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Knowing Better and Doing Better | Our Promise, Our Plans, and an Invitation
Last week, Portland Adventist Academy made a statement regarding racial injustice. We committed to stand against acts of racism and work...
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Jun 9, 20202 min read


Download Graduation for Your Personal Keepsake
– Download the Commencement Ceremony – for your personal keeping, before June 21st (link expires) Full (long) Version Edited (short)...
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Jun 8, 20201 min read


Graduation Weekend – Class of 2020
We are excited to celebrate this historically remarkable Portland Adventist Academy class. The class of 2020! June 6 On June 6, 6pm the...
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Jun 5, 20202 min read


Summer World History Class
We’ll be following Oregon Health Authority’s guidelines for safe social distancing while holding class on campus (read more on page two...
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Jun 3, 20201 min read


Statements on Racial Justice
We at Portland Adventist Academy share and reiterate the Oregon Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s Statement on Racial...
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Jun 2, 20208 min read


Be The Light Night – Celebrating Varsity Seniors
When all organized athletic activities and games were cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, PAA seniors Damon Wong and Jonathon...
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May 7, 20202 min read


BE THE LIGHT at PAA
At Portland Adventist Academy, every Thursday, at 8:20pm and for just 20 minutes, something special happens. And it’s not just at PAA!...
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May 7, 20201 min read


Comfort During COVID-19 Distancing
We value our community and miss seeing your familiar faces: students laughing, sharing hugs, and our teachers praying for their students’...
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May 7, 20201 min read


Parent Workshop, May 11, 6:30pm : How to Help Your Teen Navigate their Spiritual Path
Pastor Jonny Moor recently completed a project he designed to help 100 Portland Adventist Academy junior and senior students find...
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Apr 30, 20202 min read


PAA Alumni Reunite Online!
Hello Portland Adventist Academy & Portland Union Academy graduates! Since we cannot meet face to face this alumni weekend, let’s meet up...
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Apr 29, 20201 min read


Update from Principal Peinado
Hello PAA Family, What a tremendous amount of change we have all been part of for the last month! Thank you for your flexibility and...
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Apr 17, 20201 min read


What the CARES Act Relief Bill Means for You and Adventist Education
What the CARES Act relief bill means for you and Adventist Education We’ve been learning more and more about the CARES Act (Coronavirus...
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Apr 13, 20202 min read


eLearning, eWorship, eConnection Continues Despite Campus Closure
Dear PAA Families, You may have already heard the news; today the Governor announced that students will not return to school campuses...
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Apr 8, 20202 min read


COVID-19 Update: From the Desk of Principal Peinado
From the desk of Principal Peinado: See our very first COVID Encouragement VLOG From Principal Peinado Usually when I write to the PAA...
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Apr 3, 20202 min read


Model UN Students Debate Action to Stop Coronavirus
UPDATE – On April 2 (the day after this story was published), the United Nations took historic action against the pandemic. Read about it...
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Apr 1, 20204 min read


COVID-19 Update: A Word of Encouragement from our Superintended
My heart is heavy for each one of you as you face unprecedented challenges. Our precious students are foremost and constantly on our...
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Mar 24, 20202 min read


COVID-19 Update
Joining global effort and unprecedented action to slow the spread of COVID-19, Portland Adventist Academy… is following all state-wide...
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Mar 23, 20201 min read


eLearning Extended Through April
Today, Governor Brown announced school closings will extend through April 28. At PAA, we are working with the Health Department, Health...
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Mar 17, 20201 min read


Alumni Weekend Postponed
Caring for the health and wellness of the world beyond our school is a big part of who we are. When we talk to our students about what...
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Mar 16, 20201 min read


PAA COVID-19 Response
Information surrounding COVID-19 in Multnomah County has been rapidly changing, and we are in close contact with state, local, and...
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Mar 12, 20202 min read
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