North Valley Arts Academies at PVSchools

North Valley Arts Academies at PVSchools An exceptional arts education at Shadow Mountain HS, Shea Middle, and Desert Cove Elementary! Explore. Create. Shine.

Exceptional arts education in Dance, Theatre, Music Technology, and Visual Art offered by .

Reserve Your Spot for the 2026–2027 School Year!North Valley Arts Academies (NVAA) offers a seamless K–12 arts pathway t...
07/06/2026

Reserve Your Spot for the 2026–2027 School Year!

North Valley Arts Academies (NVAA) offers a seamless K–12 arts pathway that nurtures creative minds at every stage—culminating in our premier, four-year Arts Honors program at Shadow Mountain High School.
From foundational skills to pre-professional training, our pipeline spans across:
    •    Desert Cove Elementary
    •    Shea Middle School
    •    Shadow Mountain High School (4-Year Honors Program)

At the High School Honors level, students can:
    •    Earn a 5.0 GPA in advanced, honors-level arts courses.
    •    Specialize in Dance, Visual Art, Music Tech, Theatre Performance, or Theatre Tech.
    •    Learn from pros while enjoying a full, traditional high school experience.

Perfect for motivated, high-achieving students who want to grow artistically and academically.

👉 Applications are OPEN for 2026–2027! Tap the link in our bio to secure your spot.

Coming Fall Semester 2026, PVCC is offering 4 after-school arts classes at Shadow Mountain High School!    •    Develop ...
05/21/2026

Coming Fall Semester 2026, PVCC is offering 4 after-school arts classes at Shadow Mountain High School!
    •    Develop your skills in Dance, Jazz Music, Rock Band Music, and Musical Theatre at an affordable price without leaving campus
    •    Earn College Credit
    •    Earn hours toward your Arizona State Seal of Arts Proficiency (80 required hours)
    •    Additional performance opportunities
    •    Limited scholarships available (reach out to your teacher to find out more)

Log in to your PVCC Account to sign up now! (https://portal.maricopa.edu/dashboard)
(ALL current SMHS students have PVCC accounts)

2 years ago, Childsplay shared a play reading of a show in development called No Going Back with NVAA Shea Theatre stude...
05/16/2026

2 years ago, Childsplay shared a play reading of a show in development called No Going Back with NVAA Shea Theatre students. Today, Deborah K. Stevens and Dwayne Hartley, the playwright and Artistic Director of Childsplay, shared a workshop and the performance in full!

NVAA Students at Shea Middle School recently participated in the 5th Annual Shea Shorts! The interdisciplinary festival ...
05/16/2026

NVAA Students at Shea Middle School recently participated in the 5th Annual Shea Shorts!

The interdisciplinary festival featured short performances and original works by NVAA Dance, Music Technology, Theatre and Visual Arts students. These young artists are amazingly talented and we are so proud of them as they continue to explore, create and shine as NVAA students!

Huge shout-out to our Matador finalists at the ASU/Gammage High School Musical Theatre Awards! These awards celebrate th...
05/04/2026

Huge shout-out to our Matador finalists at the ASU/Gammage High School Musical Theatre Awards! These awards celebrate the best musical theatre in the state and are run by the Broadway League, which also manages the Tony Awards.

The finalists from this year’s production of Chicago are Celia Kass and Ben Trujilo for Best Lead Actor, and Sarah Levey for the ASU Leadership Award.

Our talented 5th Grade Dance students are back in the studio and working hard to refine the routines they performed in F...
04/01/2026

Our talented 5th Grade Dance students are back in the studio and working hard to refine the routines they performed in February’s Dance concert, “Echoes of Joy.” 

If you missed their powerful performance or just want to experience the energy again, you’re in luck! They will be performing their dances at the upcoming DCES NVAA Showcase!

03/31/2026

Music Technology students in Creative Musicianship II at Shea Middle School are currently immersed in completing their Capstone Projects. They design the projects themselves based on individual artistic interests and then create a website to showcase their musical works. Enjoy listening to a little of “Trap-Fi” by Truman and Paxton and look for a public presentation of all the projects on May 13 at Shea Shorts!

Ready to explore the world of music? Let’s create something amazing together!

Join the Shea Middle School NVAA program for the 5th Annual Shea Shorts - The Festival of Shorts!Join us for the Shea Sh...
03/30/2026

Join the Shea Middle School NVAA program for the 5th Annual Shea Shorts - The Festival of Shorts!

Join us for the Shea Shorts Interdisciplinary Arts Festival, an exciting showcase of student-created work in the fine and performing arts. This family-friendly event celebrates creativity across disciplines with something for everyone to enjoy. Come support young artists and let your creativity soar!

Introducing the 2nd Annual NVAA ARTstone Celebration 2026! Join us for ARTstone, a celebration honoring our incredible N...
03/30/2026

Introducing the 2nd Annual NVAA ARTstone Celebration 2026!

Join us for ARTstone, a celebration honoring our incredible NVAA seniors as they share the culmination of their capstone projects and artistic journeys.

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Jerry Connor Gym & Performing Arts Center

Capstone Showcase | 8:30–10:00 AM | Explore interactive displays, digital presentations, live demos & more as each senior presents their capstone work.

Stole & Award Ceremony | 10:15–11:15 AM | Parents, Board, & Cabinet only | Join us in the PAC as we celebrate student achievements with stoles and special recognitions.

This is a beautiful opportunity to witness the artistry, growth, and dedication of our graduating artists.

Our DCES NVAA Art students have been hard at work transforming their classroom into a breathtaking, immersive “Under th...
03/25/2026

Our DCES NVAA Art students have been hard at work transforming their classroom into a breathtaking, immersive “Under the Sea” experience. From coral reefs to mysterious deep-sea creatures, every piece tells a story of the ocean’s wonders. You won’t want to miss the chance to walk through this aquatic masterpiece!

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