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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


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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Sep 23, 20191 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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Jul 30, 20194 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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Jul 23, 20191 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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Jul 22, 20192 min read


Meet Ms. Parra
Portland Adventist Academy is pleased to welcome Nathalia Parra. She’ll be teaching English I as well as English Language Learning (ELL)...
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Jul 22, 20192 min read


PAA Announces Drechelle McCray as Vice Principal of Administration
The Portland Adventist Academy community is celebrating one of its own today! Drechelle McCray, English teacher, Gospel Choir director,...
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May 15, 20192 min read


It Was a Good Week at PAA
The week of April 15 to 19, 2019 will go down in our history as a powerful week. From a special staff led week of worship to major...
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Apr 19, 20192 min read


PAA Celebrates Mechelle Peinado’s Acceptance to Lead as Principal
PAA’s newly named principal, Mechelle Peinado Portland Adventist Academy is pleased and blessed to share the news that Mechelle Peinado...
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Apr 16, 20191 min read


Come Celebrate Mr. Kooy! May 4, 2pm at PAA
Retirement Reception Saturday May 4, 2:00pm at Portland Adventist Academy 1500 SE 96th Ave Portland,OR 97216 For over 30 years, Mr....
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Apr 12, 20191 min read


PAA Welcomes Sam Vigil Jr., CFRE
“We are thrilled Sam is joining our PAA Cougar family,” says Mechelle Peinado, interim principal. “Sam has experience in all aspects of...
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Nov 28, 20182 min read


In Sam’s Words
PAA: What brings you to Portland Adventist Academy? Sam: Several things attracted me to PAA. First of all, the Christ-centered mission...
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Nov 28, 20182 min read


Who Doesn’t Love a Surprise?!
During an all school assembly today (October 4), students were formally introduced to someone they’ve already known for a long time. Mrs....
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Oct 4, 20181 min read


Mechelle Peinado Appointed Interim Principal
Last night, the Portland Adventist Academy board voted unanimously to name Mechelle Peinado as interim principal for the 2018-19 school...
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Oct 3, 20181 min read


PAA Highlights at the NAD Teachers’ Convention
Thousands of SDA teachers from north America meet every five years. The North American Division 2018 Teachers’ Convention comes to an end...
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Aug 9, 20181 min read


PAA’s Pastor Stephen Lundquist Receives National Award for Excellence
Pastor Stephen Lundquist, Portland Adventist Academy (PAA) Bible teacher and Religion Department Chair, was honored Tuesday night, August...
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Aug 7, 20182 min read


Our Thanks to Pastor Monte
Monte Torkelsen says farewell to Oregon after 25 years serving youth in the Oregon Conference. After 25 years serving youth in the...
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Jun 1, 20183 min read


Three Ways to Support Inside Out Service Day
Parents, pastors, and church members are a vital resource to this event! We hope YOU will join this awesome effort to show love to our...
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Apr 17, 20181 min read
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