Port of Los Angeles High School (Pola)

Kendall Dimson Attends Normandy Academy

“The purpose of the Normandy Academy was not only to expand our knowledge of WWII history, but it was also to help us analyze the actions and decisions made while at the places where the critical battles took place. The Normandy Academy taught us to learn from the choices that were made and give us the ability to apply the ideas into our everyday lives.” - Kendall Dimson
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Patriotism and Leadership at the U.S. Air Force Academy

Eleventh grader Sarah McKenzie was recently selected for the prestigious Frances Hesselbein Student Leadership Program, amongst only 11 students nationwide.
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The 2018 Green Festival was a great success in it’s seventh year!

Featuring: organic and non-GMO food vendors; green and cruelty free beauty; fair trade products; ocean pollution and climate change awareness; electric vehicles and energy efficiency booths; animal care; and cultural activities.
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Congratulations to sophomore Melina Castillo who triumphed again, winning the Region Level of the Lions Club Student Speaker Contest.

Melina is another 250 dollars richer and has a chance to earn up to $4,500 at the next level.
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POLAHS Scholarship fund 2018

It’s that time of the year when I reach out to you on behalf of students who have very bright futures ahead. Your support provides the boost they need to achieve their dreams, and I’m grateful for your generous commitment to education. Please consider donating - Thank you!
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POLAHS Debate Rocks Cal State L.A.!

During the weekend of March 9 and 10, POLAHS Debate competed in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Debate League tournament held at Cal State University, Los Angeles.
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POLAHS Welcomed Very Special Visitors on Friday, March 9.

Including Vivian Ekchian, L.A. Unified School District interim Superintendent; José Cole-Gutiérrez, Director for the Charter Schools Division; and Dr. Richard Vladovic, Board Member for District 7.
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George Mora is the new Principal for POLAHS

The Port of Los Angeles High School (POLAHS) Board of Trustees unanimously voted at the March 7th meeting to hire current Dean of Students, George Mora, to lead the independent charter school as Principal.

Students from POLAHS Digital Photography placed in the Freedom4U Youth Photography Contest!

Alejandro Barlow: 3rd place for Nature; Neftali Lopez: 2nd place for Sports; Alysa Sandel: 3rd place for Teen Life; Brenda Casteneda: Honorable Mention for Reflection; Arika Powell: 2nd place for People.
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Classroom Dedication

On Wednesday, February 7th, POLAHS dedicated Ms. Liverpool’s History and Government classroom to Townsend Public Affairs, Inc., the public advocacy and grant writing firm that has been supporting POLAHS with pro bono work since 2005.
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