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Music Music Music!
Research shows that music education and experiences can boost and enhance learning over all curricula! Making it a win-win for any...
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Sep 7, 20161 min read


Spanish Students Boast Impressive AAPPL Scores!
Barrett, who has grown PAA’s language department from two levels of Spanish to four, has made it her education mission to motivate...
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Jun 2, 20162 min read


Cougar CrossFit Challenge Builds Health, Community, and Wellness
And in those moments, running into the sunset, Cougar CrossFit was born! The invitation to join in the Cougar CrossFit Challenge...
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Jun 1, 20162 min read


Welcome Principal Parris!
This week, principal Nicola introduced our soon-to-be new principal to our excited student body. We are grateful God has led us to Mr....
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May 13, 20161 min read


Art Department News!
Kaylynn Baker-Broadfoot was recently awarded a $48,000 scholarship to the Pacific Northwest College of Arts. This is a tremendous...
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Apr 20, 20161 min read


Adiós
“Rancés, I didn’t understand you,” I said to the Dominican young man as he left our house after Mike´s surprise birthday party Wednesday...
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Apr 4, 20162 min read


Summer School Options
This summer we’re excited to offer you two summer classes. Drivers Education for teens begins June 15th and is taught by DMV and ODOT...
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Mar 31, 20161 min read


Tribute to Tim Ellis
Mr. Ellis was a pivotal presence in our music department for 20 years. Tim Ellis, a twenty-year PAA music teacher and friend to staff,...
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Mar 23, 20165 min read


A&P Students Learn Hands-On in a Cadaver Laboratory
Portland Adventist Academy teacher Linda Johnson recently took her Honors Anatomy and Physiology class to learn in a cadaver lab at...
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Mar 10, 20162 min read


Mountain Climbing, Drone Building, and Fashion Designing Impress the Senior Project Panels at PAA
On top of Mount Rainier, Austin Smith is only two mountains away from becoming the youngest climber to peakbag the 20 largest volcanoes...
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Feb 3, 20163 min read


PAA’s Music Department Presents the Annual Christmas Concert
he Christ born babe was born for us and every year PAA makes music to celebrate this gift! Join us for our annual Christmas concert on...
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Dec 9, 20151 min read


Just in Time for Christmas!
We’ve got an incredible assortment of PAA logo wear available to personalize. Check it out by clicking here!
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Dec 4, 20151 min read


Climbing Improves Confidence
“My enjoyment of this is greater than my fear,” says Will Howard. You’d never guess that Will Howard has a fear of heights. He scampers...
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Dec 3, 20152 min read


Missed Open House? Schedule a Tour!
At PAA students enjoy unique classes like 3D Design, Rock Climbing, and American Sign Language. Maybe you missed our Open House. That’s...
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Nov 18, 20151 min read


Celebrate the Champions!
It was a dramatic finish! PAA was tied with OES with just four minutes left in the game. That’s when Luke Janta kicked the ball to Derek...
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Nov 15, 20151 min read


PAA Offers New Classes & Dual Credit Options
American Sign Language students like Zoe Minden (left) and Adoniah Simon (middle) learn the language by practicing in class. With a large...
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Sep 30, 20154 min read


Sporty Summer at PAA
PAA served nearly 160 kids ranging in age from kindergarten to eighth grade. Future PAA Cougars were a part of Basketball, Soccer, and...
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Aug 13, 20152 min read


Caring Heart Award to Zac White
Zac White has been a shining example of students caring for students and the world around them The recipient of one of the North Pacific...
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Jul 9, 20153 min read


Advanced Placement Psychology Prepares Students for Helping Professions
Peinado, PAA school guidance counselor and teacher, believes in teaching beyond the textbook. That’s why, for PAA’s all-school Service...
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Jul 7, 20153 min read


Goodbye to Five of our Beloved
This summer, we say goodbye to five great people who served our school with passion and purpose. During his three years at PAA, he...
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Jul 1, 20152 min read
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