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PSAT and SAT Testing Day at PAA
Today, after starting the day with worship, all of our juniors and seniors  participated in the school-day PSAT and SAT . In the spring, our freshmen and sophomores  will also take the PSAT designed for their grade levels. The PSAT does more than prepare students for the SAT — it opens the door to scholarship opportunities , helps students identify academic strengths , and highlights areas for continued growth . These assessments also provide valuable insight for our teachers
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Cougars Bring Home the Championships!
PAA’s girls volleyball  and boys soccer  teams made the Cougar Nation proud at Walla Walla University’s Fall Classic Tournament  this weekend! Both teams were undefeated through Thursday and Friday,  showing grit, skill, and incredible teamwork. Volleyball battled through several close matches, while soccer’s final qualifying game went into overtime  before being decided by a nail-biting penalty shootout . Then, late Saturday night , both teams brought home first-place champi
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PAA Community in Action
Wednesday night was one of those events that remind us why we love what we do! We started with a School Board Mixer , giving staff and...
PAA Pulse
Oct 31 min read
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Gospel Reading Initiative at PAA
Our Campus Ministries student leaders  have launched an inspiring new initiative: daily Gospel Reading . For the next four weeks,...
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Oct 21 min read
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Worship + Community + Fun at PAA
Last weekend was full of connections at PAA! On Friday evening, students gathered for a Campus Ministries–planned, student-led worship ....
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Oct 21 min read
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Freshmen Adventure: Curiosity Explored
This week, the Class of 2029 kicked off their high school journey with Freshmen Adventure , the first of PAA’s grade-level leadership...
PAA Pulse
Sep 261 min read
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Adventist College Fair at PAA
This week, PAA hosted the annual Adventist College Fair  for our juniors and seniors, along with students from neighboring Adventist...
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Sep 261 min read
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Sophomore Excursion: Courage in Action
Sophomore Excursion is one of PAA’s signature leadership traditions, an annual ropes course adventure built around our core value of...
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Sep 261 min read
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Congratulation, Sophia!
National Merit Commended Scholar, Sophia Lee We are thrilled to recognize Sophia Lee  as a National Merit Commended Scholar ! Out of the...
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Sep 261 min read
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Bible Camp 2025: Made for More
Bible Camp is always one of the most impactful spiritual events of the year — and this year is no exception. More than 120 PAA students...
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Sep 191 min read
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Music at the Heart of PAA
Performance and Production At Portland Adventist Academy, music is more than a class — it’s an important part of how students learn,...
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Sep 181 min read
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Week 3 and Thriving!
We’re only three weeks into the school year, but our students are already settled into their academic rhythm. Classes are buzzing with...
PAA Pulse
Sep 141 min read
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Senior Sunrise Worship
Our seniors kicked off their year bright and early this morning with their annual, student-led Senior Sunrise worship. Together as a...
PAA Pulse
Sep 121 min read
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Junior Challenge Leadership Trip
PAA’s Juniors have kicked off their leadership class trip — an unforgettable experience designed to grow thoughtful servant leaders....
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Sep 111 min read
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Soccer, Volleyball, and Cross Country
Soccer Athletics are off to a great start! Soccer, JV and Varsity Girls Volleyball, and Cross Country Cougars are conditioned and ready...
PAA Pulse
Sep 51 min read
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Senior Retreat
Hiking Together Worship at Camp Last weekend, our Class of 2026 went on their Senior Retreat. Senior Retreat at PAA is a time for the...
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Sep 51 min read
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"Ask a Senior" Chapel
We kicked off our first chapel of the year. Our senior class and SA officers led out, building and investing in the culture of worship,...
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Sep 41 min read
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We're Back!
The 2025–26 school year is officially underway at PAA! Our hallways are buzzing, classrooms are alive with energy, and students are...

Mechelle Peinado
Aug 271 min read
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PAA's Gone Mobile!
The school launched a new app that combines mobile access to FACTS Family Portal with other information parents need most often. With our...

Mary Sperl
Aug 101 min read
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