Little Oaks Disc Golf Fundraiser Tournament Raises $2,200 for Kids Abroad
On March 29, 2026, SAA hosted its first-ever disc golf fundraiser tournament at Little Oaks, and 64 players showed up to make it count. Disc golf has been one of the fastest-growing sports in the country, with participation up 86% since 2020, and SAA is right in the middle of that wave. By the end […]
Sacramento Adventist Academy Musical 2026: Les Misérables Brings the House Down Before Nearly 900 Attendees
The Sacramento Adventist Academy musical 2026 season reached its peak when high school students performed Les Misérables across three nights before a combined audience of approximately 850 people — a turnout that reflects the growing reputation of SAA’s fine arts program and the hunger our community has for student-led performing arts. According to the National […]
Patron of the Arts 2026: Honoring Kathi and Larry Provonsha
https://youtu.be/QuRKUx41rKU 2026 Patron of the Arts Every year, SAA’s music gala brings together families, staff, alumni, and community supporters to celebrate what happens when a school takes its arts program seriously. This year, the evening included something new: the inaugural Patron of the Arts award. The first recipients were Kathi and Larry Provonsha, two people […]
When a Fourth Grade Student Chose Honesty
https://youtu.be/uFbd7LdbonE A few months ago, a group of fourth graders were playing pickleball during recess when things went sideways. Jacob stepped into the middle of the game, disrupting play and upsetting several classmates. What started as a normal recess quickly turned tense—emotions escalated, voices were raised, and a few students walked away in tears. Mr. […]
We Found Something Special: The 2006 SAA Music Tour Video
https://youtu.be/sbPqc9A5kxE We found a DVD from the 2006 SAA High School Music Tour—a full video documentary shot and edited by Ted, husband of longtime choir director Dr. Bev. So, of course, we had to digitize it and share it with all of you. 20 years ago (it really shouldn’t be that long ago) SAA toured […]
SAA Basketball at Golden 1 Center
https://youtu.be/k64SnnI8aQQ On January 5, Sacramento Adventist Academy basketball teams took on Sacramento Country Day at Golden 1 Center—home of the NBA’s Sacramento Kings. Middle school and varsity athletes competed on the same court where De’Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis, and the nation’s best play, in front of a packed SAA community. The Results Middle School Girls […]
High School Christmas Concert 2025: A Night of Music, Meaning, and Advent Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNTtnLEYZWg&t=41s On December 12, 2025, Sacramento Adventist Academy’s high school students transformed Carmichael SDA Church into a sanctuary of sound and light for the annual Candlelight Christmas Concert. With every seat filled and candlelight casting a warm glow throughout the sanctuary, the evening set a reflective tone from the opening notes. The Theme: Waiting in […]
Elementary Christmas Program 2025, A Story Told Simply
On December 13, Sacramento Adventist Academy’s elementary students gathered at Carmichael SDA Church for the annual Lessons & Carols Christmas Program. Families filled the sanctuary early. Phones were ready. Excitement was high, and so was the joy.This program followed a long standing tradition. Scripture and song woven together to tell the Christmas story, from beginning […]
Science Assembly 2025 Turning Experiments Into Life Lessons
Today we hosted Science Assembly 2025 for our middle school and high school students. Mr. Turk, one of our high school science teachers, led the assembly using live experiments to show how science connects to real life and faith. He let the demonstrations do the talking. The meaning followed without being pushed. Students stayed […]
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 […]