Our Spiritual Mission
At Portland Adventist Academy, our deepest desire is to guide your student toward the heart of God in a grace-filled environment. Being Christ-Centered & Character-Driven isn’t just our motto—it’s the foundation for everything we do. Every lesson, conversation, and activity is guided by this belief, whether we are nurturing hearts for Christ, inspiring minds with knowledge and values, or learning to honor and respect one another and all of life.
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With Christ at the center, we focus on developing character through core values like courage, leadership, integrity, curiosity, and concern. In this process, your student grows into a responsible citizen, accountable to themselves, others, and God. Our goal is to live out the golden rule—honoring and respecting every human life.
Most importantly, we aim to show grace in all things, remembering that we are all a work in progress—adored by Christ above all else. At PAA, your student is encouraged to grow in faith, character, and purpose, step by step, with God guiding the journey.
Our Vision
A high school where families long to send their children and where students love to be.
Our Mission
Because we desire to follow Christ’s call to transform our community and our world, we guide and educate young leaders to be Christ-centered & character driven.
Our Primary Aims
To invite every student to consider a relationship with Jesus and to mentor them in how to live as followers of Christ
To teach a holistic Christian worldview that impacts every part of living
To build an environment of academic excellence in creating life-long learners
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To provide an accepting and nurturing environment
To be a relevant part of our local and global community
Our Core Values
Courage
Facing my weaknesses and wrestling with my fears
Leadership
Knowing that I am always a leader of one and choosing to be a servant of others
Integrity
Striving to become truth-oriented with myself and others – being what I say I am
Curiosity
Developing an interest in the world around me
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Concern
Being actively involved in the welfare of others