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Governing Council Vacancies

The Public Academy for Performing Arts Governing Council is seeking to fill future vacancies. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a letter of interest that details why you are interested in serving on the Governing Council as well as background information and skills that you feel are relevant to the needs of the Public Academy […]

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8th Grade Promotion Celebration Event

Please click the picture below for detailed information regarding the 8th grade promotion celebration event!  

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Spring Dance Show Ticket Info – Tickets Available Friday, Feb. 13th, 2026

Tickets for Spring Dance Concert 2026 will go on sale Friday, February 13, 2026 on the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) website: https://my.nmculture.org/overview/53633 Ticket prices will be $10, $20, and $30. Please note that beginning students will perform in only one show. It is important to purchase tickets for the correct performance date, as each show features […]

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Now Accepting Dayana Diaz Award Nominations

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 […]

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1/31/26 Winter Ball: A Night Under the Aurora

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 […]

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PAPA Spring Performing Arts Events

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.

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Virtual Parent Night: Safeguarding our Kids in the Digital Age

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Drop Off / Pick Up Reminders

Dear PAPA Families, 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. Beginning Monday, December 1st, the building will remain locked until 7:30 a.m. Students arriving early will […]

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Winter 2025 Final Exam Schedule

Winter 2025 Final Exam Schedule

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Red Ribbon Week

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 […]

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