The Academy of Fine and Performing Arts - SPS

AFPA celebrated our incredible attendance by allowing students to Tattoo their Teachers and Pie the Principal!

AFPA students have been busy making FUNctional art for sale as a part of our economics unit. Head over to near the corner of Walnut and Campbell to pick up a one of a kind handmade magnet or keychain with charms.

We are so excited to share that our own Elizabeth Rustmann won this year’s Missouri Earth Day slogan contest! AFPA traveled to Jefferson City for the opening ceremony and got to participate in all the fun Earth Day activities.

Roll out the red carpet! 🎥🎬 We had the pleasure of showcasing our short films at College Station Theater in downtown Springfield this week. 2 sold out shows! These young filmmakers have made us so proud. 🥰

AFPA students are bringing science to life through costume design! 🎭🌎
Students are sharing ideas, giving thoughtful feedback, and exploring Earth’s spheres while refining both their creativity and their understanding of science.

Our AFPA students had an amazing time filming last week! Thank you to everyone who has helped us in this process. On to editing!

Preproduction is in the works! AFPA students having been busy storyboarding, interviewing community experts, script writing, and receiving feedback from MSU elementary education students. These screenplays are almost ready for film week!

Stop-motion animation commence! Students are showcasing their narrative writing skills by creating a short animation.

They are ready to tell their story! The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical opens tonight.