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Pray for PAA with Moms in Prayer
Our school family is blessed to have a caring team of Moms in Prayer. We encourage our PAA moms, grandmas, aunts, and friends to join...
PAA Business Office
Sep 12, 20181 min read


Three Things to do to Keep PAA Safe
In effort to keep our students safe and our campus secure we need your teamwork! Here are three ways you can help. 1) Join the Chorus of...
PAA Business Office
Aug 15, 20182 min read


U.S. History Tour Summer 2019 – What to Expect
NOTE: While this class is currently full, you’re welcome to put your name on a waiting list in case a spot opens up. Sign up: HERE. By...
PAA Business Office
Aug 15, 20181 min read


PAA Highlights at the NAD Teachers’ Convention
Thousands of SDA teachers from north America meet every five years. The North American Division 2018 Teachers’ Convention comes to an end...
PAA Business Office
Aug 9, 20181 min read


PAA’s Pastor Stephen Lundquist Receives National Award for Excellence
Pastor Stephen Lundquist, Portland Adventist Academy (PAA) Bible teacher and Religion Department Chair, was honored Tuesday night, August...
PAA Business Office
Aug 7, 20182 min read


Our Thanks to Jason Bibb / Looking Forward
Portland Adventist Academy thanks Jason Bibb for his four years of service; first as Vice Principal of Finance and later as Principal....
PAA Business Office
Aug 3, 20182 min read


Your Chance to Support our Athletes!
Be a fan! Show your love! Support your teams! The 19th Annual Cougar Golf Tournament happens August 26 and it’s your chance to be true to...
PAA Business Office
Jul 10, 20181 min read


Fernanda’s World Is Her Mission Field
Fernanda’s world is her mission field. For this, PAA teachers and the NPUC conference affirm her spirit of compassion with a Caring Heart...
PAA Business Office
Jul 9, 20182 min read


Our Thanks to Pastor Monte
Monte Torkelsen says farewell to Oregon after 25 years serving youth in the Oregon Conference. After 25 years serving youth in the...
PAA Business Office
Jun 1, 20183 min read


Students Show Terminal Cancer Patient Love : An Inside Out Service Day Story
‘You’re loved. You’re cared for. You’re valued.’ These words can make all the difference to someone facing a terminal cancer diagnosis,...
PAA Business Office
May 31, 20183 min read


Three Ways to Support Inside Out Service Day
Parents, pastors, and church members are a vital resource to this event! We hope YOU will join this awesome effort to show love to our...
PAA Business Office
Apr 17, 20181 min read


Gen Z Teens Need to Belong, to Be Heard, to Be Together
Barna Group research study that reports the percentage of Gen Z 13-18 year olds that identify as atheists is higher than any other...
PAA Business Office
Apr 2, 20183 min read


Your Invitation to Tour PAA
We’re so glad you stopped by our website to learn more about Portland Adventist Academy. If you heard our commercial on the radio, you...
PAA Business Office
Mar 13, 20181 min read


The 3 Step Plan for a Family Media Fast
especially on snow days), PAA strives to help students form healthy relationships and boundaries with media. That’s why we’re excited...
PAA Business Office
Mar 2, 20182 min read


How Education Survives a Snow Storm
Despite a predicted late afternoon snow storm, Portlanders went about their morning, bustling off to work and school. Teachers and...
PAA Business Office
Mar 2, 20183 min read


Messy & Meaningful Learning at PAA
1. Seniors in Mrs. Peinado’s Careers and Senior Project class were assigned some “adulating” duties. Budgeting for life needs on a small...
PAA Business Office
Feb 8, 20182 min read


PAA Alumnus, Dr. Terry Johnsson Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award
As a child, little Terry was in and out of many schools and told he would likely never succeed. He had severe dyslexia and attention...
PAA Business Office
Jan 19, 20181 min read


Join the Fun of International Food Day!
International Food Day happens every month at PAA. It’s a day we open our kitchen door to a guest chef who creates a delicious meal for...
PAA Business Office
Dec 28, 20171 min read


PAA Grows in Love and Life
The PAA family has much to celebrate as we bid farewell to 2017! Besides having named Jason Bibb our official principal, we also have...
PAA Business Office
Dec 28, 20171 min read


PAA Board Unanimously Votes Mr. Bibb as Principal
Following a series of very positive interviews with the PAA staff, students, and local church pastors, the PAA board met on December 18...
PAA Business Office
Dec 19, 20171 min read
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