Mr. Hansen’s Goals on Honoring Tradition and Innovating for the Future for (Potentially) the Final Time
Written by Daniel Holscher, Editor “One Final Round?” As the 2025-2026 school year approaches and Mr. Hansen ponders his potentially final year as principal, he shares his goals for this…
Once a Bear, Always a Bear: Mrs. Miramontes Comes Home to Poly
Written by: Samantha Reed, Staff Writer A former Poly Bear returns to inspire today’s students in the same halls she once walked. Throughout Poly’s history, the school has become known…
Diving Into Success: Ava DeAnda’s Story
Written by: Ariel Connell, staff writer What is Poly’s most accomplished swimmer, Ava DeAnda, really about? When you are out on that pool deck and hear the name “Ava DeAnda”,…
LOOKING AHEAD: Students answer the question – What is One Goal on their Bucket List that they Hope to Accomplish Before Graduation?
Written by: Miles Watts, Editor in Chief In the first few weeks of the 2025-26 school year, Poly students share their goals for the future before they graduate with Poly…
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION: Introducing Poly High School’s New Theater Teacher
Written by: Simranpreet Kaur, Staff Writer Welcome back to school! As the second week of our first month comes to a rapid end we are excited to introduce Poly’s newest…
MEET THE PRESS: New Staff Writer, Isaac Villegas
By Jacob Flores, Staff Writer The 2025-2026 school year has officially started and Isaac Villegas, a senior at Poly, has high hopes for the year ahead. Issac started in RUSD…
MEET THE PRESS: New Staff Writer, Acacia Bernier
By Ella Fortine, Staff Writer Acacia Bernier is a brand new Poly Spotlight Staff Writer for the 25-26 school year. There’s a lot more to her than that though, and…
MEET THE PRESS: New Staff Writer, Jacob Flores
By Isaac Villegas, Staff Writer When freshmen first begin their high school journey on a campus usually much larger than their middle school’s with hundreds of new faces to meet…
MEET THE PRESS: New Staff Writer, Isabelle Termath
Written by: Lyle Weems, Staff Writer Isabelle Termath is a wonderful addition to the Spotlight team this year. She starts her final year at Poly High School with a tough…
MEET THE PRESS: New Staff Writer, Kathryn Burke
By Noemi Martinez, Staff Writer Kathryn Burke, a remarkable junior, treasurer of the film crew, and member of Key Club and Poly Spotlight, has accomplished many feats in her three…