NVAA
About the NVAA Program at PVSchools
The mission of the North Valley Arts Academies is to foster creative and confident artists who are committed to and passionate about the power of the arts in society. The vision of the North Valley Arts Academies is to create a unique program within a school learning environment that focuses on empowering young people to tell their own stories, develop their creative selves, and engage the world through the arts.
What's Offered at the North Valley Arts Academies at PVSchools
Additional NVAA Details
Key Program Features & Benefits
- Specialized “school within a school” arts program under the guidance of award-winning arts educators
- Program pathway from elementary to middle to high school
- Students graduate with the Arizona State Seal of Arts Proficiency and NVAA Honors
- Multiple entry points
- Schools are conveniently located off State Route 51 and Shea Blvd.
- Immersion in your student's creative passion
We Value
- Student individuality
- Collaboration
- Diverse approaches to creativity
- Leadership and innovation
- Community
- Arts as an essential part of a well-rounded education
What Our Parents Say:
I would recommend this program to other parents and students as it offers students an opportunity to strengthen skills in the areas that they are passionate about, because students get to practice and build relationships with others who share their interest daily, and because the program is designed to work across schools and disciplines."
Robyn Ratcliff, 7th grade parent
NVAA Contacts
Lesley Machbitz
Michael Ferraro
Rachelle Dart
Katie Hall
Tanya Dimitrov
Journey to Opening Night: NVAA's 'The Little Mermaid'
North Valley Arts Academy, a Desert Cove signature program, provides students the opportunity to participate in theatre productions with middle and high school students. Please enjoy highlights of the production and the following video "Journey to Opening Night: NVAA's The Little Mermaid."