VPAA Newsletter

October 2025

VPAA - Updates & Upcoming

VPAA - KUDOS!!!

VPAA Visual Arts SWEPT the Neptune Festival September 28, 2025

Best In Show: Vincent Glasgow Salem VPAA The Pink Stripes

9-10 Magnet awards

1st Ella Berdoulay Salem VPAA I will grow wings

3rd Piper McSpadden Salem HS Bur first they must catch you

Honorable Mention Bell Bryant Salem HS VPAA A Verb in Perfect View

Honorable Mention Emily Heijermans Salem HS VPAA Early Memories at Cape…

Honorable Mention Alexx Price Salem VPAA Diner

11-12 Magnet awards

1st Sienna Vera Cruz Salem VPAA Playing in the Past

2nd Lolo Elmquist Salem VPAA Opportunity Cyle

3rd Amy Liao Salem VPSS Overgrown

Honorable Mention Fatima HM Salem VPAA Weeds of Addiction

Honorable Mention Maegan Quiazan Salem VPAA Yummm

Honorable Mention Violet Warren Salem VPAA A good Rest

VPAA Vocal Students Performed the National Anthem at the Sept. 23 VBCPS School Board Meeting

Theatre and Vocal Students provided STEAM activities at the annual NAS Air Show

Congratulations to Our Outstanding Salem High School VPAA Musicians!

We are absolutely thrilled to announce and celebrate the exceptional talent of the students selected to perform in this year's Virginia Band and Orchestra Association (VBODA) Southeastern Senior Regional Orchestra!

Being chosen for this honor is a testament to your hard work, dedication, and incredible musical skill. Congratulations on this fantastic achievement!

Our Honorees:

Courtney Yurgans - 1st Violin
Maia Washington - 2nd Violin (Symphony)
Zyril Aguas - 2nd Violin
Evie Miani - 2nd Violin
Eva Ickert - Viola
Charlotte Johnson - Viola
Alexander Jensen - Contra Bass
Skylar Archer - Cello (1st Alternate)

The Dance Strand is off and running—well dancing! Open Studio is in full swing, giving students the chance to sign up after school to practice or create in the studio.

Upcoming Auditions:

Winter Works Auditions – October 20. We’re thrilled to welcome four guest choreographers this year and can’t wait to see these works come to life!
ADC Holiday Showcase – November 5

The strand also hosted its first Dance Strand Mixer on October 1, where students came together for pizza, games, and our annual “buddy” pairing to strengthen connections across all levels.

FOTA - Updates & Info

Look for the SNAP! Raise Fundraiser

"VPAA Friends of the Academy Fall 2025"

FOTA Membership RegistrationThank you for your support of the Visual and Performing Arts Academy at Salem High School.

Please join FOTA and contact your strand teachers for information about how to help this school year!

Looking for a way to help your strand? No time to volunteer? Please check out the strand Amazon Wish Lists and consider donating essential to directly assist students in the classroom. Items can be shipped directly to the school! Every contribution makes a difference.

Dance Strand: Amazon Wish List

Theatre Strand: Amazon Wish List.

Calendars - VPAA & Fine Arts at Salem HS

Check out what's happening in the ARTS

@ Salem High School!!!