Welcome to PCA’s
Better Together Blog
Welcome to PCA’s Better Together Blog—a vibrant, school-wide space where our community truly comes to life! Here, you’ll discover inspiring alumni stories, student achievements, and everyday moments that make our school unique. You’ll also find valuable parent resources, campus highlights, and episodes from our Head of School podcast, featuring thoughtful insights on education and leadership. Whether you’re a current family, prospective family, or alumnus, we invite you to explore, connect, and celebrate the heart of the PCA community.
You can navigate the blog by selecting a category, such as family stories, athletics, school news, or student stories, or dive right in by starting with the most recent post.
BONUS Mondays with Mike: PCA Auction: Why It Matters
And How to Get Involved Dear PCA Families,As we look ahead to the PCA Auction, we wanted to share a short conversation...
Mondays with Mike: Calling, College Decisions, and Faithful Next Steps
A Conversation with Director of Calling, College, and Careers, Nate Hasty. Dear PCA Community, As college decisions...
Mondays with Mike: A Story of Challenge and Hope
A Conversation with Head of School Emeritus, Dennis Runey Dear PCA Community, Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and...
Mondays with Mike: Mid‑Year Momentum
Growth, Mastery, and Rigor at PCA Dear PCA Parents, As we close the first semester this week and look ahead to...
Class of 2025 Imparts First Semester Wisdom to the Class of 2026
PCA’s Annual Alumni Panel Each year, PCA’s Academic Guidance and College Planning Office invites last...
Alumni Stories: Brandie (Rice) Horst
Alumni Spotlight: Brandie (Rice) Horst, Class of 2011 Today we’re talking with Brandie Horst (formerly Brandie Rice),...
Mondays with Mike: Winter Growth
Why This Season Matters for Your Child Dear PCA Parents, Welcome back, and Happy New Year. I hope you had a restful and...
Introducing the PCA Post
The Official Student Newspaper of PCA’s Upper School The 2025–2026 school year marks the launch of the PCA...
Mondays with Mike: A Quiet Word of Hope for Christmas Week
A Conversation with David Moore, Middle School Chaplain Blessed Christmas PCA Family, As many of you receive this, we...
Celebrating Service, Joy, and Excellence: Faculty Awards from the Fall Semester
Each fall, Portsmouth Christian Academy pauses to recognize the faculty and staff members whose daily faithfulness,...
Mondays with Mike: All-State to Advent
Music That Forms and Offers Hello PCA Family, As we enter the final week before Christmas break, I want to share a...
