Perpich Theater Goes to Camp with “The Bloody Chamber”

December 18, 2023

On December 14th and 15th, 2023, the Perpich Theater and Musical Theater students brought a very camp version of “The Bloody Chamber” to life in the Black Box Theater. Using Angela Carter’s story, the group devised a piece influenced by camp theater…

Perpich Arts High School Dance Program Moves Audience with “Sense of Place” – December, 2023

December 12, 2023

From all corners of the state, the dancers of the Perpich Arts High School Dance Program moved their audiences with “Sense of Place”. The fall concert was the culmination of a semester of work. The dancers demonstrated their creativity, choreographic skills, and…

Anika Fajardo, Award-Winning Writer, Speaks During Common Experience and Visits with Literary Arts Students

December 5, 2023

Anika Fajardo, an award-winning writer, spoke with students during Common Ex on Monday, December 4th. Common…

Students Give Songs a Second Chance in “Flop! Says Who?” Musical Theater Performance

December 4, 2023

Broadway Musical flops were given a second chance to shine when the members of Company, the Perpich Musical Theater Ensemble, explored some of the amazing songs from shows that were deemed “unsuccessful.” The group presented “Flop! Says Who?” on November 30 and…

Minneapolis Institute of Art Field Trip

November 30, 2023

On November 28th, students in Visual Arts, Media Arts, and Art History went on a field trip to the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) to enjoy the “In Our Hands: Native Photographers 1890-Now” and the “Lyrical Art of Jim Denomie” exhibitions. Students…

St. Francis Classroom Visit & Peer Observation with Lein Walseth

November 21, 2023

Five theater educators and directors from across the Twin Cities and the St. Cloud metro area joined Perpich’s Theater Education Specialist, Dr. Stephanie Lein Walseth, at St. Francis Middle School and St. Francis High School on Thursday, November 16th, to observe theater…

Native American Fiction Titles from Perpich Library

November 17, 2023

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we are shining a spotlight on novels and short story collections by Indigenous authors.

All items on this list are available at the Perpich library. Click on titles for more information.

1. Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger
Elatsoe—Ellie for short—lives…

Rebecca Bullen Attends 2023 Arts Schools Network National Conference

November 15, 2023

Rebecca Bullen, Perpich Arts High School Principal, attended the 2023 Arts Schools Network (ASN) National Conference in Birmingham, Alabama, October 24-26, 2023. The conference theme was “Teaching Anti-Racism & Equity Through the…

Perpich Studio Arts Presents “Falling Into Rhythm” Curriculum Exhibition

November 10, 2023

Perpich Studio Arts students presented their curriculum exhibition, “Falling Into Rhythm”, on Thursday, November 9th, 2023. The exhibition is showing through January 12, 2024. “Falling Into Rhythm” features artwork by every Studio Arts student at Perpich. The artwork was made for classroom assignments…