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Wisdom Journals: a New Way to Experience Scripture
Ally’s difficult week prompted her to reflect on an upcoming retreat to God’s creation. “This week has been stressful,” says Ally...
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Mar 27, 20173 min read


Tim Ellis Remembered
Tim Ellis. To continue helping our students with healthy grief, we held a joyful and inspiring chapel service to honor his memory and...
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Mar 17, 20171 min read


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Mar 15, 20170 min read


PAA Students Bring Project Based Learning to Elementary Students
Mrs. Johnson backs that belief up with action. She has been faithfully leading her A&P students in Project Based Learning outside the...
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Feb 27, 20172 min read


We’re Going to Cuba!
This is one of the most exciting mission trips in our history! We’re grateful for the leadership of Andrews University as Rita Barrett,...
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Jan 31, 20171 min read


Hello, Mrs. Weinstein
Mrs. Weinstein is a professional photographer who graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design and whose work as a magazine and...
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Jan 26, 20173 min read


Goodbye, Mr. Long
Dimitra Weinstein, a PAA graduate, will fill his very large shoes. Mr. Long’s recent accomplishments have kept him busy on the home...
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Jan 26, 20171 min read


PAA Science Students Help to Solve Water Issues World-Wide
Portland Adventist Academy teacher, Frank Jin has a passion for science and a heart for mission. He wants to see his students’ education...
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Nov 28, 20162 min read


In one night, more than $50,000 was raised for students!
Auctioneer, Gale Crosby led the crowd to generously give more than $50,000 for student scholarships. The Portland Adventist Academy...
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Nov 14, 20162 min read


Theater Class Presents Reader’s Theater
PAA’s Drama & Theater class presented and performed a combination of a Reader’s Theater and Old-Time Radio Play of George Bernard Shaw’s...
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Nov 8, 20161 min read


PAA’s Barnes & Noble Bookfair Continues Online!
Weren’t able to make the Bookfair at Barnes & Noble?! You can still support us by shopping online. Purchases made through December 9th...
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Nov 8, 20161 min read


Adventist Basketball League for 1st-5th graders
Calling all active 1st through 5th graders! Join the Adventist Basketball League and get your winter-wiggles out! Sign up on November...
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Nov 4, 20161 min read


PAASS Provides Miracles
Frequently changing schools was tough on Tim. “During the recession, we lost our home,” says Sharon*, mother of a Portland Adventist...
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Oct 31, 20162 min read


The PAASS Auction: Purchase Tickets, Donate Items, Bid Online, and More!
HERE. Our annual PAASS Auction is one of the most important contributing forces in this cause. We hope you can join us for this...
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Oct 6, 20161 min read


Welcome Chef Stef!
Chef Stef, as she is known, says that philosophy is what motivates her to feed her guests healthy food. To Chef Stef, “healthy food” is...
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Sep 29, 20162 min read


Moms in Prayer for PAA
This meme may sum up what brought PAA mothers together to pray. “I feel a burden to pray for our children,” says Kimberly Shryer, a...
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Sep 22, 20162 min read


Goodbye to a Good & Faithful Servant
Heidi holds a Fijian baby as the baby’s parents are seen in the clinic by PAA students. Heidi Woodworth, a good and faithful servant,...
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Sep 12, 20162 min read


Music Music Music!
Research shows that music education and experiences can boost and enhance learning over all curricula! Making it a win-win for any...
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Sep 7, 20161 min read


Welcome New Music Teacher, Ms. Woods!
Her career, hobbies, and even her education reflects this desire. Woods received her Bachelor’s degree in K-12 Music Education along with...
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Aug 26, 20161 min read


Welcome new Math Teacher, Mrs. Howard-Snodgrass
While Howard-Snodgrass grew up in Phoenix, Arizona and has lived and traveled to 20 different countries, she has called Maywood Park...
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Aug 26, 20161 min read
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