Better Together Blog

at Portsmouth Christian Academy

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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8 Family-Friendly Activities for your April Break

With widespread closure of schools, businesses, and state parks, parents can be hard-pressed to find something to...

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Mom and Dad First: Keeping a Parent-First Perspective During Distance Learning 

Everything has changed. Weeks ago, you dropped your child off at school five days each week. You went to...

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Virtual Classrooms: The Why and How Behind PCA’s Remote Instruction 

Why the transition?   It’s our mission. Though these are trying times for all, the mission...

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PCA Preschool Celebrates Classmate’s Birthday

When Carrie, mom of PCA preschooler Adeline, realized that her daughter would not be able to have a traditional...

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4 Tips for Thriving At Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic

April 15, 2020Better Together Blog A guest post from Dr. Deborah Osgood The current pandemic has disrupted life as we...

PCA Art Classes Create Digital Art Gallery for Local Nursing Homes

In this world of social distancing and increasing guidelines and restrictions on our regular way of...

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A Peek Inside PCA During Distance Learning

On March 13, with the threat of COVID–19 increasing in our area, we made the decision as a school to...

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Making it Work: The Distance Learning Checklist

Learning from home can seem appealing when one thinks of unrushed mornings, working in pajamas, and getting up to move...

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Quarantine in Wonderland

On our family’s recent February break trip to Arizona, a flight attendant pulled me aside while exiting the plane. It...

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Trusting God’s Faithfulness

Written by Dennis Runey, Headmaster Emeritus at Portsmouth Christian Academy We’re hearing a lot these days about the...