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Poly unveils a new arden lawn

Poly unveils a new arden lawn

Ryan Kim September 12, 2025

When students returned to campus a few weeks ago, they arrived at a newly refurbished Arden Lawn. Over the summer, nearly an acre of land was meticulously remodeled with new outdoor meeting spaces, native...

Upper School installs perimeter gates

Jujube Hutt September 12, 2025

As summer winds to a close once again, hundreds of students trickle into Poly’s Upper School campus. However, this year, they all pour in through the main entrance on Cornell Road as other access points...

New Courses for the 2025-2026 school year

Alexandra Tan September 12, 2025

This new school year marks the debut of two courses. Every fall, teachers propose courses for the upcoming year, which are reviewed by department chairs and the academic committee. Some of the key factors...

Poly launches Drive Less Initiative

Poly launches Drive Less Initiative

Lauren Poplock September 12, 2025

This year, Poly is renewing its commitment to reducing daily car trips through the Drive Less Initiative. The program, first introduced in spring 2025, is designed to ensure the school complies with a...

New Lower School reading curriculum prospers

Anya Matz and Siena Felgner September 12, 2025

Inspired by nationwide studies on student reading performance, Poly’s Lower School has restructured previous reading curricula and integrated a new system of teaching students to read and write. Introduced...

New Assistant Head of School: Trixie Sabundayo

Naomi Trebi-Ollennu September 12, 2025

New Assistant Head of School Trixie Sabundayo brings extensive academic and teaching experience to Poly. A Johns Hopkins graduate majoring in English and minoring in Women’s Studies, Sabundayo earned...

The Howard Group presents about hate speech

The Howard Group presents about hate speech

Ryan Kim and Aidan Shih June 6, 2025

On Monday, May 12, students assembled in the Garland Theater for a presentation by guest speakers Jaleel Howard and JC Lugo about hate speech on campus. Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Michaela...

Students shine at Vocal Night

Students shine at Vocal Night

Madeline Bray and Kara Kang June 6, 2025

On Friday, May 23, Poly’s Vocal Ensemble performed 22 songs during Upper School Vocal Night in Garland Theater. Students across all grades sang solos, duets and group numbers during the year's final...

Jennifer Godwin-Minto retires after 27 years of photographs

Jennifer Godwin-Minto retires after 27 years of photographs

Jujube Hutt June 6, 2025

Whether photographing a pivotal moment at a volleyball game, capturing candids at Rivalry Week or documenting heartfelt dance performances, Upper School Visual Arts teacher, yearbook advisor and photographer...

Poly takes a chance on "Mamma Mia!"

Poly takes a chance on “Mamma Mia!”

Anya Matz June 6, 2025

ABBA’s pop hits filled Garland Theater this May as the Performing Arts Department put on its spring musical, “Mamma Mia!” Set on a Greek island, “Mamma Mia!” tells the story of Sophie Sheridan’s...

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