Sacramento Union Academy Film Found on Campus
https://youtu.be/zKD50DQxgA0 A 1974 Film Found in Storage Is Bringing SAA’s Past Back to Life A 16mm Sacramento Union Academy film discovered in campus storage is giving students, staff, and alumni a rare window into what life looked like at this school more than 50 years ago. The reel, dated 1974, captures a version of this […]
Faith Formation is the Secret Ingredient for Student Success in 2026
As we navigate the academic landscape of 2026, many families are searching for an educational experience that goes beyond standard textbooks. Did you know that students in Seventh-day Adventist schools score on average half a grade level higher than the national average across all subjects? This academic edge is deeply connected to how we integrate […]
Where Do SAA Graduates Go to College? (Everywhere)
When parents ask where SAA graduates end up after high school, the answer might surprise: everywhere. Our alumni attend prestigious UC campuses and intimate Adventist universities. They serve in the military and master skilled trades. Some head to Ivy League schools while others launch successful careers straight out of high school. This isn’t scattered—it’s intentional. […]
How to Balance Academics and Sports: 11 Practical Tips Every Student Athlete (and Parent) Should Know
Balancing classwork, practices, games, and still having a life can feel impossible some days. Yet student-athletes consistently show it can be done—nationally athletes reached a 91% Graduation Success Rate in 2024, proving that busy sports schedules and strong academics really can go together. As a Christian High School in Sacramento, CA, we walk with students […]
Middle School Christmas Concert 2025
The sanctuary filled up fast, and by the time the lights dimmed, more than 400 family members and friends had gathered for our 2025 Middle School Christmas Concert. Ninety-eight students from across the middle school stepped onto the stage, ready to lead us through a night built on music, hope, and community. Events like this […]
Dr. Amy Leukert – Big Franks or Super Links?: Quantifying Adventist Culture (Lecture Series Fall 2025)
Exploring Faith and Culture Through Research Sacramento Adventist Academy welcomed Dr. Amy Leukert from Pacific Union College for the Lecture Series Fall 2025 event. Her presentation, Big Franks or Super Links?: Quantifying Adventist Culture, explored the shared experiences and habits that shape Adventist identity across North America. Through humor, stories, and data, Dr. Leukert showed […]
Career Day 2025. Real Careers. Real Academics. Real Preparation.
Career Day brought ten professionals straight into our high school hallways this year. One hundred fifty-one students rotated through three sessions each, and the questions they asked were genuinely impressive—grounded in what they’re learning in class and focused on what actually matters when choosing a career path. The goal is straightforward: give students real access […]
National Honor Society 2025 (Re-established)
https://youtu.be/BXx7h21sdcs SAA Re-established the National Honor Society in 2025! The multipurpose room filled up, families found their seats, and the atmosphere had that quiet buzz that happens when everyone knows something meaningful is about to happen. A After decades without a chapter, SAA officially brought back the National Honor Society. It felt natural, like we […]
A Joyful Start: First Day of School 2025–2026
https://youtu.be/tNjB-oWAigk There’s nothing quite like the buzz of the first day of school at Sacramento Adventist Academy. The laughter spilling across the campus, hugs between friends reuniting after summer, and the excited steps of students walking into new classrooms—it all reminds us that each school year is a fresh chapter waiting to be written. This […]
2025 8th Grade Graduation Celebration
The 2025 8th Grade Graduation at SAA was a beautiful and meaningful event that celebrated not only academic achievement but also personal growth, community, and the start of high school for 33 graduating students. For parents, prospective families, and anyone wondering what happens at SAA’s 8th Grade Graduation, here’s a recap of the event. Tributes […]