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: How Our Educational Vision Shows Up in Middle School
…And Why It Matters Dear PCA Community, Last week at State of the School, I spoke about educational...
Alumni Stories: Kelsey Warner ’15
Alumni Spotlight: Kelsey Warner, Class of 2015 We had the pleasure of having Kelsey Warner on campus for this...
Mondays with Mike: Safety, Stewardship, and Caring for One Another
A Conversation with Chief Operating Officer, Steve Howe. Dear PCA Community, Safety at PCA is not a checklist for...
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...
