The North Valley Arts Academies (NVAA) is a distinctive program within the PVSchools district, designed to nurture students' artistic talents from kindergarten through 12th grade. According to Dr. Jason W. Reynolds, Superintendent of PVSchools, NVAA exemplifies the district's dedication to arts education. The program operates across three campuses: Desert Cove Elementary, Shea Middle, and Shadow Mountain High School.
NVAA offers diverse artistic disciplines including dance, theatre, music technology, and visual arts. In dance, students explore various forms ranging from classical ballet to contemporary styles while developing choreography and performance skills. Theatre students engage in acting, directing, and design projects that enhance their storytelling abilities. Music technology participants learn recording and sound design techniques to produce original music. Visual arts students experiment with media such as painting, drawing, digital design, and 3D printing.
Beyond arts education, NVAA emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills applicable in any career path. The program fosters a supportive community where students share ideas and support each other's artistic endeavors.
NVAA is accessible to all K-12 students in the Valley without prerequisites for prior arts experience. The program aims to provide every student with an opportunity to explore creativity and realize their artistic potential.
Graduates of NVAA are equipped for various futures—whether pursuing higher education in the arts or entering creative industries—and use their skills to enrich their communities.
For more information about NVAA or enrollment details, interested parties can visit pvschools.net/academics/nvaa.
Dr. Jason W. Reynolds
Superintendent of PVSchools
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