The all-school Fest returns February 9 from 7 to 9pm in our Auditorium!

Get ready for the ultimate creative showdown, where teams of students from every grade and major compete to write, shoot, and edit, award-worthy short-films in just 48 hours!

Here’s How it Works: On Friday February 6, registered teams receive a secret prompt to incorporate into their films. 48 hours later, their movies play on the BIG SCREEN at a live, red carpet awards show! A panel of celebrity judges present Best Actor, Best Editing, Best Director, Best Film, and more!

Each ticket purchased comes with a ballot for the Audience Award — your chance to vote for your favorite film!

Everything you need to know

Register your team now

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You can also text text 48hourfilmfestival to 33100 to lock in your seats!

As a new PPAS PTA team this year, we set modest goals for our PPAS Stars annual fund. But thanks to the incredible enthusiasm and generosity of our school community, we’re now inspired to set our sights a little higher — to create even more performing arts opportunities for our students and continue delivering professional-level production value that shows off our incredible PPAS students!
 
Every gift, no matter the size, helps keep us keep going strong and shining bright — so please consider a one-time or recurring donation.

Click here to donate with love!

Join us for the PPAS and National Chorale Winter Vocal Soiree on February 26! Grab your tickets here or text WinterSoiree2026 to 33100 for ticketing page. Come see our talented high school Vocal majors in their first performance of 2026!

Celebrating 100 Years of Black History: Beyond a Week, Beyond a Month

Join us for our annual Black History Month Assembly on February 11 in the PPAS Auditorium! Our themes will explore the depth and breadth of Black history and culture through the following lenses:

• Music Across the Decades in U.S. Black History
• Social Movements and Protest
• Theater / Poetry
• Black Film and Visual Artists

As we reflect on Black History Month, it is important to honor its origins. What began as Negro History Week on February 7, 1926, founded by historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson, was established to recognize the contributions and achievements of Black Americans that were largely overlooked in traditional narratives. 

Over time, this observance expanded into what we now recognize as Black History Month, a powerful opportunity to educate, celebrate, and affirm the enduring impact of Black history, past present, and future. Thus, the title of this year’s assembly.

Get your ticket HERE for an evening that will be … BEYOND amazing!

Don’t miss the next general PTA meeting – join us in person at PPAS or via Zoom for all the latest updates.

Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Time: 6:30-7:30pm
Location: PPAS Library

Join Zoom Meeting HERE
Meeting ID: 443 110 2254
Passcode: PPASPTA

PPAS has launched a fun and informative new school website featuring academic and arts program overviews, student testimonials and an expanded alumni section.

Check it out here: www.ppasnyc.org

The PPAS PTA e-newsletter is live! Subscribe for the latest 2025-26 school year news so you never miss a thing!

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This week’s issue – Feb. 2, 2026

Past issues:

Jan. 26, 2026 here

Jan. 19, 2026 here

Jan. 12, 2026 here

Jan. 5, 2026 here

Dec. 29, 2025 here

Dec. 15, 2025 here

Dec. 8, 2025 here

Dec. 1, 2025 here

Nov. 24, 2025 here

Nov. 17, 2025 here

Nov. 10, 2025 here

Nov. 3, 2025 here

Oct. 27, 2025 here

Oct. 21, 2025 here

Oct. 14, 2025 here

Oct. 6, 2025 here

Sept. 29, 2025 here

Sept. 22, 2025 here

Sept. 15, 2025 here

Sept. 8, 2025 here

Sept. 1, 2025 here

Aug. 18, 2025 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”)