PPAS PTA

 Thanks for your spooktacular support. Help us keep the spell of generosity going — click here to donate to the PPAS Stars annual fund and treat our students (no tricks!). 

The PPAS PTA Flower Shop is expanding! After last year’s success offering flowers for select ceremonies, we’re excited to extend flower availability to additional performances and events.

We’ve heard from families that having flowers available at school is a meaningful and convenient way to celebrate our talented students — without the stress of rushing to a florist or juggling blooms on the subway. It’s a thoughtful way to show appreciation while raising a little extra for the PTA to support your students’ overall PPAS experience.

We’re offering three-rose bouquets for $15 at this week’s “Miss You Like Hell” performances – they’re a fresh, affordable gesture of appreciation, meant to celebrate our wonderful performers, crew, and creative team members. Buy a bouquet to gift to your own star and/or please consider donating $15 so we can acknowledge the amazing contributions of everyone involved by giving flowers to all students in the show. 

Thank you for supporting the arts at PPAS — and for helping our Flower Shop continue to bloom!

 Order Your Flowers Here

Come visit PPAS and see why it’s so special!

WHY ATTEND?

Learn more about our school and the audition process
Meet our performing arts partners
Meet PPAS students and faculty
Tour our building and community

High School Open Houses: October 22 and November 5, 2025 at 6:30pm

High School Tour: October 22 and November 5, 2025 at 5pm

Weekly High School Tours: register here (click through to pages 2 and 3 to register for tours of our Rosie’s Theater Kids and Alvin Ailey arts partners spaces – these tours are for prospective high school families only)

Middle School Open House: October 29, 2025 at 6:30pm

Middle School Tour: October 29, 2025 at 5pm

Weekly Middle School Tours: register here

Need more information? Visit the PPAS school website here

Don’t miss our first Vocal Soiree of the school year on November 6 and hear our incredibly talented high school Vocal majors! Click here for tickets!

Order tasty treats now through November 14!

‘Tis the season to buy delicious pies and bread from our PTA Thanksgiving Fundraiser! Order award-winning White Post Farms pies, bread and gluten-free options now through November 14! This year, we’re offering “Pie Love PPAS” tote bags to make pick up easy – purchase a bag or buy three items and get a free bag!

Our middle school students are participating in a competition for a chance to be crowned Pie Champions! When placing orders, folks can choose a middle school grade to be credited for the sale for a running tally. The top-selling grade will earn bragging rights, our inaugural Pie Champions Trophy and a fun prize! 

To celebrate the season and show your gratitude, you can also purchase pies to be shared with our students, teachers and staff.

Buy your pies, breads and bags here or text Pie-Love-PPAS to 33100!

Pie pick up:
PPAS Cafeteria on Tuesday, Nov. 25 between 1:30 and 5:30pm

Miss You Like Hell 
Family, identity, and the road between — get your tickets here today!

Buckle up! This heartfelt and unpredictable adventure follows an estranged mother and daughter as they try to reconnect on a wild, cross-country journey full of twists, truth bombs, and unexpected new friendships. 

From page to stage with unstoppable flair: words by Quiara Alegría Hudes, melodies by Erin McKeown, brought to life under the dynamic direction and choreography of Carlos Encinias, with musical magic from Arri Lawton Simon. Additional choreography by Madison Hertel, Omar Nieves, and Travis Ward-Osborne.

Your support helps all of our students reach for the stars!

We’re grateful to all who have already donated to our PPAS Stars Annual Fund— an investment in the dreams and discoveries that will shape our students’ futures. We’ve already raised nearly half of our annual goal! With your support, our classrooms transform into vibrant studios, rehearsal halls, and creative workshops where imagination takes center stage. Public education funds provide the basics, but it’s our collective generosity that fills our annual funding gap and powers the arts for every PPAS student.  We’re inviting each family to contribute at whatever level is right for you, so that together we can realize the magic that our community can create! Every donation is tax deductible, and whether you’re making a one-time contribution or setting up a monthly gift, the process is quick and easy.  Please give here today! No gift is too big or too small and your generosity is always greatly appreciated! Note: If you are currently donating via the DonorBox platform, our VP of Membership Mary Dennis will be contacting you about how to transition to our new fundraising and event management platform RallyUp.

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This week’s issue – Oct. 27, 2025

Past issues:

Oct. 21, 2025 here

Oct. 14, 2025 here

Oct. 6, 2025 news here

Sept. 29, 2025 news here

Sept. 22, 2025 news here

Sept. 15, 2025 news here

Sept. 8, 2025 news here

Sept. 1, 2025 news here

Aug. 18, 2025 news here

Say it Loud, Say it Clear — We’re Building Community Here!

Hello PPAS Community, As we gear up for the 2025-26 school year, we are filled with excitement and pride to welcome back every member of our one-of-a-kind PPAS family. Together, we carry forward a legacy of passion, creativity, and community that’s made our school a shining beacon of arts and learning. We are the PPAS PTA — a dedicated team of parent advocates, arts champions, and school partners who cheer loudly from the sidelines, fill seats at performances, support our incredible school leaders, and ensure the voices of our students and families are heard. Because when PPAS shines, we all shine! Our commitment this year is to continue rallying behind our kids, fueling the arts, and turning parent power into community magic — one performance, meeting, and high-five at a time.Our values guide us every step of the way: 1. Support Through Service: We uplift students, teachers, and arts partners by actively fundraising, volunteering, and providing the resources needed to help every learner and program succeed. 2. Connection Through Equity: We foster a welcoming, inclusive community by building strong, empathetic relationships among parents, teachers, and staff — ensuring every voice is heard and valued. 3. Empowerment Through Engagement: We promote leadership, collaboration, and transparency by encouraging parent participation in school governance, decision-making, and community-building. As our Principal Leah Dyer says, PPAS is “one extraordinary 6–12 school with incredible staff, inspiring partnerships, and endless student talent.” Together, we are honored to be part of this story — adding our energy and enthusiasm to the chapters yet to come. We look forward to an unforgettable year of growth, creativity, and community with you all! Warmly, Ruth & Raven (“R&R”)