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eLearning, eWorship, eConnection Continues Despite Campus Closure
Dear PAA Families, You may have already heard the news; today the Governor announced that students will not return to school campuses...
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Apr 8, 20202 min read
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Model UN Students Debate Action to Stop Coronavirus
UPDATE – On April 2 (the day after this story was published), the United Nations took historic action against the pandemic. Read about it...
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Apr 1, 20204 min read
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COVID-19 Update: A Word of Encouragement from our Superintended
My heart is heavy for each one of you as you face unprecedented challenges. Our precious students are foremost and constantly on our...
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Mar 24, 20202 min read
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eLearning Extended Through April
Today, Governor Brown announced school closings will extend through April 28. Â At PAA, we are working with the Health Department, Health...
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Mar 17, 20201 min read
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Technology Meets Music & Mission at PAA
In the digital media lab at Portland Adventist Academy, students build skills in photography, videography, and graphic design. In the art...
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Jan 28, 20203 min read
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How PAA Students are Helping Refugees In Colombia
Practical application of what students are learning is part of PAA’s growth as a Project Based Learning school. Coupled with Mission...
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Nov 5, 20191 min read
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How PAA Embraces Mobile Learning
This school year at Portland Adventist Academy, every student was issued their own Google Chromebook. One computer to every one student...
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Oct 7, 20193 min read
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Calling All Student Healthcare Leaders
Calling all students thinking about a future career in healthcare! Adventist Health/OHSU is providing another opportunity this fall for...
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Aug 30, 20191 min read
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PAA Welcomes New Teachers!
We are excited to introduce our two new teachers! Jim Hughes joins us as a full time art teacher. He has already spent hours in the PAA...
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Jul 23, 20191 min read
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Meet Mr. Hughes
Jim Hughes (left) loves making memories in the outdoors with his family. Meet Mr. Hughes Jim Hughes comes to PAA from Campion Academy in...
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Jul 22, 20192 min read
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Meet Ms. Parra
Portland Adventist Academy is pleased to welcome Nathalia Parra. She’ll be teaching English I as well as English Language Learning (ELL)...
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Jul 22, 20192 min read
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STEM Comes to Life with Project Based Learning
In all departments and at every level, teachers at Portland Adventist Academy are introducing students to Project Based Learning (PBL) in...
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Jun 17, 20192 min read
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Come Celebrate Mr. Kooy! May 4, 2pm at PAA
Retirement Reception Saturday May 4, 2:00pm at Portland Adventist Academy 1500 SE 96th Ave Portland,ORÂ 97216 For over 30 years, Mr....
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Apr 12, 20191 min read
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25 Ways to Keep College Costs Down!
Plan now. Live better. Wondering how to pay for college? Not sure where to start? Walla Walla University’s online guide to paying for...
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Feb 22, 20191 min read
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A Once in a Lifetime High School Experience
Dr. Nakamura and many other medical professionals frequent our campus as guest teachers. At Portland Adventist Academy, we’re blessed to...
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Jan 11, 20191 min read
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November 14 is Academy Day & Open House
Register HERE! http://paasda.org/staging/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/PAA-INVITE-2018.mp3
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Nov 5, 20181 min read
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Spanish Students Explore Hispanic Culture
Students enrolled in Spanish classes at Portland Adventist Academy celebrated Hispanic Heritage and Cultures (mid-September through mid...
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Nov 1, 20182 min read
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The National Merit Scholarships Knock at PAA’s Door
Silas Enjel, a senior, received a remarkable score on his PSAT, taken in 2017. His score was so remarkable that the National Merit...
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Oct 8, 20181 min read
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Who Doesn’t Love a Surprise?!
During an all school assembly today (October 4), students were formally introduced to someone they’ve already known for a long time. Mrs....
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Oct 4, 20181 min read
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U.S. History Tour Summer 2019 – What to Expect
NOTE: While this class is currently full, you’re welcome to put your name on a waiting list in case a spot opens up. Sign up: HERE. By...
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Aug 15, 20181 min read
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