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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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  Chance Encounter Connects Perpich Students with Robin Wall Kimmerer, Celebrated Environmental Author

  May 14, 2026

  What began as a field trip for Perpich’s Environment and Sustainability and Biology classes to the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary on May 13, 2026 quickly became a once-in-a-lifetime experience for Perpich students and staff when they unexpectedly encountered acclaimed…

  
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  Perpich Arts High School Literary Arts Department Presents “Schrödinger’s Reading: The Great Search for the Plot” a Lit Reading

  May 14, 2026

  Students in the Literary Arts program at Perpich Arts High School closed out the school year with “Schrödinger’s Reading: The Great Search for the Plot”, a final public reading on May 13, 2026 that celebrated storytelling, growth, and the community built through…

  
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  Life After High School from Perpich Library

  May 13, 2026

  It’s the end of the school year and our senior class will soon be experiencing the exciting and scary milestone of life after high school. In recognition of this major life change, the library is recommending books that reflect this next chapter…

  
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  Ajay Nicholas (Visual Arts 2026) Receives Rotary Scholarship

  May 12, 2026

  Ajay Nicholas (Visual Arts 2026) has been awarded the Golden Valley Rotary Club’s Senior Scholarship, recognizing his leadership, service, and academic achievements at Perpich Arts High School.

  After graduating with honors on May 22nd, Ajay plans to attend DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois,…