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I feel seen here
It was only days before the first day of school of Gloria’s sophomore year. She wanted so badly to attend PAA...
Sam Vigil Jr.
Jun 30, 20244 min read


The Most Unlikely Candidate
He was the most unlikely candidate to serve in the White House Honor Guard for three US Presidents. And it was only possible because of...
Sam Vigil Jr.
Dec 29, 20231 min read


The Impact She Experienced
When Jenny came to PAA for her senior year, she didn’t know the impact it would have on her life. Jenny was only able to attend PAA...
Sam Vigil Jr.
Dec 15, 20231 min read


Making a Tough Choice
Danny had a tough choice. He’d attended an Adventist elementary school and wanted to go to PAA for high school, but his parents couldn’t...
Sam Vigil Jr.
Dec 12, 20231 min read


How to help PAA students now
See the video stories of how attending PAA changed the lives of four alumni. Receiving financial aid so they could be at PAA made all the...
Sam Vigil Jr.
Nov 28, 20231 min read


Under the Big Top 2023 Scholarship Auction, Nov. 5
PAA brings you Under the Big Top Scholarship Auction on Sunday, Nov. 5.
Online-only auction runs Oct. 26 through Nov. 6. Anyone can view.
Sam Vigil Jr.
Oct 18, 20231 min read


You Helped Make This Possible
We witnessed a powerful moment at the end of the school year. And you made it possible. Let’s set the scene. It was the final all-school...
Sam Vigil Jr.
Aug 7, 20233 min read


Report of May 21 Special Constituency Meeting
On May 21, 2023, representatives from PAA’s constituent churches met to review and discuss the issues of whether PAA should remodel,...
PAA Business Office
Jun 1, 20232 min read


A Forgotten Kindness Returned
He offered a kindness to two struggling young men … and it was returned in a way he couldn’t have anticipated. Many years ago two boys...
PAA Business Office
Apr 27, 20234 min read


We Need to Address Continuing Challenges: PAA Board Chair Ted Mackett
(Note: This message is paired with “A Forgotten Kindness Returned“) Dear Friend of PAA, Portland Adventist Academy’s future is at a...
PAA Business Office
Apr 27, 20232 min read


PAA Facility and Property Update, Nov. 3, 2022
UPDATE, Jan. 12, 2023: As of early January, two of the three city hearings have been completed and closed. On November 3, 2022, Principal...
PAA Business Office
Nov 15, 20225 min read


Strings & Stories PAASS Benefit
Thanks to those who were with us for this special event! It was a fun event with some great music! Watch the full video on YouTube here....
PAA Business Office
Oct 1, 20222 min read


Deadline – June 30, 2022
UPDATE: 7/6/22 Thank you! Because of generous donors like you, the goal has been reached and surpassed! Our fiscal year end goal of...
PAA Business Office
Jun 20, 20223 min read


Spring Vista Verde Newsletter Posted
The spring issue of the Vista Verde newsletter for alumni and friends is now posted on the PAA website here. This latest issue focuses on...
PAA Business Office
Apr 4, 20221 min read


PAASS Benefit Live Stream Program – Oct. 31
—-> WATCH THE RECORDING HERE <—- As of October 31, you have raised $40,475, that’s 67% of our $60,000 goal! You can still help to reach...
PAA Business Office
Sep 14, 20212 min read


PAA Cougar Athletics Holds First Hall of Fame Event
In honor of the 1971 inaugural PAA Cougars varsity men’s basketball team and Coach Bill Judd What: Inaugural PAA Cougars Hall of Fame...
PAA Business Office
Aug 14, 20211 min read


With the H20 Project Your $1 becomes $2
Yesterday’s delays have become today’s necessity. At Portland Adventist Academy, we find ourselves in a position where several costly...
PAA Business Office
Mar 2, 20212 min read


Oregon Governor Proclaims Oregon Private Schools Appreciation Day
It’s a good day for Oregon Private Schools! In a special proclamation, Oregon Governor, Kate Brown has declared February 4th, 2021 Oregon...
PAA Business Office
Feb 4, 20211 min read


Thank You for Your Generous Gifts!
Thank you for your generosity in 2020! As we welcome the new year, we celebrate just how blessed we are to have such a supportive...
PAA Business Office
Dec 13, 20202 min read


UPDATED: 100% of the COVID CARING FUND Has Been Met!
GOAL MET!!! $125,000 RAISED TO DATE: $125,000 REMAINING: $0 PC: Vector Stock | Kolterkov 30601843 The COVID RELIEF FUND scholarships...
PAA Business Office
Dec 13, 20201 min read
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