Pohnpei Seventh-day Adventist School

Pohnpei Seventh-day Adventist School A Seventh-Day Adventist School operating in Pohnpei, Micronesia, with a K-12 educational program.

Our philosophy is to provide each student with an equal opportunity to obtain a well-rounded, Christian education. Witnessing and mentoring stand high on our list to allow the students to grow into exceptional individuals who carry on their education, Christian beliefs, and understanding through day-to-day activities.

September 25. šŸ•Æļø HS LEADERSHIP DEDICATION CHAPEL | 2026–2027This week, the HS Student Body gathered for the Dedication C...
25/09/2026

September 25. šŸ•Æļø HS LEADERSHIP DEDICATION CHAPEL | 2026–2027

This week, the HS Student Body gathered for the Dedication Chapel Service for the elected High School Student Association and Class Officers for the 2026–2027 school year.

Chaplain Jorge Duran shared a meaningful message on Christ-centered leadership, drawing from the example of Timothy in the Bible and reminding our student leaders that Christian leadership is about modeling Christ through humility, faithfulness, and service to others.

The service continued with a candlelighting ceremony. The lighting of each candle symbolized our student leaders’ acknowledgment that the light they are called to carry does not come from themselves, but from God. As they begin their year of service, they are reminded that the Holy Spirit is the One who will sustain and fuel that light throughout the year, enabling them to lead with wisdom, humility, and a servant’s heart. šŸ•Æļø

Principal Leighton S. Edward then administered the Oath of Office, as our student leaders publicly committed themselves to the responsibilities entrusted to them.

OATH OF OFFICE

"I (student name) do solemnly pledge that I will faithfully execute the duties entrusted to me.

I pledge to respect and uphold the Christian standards and regulations of my school,
to treat my fellow students with care and respect, and to carry my responsibilities with humility, integrity, and diligence.

I will seek to build a heart for God, develop a mind for excellence, and use my hands for service.

I will strive to lead by example, putting the needs of others before my own and using my position not for recognition, but as an opportunity to serve.

I commit myself to the mission and vision of Pohnpei SDA School: to help create an environment that prepares each student for a fulfilling life on earth and an eternal life in heaven.

With God as my guide, I pledge to faithfully serve my school, support my fellow students, and honor God through my leadership throughout this academic year.

I make this pledge sincerely and with God’s help."

Following the oath, Principal Leighton offered a dedication prayer over the student leaders. Surrounded by the High School teachers, our student leaders were prayed over and entrusted to God as they begin their year of service.

The moment served as a reminder that they do not lead alone. They are supported by their teachers, their school community, and most importantly, by God, who calls them to serve and promises to provide the strength and wisdom they need.

Congratulations to our 2026–2027 HS SA and Class Officers! May you faithfully carry the responsibility entrusted to you, shine as lights on our campus, and lead others toward Christ through your example and service. šŸ•ÆļøšŸ’™šŸ¬


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September 22. šŸ’§Kalahngan lap to the INS family!šŸ’™A huge thank you to the INS family for generously donating four water di...
22/09/2026

September 22. šŸ’§Kalahngan lap to the INS family!šŸ’™

A huge thank you to the INS family for generously donating four water dispensers to support our High School Water Dispenser Project, which the PTA adopted as one of its projects at yesterday’s PTA General Assembly.

These dispensers will be placed in our high school classrooms to provide students with convenient access to drinking water throughout the school day.

We are grateful to the INS family for helping turn a PTA initiative into something tangible for our students. Thank you for partnering with PSDA School and for investing in the health and well-being of our students!

Kalahngan lap, INS family! May God continue to bless you for your generosity and support. šŸ’§šŸ™

Septemer 21. CONGRATULATIONS to Our New PTA Officers! šŸŽ‰Please join us in congratulating the newly elected PSDA School PT...
21/09/2026

Septemer 21. CONGRATULATIONS to Our New PTA Officers! šŸŽ‰

Please join us in congratulating the newly elected PSDA School PTA Officers for the 2026–2027 school year!

šŸ‘ President - Dr. Diana Baleacagi
šŸ‘ Vice President - Vinnesa Oliver
šŸ‘ Treasurer - Cathy Hadley
šŸ‘ Secretary - Caroline Senda

We are grateful for your willingness to serve our school community and look forward to working together to support our students, teachers, and families throughout the school year.

May God bless each of you as you take on this important responsibility, and may He guide the PTA in strengthening the partnership between home and school.

Congratulations, and thank you for serving! šŸ™šŸ¬

September 21. First PTA General Assembly āœ…Kalahngan lap to all our parents and guardians who were able to join us for ou...
21/09/2026

September 21. First PTA General Assembly āœ…

Kalahngan lap to all our parents and guardians who were able to join us for our first PTA General Assembly of the school year! We are grateful for your presence, support, and continued partnership in the education of our students. May the Lord continue to bless the collaboration of this important association as we work together for the benefit of our children and our school.

Principal Leighton Edward shared an opening report highlighting our current enrollment, important information for the school year, and the significance of PSDA's 55th Anniversary. He also facilitated the election of our new PTA officers for the 2026–2027 school year.

The PTA also adopted, in principle, a new project to provide water dispensers for our high school classrooms, giving hs students convenient access to clean drinking water without having to leave class and disrupt their learning. The newly elected PTA officers will convene to finalize the details, including the number of dispensers the PTA will be able to provide.

We are thankful for the parents, guardians, teachers, and school leaders who continue to invest their time and energy in our students. Together, we are helping build the heart for God, develop the mind for excellence, and empower the hands for service.

May God bless our PTA and the 2026–2027 school year! šŸ™šŸ¬

September 20. ATTENTION ALL PSDA PARENTS & GUARDIANS!This is a friendly reminder to attend the First General Assembly fo...
20/09/2026

September 20. ATTENTION ALL PSDA PARENTS & GUARDIANS!
This is a friendly reminder to attend the First General Assembly for our Parent-Teacher Association on Monday, September 21, at 5:00 PM. The meeting will be held in the school cafeteria.
Agenda
• Meet the Faculty and Staff
• School Calendar and Important Q1 Events
• Principal’s Opening Report
• Election of PTA Officers for the New School Year

September 14. Official Announcement of the  Installation of New PSDA School PrincipalDear PSDA School Family,The Pohnpei...
14/09/2026

September 14. Official Announcement of the Installation of New PSDA School Principal

Dear PSDA School Family,
The Pohnpei Seventh-day Adventist School Board of Directors is pleased to officially announce that Mr. Leighton S. Edward has been installed as the new Principal of Pohnpei Seventh-day Adventist School.

Mr. Edward brings to this position a deep and longstanding connection to Pohnpei Seventh-day Adventist School. He is a graduate of PSDA and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Walla Walla University. He has served PSDA as a Student Missionary, classroom teacher, and Vice-Principal, accumulating a total of ten years of service to the school. Most recently, he served as Acting Principal during a significant period of transition. Following his appointment by the PSDA School Board, Mr.
Edward received the approval of the Guam-Micronesia Board of Education, completing the denominational approval process for his appointment as Principal. His educational background, experience in Adventist education, and intimate understanding of the PSDA community have prepared him well for this new responsibility.

The Board is confident that Mr. Edward's experience, commitment to Adventist education, and deep love for PSDA will contribute meaningfully to the continued growth and mission of the school. We ask all members of the PSDA family to join us in supporting him through your prayers, encouragement, and continued partnership.

As we enter this new chapter, may we remain united in our commitment to providing Christ-centered education and preparing our students for a fulfilling life on earth and an eternal life in heaven.

We congratulate Mr. Edward on his installation and pray that God will richly bless and guide him as he serves in this important calling.

Respectfully,
Stevenson A. Joseph
Vice-Chairman
PSDA School Board of Directors

August 25. **FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL REMINDER**Dear PSDA School Parents, Guardians, and Students,This is a friendly reminder...
25/08/2026

August 25. **FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL REMINDER**
Dear PSDA School Parents, Guardians, and Students,

This is a friendly reminder that the first day of school is Thursday, August 27, 2026. Please note that the first day will follow a half-day schedule, with dismissal at 12:00 noon.

For your child’s safety, school supervision will be provided until 12:30 p.m. Please make arrangements to pick up your child by that time.

Dismissal/Pick-Up Procedures:
-Kindergarten: Parents/guardians should pick up their children directly from their classrooms.
-Grade 1: Students will wait for their rides at the drop-off zone area.
-Grade 2 - 4: Students will wait for their rides in the school gymnasium.
-Grades 6 - 8: Students will wait for their rides near the drop-off zone area.

Office Closed Early on August 26:
The school office will close at 12:00 noon tomorrow, Wednesday, August 26, to allow our staff to complete final preparations for the first day of school.

Important Registration Reminder:
Please be advised that only students whose registration has been finalized by 12:00pm noon tomorrow will be permitted to enter their classrooms on the first day of school. If you have not yet completed your child’s registration, please make every effort to do so before the deadline.

We appreciate your cooperation as we work to ensure that our campus and classrooms are fully prepared to welcome our students on Thursday. We look forward to a wonderful start to the new school year!

Blessings,
Leighton Edward
Interim Principal
Pohnpei Seventh-day Adventist School

August 14. ATTENTION PSDA PARENTS AND STUDENTSThank you for your patience and understanding as we have worked through th...
14/08/2026

August 14. ATTENTION PSDA PARENTS AND STUDENTS
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we have worked through the recent changes to our school calendar.

We are pleased to announce that the new first day of school for the 2026–2027 school year will be Thursday, August 27, 2026. The first day will be a half day, with students dismissed at 12:00 noon.

High School Orientation will also take place prior to the start of classes according to the following schedule:
• Seniors & Juniors: Monday, August 24 at 9:00AM
• Sophomores & Freshmen: Tuesday, August 25 at 9:00AM

A new school calendar reflecting the necessary adjustments will be shared early next week.

We appreciate your continued patience, understanding, and support as we prepare for the new school year. We look forward to welcoming our students back to campus and beginning another year of learning, growth, and service together.

Thank you, and may God continue to bless our PSDA School Family.

Sincerely,
Leighton Edward
Interim Principal
Pohnpei Seventh-day Adventist School

August 10. Dear PSDA Community,First, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has reached out to ...
09/08/2026

August 10. Dear PSDA Community,
First, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has reached out to me and my family with words of sympathy, encouragement, prayers, and love during this difficult time of loss. Your kindness and support have been a tremendous source of comfort to us, and we are deeply grateful to be surrounded by such a caring community.

As we continue to navigate this time of transition, I would also like to inform you that the PSDA School Board of Directors has appointed me to serve as Acting Principal until a more permanent decision regarding the school’s leadership is made. I am humbled by the confidence the Board has placed in me, and I ask for your continued prayers as I take on this responsibility.

I want to assure you that the well-being, safety, and education of our students remain my highest priorities. We recognize that the beginning of a new school year is an important time for families, and we understand that changes to the school calendar may create some inconvenience and uncertainty. However, given our current circumstances, we believe that postponing the start of the school year is necessary to allow us the time needed to make the appropriate arrangements and prepare for a strong and successful year.

Therefore, PSDA School will be postponing the start of the 2026–2027 school year, and school will no longer begin on August 13 as originally scheduled. As a result, High School Orientation will also be postponed, and the school calendar will need to be adjusted.

At this time, I am working with the appropriate individuals to finalize the revised schedule and ensure that we are fully prepared to welcome our students back to campus. I plan to send out an email by the end of this week to with more concrete details regarding our new starting date. We will do our best to communicate any additional changes as promptly and clearly as possible.

As we move through this period of transition, I am reminded of the words of Scripture: ā€œGod is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.ā€ Psalm 46:1

I am thankful that even when circumstances are difficult and plans change, we can continue to trust in God’s guidance. I also appreciate the patience and understanding that I know our school community will show during this transition.

Thank you again for your prayers, support, and understanding. Please continue to keep our school, our students and families, and our faculty and staff in your prayers as we prepare for the new school year.

Sincerely,
Leighton Edward
Acting Principal

July 29. With profound sadness, we share the passing of our beloved Principal, Mr. Franky B. Edward, who faithfully dedi...
29/07/2026

July 29. With profound sadness, we share the passing of our beloved Principal, Mr. Franky B. Edward, who faithfully dedicated his life to God, Christian education, and the students and families of PSDA School.

Though our hearts are heavy, we take comfort in the blessed hope of Christ's promise: "For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus." — 1 Thessalonians 4:14

On behalf of the Edward family, we invite our PSDA family, alumni, church members, and friends to join us as we honor and celebrate his life. Please see the funeral schedule in the graphics below.

Thank you for your continued prayers, love, and support during this difficult time. May God grant us comfort, peace, and the assurance of the resurrection as we remember a faithful servant, leader, educator, husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

Address

P. O. Box 518
Pohnpei Fm
96941-0541

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 13:00

Telephone

+6913202564

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