Sunday evening, something special filled the air at PAA. Students, families, friends, and fans gathered together for a night of live music and a whole lot of heart, all in support of the Ellis-Johnson Fund and the Music Studio program that has become one of PAA's most unique and beloved offerings. The fundraiser came together from the visions of Emily and Mia, two PAA juniors, and students in the Performance & Production class. The audience was treated to performances from local musicians and...

Some weekends at PAA feel like a gift. Alumni Weekend 2026 was one of them. On the first weekend in May, alumni of all ages came back home. Back to the halls, the faces, and the memories that shaped them. From the class of 1948 all the way to recent graduates, alumni gathered to laugh, cry, reminisce, and simply be together. That kind of connection doesn't happen by accident. It happens because PAA leaves a mark. Friday evening, the Golden Agers gathered for a special dinner of their own....

We love getting to celebrate our students, and this one made us so proud. PAA junior Josh Crawford has been accepted into the Summit STEM Fellowship, a highly competitive virtual summer program that empowers high school students to explore careers in STEM, develop real-world skills, and connect with a global network of young leaders and mentors. The program is run through Stanford University with mentors from MIT, Harvard, Stanford, Princeton, Penn State, and more. Students from over 100...