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				<title><![CDATA[School Closed on Wednesday, May 6th]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Douglas County School District and PPA will be CLOSED on Wednesday, May 6th, due to inclement weather conditions.

We recognize that temperatures will warm up and the snow will stop later today. Even with a delay, we would not be able to get school parking lots cleared in time for the start of school. In addition, road conditions will be very slick.

With the school closure, Spotlight is also closed and any rehearsals and performances are also cancelled. Ms. Garramone will be reaching out with further information about rescheduling the Middle School Orchestra concert.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 20:48:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Students Explore the Arts at Parker Performing Arts School]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[At Parker Performing Arts School students receive daily exposure to our many arts pathways including dance, theatre, musical theatre, instrumental and vocal music, and visual arts in their classrooms. But we are more than just classwork! Students experience the arts in many more ways at PPA.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:42:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Added Benefits of PPA’s Arts-Focused Education]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Not every K-8 student who attends tuition-free charter PPA has aspirations to star on the stage.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2024 18:13:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PPA: A Creative School for Creative Kids]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parker Performing Arts (PPA) is a truly unique elementary and middle school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2023 17:01:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[What’s New at PPA?]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[As the only arts-focused public K-8 school in Douglas County, PPA continues to innovate how we teach.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:38:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[We’re Head Over Heels about Movement Class!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Movement is one of the four artistic disciplines our K-4 students focus on daily as they split their school day between academics and the arts.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:46:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Our Orchestras Bring Talent Together]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[At Parker Performing Arts School (PPA), our well-rounded approach to performing and visual arts includes music, movement & dance, theater, and arts.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:41:41 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Got Questions? PPA Has Answers!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Families have a lot of options when choosing a school and a lot of questions about what a school has to offer.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2024 16:59:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Our Middle Schoolers Are Thriving!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The reviews are in. Middle schoolers at Parker Performing Arts School (PPA), the only tuition-free, arts-focused public charter school in Douglas County are thriving!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2024 10:39:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Time to Prep for the New School Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[In just a couple weeks we’ll be kicking off the 2024-25 school year. While you’ve been enjoying your time off, the PPA teachers and staff have been busy getting ready.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2024 17:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[How is PPA Free?]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Woah! My kid can get a half day of free arts training every day? How is that possible?]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2024 11:49:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Meet Our New Teachers]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our students and their parents love their teachers here at Parker Performing Arts School (PPA)!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:34:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Developing Confidence Through Performance]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Read about how the arts help develop confidence in young students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:29:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Sneak Peek at Next Year’s Calendar]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[At PPA we’re already preparing for the new school year. We’ll be opening the doors for the first day of the 2024-25 school year August 14th.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:16:35 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PPA Profile: Principal Phil Molfino]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations, Phil Molfino on reaching the milestone of 20 years in education!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 19:49:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Arts Exposure: Why it's important for even the youngest of students.]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Read our latest blog to learn why even the youngest of our students benefit academically, socially and emotionally from daily arts exposure.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:01:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[10 Reasons to Enroll at PPA]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[There are plenty of great reasons to enroll at Parker Performing Arts School (PPA), the only tuition-free, arts-focused K-8 public charter school in Douglas County. Here are the top 10!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 13:22:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[At PPA It’s About the Play]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[At Parker Performing Arts School, the only tuition-free, arts-focused K-8 public charter school in Douglas County, as Hamlet says, “The play’s the thing!” Every student in grades K – 8 participates in at least one performance each year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 09:40:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[At PPA Kids are Free to Explore]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Read about how students at PPA are free to explore all areas of the arts daily.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 12:52:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Every 5th Grader Learns to Play an Instrument]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Read about why it is important for every 5th grader to play a musical instrument!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:36:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PPA Profile: Becca Greer]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Meet PPA Elementary Musical Theatre Dance Becca Greer in our latest PPA Profile. She loves teaching here because “PPA is the kind of school I would have LOVED when I was a kid. I love getting to provide that kind of experience for the next generation.”]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:48:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[An Armchair Tour of Our Elementary School]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[“My son loves the art, music, and dance classes at PPA. It really gives him a great opportunity to explore and figure out different passions.” (PPA Parent) 
 
You heard it here first! PPA parents are excited about what’s happening in our elementary school.  Take an armchair tour of our tuition-free, audition-free, arts-focused program and get a glimpse of why kids love us, too!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 13:52:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Added Benefits of PPA’s Arts-Focused Education]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Read about how an arts focused education benefits students of all ages.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:58:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[How is PPA Free?]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Read about how PPA keeps an Arts Education free at our non-audition K-8  Charter School.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:33:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Meet Elementary Movement Teacher: Susan Beens]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Read through Susan Been's profile to find out why she was so attracted to teaching at PPA and why she has stayed with the school since the beginning!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PPA: A Creative School for Creative Kids]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parker Performing Arts School is home to many art styles fit for any creative kid!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 13:22:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Open Enrollment: The New Way to Enroll at PPA]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parker Performing Arts School is now using the DSCD Open Enrollment process for the 2025-2026 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:17:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Open Enrollment - First Round Deadline Monday, December 2nd, 2024 at 4:00pm]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The first deadline for Open Enrollment is this Monday! 
Families interested in enrolling at Parker Performing Arts School for the 2025 -2026 school year need to fill out the Online DCSD Open Enrollment process by 4:00pm on Monday, December, 2nd, 2024. 
This process is for all new and incoming students. Currently enrolled students do not need to complete this process.
Access the Open Enrollment information and forms here: 

https://www.dcsdk12.org/about/departments/choice-programming/open-enrollment?fbclid=IwY2xjawG0NTJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHU5y_V-SSlIhtU_A0Ir-KW6uPtPr3d0xASLq_tFxjVYFx-ahwJyCo-NaUQ_aem_O8BBr1ZHRJGKxgSQptHwPw]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 10:26:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Oliver! Jr. Shows Cancelled - November 9th, 2024]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Oliver! Jr. Shows Cancelled - November 9th, 2024 for both the 2:00pm and 6:30pm]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 09 Nov 2024 09:35:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[It’s Not Too Late to Enroll at PPA]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Finding a school that’s the right fit for your child can sometimes feel overwhelming.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 14:18:26 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Half Day Driveline Schedule]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Half Day Driveline Schedule - Green Tags 11:15am and Red/Yellow Tags 11:32am.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 11:10:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2024 PPA Summer Checklist]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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 PPA administration and attend all virtual parent meetings. We look forward to seeing you soon.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 08:30:32 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Making Memories at PPA]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We’re getting ready to kick off another great school year at Parker Performing Arts School (PPA), the only tuition-free, arts-focused K-8 charter school in Douglas County.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 17:26:02 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[10 Reasons to Enroll at PPA]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[There are plenty of great reasons to enroll at Parker Performing Arts School (PPA), the only tuition-free, arts-focused K-8 public charter school in Douglas County. Here are the top 10!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2024 12:14:50 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[At PPA It’s About the Play]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[At Parker Performing Arts School, the only tuition-free, arts-focused K-8 public charter school in Douglas County, as Hamlet says, “The play’s the thing!” Every student in grades K – 8 participates in at least one play performance each year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:15:10 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Visual Arts @ PPA]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The visual arts program has expanded over the last few years. They’ve become so popular that PPA is expanding the program and is now adding even more classes for the 2024-25 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 16:05:32 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Every 5th Grader Learns to Play an Instrument]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Middle school begins in 5th grade at PPA, the only arts-focused, tuition-free charter K-8 school in Douglas County that allows our students to engage in more in-depth learning both in the classroom and through our arts curriculum.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 13:52:59 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[An Armchair Tour of Our Elementary School]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We’re so glad you’re joining us for this armchair tour of the only K-8 arts-focused, tuition-free charter school in Douglas County.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 14:57:59 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PPA Profile: Michelle Leisy]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[PPA is the only tuition-free, K-8 charter school in Douglas County that combines a full-day of arts and academics.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 14:56:35 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[An Act of Piracy Opens Thursday!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Get your tickets now for our production of An Act of Piracy featuring over 60 middle school students!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 13:11:55 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PPA Profile: Nolan McDowell ‘22]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nolan McDowell attended PPA for 6 years and said "PPA was magical".]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 15:54:11 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PPA Profile: Heather Robinette]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[What’s better than working at Walt Disney World? PPA!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 17:53:20 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PPA’s Value Add]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[PPA is the only K-8 arts-focused tuition-free charter school in Douglas County where students spend a half-day everyday training in the performing arts.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2024 12:51:57 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PPA Profile: Zak Sloan]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Whether they’re teaching academics or the arts, the teachers at PPA, are passionate about education.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 11:35:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PPA & the Arts in Douglas County]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[There’s a vibrant arts community in Douglas County and PPA is an active member.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:23:55 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Developing Confidence Through Performance]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[It’s a fact! Kids who participate in the arts develop confidence.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:20:07 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[At PPA We Practice the Art of Education]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[At PPA, the only tuition-free K-8 charter arts school in Douglas County we practice the art of education.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 11:17:06 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PPA Profile: Courtland Peterson]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[At PPA our teachers are skilled, dedicated individuals seeking to provide the best education to our students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 12:52:24 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Guide to Charter Schools in Parker, Colorado]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 11:33:10 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[At PPA Kids are Free to Explore]]></title>
				<link>http://www.parkerperformingarts.org/apps/news/article/1861652</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PPA gives K-8 students in Douglas County the freedom to explore the arts.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2024 18:30:58 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PPA CLOSED - Tuesday, January 16]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parker Performing Arts School and Douglas County School District will be CLOSED on Tuesday, January 16 due to inclement weather conditions.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2024 13:30:01 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PPA Keeps the Arts Free]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[PPA was founded in 2016 to keep the arts free and accessible for all K-8 students in Douglas County.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 14:19:50 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PCA Marquee Birthday Wishes]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Celebrate Your Student's Birthday with a message on our school marquee!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2019 11:36:44 -0600</pubDate>
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