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An Interview with Mrs. Bibb: Why Homerooms Are Essential to the Pandemic
This year has been undeniably unusual; it’s been downright CRAZY! For PAA, those challenges include the complicated endeavor to build a...
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Oct 13, 20203 min read


Parent Teacher Conferences Rebooted!
We are about to do ANOTHER new and adventurous thing together . . . Parent-Teacher Conferences via Zoom! Parent-teacher conferences are...
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Oct 1, 20202 min read


The Summer Class that Prepared PAA for In-Person Learning
Ten Portland Adventist Academy students made school history this summer. They were the first to attend in-person class during the...
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Aug 6, 20203 min read


COVID-19 Update: Mandates for In-Person Classes
July 29, 2020 Good Afternoon PAA Family, Yesterday, Oregon’s governor, Kate Brown, shared new guidelines for Oregon schools which apply...
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Jul 29, 20203 min read


Belonging & Learning From a Distance: How PAA Makes Meaningful Connections During a Pandemic
“He prepared the way before we could even imagine it,” said Portland Adventist Academy principal, Mechelle Peinado. As Oregon state and...
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Jul 29, 20204 min read


PAA Needs a Bus Driver
PAA is looking for a part-time bus driver to drive students from Tualatin Valley Academy to Portland Adventist Academy each weekday...
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Jul 1, 20201 min read


Covid-19 Did Not Stop PAA!
Hear our latest radio ad HERE. Hear a PAA mom talk about distance learning HERE. Read more about PAA and book a tour or phone call HERE....
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Jun 18, 20201 min read


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


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


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 30, 20201 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


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


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


A Call for Thanksgiving – Principal Update
The graduate received PAASS funds when they attended PAA. In fact, his family could not afford for him to attend PAA without those...
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Nov 26, 20191 min read
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