Reminder parents: There is no drop-off or pick-up at the fire line in front of the building by the flagpole. Use the first two spaces to park if you need to drop off/pick up for extenuating circumstances only. Otherwise, use the bus loop or west parking lot for drop off/pick up thank you.

Students driving to school are required to park in the west parking lot. The lot is secured at 8:30 every morning. If you need to get in or out of the lot or any accommodations call the front office at 505-830-3128. Students are not allowed to access the parking lot or vehicles during the school day. If you need something from your car come to the front office for an escort.

Students, this is a friendly reminder that you must have a pass when you are out of class during class time. Check with your teacher for a pass.

Parents, please give staff 24 – 48 hours to respond to emails or phone calls.  If you have not received an email or call back please call the front office for further assistance.

Possession or distribution of tobacco products, e-cigarettes, nicotine liquid containers, alcohol, mood-altering substances, and illicit drugs in school buildings, school premises, and away from school grounds at school-sponsored activities is prohibited for all. This includes students, staff, and families.

PAPA families, we have revamped the front office to be more inviting and inclusive for our students, parents, and staff. Stop by and say hello when you are here. If you do not receive positive customer service in the office, please let us know through email at tlopez@paparts.org or jmolina@paparts.org. We want students and parents to get help or what they need when they come visit the front office.  This is a work in progress. Thank you for your patience while we refine the processes. You can let us know when things go right too!

Every Friday show your school spirit by wearing anything with our school mascot, the panda, or a PAPA shirt.  You can buy a school shirt or make your own d.i.y. spirit shirt.

Breakfast and lunch are free for students thanks to the federal lunch program and the state of New Mexico. In accordance with national school lunch guidelines, we will not allow competing food, or outside food deliveries.  Students may bring their own food from home or eat in the cafe’. We encourage all students to eat during lunchtime to fuel their brains for the full school day.

We are seeking candidates to Substitute Teach for grades 6-12 for the 2024-2025 School Year. Applicants must be licensed through the New Mexico Public Education Department. If interested please call Financial Assistant Jackie Danfelser at (505) 830-3128 ext 3 to set up an appointment to pick up the Substitute Teacher package.

The Student Advisory Council and Student Health Advisory Council meet once a quarter to advise the school community on student issues. Parents and guardians are invited to meet. The first meeting of the year is September 10th at 8:15 am in the staff lounge. The other meeting dates are 11/19, 2/11, and 3/25 at 8:15 am.

Open auditions for High School Musical Theatre’s production of CHICAGO are coming up soon! If you would like to be a part of the CHICAGO cast, look for the Audition Notice and Audition Form posted on the call boards outside of the front office and Ms. Sunny’s Classroom (Room 19). Anyone in high school who is interested in being a part of our production of CHICAGO, please read the audition information, take a picture of it, review the information with your parents, and if our schedule works with you, use the posted QR code to access the audition form. Auditions will take place September 18th, 19th, and 20th. The last date to submit your audition form is September 13th. If you have any questions, please speak with Mr. Bennett or Mr. Heard.

Hello PAPA People, Your PAPA 2025 Yearbook Staff is super excited to document your year! Save the Date for 9.24.24 for our PAPA Headshot Day. It’s like a school photo but soooooo much better. It’s a professional Headshot for auditions, casting calls, CV’s!

ATTENTION PAPA 2025 Seniors! Mark Your Calendars for your Senior Cap & Gown Photo Day for the 2025 PAPA Yearbook.  10.18.24. Be there or be square.

2025 Yearbook Group Photo Day 10.22.24. We will take photos of all of the elective classes, after-school clubs, Student Councils and Associations. So be ready with all of your wardrobe, instruments, department t-shirts, and attitudes! It’s an all-day event!

Auditions for SPOTLIGHT are TODAY during middle and high school lunch in the East Dance Studio.  Selected acts will perform at lunch this Friday, September 13!

5•7•10 RULE 
● Five unexcused absences: When a child has accumulated five unexcused absences, school personnel will arrange a meeting at the school with the parent or legal guardian to discuss the unexcused absences. A plan to improve attendance will be developed and implemented.
● Seven unexcused absences: When a child has accumulated seven unexcused absences, school personnel will arrange a second meeting at the school with the parent or legal guardian to review the attendance plan and discuss the impact of truancy on the future of the child. At this time, the child may enter into an attendance contract requiring him or her to attend school regularly or other consequences may be applied (i.e., removal from PAPA to attend the child’s home school in the case of transportation issues).
● Ten unexcused absences: If a student has accumulated an equivalent of ten or more unexcused absences within a school year, the parent shall be given written notice by personal service or certified mail that the student is habitually truant and is not in compliance with the Compulsory Attendance School Law. At that time, the student shall be reported to the probation services office of the judicial district where the student resides for an investigation as to whether the student shall be considered to be a neglected child or a child in a family in need of services because of habitual truancy.
Being Present Matters!
  
Wednesday, September 11th
“On this day, 24 years ago, the United States suffered an attack that resulted in the deaths of nearly 3,000 people from over 90 different nations. This is a day of mourning for many people who lived through the experience or who lost friends and family members. But today is also a day of remembrance. Today we honor the first responders and everyday citizens who banded together to save as many lives as they could in the aftermath of the event. While 9/11 can be an example of how bad actors can devastate a country’s people, even more so it helps to remind us that the people of this great nation have the power to come together and support one another in the hardest times. Let us honor all those affected by 9/11 by coming together and supporting each other, even in the smallest ways.”

Health & Wellness
Alongside is a tool available to all students 24/7. Students can chat with the llama Kiwi, request an appointment with a counselor, learn skills, journal, play games, and more. To access the app login with your school email or enter app.alongside.care into any internet browser and log in there.

Public Academy for Performing Arts
Where Art is the Heart of Education
11800 Princess Jeanne Ave. N.E. Albuquerque, NM 87112
Website: www.paparts.org
Phone (505) 830-3128 Fax (505) 830-9930
Attendance Line: Attendance@paparts.org or (505) 830-3128 press 5