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.
From Seaborne Drive to Capitol Hill: PCA Grad Jenna Mayes Interns in Washington
Studying Public Policy in the Nation’s Capital For Jenna Mayes, Valedictorian of Portsmouth Christian Academy’s...
Alumni Stories: Leah Cosgrove ’11
Alumni Spotlight: Leah Cosgrove (DiTommaso), Class of 2011 “Life is made up of seasons. Every season has an...
Mondays with Mike: The Strength of a School — Our Teachers
Good Afternoon PCA Families, Most of us can remember a teacher who shaped our lives. In this week’s Mondays with...
Mondays with Mike: How We Think About Graduate Success
Dear PCA Community, I hope you are enjoying your winter break, wherever this finds you. As I send this to you the...
Mondays with Mike: How We Use Academic Data
…And Why You Can Have Confidence Dear PCA Community, At our State of the School gathering, I spoke briefly...
2026 State of the School: Faithful Formation, Steady Stewardship
Thank you to the parents, faculty, and staff who joined Head of School Mike Runey for this year’s State of the School...
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...
Introducing the PCA Post
The Official Student Newspaper of PCA’s Upper School The 2025–2026 school year marks the launch of the PCA...
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...
