulldogs keep up a strong offensive position that helped offense and sophomore Joey Nesland score an extra point toward the end of the third quarter. “We knew it was going to be a big game, so we knew that we had to pull every flag, make minimal mistakes,” wide receiver and sophomore Joey Nesland said. “I think we did that.”

Girls Flag Football ‘Touchdown’ Northwood in a 7-6 Victory

Stephanie Hwang, News Editor | September 19, 2025

Girls Flag Football (14-2 ) won 7-6 in a home game against Northwood High on Sept. 10. Their next game is on Oct. 9 against Woodbridge High at home.  In the first quarter, the Bulldogs focused on defense,...

Heritage Park Library, now officially under the Irvine Public Library system, will offer various activities for community members to participate in, as part of an effort to create a hub for learning and connection.

Irvine Libraries Reopen Under City Management

Dania Yamani, Sports Editor | September 18, 2025

The Heritage Park and University Park libraries officially reopened after a three month closure due to a transition in ownership from the County of Orange to the City of Irvine on Aug. 3. These two...

Six Dried Yogurts, Six Ways!

Kayley Winata and Zoha Syed | September 18, 2025

Goalie and senior Justin Tokko blocks a shot from the Sea Hawks. Despite a slow start, the Bulldogs evened out the score during the fourth quarter by adapting quickly to offenses. “A couple of big defensive blocks by JT brought in the goal,” said head coach Kate Avery.

Pushing Through Tough Waters: Boys’ Water Polo Persevere Against Redondo High Despite Loss

Mason Truong, Staff Writer | September 17, 2025

Boys water polo (0-1) lost 11-9 at its home game against Redondo Union High on Sept. 3. The team will continue its season with a home game against Tesoro High on Sept. 16. The Sea Hawks presented themselves...

Captain and senior Leanna Roman hits an overhead serve. “Personally, I love hitting my backhand down the line,” Roman said. “That's like my signature shot.”

Girls Tennis ‘Smashes’ Into New School Year With Sweep Over Irvine High

Sophia Kim and Catherine Li | September 17, 2025

Girls tennis (2-0) won 17-1 against Irvine High on Sept. 11, nearly scoring a clean sweep. The Bulldogs’ next match will be an away game against Rosary Academy on Sept. 16.  After dominating the...

From the high speed action of “F1: The Movie” to the thrilling, heroic scenes of “Superman,” the summer of 2025 introduced record breaking movies.

Blockbusters & Bingewatches: Summer of 2025 Hits

Nina Krish, Co-Managing Editor | September 17, 2025

The summer of 2025 had something for everyone in terms of entertainment. From releases in theatres every week to new seasons of fan-favorite shows, everyone was hooked onto their screen in some way. Here...

A Daxbot named “Turbo,” equipped with sensors to evaluate sidewalks and curb ramps for accessibility, patrols Irvine streets. “I think that it would be interesting to look at the accessibility within individual neighborhoods and communities,” Portola High dance director Samantha Gardner said. “Maybe getting that word out to Homeowners’ Associations in the area to make sure that they're doing this same due diligence within their jurisdictions, not just the city of Irvine.”

On a Roll: City of Irvine Deploys Daxbots to Assess Public Facilities

Marianne Chan, Features Editor | September 17, 2025

Irvine began deploying Daxbot service robots in the last week of August to collect data on the accessibility of streets, sidewalks and curb ramps, according to the City of Irvine. The robots are part...

Dance Company captain and senior Zurie Tran dances to “Move to Miami” by Enrique Iglesias. For Tran, performing is just one part of what Dance Company does at school events. “As Dance Company, part of our job is to make sure that we're cheering for everybody,” Tran said. “We make sure other people know how spirited we are, so we can show we have that Portola pride.”

Portola Dance Company Brings the ‘Heat’ to Welcome Back Rally

Annie Xiao and Nicole Ferguson | September 16, 2025

Rallying into the new school year with a bang, Portola High’s annual Welcome Back Rally invited students to the new school year on Aug. 29. The rally was complete with performances from Dance Company,...

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