Weekly News

REFLECTIONS ART PROGRAM 
Calling all Artists! Unleash your creative talents and join PTA’s annual Reflections art program! This year’s theme is “I Belong! “ and the categories are Dance Choreography, Literature, Photography, Film Production, Music Composition, and Visual Arts. There are High School 9-12 and Accessible Arts divisions. Awards are given in each category and the top submissions move on to council and beyond. DEADLINE for submissions is October 10.The entry form is here : https://bit.ly/PHSReflections2025. For more information please refer to https://portolahighptsa.org/reflections/ or emailreflections@portolahighptsa.org.
 
10 HUNDRED MEMBERS FOR OUR SCHOOL’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY!
As of this writing, we need just 167 more members to get to our goal of 10 hundred! So if you haven’t joined yet, if your student has not joined yet, now is a great time to help us reach this incredible milestone and help our school. Please JOIN HERE if you haven’t already. Student membership is only $10 and every student member gets a sticker pack while supplies last. We also welcome your tax deductible donations in any amount, year round to keep our programs running strong. DONATE HERE.
 
SENIOR GRAD NIGHT
Buy your Grad Night ticket now. This event sells out every year so don’t miss out.
 
To purchase a discounted ticket for $175 follow these steps:
Step 1 Seniors join PTSA HERE. The student membership costs $10 and you’ll get a sticker pack while supplies last.
Step 2 Buy your discounted ticket for $175 HERE. Memberships will be verified and tickets purchased without membership will be refunded.
 
To purchase a ticket for full price $225 without joining, click HERE.
 
GRAD NITE SCHOLARSHIPS
PTSA is making available up to five need based scholarships for Grad Night. Interested Seniors must make a written request explaining the reason for need in 250 words or less to PHSGradNight@PortolaHighPTSA.org. Submissions must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 4, 2026. Scholarships are not guaranteed and will be awarded at the Committee’s discretion based on submissions received. Seniors who have already purchased a ticket may still submit a written request for consideration.