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News & Events
Cody Wise in The Scottsboro Boys
Eighth grade student, Cody Wise in The Scottsboro Boys. From the shows debut in March, it has been receiving rave reviews from critics and show goers alike.
Student Wins Essay Contest
During Black History Month, our creative writing majors took part in a contest sponsored by the Johnson House in Philadelphia. While all of the students' entries were fantastic, one stood out from all the rest. Eighth grader, Theodore Fox.
The Raise a Reader School Challenge
Help our school win $5,000! We've entered a nationwide reading contest and we need your help. The Raise a Reader School Challenge, sponsored by the International Reading Association, Parents magazine, and Parents.com, is rewarding the school that reads the most this spring.
Family Bingo Night
Come out for a night of fun with your child.
Game Results for February 22, 2010
Find the results of this week's games and those who scored points.
Bendaroos: Deal or Dud
In January, Fox 29's Michelle Buckman visited our school to test Bendaroos. Mrs. Giampietro, our art teacher, used the popular craft sticks with several students from our school.
Student Artwork to be Featured in School Arts Magazine
The artwork of our Visual Arts Majors will be featured in School Arts Magazine. The article is entitled Mardi Gras Revelers and was submitted by our art teacher, Megan Giampietro.
Widener Memorial Foundation Gallery
Several of our students had artwork on display at the Widener Memorial Foundation Gallery at the Moore College of Art and Design. Their work will be on display from December 4, 2009 through January 27, 2010.
"Cody Wise; Homecoming King" - a story from the South Philly Review
One area performer is looking forward to helping Philadelphians blow out the candles on America's cake next week. He'll also mix in a little singing, ice cream eating and fireworks.
Congratulations to the PPACS Class of 2009 on your High School Acceptances
Student Artwork To Be Featured In City-Wide Campaign
The visual arts majors entered a tobacco awareness contest sponsored by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health...
Creative Writing Student Wins National Essay Contest
Carli Mastantuno, one of our 8th grade creative writing students, was selected as one of the winners of the 2009 "Do the Write Thing" challenge.
PPACS Sweeps 2009 Music Showcase Festival
On Friday, May 15th, students performed in the annual Music Festival Showcase at Six Flags Great Adventure. Once again, our students outperformed the rest.
One of PPACS Most Revered Students
Cody Wise, one of PPACS' most revered students, has helped boost our school's reputation. With his grades, amazing talents and outgoing and mannered behavior, Cody exemplifies what a child can become when they attend PPACS from Kindergarten up.
St. Patty's Day Fun Performing Arts Style
On Saint Patrick's Day, many festivities took place; which included our annual Irish Potato Contest.
2009 Youth Art Month Contest
Two of our young artists took home top prizes in the Moore College of Art and Design Youth Art Month contest.
2008 Winter Concert
On Wednesday, December 17th 2008, students at the Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School presented guests with their Winter Concert.
Cody Wise's Return to Broadway
Over the summer of 2008, our 7th grader Cody Wise was back on Broadway.
Students Write Original Songs Through Residency with Art Alliance
On Friday, November 7th, students in our 3rd, 4th and 5th grades performed original songs and lyrics they composed during the Poets & Composers collaborative residency.
Disney's Hit Band KSM Comes to Rock PPACS
Philadelphia Performing Arts welcomed KSM to rock our school on October 23rd, 2008 while they were on tour.
Students Asked to Perform at "Back to Bandstand" Reunion
On Sunday, September 7, several students from our upper grades were selected to dance at the "Back to Bandstand" extravaganza.
International Children's Festival 2008
Congratulations To Our Graduates On Their High School Acceptances
Visual Arts Majors Receive Awards
Several of our young artists were featured in a gallery for "Youth Art Month" at the Moore College of Art & Design. Of those students featured, three took home top awards from this showcase.
String Orchestra & Choir Sweep Music Showcase Festival
On May 9th, the vocal and instrumental majors attended the Music Showcase Festival at Six Flags amusement park. For the first time ever, the choir and string orchestra won the "gold" awards.
Students Receive Scholarships to Moore
PPACS students were offered scholarships to attend the "Young Artist Workshop" at the Moore College of Art & Design.
Devonte Grant To Attend Inaugural Celebrations
Devonte was chosen to represent our school as part of the Congressional Youth Leadership Council.
Creative Writing Students Win National Essay Contest
Three of our wonderful creative writing majors received an acknowledgement from the 2008 Letters about Literature, a contest co-sponsored in Pennsylvania by the Pennsylvania Center for the Book and Target.
Irish Potato Contest - Saint Patrick's Day
On March 13th PPACS' Vocal, Violin and Ballet majors showed off their talents as they performed to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day!
Mayor Michael Nutter Comes to PPACS
On March 5, 2008, we had a special visit from Mayor Michael Nutter to help us celebrate Dr. Seuss' one hundred and fourth birthday.
PPACS Welcomes State Representative William Keller
On Friday, March 5th, PPACS proudly welcomed State Representative William Keller to our school in order to continue our celebration of Dr. Seuss's 104th birthday.
Special Person's Day
Kindergarten-4th Grade Festivities and 5th Grade's Special Performance.
Jump for Hearts
On Wednesday, February 13, 2008, the Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School held a jump rope competition to help raise money for the American Heart Association.
Mardi Gras Celebration
Our annual Mardi Gras celebration took place on February 5th, 2007. Students, staff and teachers dressed down in purple, gold, and green to spread cheer.
New Visions
A selection of student work, grades K-8, from the Philadelphia Charter School Art Teachers' Alliance.
PPACS Students Join The Cast Of Whistle Down The Wind
The cast from Whistle Down the Wind has been touring across the country and needed child-performers for their show. Our school's reputation at the Merriam Theater brought casting directors to PPACS.
PPACS Students are Chosen to Represent Alex's Lemonade Stand
Posted February 5, 2008
Cody Wise was asked to record a song for this organization. Philly International Records needed more kids, so Cody suggested PPACS.
PPACS Students Perform in PA Ballet's "The Nutcracker"
Posted January 8, 2008
Students from the Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School performed in the Pennsylvania Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker".
Maria LaRosa from Channel 3 Visits PPACS - November 28, 2007
Room 101 had a very unique science class on Wednesday, November 28th when CBS 3 visited the school to do their live weather forecast.
Pennsylvania's Big Brother of the Year - November 19, 2007
PPACS Congratulates Craig Lovett. The "big Brother of the Year" award is an outstanding honor that this man has truly earned. His dedication to these young men is an inspiration to us all!
Stomp Visits PPACS - November 8, 2007
On November 8th, our school had the amazing opportunity to meet and dance with the artists from Stomp.
USArtists Sketch PPACS Dancers - October 19, 2007
The Women's Board of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts holds the USArtists: American Fine Art Show each year. This year's show is extra special because our very own students were asked to model for some of the artists.
 October Classroom News
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PPACS Provides Entertainment at PCCS Conference - May 21, 2007
Students from the Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School serenaded delighted onlookers at the Pennsylvania Coalition of Charter Schools annual conference. (Photographs)
Cody Wise In The Lion King - April 6, 2006
Cody Wise is about to embark on his biggest venture to date: an eight-month run in the Disney production of the musical "The Lion King." The show will make its way to Philadelphia, running June 8 to Sept. 10 at the Kimmel Center.
Wise plays the lion Simba, the story's main character, who, much like the actor, undergoes a journey of self-discovery.
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