Join us as we celebrate our PPAS graduating seniors showcasing their thesis films on June 20th from 1 to 3pm at the Anthology Film Archives!
Grab your tickets hereand see below for the film posters.
Come see these incredible films created by our graduating Seniors, with significant contributions by our Juniors:
“Behind You” directed by Rebecca Kundel “Deer Trails” directed by Jaxon Zepel and Chance Smith “The Dickinson Family” directed by Summer Brown and Chance Smith “Hesitation of the Night” directed by Margaux Findler “SOLD.” directed by Valerie Volchyok “Vulpine” directed by Makayla Ann Cuce
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.
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!
Thank you for making our Benefit Bash such a blast!
We’re thrilled to report that the 2026 PPAS PTA Benefit Bash on May 3rd was a huge success and a good time was had by all! We set an all-time attendance record and we’re on track to exceed our fundraising goal by 50%!
Thanks to all who attended, volunteered, donated, sponsored, celebrated, provided auction items and in-kind donations, and joyfully cut a rug and had a fab time dancing to our DJ’s beats!
Special thanks to those donors helping us honor Parent Coordinator Teri Gindi, the 2026Reach for the Stars Award recipient, while supporting the performing arts experience for all our fabulous kids at PPAS. Every amount, gesture and volunteer moment – no matter how big or how small – is contributing to our success!
We’re grateful to our mighty volunteer Benefit Bash Leadership Committee,who are still working to bring every facet of this effort to life!
If anyone would like to help with next year’s event – to find a venue, help secure in-kind beverage and auction donations and more – please contact our Co-VPs of Fundraising at VPFundraising@ppaspta.org. We intend to meet and kick off 2027 planning as soon as possible this fall!
Our amazing and inspiring Parent Coordinator Teri Gindi received the Reach for the Stars Award at the Bash event!
Be sure to check out the video featuring PPAS alumni and students helping us celebrate Teri by congratulating her here. They share how Teri has inspired them and how truly special she is to the PPAS community!
Special Thanks to our Generous Sponsors & Gold Medal Committee
We’re grateful for your support and help to make the 2026 PPAS PTA Benefit Bash a blooming success!
Our beloved Parent Coordinator Teri Gindi received the 2026 Reach for the Stars Award at the PPAS PTA Benefit Bash on May 3, 2026, in recognition of her extraordinary contributions to our students, our school, our alumni, and our community for nearly 30 years.
Many thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate Ms. Gindi!
PPAS has launched a fun and informative new school website featuring academic and arts program overviews, student testimonials and an expanded alumni section.
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!
