Peterson earned his music degree from Warner Pacific University while continuing to seek mentorship from Ellis before his death last...

“Literature is truly a window into every subject, culture, time period and emotion you can imagine,” she says. “So much can be learned...

Besides having taught at several high schools and universities, Ms. Sparks continues to take her professional growth very seriously. She...

Naomi Woods joins PAA to lead our music department. After earning her Bachelor’s degree Music Education with a Religion minor from Union...

Learning doesn’t stop at PAA – even for summer break. Did you know that Portland Adventist Academy offers classes even during summer...

Soccer camp for K-8th graders gave these future cougars the chance to make friends and learn skills. This summer at Portland Adventist...

What do teachers do during their summer break? Sleeping-in, gardening, traveling, reading? Yes, of course, there is always some fun to be...

Check out your summer camp options and sign up below. Basketball for 2nd-9th graders (June 20-24) Click HERE! (this camp is not available...

While goodbyes are never easy, we celebrate and respect God’s purpose for our departing teachers and staff. We recognize each of their...

Sheldon’s eventual return to PAA is a surprising story that reminds us of God’s mysterious work both at PAA and in the lives of our...

Barrett, who has grown PAA’s language department from two levels of Spanish to four, has made it her education mission to motivate...

And in those moments, running into the sunset, Cougar CrossFit was born! The invitation to join in the Cougar CrossFit Challenge...

Jonathan says the best part of service day is seeing a smile on someone else’s face and knowing you helped make that happen. The weather...

This week, principal Nicola introduced our soon-to-be new principal to our excited student body. We are grateful God has led us to Mr....

Isabelle was awarded 4th place for the state of Oregon Letters About Literature reading and writing contest and we could not be more...

Following government-mandated desegregation in 1973, Tony Nathan (Caleb Castille) joins fellow African-American students at Woodlawn High...

The COFTL Board annually recognizes one K-12 language teacher who has made significant accomplishments and contributions to language...

Kaylynn Baker-Broadfoot was recently awarded a $48,000 scholarship to the Pacific Northwest College of Arts. This is a tremendous...

“Rancés, I didn’t understand you,” I said to the Dominican young man as he left our house after Mike´s surprise birthday party Wednesday...

This summer we’re excited to offer you two summer classes. Drivers Education for teens begins June 15th and is taught by DMV and ODOT...