Seventeen students from Portola High competed in Irvine Unified School District’s (IUSD) second ever virtual science fair from Jan. 23 to Feb. 3.  This year’s science fair submissions included...

Girls’ soccer (13-2-2) secures the title of Pacific Coast League champions after a 0-0 tie against Beckman High Patriots on Jan. 27. This Senior Night game marked the last home game for the Bulldogs...

Academic Decathlon started off the competitive season on Jan. 25 with an online essay writing competition on campus. Competition results will be announced on Feb. 10.  The Academic Decathlon theme...

  Competition cheer placed first in the Novice Varsity Show Cheer category at the United Spirit Association regional competition hosted at Portola High on Jan. 21. The members’ success at...

Boys’ basketball (14-11) won its Senior Night game against Irvine High 78-57 on Jan. 20 in the gym. Currently ranked fifth in the Pacific Coast Leag ue, the Bulldogs’ advancement to CIF playoffs...

When scrolling through Netflix for your next binge-watch, you may find “That ‘90s Show” grabbing your attention, taking the spot for current top watched show with 41.08 million hours viewed in less...

Varsity girls' and boys' golf head coach Wind Ralston won the honorary award of Orange County girls’ golf coach following a successful season that included winning CIF. The honor is a testament to Portola...

As the first woman to be awarded the title of Orange County boys’ water polo coach of the year, Kate Avery made history on Dec. 14 after leading the Bulldogs to the title of CIF Division 3 runner-ups...

Language is a gateway to culture and connection. Math and computer science teacher Katherine Dillon’s experiences as a speaker of five different languages showcase just that. Dillon grew up in...

The counseling department started a rolling project called the Portola Alumni Network on Oct. 26th. The project connects current students with Portola High alumni through social media videos on the Instagram...

The dinosaur’s legs are spread shoulder-width apart in a menacing stance — its fierce nature shows no sign of fear. But the creature’s strong build and elongated tail are in fact made from a...