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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Service in Action: Thanking our Volunteers

Written by Summer Heath, Volunteer Alumni and Event Coordinator As we look upon this year so far, let’s go over how...

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Generational Learning on Grandparents Day

One of our favorite events of the school year takes place on the last day of the first quarter. After two months of...

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Jessica Graustein Earns Associate Ecologist Certification

PCA’s mission of maximizing God-given potential isn’t only reserved for our students. Professional...

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Finding the Right Fit: A Mom’s Perspective on School Choice

What a wild ride the journey of Motherhood is. Watching our children grow is all I ever wanted to experience as a...

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Hope From This Generation

Written by PCA’s Director of Development, Elaina Russo If you’re like me, you may have thought (or still...

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Portsmouth Christian Academy Hosts Mission-Impossible Themed Annual Gala

Portsmouth Christian Academy (PCA) hosted its Annual Gala on Saturday, September 30th, taking inspiration from the...

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Jordan Heckelmann Receives Winifred Currie Award from Gordon College

We are proud to share that our Upper School Principal, Jordan Heckelmann, recently received the Winifred Currie Award...

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Staying in the Know: Mid-Quarter for Parents at PCA

Effective communication between teachers, students, and parents is paramount to a student’s success. As we enter...

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Theatre Sets the Stage for 2023-24 School Year

While they’re often called “extra-curriculars”, the variety of activities our students can get...

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Middle School Builds Relationships During First Retreat Day

Middle school can be a challenging period in a young person’s life. The struggles of self-discovery, identity,...