Recent News
Recent News
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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Perpich Students Use Art to Support Community Healing After Annunciation Shooting
January 13, 2026
Perpich Arts High School students used creativity as a tool for healing, volunteering at FletcherFest, a community memorial event honoring Fletcher Merkel, a victim of the Annunciation Catholic School mass shooting.
Elspeth O’Brien (Visual Arts 2026) hosted tables of…
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Representative Nathan Coulter Meets with Students at Perpich Arts High School
January 12, 2026
Perpich was pleased to welcome Minnesota Representative Nathan Coulter (51B) to campus on January 12, 2026. Rep. Coulter met with a group of student leaders who are taking active roles in building community and learning how their voices matter.
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Photographer Jaida Grey Eagle Speaks to Students During Common Experience
January 12, 2026
Documentary photographer Jaida Grey Eagle spoke with students during Common Ex on Monday, January 12th. Common Ex is a series of presentations where students often hear about the artistic life from practicing artists, many of whom are Perpich graduates. Grey Eagle shared…
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Ann Bancroft Foundation Helps Aurora Gallagher (Visual Arts 2026) Pursue Once-in-a-Lifetime Arctic Journey
January 9, 2026
For Aurora Gallagher (Visual Arts 2026), art, adventure, and a deep connection to the natural world are all part of the same creative practice. Aurora gravitates toward hands-on, process-driven work. Screen printing, ceramics, and acrylic painting are among her favorite mediums, all…
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Perpich Arts High School Music Department Presents: 25/26 Sound Works II
December 22, 2025
The Music Department of Perpich Arts High School presented the second concert of the school year on Thursday, December 18th with a repeat performance on Friday, December 19th. The concert was a culmination of the work created by students in their small…
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Comfort Fiction from Perpich Library
December 18, 2025
It’s cold and snowy out, which means it’s time for a cozy, comforting book to read, preferably with a hot beverage and a warm blanket. Not sure what to choose? Here are some possibilities!
All items on this list are available at the…
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Perpich Arts High School Literary Arts Department Presents “Telling Their Stories” Oral History Exhibition
December 18, 2025
The Perpich Arts High School Literary Arts Department presented “Telling Their Stories”, this year’s Oral History Exhibition on December 17, 2025. From exploring puzzles and escape rooms to sitcoms and family farms, from conservation officers and our very own principal, our writers…
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Perpich Arts High School Theater Ensemble Presents Angela Carter’s “Company of Wolves”
December 15, 2025
The Perpich Arts High School Theater Ensemble presented Angela Carter’s “Company of Wolves” over a three-show run December 11-12, 2025. The devised ensemble theater piece was a provocative reinvention of the fairy tale of “Little Red Riding Hood”. Unraveling a feverish metaphor…
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Nimene Wureh (Theater 2016) Prepares for Milestone Broadway Moment
December 10, 2025
From her first experiences on stage to a Broadway principal debut, Nimene Sierra Wureh’s journey is a powerful testament to perseverance, preparation, and the life‑changing impact of mentorship.
Nimene Wureh (Theater 2016)A 2016 graduate of Perpich Arts High School…
