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This week is Red Ribbon Week, a national campaign that encourages students to live drug-free and make healthy choices. Red Ribbon Week began in 1985 in honor of DEA agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, whose dedication to keeping communities safe inspired millions of people to take a stand against drug misuse. Today, Red Ribbon Week is […]
The School-Based Health Center is a collaboration between Manzano HS, New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH), and the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. We provide confidential, low cost / no cost services to all APS students and APS Charter School students. Services: We offer comprehensive services for students including health assessments, immunizations, sports […]
PAPA PTSO has been active for more than 15 years, focused on bringing parents, teachers, and students together to facilitate connections, increase engagement, and promote meaningful discussions to make PAPA the best it can be! Our first meeting is August 28, 2025 at 6:45pm. Zoom information to follow! The PTSO is organized for the purpose […]
Please click the link below to see the agenda for this evening’s open house. In addition to the agenda, there are links to virtual “meet the teacher” presentations. PAPA Open House Agenda 2025-26
Say Cheese, PAPA! Get those smiles ready — Headshot is Tuesday, August 19, during your History Class! Seniors: It’s your time to shine! You’ll also be taking your cap and gown photos as well — the perfect moment to show off that graduation glow. What is a Professional Headshot? A professional headshot is a high-quality […]
Public Academy for Performing Arts Performance brings us together! Hello PAPA families, Welcome to a New School Year – Where Performance brings us together! We’re thrilled to kick off a year full of promise, passion, and possibility! This year, we’re raising the bar—together. Our school isn’t just a place to learn; it’s a stage for […]
Dear Families, I hope this message finds you well. I am excited to share information about our upcoming summer school sessions: Session 1: May 19 – June 13, 2025 Session 2: June 16 – July 11, 2025 I have attached the summer school flyer with pricing, payment, and contact information. Registration will begin this week. Please feel free to reach out […]
Public Academy for Performing Arts An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer 2025-2026 School Year PAPA, a highly successful charter school focusing on college preparation and performing arts, is seeking a Full Time Middle School Math Teacher. All applicants must hold a Mathematics Teaching License, with the ability to teach both middle school and high school courses. (TESOL […]
Permission Slip and Payment Due Hello, This is a reminder email that 8th grade Reward Day permission slips and money is due no later than Friday, April 25, 2025. Permission slips can be turned into Mr. Barrio or Mrs. Gonzales. Payments should be made to Jackie Danfelser in the business office and include “8th grade reward […]
Budget Fiscal Year 2026 Hello PAPA Community, We hope this message finds you well. As we begin the process of finalizing our budget for the Fiscal Year 2026, we want to share some details about how we allocate our financial resources. Approximately 80% of our budget is dedicated to staffing, including teachers, special education support, […]