Central Visual and Performing Arts

CVPA has FREE school supplies available for students year-round. Feel free to stop by Room 113 anytime you need something.

Know an incredible artist going into the 9th or 1th grade? If so and they meet our eligibility criteria, please have them reach out to our Artistic Specialist, Ms. Brianna Brown for application information.

ACT is an important assessment for college admittance, and often for scholarship opportunities including athletic scholarships.

The ACT test measures and gauges College Readiness. It takes roughly 190 minutes to complete; a little over 3 hours. This test is FREE to all St. Louis Public School Seniors that have not already taken the ACT test and were Juniors with SLPS last spring.

Plans for October 24, 2024 are being finalized by the district. Information will be shared once it has been approved by the BOE.

CVPA's Student Council is planning a week of fun events for Red Ribbon Week from October 28th through November 1st.

Monday-Bikers Vs Surfers

Tuesday-Twin Day

Wednesday-Gender Swap Day

Thursday-Costume Day

Friday-Class Colors

There will also be a fun-filled afternoon of Class Competitions on Friday, November 1st, including dance, talent, vocal, carts, basketball, musical chairs, line dancing and family feud.

Congratulations to Alina "Apple" Flores-Navarro and Bryson Jones on being selected to receive the St. Louis Rotary Young Citizen's Award.

Each year, CVPA students and staff observe National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. It is important because early detection can improve survival rates.

Congratulations to our August Golden Apple Winners: Dr. Michel Brindell and Mrs. Amber Kaufann-Rak!

Congratulations to the 2024-2025 Student Council Members.

National Custodian Appreciation Day is celebrated annually on October 2nd. It's a day to recognize the work of custodians who keep schools, offices, and other public spaces clean and safe. The custodial team at CVPA works hard and we appreciate them.

Congratulations to our September Golden Apple Winners: Mrs. Dana McCutchen-Fisher and Mr. Robert Findley!

If you are interested in competitive gaming, CVPA has started an E-sports team that will be competing in a fall and spring season! We will compete in games like Rocket League, Super Smash Bros, Madden, and many others. If you are interested or have any questions please see Ms. Turner in the attendance office! #GetChaGameOn

Happy Rosh Hashanan to those who celebrate it!

College Visits are being added daily. Please check the morning announcements, the CVPA website or speak with Ms. Bernard for the most up-to-date schedule.

CVPA recognizes National Bullying Prevention Month in October. Hate is not tolerated in our school. Not just in October, EVER! We are committed to standing up against bullying and creating a kinder, more inclusive world for everyone.

Dance St. Louis kicks off its 2024/25 season by presenting the world-renowned dance company Pilobolus on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at the Touhill Performing Arts Center.

Since its founding in 1971, Pilobolus has tested the limits of human physicality to explore the beauty and the power of connected bodies.

With live performances in more than 64 countries, appearances on Broadway, the Olympic Games, more than 100 TV shows and 200 broadcasts, including the Oscars and NFL games, and the creation of more than 120 dance works, Pilobolus has been seen by millions across the globe.

They bring this work of art to the students at CVPA for a 2 week residency from October 21-November 1. Students will learn from professional dancers and will perform some of these works at one of our upcoming shows.

CVPA's drumline will perform at the Bands of America competition at The Dome on October 25th and 26th. They have been asked to perform. This is an honor.

CVPA alumni, Robert Crenshaw is touring NATIONALLY with "Ain't Too Proud", a musical following the life and times of The Temptations. Robert plays several roles in this production that will stop in St. Louis the weekend of May 9-11th. A community group has graciously donated the money for all CVPA students to attend the Sunday matinee show for FREE if you are interested.

CVPA students would be responsible for their own transportation to and from The Fabulous Fox Theatre, but your ticket to see the show would be FREE. If you are interested in attending the show on Sunday, May 11th at 1:00 PM, please check out Center Stage on TEAMS and complete the form questionnaire by selecting "yes". The show is 2 hours and 30 minutes long.

CVPA students participate in the Historic Shaw Art Fair each year by designing the entrance gates and having a booth to sell their artwork.

When:

October 5th from 9am-5pm

October 6th from 10am-5pm

Where:

Historic Shaw Neighborhood

Flora Place & Tower Grove Avenue

Guitar will perform Saturday 10/5 from 10am-11am on the main stage

Band will perform Saturday 10/5 from 11am-11:30am on the main stage

Congratulations to senior Evelyn Bishop for being selected into JazzU. JazzU places talented high school musicians in small jazz combos which meet weekly between September and May, focusing on improvisation, combo playing, jazz repertoire, and music theory. Students not only get the benefit of working with JazzU faculty but also the opportunity to meet and work with musicians participating in the Jazz St. Louis Artist Residency Program, attend special masterclasses, participate in the JazzU Big Band, and perform on the Jazz St. Louis stage.

Congratulations to the students who were recently Cast in the Upcoming production of Pippin.