Friendship Academy of the Arts

08/13/2026

At Friendship Academy of the Arts, we believe every child has unlimited potential. Our mission is to educate scholars to become confident, competent, and creative citizens who are prepared to succeed in school, in life, and in their communities.

When you choose Friendship Academy, your child will experience:

📚 A strong academic foundation
🎨 Innovative arts-integrated learning
🤝 A caring, supportive school family
🌟 Leadership and character development
💙 A safe and welcoming environment where every scholar is known, valued, and encouraged to succeed

We don't just educate students—we inspire them to discover their gifts, build confidence, and develop a lifelong love of learning.

⭐ At Friendship Academy, our scholars are STARS—Scholars Thinking and Acting Responsibly—and we are committed to helping every child shine.

📅 Enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year is NOW OPEN!

Give your child an education that nurtures creativity, celebrates individuality, and prepares them for a bright future.

👉 Enroll today at www.friendshipacademy.org

Friendship Academy of the Arts
Uncovering Passion. Revealing Purpose.

08/12/2026

We are so excited to welcome you all to our Open House on September 2nd from 11am-5pm! Come in to Friendship Academy on 9/2 to meet the teachers, check out our school building, and take some time to play at our BRAND NEW Playground!

Please view the flyer below for additional details.

08/11/2026

At Friendship Academy of the Arts, we believe every child deserves to be seen, known, valued, and celebrated.

Success does not look exactly the same for every scholar. For one student, success may be earning the highest score in the class. For another, it may be finally mastering a difficult reading skill, performing on stage for the first time, completing a challenging art project, improving attendance, showing greater confidence, or demonstrating kindness and leadership.

💙 We celebrate growth—not just grades.
🎨 We recognize creativity—not just test scores.
📚 We honor progress—not just perfection.
🌱 We encourage each scholar to become the very best version of themselves.

That's what it means to educate the whole child.

At FAA, our scholars are more than numbers on a report. They are individuals with unique talents, dreams, challenges, personalities, and possibilities. Our responsibility is to help each one discover their gifts and recognize that their progress matters.

Because when a child knows, "My school sees me. My teachers believe in me. My accomplishments matter," confidence grows—and confident scholars are prepared to accomplish incredible things.

⭐ At Friendship Academy, every STAR deserves a chance to shine!

📚 Enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year is NOW OPEN!

👉 Enroll today at www.friendshipacademy.org

08/10/2026

At Friendship Academy of the Arts, we believe that every child has a unique voice—and the arts help them discover it.

When scholars paint, sing, dance, act, play an instrument, or create, they do more than develop artistic skills. They develop the confidence to stand before others, share their ideas, overcome challenges, and believe in themselves.

Every performance, every brushstroke, every note, and every creative project reminds our scholars, "I can do this."

That's why art integration is at the heart of everything we do. We are preparing scholars who are not only academically strong but also confident enough to lead, create, and make a positive impact on the world.

📚 Enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year is NOW OPEN!

Give your child the opportunity to grow in confidence through an education where creativity and excellence go hand in hand.

👉 Enroll today at www.friendshipacademy.org

08/10/2026

At Friendship Academy of the Arts, we believe that every child has a unique voice—and the arts help them discover it.

When scholars paint, sing, dance, act, play an instrument, or create, they do more than develop artistic skills. They develop the confidence to stand before others, share their ideas, overcome challenges, and believe in themselves.

Every performance, every brushstroke, every note, and every creative project reminds our scholars, "I can do this."

That's why art integration is at the heart of everything we do. We are preparing scholars who are not only academically strong but also confident enough to lead, create, and make a positive impact on the world.

📚 Enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year is NOW OPEN!

Give your child the opportunity to grow in confidence through an education where creativity and excellence go hand in hand.

👉 Enroll today at www.friendshipacademy.org

08/03/2026

Thank you Minneapolis City Councilwoman Aurin Chowdhury for being our Read Aloud Guest!

07/29/2026