Houston Adventist Academy

🏆 Congratulations, Ms. Michelle Saker! 🏆

Houston Adventist Academy is proud to celebrate our very own Ms. Michelle Saker, 5th Grade Homeroom Teacher, for being named the recipient of the Texas Conference Office of Education 2025–2026 Innovative Educator Award!

This prestigious award recognizes educators who demonstrate creativity, innovation, and excellence in teaching by engaging students in meaningful learning experiences and real-world problem-solving opportunities.

Ms. Saker’s passion for education, dedication to her students, and commitment to creating engaging learning experiences make her truly deserving of this recognition. Her creativity in the classroom inspires students to think critically, explore new ideas, and develop skills that extend far beyond the classroom walls.

Congratulations, Ms. Saker! We are incredibly proud of you and so blessed to have you as part of the HAA family. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students every day.

Join us in congratulating Ms. Saker on this well-deserved honor!

Leading up to graduation, we are honoring each of our 2026 senior graduates. Your HAA family wishes to congratulate you on your achievements. You deserve all this, thanks to your hard work and perseverance, and we will be praying for you as you embark on your next adventure. Happy Graduation, Class of 2026! 🎓

Senior Spotlight: Sarahi Santos
While at HAA, Sarahi, participated in:
NHS, Tri-M, Honors Choir, Yearbook, Basketball, Student Association, Class president
Favorite Bible Text: Matthew 6:28-30
Favorite Quote: “Remember that God can grow flowers wherever dirt has been thrown.”
What will you miss most about HAA when you graduate: The close family environment & friends

Congratulations, Sarahi! We are so proud of you. God Bless!
Photo Credit: Strawbridge Studios

Leading up to graduation, we are honoring each of our 2026 senior graduates. Your HAA family wishes to congratulate you on your achievements. You deserve all this, thanks to your hard work and perseverance, and we will be praying for you as you embark on your next adventure. Happy Graduation, Class of 2026! 🎓

Senior Spotlight: Hailey Sandoval
While at HAA, Hailey, participated in:
Campus Ministries, SA
Favorite Bible Text: Proverbs 20
Favorite Quote: “You don’t cry tor people that have no regard for you.”
What will you miss most about HAA when you graduate: Leaving early to go home

Congratulations, Hailey! We are so proud of you. God Bless!
Photo Credit: Strawbridge Studios

Leading up to graduation, we are honoring each of our 2026 senior graduates. Your HAA family wishes to congratulate you on your achievements. You deserve all this, thanks to your hard work and perseverance, and we will be praying for you as you embark on your next adventure. Happy Graduation, Class of 2026! 🎓

Senior Spotlight: Franco Rodriguez
While at HAA, Franco, participated in:
National Honor Society
Favorite Bible Text: Revelations 22:21
Favorite Quote: “Mistakes can improve your skills”
What will you miss most about HAA when you graduate: Pastor Salomon

Congratulations, Franco! We are so proud of you. God Bless!
Photo Credit: Strawbridge Studios

📖 Sharing God’s Word 📖

Our 7th grade students recently completed a very special final Bible project, writing and presenting their own Bible studies to one another.

Through this project, students not only deepened their understanding of Scripture, but also practiced sharing their faith, encouraging one another, and speaking truth from God’s Word.

It was beautiful to see students teaching, listening, asking questions, and growing together in Christ. Moments like these remind us that faith is not just something we learn about, it’s something we live and share with others.

“Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom.” – Colossians 3:16

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Leading up to graduation, we are honoring each of our 2026 senior graduates. Your HAA family wishes to congratulate you on your achievements. You deserve all this, thanks to your hard work and perseverance, and we will be praying for you as you embark on your next adventure. Happy Graduation, Class of 2026! 🎓

Senior Spotlight: Isaac Mejia
While at HAA, Isaac, participated in:
Soccer, Choir, Orchestra, NHS, Campus Ministry
Favorite Bible Text: Romans 6:23
Favorite Quote: “My name isn’t oh baby I love money...”
What will you miss most about HAA when you graduate: Family Environment.

Congratulations, Isaac! We are so proud of you. God Bless!
Photo Credit: Strawbridge Studios

Leading up to graduation, we are honoring each of our 2026 senior graduates. Your HAA family wishes to congratulate you on your achievements. You deserve all this, thanks to your hard work and perseverance, and we will be praying for you as you embark on your next adventure. Happy Graduation, Class of 2026! 🎓

Senior Spotlight: Emillie McKendrick
While at HAA, Emillie, participated in:
Volleyball, baskelball, yearbook
Favorite Bible Text: Philippians 4:13
Favorite Quote: You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. -Winnie the Pooh
What will you miss most about HAA when you graduate: Seeing some people every day who made me who I am now.

Congratulations, Emillie! We are so proud of you. God Bless!
Photo Credit: Strawbridge Studios

Leading up to graduation, we are honoring each of our 2026 senior graduates. Your HAA family wishes to congratulate you on your achievements. You deserve all this, thanks to your hard work and perseverance, and we will be praying for you as you embark on your next adventure. Happy Graduation, Class of 2026! 🎓

Senior Spotlight: Alayna Lloyd
While at HAA, Alayna, participated in:
Yearbook (2 years), Select Choir (Freshman), Orchestra (Freshman)
Favorite Bible Text: Psalm 139: 7-8
Favorite Quote: Believe you can, and you’re halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt
What will you miss most about HAA when you graduate: HAA Chapels

Congratulations, Alayna! We are so proud of you. God Bless!
Photo Credit: Strawbridge Studios

Senior Trip Day 6
Day 6 of the HAA Class of 2026 Senior Trip was the perfect blend of adventure, worship, fellowship, and final memories together before heading home.

Our seniors began the Sabbath with a beautiful hike at Helen Hunt Falls, surrounded by the peace and beauty of God’s creation. They enjoyed “church with a view,” followed by a picnic lunch and more time hiking and exploring together.

The adventure continued at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, where students enjoyed seeing the animals, taking in the mountain scenery, and sharing more laughs and memories as a class.

The evening ended with a special time together at the boys’ house, where students showed off their cooking skills with a delicious BBQ dinner by Stephan and the boys, homemade desserts by Elena, senior sunset, games, and one last night of bonding before heading home tomorrow.

What a beautiful way to close out a week filled with friendship, adventure, worship, laughter, and memories that will last a lifetime.

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” – Ecclesiastes 3:1