PPAS PTA

HISTORY IS TAKING THE STAGE — AND WE’RE DEALING YOU 50% OFF!

Need a little weekend theater in your life? Here’s your cue!

We’re turning up the volume on our Saturday matinee (2 PM EST) with a special 50% OFF FLASH SALE for PPAS x RTKids’ production of 1776!

Whether you’ve been meaning to come, want to bring a friend, or are looking for a fun afternoon of live theater, now’s the perfect time to grab your seats and show our incredible student performers some love.

TAKE 50% OFF YOUR TICKETS!

• Performance: Saturday, November 14 at 2 PM
• Adult Tickets: $25, NOW $12.50
  • Promo Code: ADULT50
• Student Tickets: $10, NOW $5
  • Promo Code: STUDENT50

PLEASE NOTE Promo codes are ticket-type specific and cannot be combined. Use ADULT50 for adult tickets and STUDENT50 for student tickets.

FLASH SALE WINDOW

Wednesday, TODAY – Friday, November 13 at 11:59 PM EST

IMPORTANT: This promotion is valid exclusively for the Saturday, November 14 at 2 PM matinee. Don’t wait until the curtain is about to rise!

GRAB YOUR TICKETS HERE!

Enter the appropriate promo code at checkout to unlock your 50% savings!

A LITTLE THEATER. A LOT OF HISTORY. AN INCREDIBLE AMOUNT OF TALENT.

Our students have poured their talent, creativity, and hard work into bringing this ambitious production to life. Now it’s time to celebrate!

Gather your family, rally your friends, and come experience the magic of live theater while showing our PPAS performers just how much their artistry means to this community.

Let’s make some noise for our stars and give this incredible production the celebration it deserves!

Winter Vocal Concert 2026

Celebrate the season with an evening of beautiful music, extraordinary talent, and the power of young voices!

The Professional Performing Arts High School (PPAS), in partnership with the National Chorale, invites you to its Winter Vocal Concert 2026. Join us as our talented student vocalists take the stage for a special seasonal performance showcasing their artistry, hard work, and passion for music.

Whether you’re family, friends, or a supporter of the arts, come experience the magic of live performance and help us celebrate the incredible talent within our PPAS community.

🎶 EVENT DETAILS

• When: Friday, December 11, 2026
• Time: 7:30 PM
• Where: Church of the Blessed Sacrament
• Address: 152 West 71st Street, New York, NY
• Tickets: $25 Adults | $10 Students

🎟️ RESERVE YOUR SEATS!

Come celebrate our student artists, support the performing arts, and let a little winter music brighten your season!

We hope to see you there! ❤️

🥧 READY TO GET YOUR PIE ON?

Our Middle School Pie-Selling Competition is already underway, and things are heating up! Grades are going head-to-head to see who can sell the most pies, with a delicious pizza party on the line.

Want to help your favorite grade rise to the occasion? Sponsor a grade, spread the pie love, and help keep the competition cooking!

Give thanks. Give back. Give pie!

SHOP THE PIE SALE HERE!

Happy pie shopping, PPAS!

At PPAS, there’s a whole lot to fall for. From the creativity sparked in the classroom to the magic made on stage, in the studio, and everywhere in between, our students are reaching for big dreams — and making extraordinary things happen along the way.

The PPAS Stars Annual Fund helps bridge the gap between public education funding and the inspiring classes, workshops, performances, and experiences that make PPAS so special. Your generosity helps our students explore their passions, discover new possibilities, and shine in everything they do.

This fall, we’re falling for the stars — and inviting you to join us!

🍂 HOW TO BE A PPAS STAR

Every family can be part of PPAS Stars! We invite you to make a contribution at whatever level feels right for your family.

Whether it’s $5, $50, $500, or a monthly gift, every contribution makes a difference. No gift is too big or too small — it’s all about coming together to give our students the opportunities they deserve.

Contributions are tax-deductible, and giving is quick and easy.

Ready to fall for the stars? Make your gift today!

Thank you for being a PPAS Star and investing in the creativity, talent, and limitless possibilities of our students. When our community comes together, there’s no limit to how brightly our stars can shine.

Here’s to a season of giving, growing, and falling for the stars!

CONGRATS TO OUR NEW PTA BOARD MEMBERS & SLT LEADERSHIP REPS

Join us in congratulating the newest members of the PPAS School Leadership Team and  PTA Executive Board!  

🏫 SLT Parent/Guardian Representatives — Marianela Aponte and Eunice Chan

📣 VP of Communications — Tiffany Winbush

Interested in getting involved with the PPAS PTA? Reach out to PTA President Ruth Hawkins at president@ppaspta.org. All are welcome! 

Give thanks, share the pie, and support our PPAS stars! 🧡

Want to have your pie and eat it too? Now you can! Shop the PTA’s Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser and bring home delicious pies and breads while helping make the PPAS experience even sweeter for our students.

With options ranging from $16–$38, there’s something for every holiday table — whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving, bringing a hostess gift, or treating yourself. (We won’t tell! 😉)

🥧 ORDER BY MIDNIGHT ON NOVEMBER 14!

Text PIE-LOVE-PPAS to 33100, scan the QR code on the flyer, or click here to order.

📍 PICKUP: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24 | 1:30–5:30 PM

Pick up your order in the PPAS cafeteria, or have your student bring it home!

Thank you for helping enrich our students’ experience, one delicious slice at a time. Now that’s something to be thankful for!

Give our kids something to scream about! This Halloween, support the arts at PPAS and help our talented performers shine onstage.

Ready to do some scary good? Text PPAS-Stars to 33100 to donate.

Every contribution helps support the arts and our incredible PPAS community. No tricks, just treats! 

🎭 HISTORY IS TAKING THE STAGE — AND YOU’RE INVITED! 

As we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, PPAS x RTKids brings 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical, to the stage in a bold, contemporary reimagining of one of our nation’s defining moments: the fight for independence.

Inspired by the acclaimed 2022 Broadway revival, this fully staged production features a multiracial ensemble of women-presenting actors portraying America’s founding fathers, inviting us to see a familiar story through a fresh and powerful lens.

Expect spirited debate, unforgettable music, plenty of drama, and a revolutionary new perspective on the story that helped shape our nation!

📅 WHEN
November 12–13 at 7 PM
November 14 at 2 PM and 7 PM

📍 WHERE
PPAS Auditorium
328 West 48th Street, New York, NY 10036

🎟️ TICKETS
Adults: $25 | Students: $10

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE

Make history. Celebrate the arts. Experience 1776 like never before!

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience a landmark musical brought to life by an incredible cast and creative team.

MEET THE CREATIVE TEAM

Director: Christina Franklin

Music Director: Arri Lawton Simon

Produced by: RTKids

PPAS at RTKids Artistic Director: Jeff Statile

💐 GIVE PERFORMERS THEIR FLOWERS!

Celebrate the cast, crew, and creatives bringing 1776 to life with a Floral Ovation! Show your appreciation and help us make their performance extra special.

🌸 Text FLORAL to 33100 to donate to the PPAS flower fund!

Because every standing ovation deserves a little flower power. 

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of beautiful voices, extraordinary artistry, and the incredible talent that makes PPAS shine!

Presented by the Professional Performing Arts School in partnership with the National Chorale, the Fall Vocal Soirée 2026 celebrates the power of music and the remarkable performers who bring our school community to life.

📅 Thursday, November 5, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 PPAS Black Box Theater
328 West 48th Street, New York, NY

🎟️ Get Your Tickets!

• Adults: $25
• Students: $10

👉 CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS!

Spread the word! Friends and family can text 2026FallVocalSoiree to 33100 to receive the ticket link.

Bring your family, invite a friend, and join us for a special evening celebrating the voices, creativity, and artistry of our PPAS community.

We can’t wait to see you there!

To our 2025–26 Stars Fund supporters: THANK YOU! ❤️

Your generosity makes a real difference for our students, programs, and performing arts experience at PPAS. We’re so grateful to have you in our community!

Each school year, we launch a new Stars Fund campaign rather than automatically carrying over recurring donations. This gives you the opportunity to renew or adjust your support each year.

🔄 Returning Donors: How to Renew

If you were a recurring donor last school year, please follow these steps:

1. Cancel your previous recurring donation in RallyUp. Instructions are below.

2. Keep your RallyUp account! Please do not delete it. Your account allows you to participate in all things PPAS/PTA, including purchasing show tickets.

3. Sign up again through our new 2026–27 Stars Fund campaign:

👉 RENEW YOUR DONATION HERE

4. Choose your gift amount and preferred recurring frequency (e.g., monthly). That’s it!

🎁 Thank-You Gifts for Donors

We love celebrating your generosity!

• Monthly gifts of $5 or more: Receive a sweet treat when you renew!
• Monthly gifts of $25 or more: Receive a sweet treat and a PPAS-branded gift!
• One-time gifts of $50 or more: Receive a PPAS souvenir book, while supplies last!

Already renewed? Email VPFundraising@PPASPTA.org to arrange delivery of your gift through your child or at an upcoming PPAS PTA general meeting or event.

Unsure of your current monthly donor status? Contact VPFundraising@PPASPTA.org, and we’ll help confirm your details.

📝 How to Cancel Your Previous Recurring Donation

Step 1: Log in to RallyUp.

Visit RallyUp.com and sign in using the email address associated with your donation.

Step 2: Find your recurring donation.

Navigate to My Account → My Donations → Recurring. Locate your PPAS Stars Fund donation, click the three dots, and select Cancel Donation.

This stops future payments while keeping your RallyUp account and donation history intact.

Step 3: Renew for 2026–27.

Visit our new 2026–27 Stars Fund campaign, select your gift amount and preferred payment frequency, and complete your donation.

New to the Stars Fund? ✨ You can join us, too! Sign up for the 2026–27 Stars Fund here. The thank-you gifts above apply to new donors as well!

💫 Help Our PPAS Stars Shine!

The sooner we renew, the sooner we can watch this year’s campaign total grow and work toward our fundraising goals for PPAS students and the greater school community.

Has your child graduated? We hope you’ll consider continuing your support! Your talented graduates are now part of our prestigious alumni community, and you’ll always be part of the PPAS family. ❤️

Please share our 2026–27 Stars Fund campaign with friends, family, and fellow PPAS supporters. Together, we can do more for our students and help secure the future of the performing and film arts.

Thank you for believing in PPAS and helping all our students shine!

With much gratitude—and a very happy fundraising-team dance,

The PPAS Fundraising Team
Lynn M. Stirrup & Danielle Kojic-Tingwell