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Poly needs to address test anxiety

Ella Dan November 21, 2025

I think I speak for everyone when I say the feeling when you sit down for a test – hand shaking and sweating, brain scattered, clock ticking – is one of the worst feelings. Test anxiety is a force...

Stop stereotyping foreign-made clothing

Kelly Zhang November 21, 2025

At Poly, conversations about fashion often happen casually, whether someone is complimenting an outfit or discussing where they shop. Within those conversations, I have started to notice a pattern. Students...

It's time for a homework-free Halloween

It’s time for a homework-free Halloween

Ella Dan October 17, 2025

It’s safe to say I speak for most people when I say that Halloween used to be one of the most magic-filled nights of the year. As I parse my October 31st memories, I am reminded of the thrill I used...

The new schedule leaves some gaps

The new schedule leaves some gaps

Ariana Hosseini October 17, 2025

Arriving at school before 8:30, heading to one rigorous class after another, followed directly by another hour of community time and then another class—this year’s new schedule feels very different...

Why Poly's campus needs more trees

Why Poly’s campus needs more trees

Ella Dan September 12, 2025

On a typical day at Polytechnic School, the sun blazes down on our open-air campus. Students move between classes, gathering in sun-drenched courtyards and walking across breezy pathways. Although heat...

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