Floretta P. Carson Visual and Performing Arts Academy

04/04/2026

We’re thrilled to share highlights from our special ceremony honoring Floretta P. Carson Visual and Performing Arts Academy as the #1 Performing Arts School in the U.S.! 🎉

A huge thank you to our amazing staff, students, and parents—your dedication and passion make this achievement possible. We were also honored to have special guests from Bishop State Community College join us for this unforgettable celebration. 🙏

Come join the #1 Performing Arts School and be a part of our incredible community! 🎭✨
Apply now: www.fpcvpaa.com

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03/10/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Floretta P. Carson Visual and Performing Arts Academy students Jackson Sanderson and Aiden Windham - Winners of the International Academic Competitions, National Science Bee Regional Tournament! 🎉

We are incredibly proud of Jackson and Aiden for their outstanding performance at the Regional Tournament of the International Academic Competition – National Science Bee! Competing against students from across the region, both scholars placed as the top scorers and earned their spot at the 2026 National Championship! 🏆🔬

Their success reflects the dedication, curiosity, and academic excellence we strive to cultivate at FPC. Our scholars are both arts and academically strong, showcasing talents that are ready to excel on any stage.

Join us in celebrating Jackson and Aiden on this remarkable accomplishment. We can’t wait to see what they achieve next at Nationals! 👏📚

03/08/2026

🎹 FPC Students Are Headed to Carnegie Hall!🎹

Congratulations to our outstanding piano major students, Jada Johnson and Jackson Sanderson, on their beautiful performances at the prestigious Gulf Coast Steinway Competition!

Students from five states — Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Florida — participated in this highly competitive event.

🏅 Jada Johnson earned 3rd Place in the Lower High School category.
👏 Jackson Sanderson received an Honorable Mention in the largest Middle School category.

We are incredibly proud to share that both students will be performing piano solos at Carnegie Hall on June 10th this summer! 🎶✨

Please join us in congratulating Jada and Jackson on this remarkable achievement!


📢 Interested in enrolling your child for the 2026–2027 school year? Visit our school’s website to learn more and apply today: https://www.fpcvpaa.com

03/08/2026

🎹 Congratulations to the outstanding Floretta P. Carson Visual and Performing Arts Academy piano students of Dr. Yuliya Brown who performed in the 57th Annual MMTA Sonata Competition at the University of South Alabama!

🏆 Olivia Rodriguez – 1st Place, Category 7A
🏆 Gwendolyn King – 1st Place, Category 9B
🏆 Jackson Sanderson – 1st Place, Category 14
🏆 Jada Johnson – 1st Place, Category 15
🥈 Elisabeth Rodriguez – 2nd Place, Category 8A

Participating in a piano competition requires dedication, musicality, and many hours of preparation. We are incredibly proud of these young pianists for representing Floretta P. Carson Visual and Performing Arts Academy with excellence, artistry, and professionalism.

👏 Bravo to our talented performers and their teacher, Dr. Brown, for continuing to inspire musical excellence!�

03/08/2026

🎹 Floretta P. Carson Visual and Performing Arts Academy Students Are Going to Carnegie Hall! 🎹

Congratulations to our outstanding piano major students, Jada Johnson and Jackson Sanderson, on their beautiful performances at the prestigious Gulf Coast Steinway Competition!

Students from five states — Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Florida — participated in this highly competitive event.

🏅 Jada Johnson earned 3rd Place in the Lower High School category.
👏 Jackson Sanderson received an Honorable Mention in the largest Middle School category.

We are incredibly proud to share that both students will be performing piano solos at Carnegie Hall on June 10th this summer! 🎶✨

Please join us in congratulating Jada and Jackson on this remarkable achievement!

03/08/2026

🎨 Congratulations to Our Talented FPC Student Artists! 🎉

We are proud to celebrate the following Floretta P. Carson Visual and Performing Arts Academy students on their ourstanding achievements at the Mobile Arts Council – Greater Mobile Student Art Show Competition:

🏆 1st Place Winners
🖌 Painting: Kha’Jeria Griffin – The Sight of the World
✏️ Drawing: Layla Jordan – Untitled

👏 Honorable Mention
🎨 Camilla Loza – Untitled

Your creativity, dedication, and artistic vision continue to inspire our school community. We are incredibly proud of you for representing FPC with excellence! 🌟

02/21/2026

Thank you to FOX10 News for having us on Studio 10 to share the exciting news of our recognition as the “Top Performing Arts Academy” in the U.S. and to highlight our upcoming celebration!

Join us on Thursday, February 26 at 6:30 PM as we celebrate being named the Top Performing Arts Academy of 2025! This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to academic excellence, character development, and student-focused innovation — made possible by our incredible students, staff, and families.

🎉 A BIG shout out to our wonderful students, Gwendolyn King and Jackson Sanderson, for joining us on Studio 10 and representing our academy with excellence!

🎭 Enjoy performances and showcases from our talented students in:
Strings & Orchestra, Chorus, Dance, Symphonic Band, Piano, Theatre, and Visual & Media Arts

🌟 Special Guest Performance: Bishop State Community College

📍 Location: Mobile Museum of Art
📍 Address: 4850 Museum Drive, Mobile, AL 36608

✅ This event is FREE and open to the public.

Come celebrate excellence in the arts with us! 🎉🎶. 📣 Interested in enrolling your child?
Contact us at 251-373-2920, email [email protected], or apply online at https://www.fpcvpaa.com/ to learn more about joining our school community.

02/20/2026

Thank you to FOX10 News for having us on Studio 10 to share the exciting news of our recognition as the "Top Performing Arts Academy" in the U.S. and to highlight our upcoming celebration!

Join us on Thursday, February 26 at 6:30 PM as we celebrate being named the Top Performing Arts Academy of 2025! This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to academic excellence, character development, and student-focused innovation — made possible by our incredible students, staff, and families.

🎉 A BIG shout out to our wonderful students, Gwendolyn King and Jackson Sanderson, for joining us on Studio 10 and representing our academy with excellence!

🎭 Enjoy performances and showcases from our talented students in:
Strings & Orchestra, Chorus, Dance, Symphonic Band, Piano, Theatre, and Visual & Media Arts

🌟 Special Guest Performance: Bishop State Community College

📍 Location: Mobile Museum of Art
📍 Address: 4850 Museum Drive, Mobile, AL 36608

✅ This event is FREE and open to the public.

Come celebrate excellence in the arts with us! 🎉🎶.

Join Floretta P. Carson Visual and Performing Arts Academy on Thursday, February 26 at 6:30 PM as they celebrate their award and recognition as the Top Performing Arts Academy of 2025.

02/12/2026

🎉 Come celebrate with us! 🎉

Join us on Thursday, February 26 at 6:30 PM as we celebrate our award and recognition as the Top Performing Arts Academy of 2025.

This recognition is the direct result of our commitment to academic excellence, character development, and student-focused innovation—and the dedication of our students, staff, and families who make our mission possible.

🎭 Enjoy performances and showcases from our talented students in:
Strings & Orchestra, Chorus, Dance, Symphonic Band, Piano, Theatre, and Visual & Media Arts.

📍 Location: Mobile Museum of Art
📍 Address: 4850 Museum Drive, Mobile, AL 36608

✅ This event is FREE and open to the public.

📣 Interested in enrolling your child?
Contact us at 251-289-9437, email [email protected], or apply online at https://www.fpcvpaa.com/ to learn more about joining our school community.

02/07/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Floretta P. Carson Visual and Performing Arts Academy students who competed in the 2026 Math Counts Competition and brought home amazing results! 🏆

💫 Special shoutout to Olivia Rodriguez for being awarded the top scorer and advancing to the state competition! 🌟

👏 Our math team also earned 3rd place in the team competition, competing against schools from across the Gulf Coast! What an incredible achievement!

A huge congratulations to these hardworking students who participated and gave it their all:

Avery Brown
Willow Crane
Bryleigh Lowery
Kae’Loni Davis
Jackson Sanderson
Torreigh Williams
Elizabeth Rodriguez
Olivia Rodriguez
Sirr-Timberland Haynes
Zakirah Muhammad

These students showed amazing teamwork, dedication, and mathematical talent. We are beyond proud! 🙌

01/29/2026

Missed the Mobile County magnet school lottery application? Apply Now to the “Top Performing Tuition-Free Academy” in the Nation and “Highest Performing Secondary Tuition-Free Public School (6-12) in Mobile, Alabama!” Now accepting lottery applications for grades 6-12!

Lottery Application: https://www.fpcvpaa.com/
Email: [email protected]
Contact: 251-373-2920