Weekly PTSA News

MEMBERSHIP
Thank you to the almost 500 Parents, Students, and Teachers who have joined so far. We’re a school of 2800 so we still need everyone’s support to keep all our enrichment programs going. Please JOIN HERE if you haven’t already and help make this our biggest year ever!  Every member gets a sticker pack while supplies last. We’ll deliver student and parent stickers to advisement classes in early September so be sure to get yours! If you haven’t updated your Totem account with your student’s advisement teacher, please help us get your prizes to you faster by updating HERE.. 
 
PLEDGE DRIVE
Another great way to help our school is by making a tax deductible donation in any amount. DONATE $250 or more by 9/14/25 and get your choice of spirit hoodie or personalized stainless steel water bottle. Take a look at the available prizes on the MEMBERSHIP FLYER while supplies last!
 
SPIRITWEAR STORE
Show your school spirit and support PTSA by ordering Spiritwear from our online store. The SPIRITWEAR STORE closes on 9/14/25 and items will be available for pickup in mid October. Every purchase helps fund PTSA programs so stock up for the whole family!
 
SENIOR GRAD NIGHT
Buy your Grad Night ticket now. This event sells out every year and prices increase on 9/1/25.
 
To purchase a discounted ticket for $150 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 $150 HERE. Memberships will be verified and tickets purchased without membership will be refunded.
 
To purchase a ticket for full price $200 without joining, click HERE.

REFLECTIONS ART PROGRAM
Our Reflections art program has begun! Unleash your creative talent with art and express yourself. The categories are: Dance Choreography, Literature, Photography, Film Production, Music Composition, and Visual Arts. The theme this year is “I Belong!” Click here for general Information from California State PTA . Submission information and more details to come!

K9 STUDENT STORE
Looking for ways to support our Bulldogs but not sure how? Come and volunteer at the Portola High K9 Student Store! We offer snacks and beverages for students to purchase. We are looking for two parent volunteers to work at the student store each day of the week. Training will be provided. If you have an hour to spare during their lunch time, sign up here today! Please be a member to volunteer. Would you like to be informed of other volunteer opportunities? Click here to add your name to our Volunteer Interest List!

SAVE THE DATE!
Our 1st PTSA Association Meeting will be Wednesday, September 17, 6:30p in the Staff Lounge. Come meet Principal Pehrson and our Executive Board to hear all the latest and greatest news about school and PTSA! Light refreshments will be served.