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Even virtually, students come together to benefit from one other. Students of all grades can peer tutor others, as long as they are excelling in that course subject.

Peer Tutoring Returns Online

Michelle Kim, Business Manager | November 17, 2020

In order to support individuals who are struggling with academics or simply want some extra help, Portola High will reopen its peer tutoring program through Zoom starting Nov. 16.  Students who are...

Various Portola High teachers share their amusing Zoom-related stories and why they made them laugh. While virtual learning may cause a few mishaps and difficulties, these teachers believe it is worth it to keep students and staff safe.

Teachers Share Their Funny Zoom Moments

Aryan Mittal, Staff Writer | November 11, 2020

Zoom has played an integral role during the transition to learning models that require increased technology use, and many teachers have had positive and negative experiences on the service. From language...

Junior Kate Brooks and senior Isaac Yang dressed up in creative costumes that also incorporated their masks to ensure they were both following CDC health guidelines.

Pandemic Scales Down Halloween Celebrations

Zara Shirwany, Staff Writer | November 6, 2020

For many people, Halloween is all about going door-to-door and receiving candy, or walking neighborhood streets in costume surrounded by other large groups, but the health guidelines put in place by the...

Before reviewing what they learned the previous class, dancers quickly perform a stretch routine along to one or two songs.

Dance Chassés into First Jazz Combo

Jaein Kim, Director of Photography | November 6, 2020

After clearing out garages to find space to dance and submitting video assignments, dancers of all levels are now back in the dance studio. By tradition, they are starting by learning a jazz combination...

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