The WAVE is our senior leadership-organized talent show and fundraiser on
Friday, October 27 at 6:30 pm.
The WAVE gives students a space to showcase their talents and share their creativity with the PPAS community.
The Wave
Category: School News
First Day Welcome
Students arrived early to welcome their new peers on the first day of school.
Our interim principal, Ms. Leah Dyer, introduced herself and engaged with all of our PPAS students.
Thank you for making the first day such a welcoming experience!
Important Dates
This week is Regents week for high school students.
Tuesday, June 20, is seniors’ awards night. The event will take place at 6 p.m. in the PPAS auditorium.
Wednesday, June 21, is the Stepping Up ceremony for 8th graders. Students and families should get to school at 11 a.m. Congratulations, Class of 2027!
Thursday, June 22, is graduation day for seniors. Students must get to school at noon. Congratulations, Class of 2023!
The last day of school is June 27.
Spring Formal – Volunteer
The Spring Formal is this Friday, May 26, from 6pm -8:30pm for grades 9-12 in the PPAS cafeteria.
The Events Club needs help decorating at 4:30 pm, food sales during the dance, and clean up.
If you are available, please sign up here.
PPAS Slam
Our Student Talent Show is happening this Friday at 7 p.m.
Get tickets and more information and volunteer!
PPAS Slam
THE PPAS SLAM IS BACK!
Auditions for this year’s Slam, aka PPAS Student Talent Show, will be
in person this Wednesday, April 19, and Thursday, April 20.
Mr. Vasallo has posted the audition sign-up sheet outside his door.
SAVE THE DATE:
The Slam will be Friday, April 28 at 7 pm
Come see RENT!
Come see PPAS’s production of RENT!
Wednesday, March 8th through Saturday, March 11th: 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 11th matinee performance: 2:00 PM
PPAS Mainstage: 328 West 48th Street
PSAT/SAT Day
The in-school SAT and PSAT is on Wednesday, March 22nd. The test will begin at 9am. Students MUST arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start time at 8:45 AM and report to their assigned classroom. Classroom assignments will be posted at PPAS.
All backpacks, coats, cell phones, and other personal belongings are not allowed in the testing room. These items must be secured in lockers before reporting to testing rooms.
Note that Performing Arts classes are still scheduled for the day. After the exam, you will have time to take lunch and then report to PA classes. (The small number of students that have been allowed extra time by the College Board will be excused for lateness to PA Classes.)
Here are some reminders and information students will need for test day.
*Two sharpened #2 pencils with soft erasures. No pens or mechanical pencils.
*Acceptable calculator with working batteries (https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/what-to-bring-do/calculator-policy)
*Water Bottle
*Snack for breaks
*A good attitude
We recommend that you spend some time with the appropriate resources listed below:
PSAT Student Study Guide (for Sophomores) – https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/official-student-guide-psat-10.pdf
SAT Student Study Guide (for Juniors) – https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/sat-school-day-student-guide.pdf
Volunteer for Callbacks
A big and heartfelt thank you to all parent volunteers who helped greet families and sell concessions at the Vocal and MT callbacks over the weekend. It’s not too late to volunteer for the Drama and Middle School callbacks on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 14 and 15. Volunteer here!
Practice SAT Exam
Atlas Prep is offering our class of 2024 students a free online practice SAT or ACT this Saturday, January 7th, from 9am-1pm.
This gives you the opportunity to experience a college admissions test and grade it immediately after with the support of a live proctor. Further, it gives students a chance to experience the test before taking the ‘real thing’ in March.
Free Online Practice SAT or ACT Exam
Saturday, January 7 from 9am-1pm
Students should register here
Please direct any questions to Atlas at Answers@AtlasTestPrep.com or call/text 716.299.8378