MTPS Arts Academy

The Middletown Township Public School District is offering incoming 8th grade and current 9^th , grade students the opportunity to apply to the MTPS Arts Academy! During the 2021-22 school year, the Arts Academy will be celebrating its fourth year and congratulating its first cohort of seniors! The Academy provides more in-depth learning opportunities for students with previously identified skills, talents, passions, and experiences. Some Academy courses may be exclusive to Academy students.

Six Arts Academy Tracks

• Fine and Applied Arts

• Theatre/Drama

• Instrumental Music

• Choral/Vocal Music

• Digital Media Arts and Design

• Dance

One of the purposes of the Academy is to help prepare students for college and future careers related to the Arts. Originally designed using information gathered from a survey of stakeholders--including parents, students, and staff--courses of study offered include, but are not limited to, drama, instrumental music, vocal music, drawing, painting, sculpture, dance, graphic design, photography, TV/film production, and digital animation. Interested eighth grade students participate in a rigorous application and interview/audition process. An information night for both parents and students is held annually before the application process begins and visits to the middle schools are made by high school personnel to help students learn more about the Academy. During these events, more detailed information is provided including admission requirements, course sequence, and expectations.