Belief

We believe the development of the individual voice depends upon close, careful, and compassionate attention. We believe that Polyphony H.S. demonstrates the value of experience and accomplishment as ideal tools for student learning.

Mission

Our mission is to create a high-quality literary magazine written, edited, and published by high school students. We strive to build respectful, mutually beneficial, writer-editor relationships that form a community devoted to improving students’ literary skills in the areas of poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction. We aim to expand our staff and increase submissions on a national level with hopes of continued international exposure and participation.

Finding Your Voice

"Polyphony is a find. An eclectic collection of prose and poetry, it's like nothing else around. It's like a Paris Review for the young. Daring. Provocative. Exhilarating. And just plain fun"
—Alex Kotlowitz, There are No Children Here

"Here are young writers displaying keen social and moral awareness, receptivity to beauty and sorrow, and a genuine feel for the richness and subtlety of language. Here is hope."
—Donna Seaman, Booklist