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Serving Students K-8 in Douglas County

 
Parker Performing Arts School is a tuition-free K-8 charter school in the Douglas County School District. The school is unlike any other school in DCSD, Colorado, and the Mountain Region providing a unique mix of academic rigor along with daily training in the performing arts. An exciting one-to-one iPad environment, differentiated digital curriculum, and daily performing arts instruction at PPA will inspire student passion and engagement, and help foster valuable 21st Century Skills such as creativity, critical thinking, communication, collaboration.
 
 
Parker Performing Arts School Appreciates All Donations!
If you would like to make a donation to our programs please click below.
PPA is a 501(c)3 organization and a donation receipt can be provided upon request.
 
 
 
  • 32+ Student Performance Opportunities Each Year
  • 1 iPad for Every Student
  • 14:1 Student/Teacher Ratio

News & Announcements

Admissions Open with young performers on stage

Admissions 2027 - 2028 Open Now!

Admissions for the 2027 - 2028 school year has opened at PPA! Fill out the online DCSD enrollment information to secure your spot for next year. Give your student the chance to SHINE both on stage and in the classroom. Join PPA for the 2027-2028 school year. The 1st round of enrollment closes on December 1st, 2026 at 4:00PM.
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Website Under Construction

Our website is currently under construction. Please excuse the dust while we work on our improvements. Information may have moved locations, if needed please use the search function to find information for the time being. Thank you for your patience as we work to better the site and information.
summer break

2026 PPA Summer Checklist

The PPA staff hopes you’re having a wonderful summer vacation! In order to be well prepared for August, please be sure to review the checklist linked below. Along with the information on the checklist, be sure to read summer updates from the PPA administration. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Events

Donors & Partners in the Arts

  • Ames Construction
  • Dance Academy Denver
  • Denver Ballet Theater
  • Parker Dance Academy
  • Performing Arts Academy
  • Studio 9 Dance Academy
  • Allanas Academy of Dance
  • Music Minstreet
  • Mercury Academy