Better Together Blog

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.

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Alumni Stories: Brian Schonewald

Alumni Spotlight: Brian Schonewald, Class of 2014 From the soccer field to the hospital floor, this PCA alumnus has...

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PCA Origins: Part 1 | Our Story with Founding Head Dennis Runey

Happy Monday: March’s last day and the 1st Day of Quarter 4! As I reflect on these past few weeks, I’m struck...

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PCA 7th/8th Grade Boys Win Seacoast League Championship!

Written in collaboration with senior Emma Eisner and the PCA Marketing Team. After an intense 42-39 victory against St....

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Mondays with Mike: Celebrating Growth, Gratitude, and Wonder

This week we wrap up the third quarter, and I want to take a moment to celebrate the remarkable growth we’ve seen...

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SeaPerch: Building ROVs in the Classroom

For the third year in a row, fifth-grade students at Portsmouth Christian Academy have taken part in an challenging...

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PCA’s 30th Annual Auction: A Success!

Written by: Kirsten Schultz, Development Marketing Specialist  On Saturday, March 16, over 300 members of the PCA...

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Mondays with Mike: Auction Stories that Inspire

This week’s Monday’s with Mike is a celebration of God’s provision, community, and generosity following the 30th...

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Mondays with Mike: Inside PCA’s Track Team – Grit, Growth & Faith!

Dear PCA Community, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support of our school, our students, and...

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Alumni Stories: Zach Silk

Alumni Spotlight: Zach Silk, Class of 2011 We recently had the privilege of welcoming Zach Silk back to our campus for...

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Mondays with Mike: Acting – At the End of the World, God’s Glory

Dear PCA Families, Students, and Supporters, Welcome back! I hope your winter break was a time of rest, adventure, and...

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Mondays with Mike: Student-Athletes’ Winter Sports Highlights – Part 1

As winter break begins, I wanted to take a moment to let you know I am thinking of you and praying for you. I know many...