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.
Mondays with Mike: Torchbearers and Trailblazers –PCA Class of 2025 and the NWEA Pizza Challenge!
This week’s Mondays with Mike honors the incredible Class of 2025—our “Faithful Forty”—whose academic...
Alumni Stories: Aaron Anderson Part 2
Alumni Spotlight: Aaron Anderson, Class of 2006 In Part 1 of our conversation with Aaron Anderson, we followed his...
Mondays with Mike: Fine Arts Week
This week’s Mondays with Mike is a special two-part celebration of Fine Arts Week at Portsmouth...
Alumni Stories: Aaron Anderson
Alumni Spotlight: Aaron Anderson, Class of 2006 At PCA, we often talk about the impact our graduates have on the world...
Monday with Mike: Students Speak—Why Their Teachers Matter
This week’s podcast is simple and powerful. I walked the halls, classrooms, and playgrounds at lunchtime and asked...
Together in Worship: A Student-Led All-School Night of Praise
Written by Louisa Henker, PCA Senior & Spiritual PrefectPhotos Captured by Emma Eisner, PCA Senior & Unity...
Mondays with Mike: Welcome Back! Spring Forward, Finish Strong
I hope you had a blessed and restorative Easter and spring break. Today’s Mondays with Mike podcast is...
Mondays with Mike | Underground, Holy, and Real: Meet the Altar Prayer Club at PCA
This is Holy Week. The week that changed the world—and still changes lives. My prayer is that this would be a sacred...
Mondays with Mike: PCA Origins – Part 2
Are you ready for Part 2 of the PCA story? PCA community, here we go! Many of you shared how much you enjoyed last...
Alumni Stories: Brian Schonewald
Alumni Spotlight: Brian Schonewald, Class of 2014 From the soccer field to the hospital floor, this PCA alumnus has...
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...