Sunday evening, something special filled the air at PAA. Students, families, friends, and fans gathered together for a night of live music and a whole lot of heart, all in support of the Ellis-Johnson Fund and the Music Studio program that has become one of PAA's most unique and beloved offerings. The fundraiser came together from the visions of Emily and Mia, two PAA juniors, and students in the Performance & Production class. The audience was treated to performances from lo

Some weekends at PAA feel like a gift. Alumni Weekend 2026 was one of them. On the first weekend in May, alumni of all ages came back home. Back to the halls, the faces, and the memories that shaped them. From the class of 1948 all the way to recent graduates, alumni gathered to laugh, cry, reminisce, and simply be together. That kind of connection doesn't happen by accident. It happens because PAA leaves a mark. Friday evening, the Golden Agers gathered for a special dinner

This week, while freshmen through juniors explored course options and made plans for the upcoming school year at PAA, seniors participated in two meaningful experiences focused on life beyond high school. They recently returned from Walla Walla University Days , where they had the opportunity to visit campus, experience college life, and begin envisioning their future. They also completed career shadowing across a variety of professions, gaining real world insight and hands-

We are incredibly proud of this year’s student course evaluation results, which reflect the strength of our school’s culture, community, and commitment to meaningful learning. Each student at Portland Adventist Academy completes a survey for every class they take , providing comprehensive and thoughtful feedback across all courses. The detailed results are attached. Across all measured areas, average scores ranged from 8.2 to 9.3 , indicating consistently high levels of stude

We are grateful for everyone who took the time to complete our Fall Parent Survey! We received responses from 19% of our families , and the feedback is deeply appreciated. This year’s survey included questions about our new PAA App . We appreciated all the helpful suggestions on how to make it even better in addition to the excitement and positive feedback from families who are already finding it so useful! We’re thrilled to share that survey results were overwhelmingly posit

Portland Adventist Academy is proud to have an auto mechanics class as part of the curriculum. Auto mechanics has been one of the diverse offerings PAA has continuously taught since the tech building opened in the 1980s. Learning basic auto mechanic knowledge and skills is something countless students have appreciated. For the past several years, Adam Hinckley, a hospital physical therapist by profession, has generously taken time from his schedule to teach students the funda

Wednesday night was one of those events that remind us why we love what we do! We started with a School Board Mixer , giving staff and...

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Hey PAA Families! You made Teacher Appreciation Week amazing — our staff felt so loved! Thank you! Congratulations to the 49...

Hey PAA Family! What a week! On Sunday, we wrapped up an unforgettable Alumni Weekend with over 280 guests - including grads all the way...

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It was only days before the first day of school of Gloria’s sophomore year. She wanted so badly to attend PAA...

Left to right: Adam Hinckley, Bob Palmer, Jesse Emery, Kent Sheets We’re welcoming four new faculty and staff for the 2023-24 school...

When asked their opinions, PAA students are ready to share them. In the one of the key surveys PAA conducts each year, released in early...

Recently PAA conducted the annual Parent Evaluation Survey of PAA. The average score of the 16 statements on a 10-point scale was 8.4 or...

We’re looking for responsible substitute teachers for the coming school year. Subs work with friendly, energetic and kind high school...

One of the many ways we strive to meet the diverse needs of our families is by providing a way for students on the west side of the city...

Ulani Brown Congratulations to Ulani Brown! Ulani is the kind of person others want to be near. Her infectious laughter energized our...

Class of 2021 Webpage Re-watch livestreams of our events, prerecorded videos, virtual tributes, and more on the official Class of 2021...

Words Preach. Actions Speak. As the nation and world grappled with the murder of George Floyd, Portland Adventist Academy, in chorus with...