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We are now accepting nominations for the Dayana Diaz Award. Staff, students, or community members can nominate students for this award. A committee assigned by administration will determine the award recipients. In addition to serving as a student ambassador in at least one PAPA event during the school year, the recipient of this award […]
Garden Club There will be a garden club meeting on Wednesday, January 21st, during 8th period in Mrs. Walker’s room #24. We will be unboxing and filling our new blue planters that will go at the front of the school. Please come help with the beautification of our campus by planting flowers. 26/27 PAPA […]
Pick-Up Adjustment Hello Parents, We have seen an increase in unsafe situations in the west parking lot and along Princess Jeanne during dismissal. To keep all students, families, and staff safe, we need everyone’s help following our dismissal procedures. If you are able to stagger your pick-up time by 5–10 minutes, please do so—this greatly […]
Winter Ball ✨❄️ Attention students! ❄️✨ Mark your calendars! Winter Ball: A Night Under the Aurora is happening on January 31, 2026 in the Café. 🌌 Join us for a magical night of music, dancing, and memories. Winter Ball Court voting will take place at the dance, and court winners will be announced between 8:30–9:00 […]
Welcome Back, PAPA! We are excited to welcome you back to campus and kick off a strong second semester. As we begin, please remember these three priorities that guide who we are and how we show up every day: 1. Safety Comes First Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Be alert and follow the instructions of adults […]
Please see below for the list of performing arts events for Spring semester. You can also download and print a copy Spring 2026 Performing Arts Events.
PAPA Filmmakers Before we dive into finals and end-of-semester performances, we want to take a moment to pause, connect, and celebrate all of your hard work. Today we’re hosting a Hot Cocoa Social! This is your chance to: Take a short break from the stress of exams and rehearsals. Connect with friends, classmates, and teachers […]
8th Period This is the last week for 8th-period classes. Beginning next week, all students will be dismissed at 3:18 p.m. Seniors Seniors, if you did not turn in your bio and artist statement by Friday, December 5th, please complete and submit them as soon as possible. These are required for your Senior Showcase, make […]
This is a reminder that students may not be dropped off or enter the building before 7:30 a.m. per our Student Handbook. This expectation is essential to ensuring student safety on campus, as there is no supervision before 7:30 a.m. The building will remain locked until 7:30 a.m. Students arriving early will need to wait […]