Don’t miss the PPAS at Rosie’s Theater Kids production of “Violet” directed by Kyle Pleasant, with musical direction by Arri Simon – opening night is already sold out!
Set in 1964, “Violet” follows a bold young woman on a bus ride from North Carolina to Tulsa, chasing a miracle — and maybe something even bigger. Along the way, unexpected friendships challenge everything she thought she knew about beauty, love, and herself. Raw, soulful, and deeply moving, this stunning musical explores self-acceptance, racial prejudice, and the space between how we look and who we truly are.
This is PPAS storytelling at its finest — and it’s coming to the intimate Black Box Theater at PPAS for just five performances only!
Help our “Violet” high school musical cast celebrate their performances by supporting the PPAS Flower Shop! You can donate here to ensure every performer receives flowers.
Thank you for making our Benefit Bash such a blast! Let’s keep our fundraising momentum going strong!
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% if we keep this momentum going!
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!
ONLINE 50/50 RAFFLE IS LIVE
Feeling lucky? Now’s the perfect time to join the online 50/50 raffle here! The winner will receive 50% of the total amount raised in the jackpot. 50/50 raffle entries are available in quantities of 10, 20, 30, 50 or 100, priced between $25 and $100. It’s a fun way to try your luck and support our kids! Purchase raffle tickets now through 11:45pm on June 3rd! The drawing will begin at 11:55pm with winners notified shortly after midnight.
ONLINE AUCTION – BID NOW
The online auction has re-opened! Place your bidsfrom anywhere on amazing PPAS PTA Benefit Bash auction items and experiences here now!
Thanks to our generous donors, parents, and the PPAS community, there were more than 200 offerings to choose from at the Bash! We still have 30+ items available! Final auction bids will be accepted up until 11:59pm on June 3rd. Winning bidders and non-winners will be notified shortly after midnight. Remember auction proceeds help improve the overall arts experience for every PPAS student.
LET’S HONOR TERI
Our amazing and inspiring Parent Coordinator Teri Gindi received the Reach for the Stars Award at the Bash event!You can still help us celebrate Teri by making a donation in her honor here (select Donate Cash/Become a Sponsor). You can leave a personal comment there too!
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!
Don’t miss the last general PTA meeting of the 2025-26 school year! Join us for all the latest updates and meet the newly elected Executive Board. See previous meeting minutes here.
Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 Time: 6:30-7:30pm Location: In-person in the PPAS Library or via Zoom
Join us for TheAiley School & PPAS Spring Dance Performance — an incredible showcase of our talented PPAS high school dancers’ artistry, dedication and passion.
Reserve your seats here today! Only three performances:
May 29 at 7:30pm
May 30 at 3:00pm
May 30 at 7:30pm
Gift Some Gorgeous Flowers: Make the moment extra special with a beautiful mixed floral bouquet available for convenient pick-up at Ailey during the performance — no need to carry flowers across the city, just arrive and enjoy!
Feed a Dancer: Show your support by adding a “Feed a Dancer” contribution at checkout to help keep them energized. Many families add more than one to help provide a full meal — every bit counts!
Manhattan Youth and the PPAS Middle School are bringing “Mean Girls Jr.” to the stage and it is going to be SO fetch! Join us Monday, June 8 and Tuesday, June 9 at 6:30pm in the PPAS Auditorium.
FREE admission — no tickets needed! Bring the whole crew — friends and family are all welcome!
Congrats to our Middle School Art Contestwinnerswhose work graces the poster and program for this production!
Tahliah Bergel — Poster/Flyer Sammy Alban Gurman — Program Guide Almudena Quezada Trevino — Program Guide
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!
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!
