If you are interested in participating in a mission trip this spring with PAA, plan on attending a mission trip meeting for students and their parents that will be held at 6:30pm on Monday, October 5. This meeting will give specific information about each trip that will help you decide if you want to go. There will also be forms handed out for parents to complete, information about fundraising options and how to send letters correctly, and time for questions you might have f

There will be no school on Friday, October 9 for our teachers to take part in Professional Growth/Inservice Day. Enjoy the day off!

Our boys soccer team and girls varsity volleyball team will be traveling to Walla Walla University next week to represent the PAA Cougars in their annual Fall Classic tournament. They will be competing against many schools from around the North Pacific Union Conference and beyond. Games begin Thursday afternoon and will run through late Saturday night. You can follow along the game outcomes by checking out the live brackets at wallawalla.edu/brackets, X updates @wwutournam

Students from all grades can sign up to play intramural volleyball during lunch time. All teams need to be submitted with 4 players each, with at least 1 guy and 1 girl. Teams are to be made up by class (FR, SO, JR, SR). Signups are on the announcement board in the main hallway. Games will start soon so make sure your team is on the list by next Friday, Oct. 9.

Order some pies from the Junior Class, just in time for the holidays. These are all natural ingredient, no preservatives or GMO pies that are hand-crafted with farm-fresh fruit. There are multiple flavors and sizes to choose from. All orders are due by October 14 and pick up will be from 3:45-5:00pm on October 29 at PAA. Support the Class of 2028 and enjoy some delicious pie! Order with QR code below.

If your student is new to the PAA music program or maybe you are returning but want to be current with what is happening this year, join us for a Music Parent Orientation Meeting at 7:30pm, immediately following Parent Teacher Conferences on October 14. Meet in the Music Room to learn about performances, schedules, music tour and bell festival payments, uniforms, and other expectations. This is also a good time to let Dr. Carter know if you are interested in helping with co

Juniors and Seniors will be on campus taking the PSAT and SAT exams on October 14. There will be no regular classes for Freshmen or Sophomores. Testing will be done digitally, starting at 9:00am. Get a good night's rest, eat a good breakfast, and feel free to do some practice tests ahead of time. BRING: Fully charged Chromebook - approved calculator - water bottle/snacks Students will be dismissed when the testing ends, at approximately 12:00pm.

Wednesday, Oct. 14 is our fall Parent Teacher Conferences. Plan on spending some time meeting with our teachers in a come-and-go setting between 4:00-7:30pm. Questions about a class? Concerned about a grade? Or just want to meet and visit with a teacher? October 14 is your chance to do just that. NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY, just swing by the gym and you'll get to spend a few moments with each teacher that you want to see. Hope to see you there!

Great news! Your picture day photos are now available to view and order. View and order at: https://shop.jostenspix.com/login Event Code: FE81426 Student Identifier: Images are secured using the email address you provided in FACTS If you need online assistance, you can call Jostens at 1-877-515-1447 and follow the prompts for "School Support" or contact JostensPIXAdmin@jostens.com

Grab a partner and join us for the first ever PAA Paddle Battle - a mixed duo pickleball tournament benefiting PAA Student Scholarships (PAASS). All skill levels welcome, paddles available, and great prizes up for grabs! Sunday, November 8 @ PAA Check-in at 8:00am Ages 14 and up $80 per mixed duo Register by October 26 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9YowtgXgYcrlRy4N1CDmiU3Gc_LMKiuDLYXFYlonH4rmFWA/viewform?blm_aid=23399 Concessions available Can't play? Come out