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PAA Business Office
Jul 29, 20204 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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PAA Business Office
Jul 1, 20201 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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PAA Business Office
Jun 18, 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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PAA Business Office
Jun 9, 20202 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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PAA Business Office
Jun 8, 20201 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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PAA Business Office
May 7, 20202 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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PAA Business Office
May 7, 20201 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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PAA Business Office
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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PAA Business Office
Apr 29, 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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PAA Business Office
Apr 8, 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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PAA Business Office
Apr 1, 20204 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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PAA Business Office
Mar 24, 20202 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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PAA Business Office
Mar 23, 20201 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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PAA Business Office
Mar 17, 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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PAA Business Office
Mar 12, 20202 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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PAA Business Office
Nov 26, 20191 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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PAA Business Office
Sep 23, 20191 min read
This Is Tim – a musical life – Premieres November 14!
Tim Ellis was a teacher at PAA for more than twenty years when he lost his battle with cancer in 2016. Ellis was a legend in our...
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PAA Business Office
Jul 30, 20194 min read
PAA Teacher Publishes the True Story of a Cuban Seeking Freedom
Portland Adventist Academy Teacher Publishes True Story of a Cuban Seeking Freedom When Dionisio was being imprisoned and abused, he...
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PAA Business Office
Jul 23, 20191 min read
PAA Welcomes New Teachers!
We are excited to introduce our two new teachers! Jim Hughes joins us as a full time art teacher. He has already spent hours in the PAA...
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PAA Business Office
Jul 22, 20192 min read
Meet Mr. Hughes
Jim Hughes (left) loves making memories in the outdoors with his family. Meet Mr. Hughes Jim Hughes comes to PAA from Campion Academy in...
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