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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


Student Takes 2nd Place in Writing Contest
Congratulations to freshman Alieha Dryden who won 2nd place in the Freshmen & Sophomore short story category at Walla Walla University’s...
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Apr 14, 20158 min read


A Dominican Republic Missionary Journal
The following posts have been sent to the staff and parents of PAA and were written by Spanish teacher and mission trip leader Rita...
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Mar 24, 201513 min read


PAA Teen Leaders Share a Memorable Weekend
Read more about what they learned and the powerful experiences they shared with each other in a recent Gleaner story written by Tracy...
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Mar 16, 20151 min read


Third Grader Empties Piggy Bank for PAA Mission Trip
The story of a little child’s recent sacrifice has been rippling through the halls of PAA, reminding us that gifts of all sizes are...
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Feb 26, 20152 min read


PAA Students Help Feed Hungry Little Tummies
Our bible teacher, Pastor Steve Lemke, recently helped his students understand God’s urging to help those in need. He and his students...
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Dec 31, 20141 min read


Priceless Auction Basketball
Recently, at our annual auction for the Portland Adventist Academy Student Scholarship (PAASS) the crowd paused during the excitement of...
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Dec 31, 20142 min read


$55,000 for Our Kids
It was one of the most successful auctions in the history of PAASS! This year’s Portland Adventist Academy Student Scholarship is more...
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Nov 29, 20141 min read


PAA’s Class Challenges Teach Character
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Nov 26, 20143 min read


Breakfast Boosts Brain Power
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Nov 25, 20142 min read


The Outstanding Senior Project
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Aug 31, 20141 min read
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