When Portsmouth Christian Academy (PCA) announced the transition to distance learning on March 13, they knew that there would be unexpected challenges in bringing nearly 500 students up to speed with a remote education format. While the transition was mostly smooth for students who had their own computers and devices, there were some families who found the transition challenging because of a lack of hardware. Read More
On our family’s recent February break trip to Arizona, a flight attendant pulled me aside while exiting the plane. It was past eleven o’clock at night, and I was weary from a day of packing, rushing, and entertaining in-flight children for nearly six hours. Holding my youngest child and dragging a carry-on, I worried, “Oh no, what have I done wrong?” Read More
Written by Dennis Runey, Headmaster Emeritus at Portsmouth Christian Academy
We’re hearing a lot these days about the uncertainty affecting our nation. Personal questions abound for people as they relate to jobs, schooling and relationship connections.
Businesses face many of these same issues, and it makes me reflect on PCA’s own time of uncertainty and the choice we had to trust God or wrestle with doubt and fear. Read More
Distance learning was an unexpected change to the routine and instruction model for many schools around the world last week, including ours. Thanks to the hard work and tenacity of teachers, administrators, and parents, PCA began the temporary shift to distance learning almost two weeks ago, and we’ve learned a lot already! In addition to the academic learning of our students in these last two weeks, here are five important things we’re learning: Read More
With COVID-19 spreading quickly across our country, “shelter in place” orders coming from several states, and everyday activities like school moving to digital platforms, it’s as important now, as ever, that we shine as a light for Christ in this broken world. Read More
Each year, the Upper School students work in small groups to select a science-related question, provide a research proposal, research the topic using the scientific method, and then present their conclusion to a panel of judges. Read More
Congratulations to the cast and crew of These Shining Lives for being selected as a winner in the regional NH One Act Drama Competition! The PCA theatre students took home a ‘Best Production’ award and were selected to advance to the state level. Read More
Portsmouth Christian Academy (PCA) senior, Manogna Dumpala, age 16, has been honored for her exemplary volunteer service with a President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA). Read More
On Friday, Portsmouth Christian Academy celebrated its 40th birthday by welcoming Headmaster Emeritus, Mr. Dennis Runey, to speak with Lower School students about the history of the school. Read More
As the Winter Track season comes to an end, Portsmouth Christian Academy is proud to recognize several standout athletes for incredible accomplishments this season and their hard work. Read More
