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.
News & Announcements
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Congratulations to senior Britney Delgado
on signing to Marymount California University with a Soccer scholarship for fall 2018!
POLAHS Debate Team Takes 4th Place!
Debate team: Melina Castillo, Angela Rodas, Ryan Lee
POLAHS Joined the Summit
Ten thousand girls recently attended the Girls Build Leadership Summit, held at the LA Convention Center on December 15th.