If your student is new to the PAA music program or maybe you are returning but want to be current with what is happening this year, join us for a Music Parent Orientation Meeting at 7:30pm, immediately following Parent Teacher Conferences on October 14. Meet in the Music Room to learn about performances, schedules, music tour and bell festival payments, uniforms, and other expectations. This is also a good time to let Dr. Carter know if you are interested in helping with co

Students have the opportunity to register for dual credit through WWU. Earn two quarter credits each semester by doing a little additional classwork. Registration instructions will be given in class and sent home to families - however the deadline to register will be next Friday, October 2 so be sure to get it done right away. See Mary Sperl's email for cost information.

Juniors and Seniors will be on campus taking the PSAT and SAT exams on October 14. There will be no regular classes for Freshmen or Sophomores.

Wednesday, Oct. 14 is our fall Parent Teacher Conferences. Plan on spending some time meeting with our teachers in a come-and-go setting between 4:00-7:30pm. Questions about a class? Concerned about a grade? Or just want to meet and visit with a teacher? October 14 is your chance to do just that. NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY, just swing by the gym and you'll get to spend a few moments with each teacher that you want to see. Hope to see you there!

Friday, Sept. 25 - NO SCHOOL - Bible Camp Monday, Sept. 28 - NO SCHOOL - Professional Growth Day

Great news! Your picture day photos are now available to view and order. View and order at: https://shop.jostenspix.com/login Event Code: FE81426 Student Identifier: Images are secured using the email address you provided in FACTS If you need online assistance, you can call Jostens at 1-877-515-1447 and follow the prompts for "School Support" or contact JostensPIXAdmin@jostens.com

Start thinking ahead now if you are contemplating on participating in a mission trip this year. Our trips take place during Spring Vacation (end of March) and we will be sending groups to Fiji, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic. A mandatory mission trip meeting for students and their parents will be held on the evening of October 5 so be sure to mark your calendars now! This meeting will give specific information about each trip that will help you decide if you want to go.

Want to meet your student's teachers? Have a few questions about PAA? Want to spend a few minutes with PAA's administration? Plan on coming out for our annual Meet N Greet from 6:00-8:00pm on September 30. This is a come-and-go event where you can drop in and visit individual teachers in their classrooms and/or visit with Administration in the library.

Our Juniors and Seniors will get to visit with representatives from Adventist colleges and universities across North America on Thursday, October 1. This is a great opportunity for students to ask questions, learn more about college options, and connect with college representatives. While they are here, students can apply to Adventist universities without paying application fees. Our students will attend the college fair during the school day. Students with a late start in

Grab a partner and join us for the first ever PAA Paddle Battle - a mixed duo pickleball tournament benefiting PAA Student Scholarships (PAASS). All skill levels welcome, paddles available, and great prizes up for grabs! Sunday, November 8 @ PAA Check-in at 8:00am Ages 14 and up $80 per mixed duo Register by October 26 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9YowtgXgYcrlRy4N1CDmiU3Gc_LMKiuDLYXFYlonH4rmFWA/viewform?blm_aid=23399 Concessions available Can't play? Come out

This past Tuesday, our chapel space became a place of listening, learning, and gratitude as a panel of Black students shared their voices in honor of Black History Month. This gathering marked the first of three chapels where Black history will be intentionally remembered and celebrated in our community. Rather than a lecture, the chapel felt like a conversation, one marked by honesty, courage, and deep personal reflection. Students on the panel spoke about why Black History

If you are at all interested in participating in a mission trip during Spring Vacation this year, please come to an informational meeting...