Parker Performing Arts School

10/29/2026

PPA enjoys playing dress up just as much as the students, but for the safety and welfare of everyone, here are the guidelines for wearing Halloween Costumes to school on October 30th, 2026.

Students may not wear masks in the school building. Students may wear face paint so long as it does not hide their identity. Students may not bring prop weapons to school. Costumes should be appropriate for all ages, students are cautioned from wearing costumes that may be too scary in nature for all audiences. Please avoid fake blood or gore for the sake of our kindergarteners.

10/28/2026

Parker Performing Arts partners with CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) to provide Thanksgiving baskets for families in need every year. Items can be donated starting November 2nd through November 13th. Items can be dropped off in the wagons by the red wall. We are looking to fill 80 baskets this year! Please consider donating any of the following items:

Turkey Pan
Canned Green Beans
Mac & Cheese Box
Mashed Potato Box
Gravy (Jar or Packet)
Cranberry Sauce Can
Stuffing Box
Cake Mix Box
Brownie Mix Box

If you would prefer to donate financially please use this link: https://square.link/u/7iOXd3wg

10/27/2026

📣 2027–2028 ADMISSIONS ARE ALMOST HERE! 📣

Mark your calendars! Round 1 of open enrollment starts on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2026, at 8:00 AM!

At Parker Performing Arts School, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to shine! 🌟 If your family is looking for a school where creativity, learning, and the performing arts come together, we can't wait for you to learn more about PPA!

Want to learn more? PPA participates in the Douglas County School District's (DCSD) Open Enrollment process.

Visit our website for enrollment details and important information about the process:
🔗 https://www.parkerperformingarts.org/apps/pages/enroll

Big dreams. Bold creativity. A stage for every student. We can't wait to see what the future holds!

10/26/2026

Principal for the Day Proclamation!

Tuesday October 27th
- Dress of Choice with Hats for everyone!
- Middle School gets extra recess
-Trivia for candy during lunch time

10/22/2026

Fly to Berk with PPA! How to Train Your Dragon Jr opens in just two short weeks. Do you have your tickets yet?

November 5th, 6th, 7th, 12th, 13th, and 14th @ 6:30pm
November 7th and 14th @ 2:00pm

Tickets $10 online or $12 at the door.
Concessions available for pre-purchase with ticket purchase.

www.parkerperformingarts.org/apps/pages/performancetickets

10/07/2026

Assistant Principal Knight has declared tomorrow, October 8th, 2026 as Cozy Day for all students - this means sweats and hoodies - NOT Pajamas.

4th Grade will get extra recess

Kindergarten gets extra story time with Principal Knight

10/04/2026

Creating a great school requires the help and support of many different people: the teachers teaching the subject matter and the lessons on how to be a good human; the students arriving each day ready to learn, willing to grow, and putting themselves out there to accept the information; and the parents who take the time to bring their children to school, support their children in their studies and outside activities, and provide love and support in ALL things. Obviously, it takes a village.

We are all working to create great human beings, and we want to acknowledge a couple of parents each month who STAND OUT in their efforts.

We would like to celebrate two amazing parents for the month of October: Jamie Klusacek and Loubna Woodson

Each of these ladies has generously supported PPA with their volunteer efforts, and we greatly appreciate everything they do for us. From walking into the office with donations of food for the staff and for shareouts, to putting in time during driveline to help us move students into their cars faster, these things make a difference.

10/03/2026

Don’t forget today is the last day of the book fair!

📚📚Book Fair Annoucement!📚📚

The Fall Book Fair will be running from Sept 28-Oct 3. This is a great time to get new books for the school year, and to stock up on holiday gifts.

Hours of Book Fair:
Monday, Sept 28: 10:00-5:30
Tuesday, Sept. 29: 8:30-5:30
Wednesday, Sept. 30 : 7:30-5:30
Thursday, Oct. 1: 7:30-5:30
Friday, Oct 2: 7:30-5:30
Saturday, Oct 3: 1:00-3:00 (Fall Festival)

The elementary academic and middle enrichment classes that spend the most at the Book Fair get gift cards from the PCA for their teachers!

Volunteer opportunities are available in HelpCounter! Volunteering at the Book Fair is a fun way to get your volunteer hours, as well as helping students get excited about reading. Click here to view volunteer opportunities.

https://helpcounterweb.com/ci/volunteer/viewOpportunities2

Our Book Fair offers eWallet, a safe and secure alternative to cash. Simply create a free account to add funds and/or invite family and friends to contribute so your child can select their own books. Any unused funds can be spent at The Scholastic Store Online or carry over to the next fair.

Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/parkerperformingarts

09/28/2026

This Thursday, October 1st, 2026, is DCSD's Count Day. Student attendance count determines funding for schools across the state. Please do your very best to have your students at school.

Every student who is in attendance for the day will be entered into an opportunity drawing to win a Dress of Choice Coupon or a Get Out of Formal Day Coupon. Dress of Choice coupons give the winner the ability to wear dress of choice on a day of their choosing (except formal days)! The Get Out of Formal Day Coupon allows the student to wear their regular school uniform instead of the formal uniform for a formal day of their choice. Students must be present at school to be entered in the opportunity drawing. There will be 5 dress of choice coupons and 5 formal day coupons per grade level awarded! Winners will be announced Thursday afternoon.