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  • New Picture Books from Perpich Library

    July 16, 2026

    The Perpich Library has a large, wonderfully diverse picture book collection for teachers to use in their classrooms. Every year we add several new titles. Here are a few of our favorites from this year! Click to see all of our newest…

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  • LGBTQ+ Plays and Musicals from Perpich Library

    June 15, 2026

    In celebration of Pride Month, the Perpich Library is proud to highlight some amazing LGBTQ+ plays and musicals. We have an extensive script collection at the Library, with many more LGBTQ+–themed plays for your perusal!

    All items on this list are available at…

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  • A Full-Circle Return for John Heimbuch (Theater 1996)

    June 10, 2026

    For John Heimbuch (Theater 1996), returning to Perpich Arts High School is more than a teaching opportunity; it’s an opportunity to return to the community that helped shape his artistic journey.

    John Heimbuch (Theater 1996)

    Earlier this spring, Heimbuch spent…

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  • “Framed” & “Held Over Time” Alumni Exhibitions: Rediscovering the Stories Left Behind

    June 1, 2026

    A piece from the “Framed” Alumni Exhibition
    Long after students have graduated and moved on to new places, careers, and creative pursuits, pieces of their artistic journey have remained at Perpich Arts High School. Pieces hanging quietly in hallways,…

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  • James Allen Retires After 25 Years at Perpich

    May 26, 2026

    James Allen, Music Instructor

    After 25 years of service at Perpich Arts High School, Music Instructor James Allen is preparing for his final sound check — though not necessarily his final performance. Allen’s last day at Perpich will be…

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  • Perpich Arts High School Graduation 2026

    May 22, 2026
    The Class of 2026 took the stage at the Ames Center in Burnsville, Minnesota in a heartfelt and deeply personal graduation ceremony on May 22, 2026 that celebrated not only artistic achievement, but also community, resilience, and self-expression at Perpich Arts High…

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  • “I’m Working On It”: Taylor Gruye (Literary Arts 2008) Reflects on Work, Writing, and Resilience

    May 19, 2026
    Perpich Arts High School alum Taylor Gruye (Literary Arts 2008) has turned years of difficult jobs, strange workplace encounters, and hard-earned resilience into a new book, I’m Working On It: Still Professional After All These Years.

    Taylor Gruye (Literary…

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  • Perpich Arts High School Theater Department Presents “Classic Perpich Senior Projects” – Theater Capstone 2026

    May 18, 2026

    The Perpich Arts High School Theater Department closed out the year with its annual Senior Capstone performances on May 14th and May 15th, showcasing deeply personal and creatively ambitious projects developed by graduating returning seniors over the course of fourth quarter.

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  • Perpich Arts High School Music Department Presents: 25/26 Sound Works IV

    May 18, 2026

    The Music Department at Perpich Arts High School closed out the school year with “Sound Works IV”, the fourth and final concert of the season, presented on May 14th and 15th. The performances showcased both original compositions and covers created by students…

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