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I feel seen here
It was only days before the first day of school of Gloria’s sophomore year. She wanted so badly to attend PAA...
Sam Vigil Jr.
Jun 30, 20244 min read
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New Faculty & Staff This Year
Left to right: Adam Hinckley, Bob Palmer, Jesse Emery, Kent Sheets We’re welcoming four new faculty and staff for the 2023-24 school...
Sam Vigil Jr.
Aug 25, 20232 min read
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Students Give PAA Teachers High Marks
When asked their opinions, PAA students are ready to share them. In the one of the key surveys PAA conducts each year, released in early...
PAA Business Office
Mar 17, 20232 min read
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Parents Rate PAA Highly in Survey
Recently PAA conducted the annual Parent Evaluation Survey of PAA. The average score of the 16 statements on a 10-point scale was 8.4 or...
PAA Business Office
Feb 10, 20232 min read
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PAA Substitutes Needed
We’re looking for responsible substitute teachers for the coming school year. Subs work with friendly, energetic and kind high school...
PAA Business Office
Aug 13, 20211 min read
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PAA Needs a Bus Driver
One of the many ways we strive to meet the diverse needs of our families is by providing a way for students on the west side of the city...
PAA Business Office
Aug 4, 20211 min read
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The 2021 Caring Heart Award Winner Is . . .
Ulani Brown Congratulations to Ulani Brown! Ulani is the kind of person others want to be near. Her infectious laughter energized our...
PAA Business Office
Jun 6, 20212 min read
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Celebrating the PAA Class of 2021
Class of 2021 Webpage Re-watch livestreams of our events, prerecorded videos, virtual tributes, and more on the official Class of 2021...
PAA Business Office
May 28, 20211 min read
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One Year Later || How PAA Has Worked to Eradicate Hate
Words Preach. Actions Speak. As the nation and world grappled with the murder of George Floyd, Portland Adventist Academy, in chorus with...
PAA Business Office
May 7, 20218 min read
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The Unforgettable Class of 2021: A Recognition and Tribute at Sunnyside Church
Our sincere gratitude to the Sunnyside Seventh-day Adventist Church for allowing this rare and special meeting to recognized and...
PAA Business Office
Feb 24, 20211 min read
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Oregon Governor Proclaims Oregon Private Schools Appreciation Day
It’s a good day for Oregon Private Schools! In a special proclamation, Oregon Governor, Kate Brown has declared February 4th, 2021 Oregon...
PAA Business Office
Feb 4, 20211 min read
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Our Friend Phoenix Would Be 17 Today
Our dear friend Phoenix, lost too soon, would be turning 17 today. Our Junior class will be celebrating his life today in our Bible...
PAA Business Office
Jan 22, 20211 min read
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How PAA Performing Arts Students Presented a Pandemic-Friendly Christmas Program
Portland Adventist Academy was thrilled to share its first ever virtual Performing Arts event despite the Covid-19 pandemic! The program...
PAA Business Office
Dec 18, 20202 min read
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Thank You for Your Generous Gifts!
Thank you for your generosity in 2020! As we welcome the new year, we celebrate just how blessed we are to have such a supportive...
PAA Business Office
Dec 13, 20202 min read
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UPDATE: Renew the Roof Goal at 99.4%
As of 4.21.21 THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! As of April 21, 2021, you have generously given $94,342 to replace the gym roof! That's...
PAA Business Office
Dec 12, 20202 min read
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Mourning the Sudden Loss of a Student
Portland Adventist Academy News Release: November 7, 2020 | Updated November 13, 2020 Contact Liesl Vistaunet Communications Coordinator...
PAA Business Office
Nov 7, 20202 min read
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An Interview with Mrs. Bibb: Why Homerooms Are Essential to the Pandemic
This year has been undeniably unusual; it’s been downright CRAZY! For PAA, those challenges include the complicated endeavor to build a...
PAA Business Office
Oct 13, 20203 min read
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Parent Teacher Conferences Rebooted!
We are about to do ANOTHER new and adventurous thing together . . . Parent-Teacher Conferences via Zoom! Parent-teacher conferences are...
PAA Business Office
Oct 1, 20202 min read
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The Summer Class that Prepared PAA for In-Person Learning
As Oregon health authorities began to lift stay home orders in June, small groups were allowed to meet in person which meant PAA could...
PAA Business Office
Aug 6, 20203 min read
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COVID-19 Update: Mandates for In-Person Classes
Good Afternoon PAA Family, Yesterday, Oregon’s governor, Kate Brown, shared new guidelines for Oregon schools which apply to PAA, and I...
PAA Business Office
Jul 29, 20202 min read
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