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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…

  • New Music Education Books from Perpich Library

    July 17, 2025

    Summer is the main time of year when lots of new books are added to the Perpich Library collection. This year we added several new music education books, most of which are focused on incorporating popular music into your school music program,…

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  • Anthony Sisler-Neuman (Theater 2003) Mentors the Next Generation of Young Artists

    July 15, 2025

    Each spring, seniors in the Perpich Theater program participate in their Senior Capstone, a quarter long, process-driven project required for graduation by the Perpich Theater Program. This serves as the “capstone” Perpich experience, bringing together two years of coursework and productions in…

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  • Walz, Flanagan Announce Five Appointments to Perpich Board

    July 1, 2025
    Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced five appointments to the Perpich Center for Arts Education Board of Directors. Joining the Board are: Nikki McComb, Dr. Becky Melville, Deborah Moen, Emma Orfield Johnston, and Samsoche Sampson.
    The Board of Perpich Center…

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  • Summer Arts Camp 2025

    June 30, 2025

    Perpich Arts High School welcomed students entering 6th grade – 10th grade for Summer Arts Camp the week of June 23 – June 27, 2025. Perpich faculty offered outstanding arts experiences with Beginning Guitar, Drawing Crash Course, Camp Literary Magazine, Introduction to…

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  • LGBTQ+ Inclusive Picture Books from Perpich Library

    June 24, 2025

    In celebration of Pride Month, the Perpich Library is highlighting some amazing LGBTQ+ inclusive picture books which help promote conversations with the youngest readers.

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

    1. 47,000 Beads by…

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  • Backstage Center Stage 2025: Tech/Design Workshop – Take a Bow!

    June 18, 2025

    More than 30 theater educators and directors gathered in St. Cloud on June 16th for what’s quickly becoming an annual event – Backstage Center Stage: Tech/Design Workshop. The 2025 workshop took place in two St. Cloud venues, GREAT Theatre and Paramount Center…

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  • Elementary and Middle School Theater Educators Share Ideas at Annual Roundtable

    June 12, 2025

    Sixteen educators and directors gathered on June 11th to share challenges, questions, strategies, ideas, and resources for teaching elementary and middle school theater. The session expanded on knowledge and resources shared at last summer’s roundtable, and welcomed both returning and new participants to…

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  • Perpich Arts High School Earns Arts Schools Network Exemplary School Designation

    June 3, 2025

    The Arts Schools Network Board of Directors has named Perpich Arts High School an Exemplary School in recognition of its commitment to excellence! The five-year designation is awarded for 2025-2030.

    “Being recognized as an Exemplary School by the Arts Schools Network (ASN) is…

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  • Phoebe Moyer, East Central High School, First Minnesota Reflective Artist Award Recipient

    May 27, 2025

    Congratulations to the first recipient of the Minnesota Reflective Artist Award, Phoebe Moyer! Moyer is a junior at East Central High School in Finlayson, MN. Phoebe’s advisor was Amber Benner, East Central Theater Director of the fall and spring plays.

    Phoebe is completing…

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