MPTCS High School of Culinary & Performing Arts

Please be advised, due to impending inclement weather, all Marion P. Thomas Charter Schools will be operating on a two-hour delayed opening tomorrow, Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Parents, please ensure your students arrive at 10 a.m. (Staff is expected at 9:30 a.m.) Please travel safely.

We will notify everyone promptly should conditions worsen, requiring a closure.

Why Is It Important to Wear a Hat In Winter?

Wearing a winter hat keeps you warm, dry and prevents hypothermia and frostbite from setting in.

A hat is designed to keep a cap on your body heat, literally. Keeping your head and ears covered with a quality hat, could be the difference between enjoying that winter hike, walking to school, spending time outside with friends or having to turn around early because you’re too cold to go on.
(Source: Emergency Prep Guy)

MPTCS student fashion stylists and designers compete to craft the best possible clothes while showcasing their talents and skills in a mini fashion showcase competition.

Some of the nation’s hottest designers will serve as our guest judges —





The Village is proud to have our very own School Counselor Mrs. Todd serving as the leader of the F.A.B. Club at the high school.

This event is open to the public. We look forward to having young stylists and designers from all over the city join us on January 25th.

$3 for students
$5 for adults

Special thanks to for being our event sponsor.

MPTCS student fashion stylists and designers compete to craft the best possible clothes while showcasing their talents and skills in a mini fashion showcase competition.

Some of the hottest designers will serve as judges —



The Village is proud to have our very own School Counselor Mrs. Todd serving as the leader of the F.A.B. Club at the high school.

This event is open to the public. We look forward to having young stylists and designers from all over the city join us on January 25th.

$3 for students
$5 for adults

Special thanks to for being our event sponsor.

Have You Made Any New Year’s Resolutions?

The beginning of a new year brings a number of fresh goals, innovative accomplishments, and even unique inspirations into your life. However, if you're a student and want to prosper in the educational setting, you should not only concentrate on educational goals but also plan for personal endeavours that could improve your skills in every conceivable field.

Cheers to an amazing new year!

Wishing you a safe, fun-filled break! Happy Holidays to our families in the Village!

Our PreK students brought the heat on this cold day! Their Winter Festival show was amazing! A special thank you to the parents and the staff that tirelessly work to nurture our youngest Villagers and ensure they are excited about learning! Happy Holidays!

We hope you’re having a wonderful weekend. Our FACE Mr. Nixon had a great time engaging with families at the Newark Screens toy drive this afternoon. Even Batman knows it takes a Village! 💙💛