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BAVPA provides excellent educational preparation for careers or future study in music, dance, theater, visual arts, and media, along with competitive and extrac CALENDAR ADMISSIONS ON STAGE THE ARTS Instructional Staff Survey Click Here Non-Instructional Staff Survey Click Here Student Survey Click Here Parents Survey Click Here ED Climate Survey Links NEWS & UPDATES Buffalo Urban Forum (at BAVPA) Thursday, February 6th, 7:45 AM-3:30 PM Parent-Teacher Conference Night Wednesday, February 12th, 5:30-7:30PM Say Yes Board Meeting (at BAVPA) Thursday, February 13th, 8:30 AM-10 AM Presidents' Day/Mid-Winter Break (No School) Monday, February 27th - Friday, February 21st SBMT Virtual Meeting Tuesday, February 25th, 3-4 PM Zoom Meeting ID: 619 689 0225 Passcode: BAVPASBMT UPCOMING EVENTS Media Communications Film Festival Friday, February 7th - Matinee, 9:30 AM Mainstage Theatre General Admission/Seating: $3.00 Black History Month Presentation: Black Broadway Thursday, February 27th - Matinee, 9:50 AM Friday, February 28th - Evening, 7 PM Mainstage Theatre & Art Gallery

Moana jr. Moana jr. Moana jr. Live performance filmed & edited by the Media Communications Department

Check throughout the year to catch all the creative and exciting events the Class of 2025 is involved in! Class of 2025 Class of 2025 Class of 2025 Volleyball Senior Photos Photographer: Nabiha Rahmani Walk-A-Thon Photos Photographer: Alana Costner Swim Senior Photos Photographer: Alana Costner Soccer Senior Photos Photographer: Alana Costner Golf, Cheer & Cross Country Senior Photos Photographer: Alana Costner Fall Spirit Week Photos Photographer: Juniper H, Elijah S, Nabiha R, Nailea G, Charlie B, Tion T, & Teagan C Pep Rally Photos Photographer: Teagan Cannan Winter Spirit Week Photos Photographer: Teagan C & Zailah H Girls Varsity Basketball Senior Photos Photographer: Alana Costner Orchestra Photos Coming soon! Cheerleading Senior Photos Photographer: Alana Costner Volleyball Senior Night Video Director: Alana Costner Walk-A-Thon Video Director: Alana Costner Pep Rally Video Videographers: Charlie B, Breena H, Zailah H, Kiera C

Arts Academy Guidance Department Mrs. Wendy Loveria Last Names A-F Email: wloveria@buffaloschools.org Mr. Randall Womack Last Names G-M Email: rwomack@buffaloschools.org Mrs. Tyshae Moore Last Names N-Z Email: tmoore@buffaloschools.org 2 Academic Planning 2 Academic Planning 1/11 Guidance Department Offers: 1. Comprehensive Student Support: The guidance staff at BAVPA provides individualized assistance to students, addressing their academic, social, and emotional needs. They offer guidance on course selection, career exploration, and personal growth. 2. Career Planning and Exploration: BAVPA counselors help students explore various artistic and academic pathways. They assist in identifying career interests, setting goals, and planning for post-secondary education or artistic pursuits. 3. Self-Discovery and Personal Development: Students engage in self-reflection, understanding their strengths, interests, and values. Counselors facilitate workshops, discussions, and activities that promote self-awareness. 4. Educational and Vocational Development: BAVPA’s guidance program collaborates with teachers in equipping students with essential skills to ensure that they meet New York State Learning Standards. They guide students in academic planning, study skills, and time management. 5. Collaboration with Stakeholders: Counselors work closely with parents, teachers, and administrators to create a supportive environment. They collaborate on student success strategies, intervention plans, and academic accommodations. 6. Responsive Services: BAVPA counselors offer crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and emotional support. They address issues related to mental health, stress, and personal challenges 7. College and Career Readiness: Counselors assist students in researching colleges, scholarships, and artistic programs. They organize college fairs, workshops, and visits to enhance students’ readiness for higher education. They assist in the completion of FAFSA, TAP, and Say Yes applications. 8. Resource Hub: The Guidance Suite (Room 224) houses extremely valuable resources for students. Whether it’s scholarship information, mental health resources, or career materials, students can find assistance here.

MR. BURNS MR. BURNS MR. BURNS A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY Live performance filmed & edited by the Media Communications Department WATCH HERE

Top of Page PROM SENIORS IN ACTON GRADUATION PHOTOS BABY PICS GRADUATION VIDEO CLASS DAY SENIOR SUPERLATVES C LASS OF 2022 CELEBRATION Xyairea Adams TECHNICAL THEATER Sierra Albino VISUAL ART Senior Quote: "THERE WILL BE A TIME WHEN WE MUST CHOOSE BETWEEN WHAT IS EASY AND WHAT IS RIGHT" - A. DUMBLEDORE Anabel Anthony MUSIC - VOCAL Senior Quote: “THEY ASKED ME WHO IS YOUR IDOL, I TOLD THEM ANABEL ANTHONY SHE IS THE GOAT.” Arzjon Betton THEATRE Senior Quote: "WE FALL. WE BREAK. WE FAIL. BUT THEN WE RISE. WE HEAL. WE OVERCOME." Lily Beyer VISUAL ART Senior Quote: “DROP YOUR SOCKS AND GRAB YOUR CROCS ITS ABOUT TO GET WET ON THIS RIDE” -TONY STARK Jackson Brown-Farrow MUSIC - BAND Senior Quote: "I KNEW I HAD IMMENSE ATTACHMENT ISSUES WHEN I COULDN'T REFRAIN FROM THINKING ABOUT THE CUTE HOMELESS GUY THAT THREW ME A COMPLIMENT AFTER I CHASED HIM FOR 20 MILES, GAVE HIM FOOD, AND PET HIS DOG." Kevin Burris MUSIC - BAND Senior Quote: “I AIN’T SCARED OF LOSING, I’M MORE AFRAID OF HAVING THE WRONG PEOPLE AROUND ME WHILE I’M WINNING.” Jakai Calhoun MUSIC - VOCAL Claire Calteaux DANCE Senior Quote: “STUDY HARD BUT PARTY HARDER”- SNOOKI Abianys Milet Cirino Calderon DANCE Senior Quote: “ I JUST FINALLY KNOW WHAT I HAVE TO DO. AND I KNOW IN MY HEART THAT IT’S RIGHT.” - TONY STARK, IRON MAN Danasia Clark VISUAL ART Greg Coley MEDIA COMMUNICATION Aaliyah Daniels MUSIC - VOCAL Senior Quote: “DESTINED FOR GREATNESS” Lizmarie Diaz MUSIC - VOCAL Senior Quote: "MUSIC GIVES A SOUL TO THE UNIVERSE, WINGS TO THE MIND, FLIGHT TO THE IMAGINATION, AND LIFE TO EVERYTHING" Zackina Dickson MUSIC - VOCAL Rachel Dillard VISUAL ART Senior Quote: I SWEAR I DIDN'T GO TO JAIL Iyana Dixon MEDIA COMMUNICATION Senior Quote: “I CAN’T CRY ABOUT HAVING A LOT ON MY PLATE IF MY GOAL WAS TO EAT” Jarnae Edgerton MEDIA COMMUNICATION Senior Quote: “I USUALLY WEAR A CROWN, BUT TODAY THIS CAP WILL DO” Helga Mae Enoc VISUAL ART Na'Ima Flores DANCE Senior Quote: "DREAMS CAN’T COME TRUE UNTIL YOU WAKE UP…" Alyssa Giambelluca MEDIA COMMUNICATION Senior Quote: "HERE'S TO A NEW BEGINNING" Madison Gibbs MUSIC - STRING ENSEMBLE Senior Quote: "8 YEARS LATER..." ~ SPONGEBOB NARRATOR Autumn Giordano THEATRE Senior Quote: “LIFE ISN’T ABOUT WAITING FOR THE STORM TO PASS, IT’S ABOUT LEARNING TO DANCE IN THE RAIN- VIVIAN GREENE” Fletcher Gonzalez MEDIA COMMUNICATION Senior Quote: "WHATEVER HAPPENS, HAPPENS." Taniya Grant DANCE Autumn Green MEDIA COMMUNICATION Senior Quote: "THE WORLD HAS ALWAYS BEEN LIKE A COMIC BOOK WORLD TO ME.” - STAN LEE Ibn-Abdul Halim MUSIC - BAND Senior Quote: “I DIDN’T KNOW I WAS MAKING MEMORIES. I WAS JUST HAVING FUN.” Liana Harris DANCE Senior Quote: “I DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU, BUT I’M FEELING CLASS OF ‘22.” Sky Heitman TECHNICAL THEATER Dreana Henry THEATRE SERGEANT-AT-ARMS Senior Quote: "I DIDN'T PEAK IN HIGH SCHOOL, I'M STILL OUT HERE GETTIN' CUTER" -JACK HARLOW Hailey Herring MUSIC - BAND Senior Quote: “MAY THE ODDS FOREVER BE IN YOUR FAVOR” -HUNGER GAMES Makell Hunley MEDIA COMMUNICATION Senior Quote: “SIR, I WAS FIGHTING FOR MY LIFE” -MIKE TYSON Dexter James VISUAL ART Mikayla James MUSIC - VOCAL Senior Quote: "WILL HAPPEN. HAPPENING. HAPPENED." D'Myah Jefferson TECHNICAL THEATER Senior Quote: “A COMFORT ZONE IS A BEAUTIFUL PLACE BUT YOU WILL NEVER GROW THERE.” Elijah Jones-Pouncey TECHNICAL THEATER Avery Alexander Jones MUSIC - VOCAL Senior Quote: "THE WORLD WILL SOON KNOW MY NAME, AS ONE OF THE GREATEST ENTERTAINERS OF ALL TIME." Nailah Kent MUSIC - STRING ENSEMBLE Senior Quote: “WE DON’T REMEMBER THE DAYS, WE REMEMBER THE MOMENTS.” Yaileen Kren Colon MUSIC - STRING ENSEMBLE Senior Quote: "AND NOW, LET THE WILD RUMPUS START!" Catherine Krug-O'Connor THEATRE Senior Quote: "HAPPIER THAN EVER TO FINALLY SAY GOODBYE." Maya Lamacchia-Beeny MUSIC - BAND Senior Quote: “SERENITY NOW” -FRANK COSTANZA Lydianis Lopez VISUAL ART Senior Quote: "REMEMBER THAT NO MATTER HOW COOL YOU THINK YOU MAY BE, YOU’RE NOT COOL ENOUGH TO LOOK DOWN ON ANYONE…EVER." Zion Lucas THEATRE Senior Quote: “ARE YOU IN TOUCH WITH ALL OF YOUR DARKEST FANTASIES? HAVE YOU CREATED A LIFE FOR YOURSELF WHERE YOU CAN EXPERIENCE THEM? I HAVE.” -LANA DEL REY David Maldonado TECHNICAL THEATER Terin Massey MUSIC - BAND PRESIDENT Senior Quote: “STOP SWIMMING OCEANS FOR PEOPLE THAT WOULDN’T EVEN WALK A MILE FOR YOU.” Jamier McBurrows MUSIC - VOCAL Raijon McQuiller MEDIA COMMUNICATION Savanna Mingo TECHNICAL THEATER Daesha Montgomery MUSIC - VOCAL Senior Quote: “HEY ALEXA, PLAY ‘GOING BAD’ BY MEEK MILL” (1:47-1:51) Davin Moore THEATRE VICE PRESIDENT Senior Quote: “TEE GRIZZLEY - G7 (1:10~1:22) {LISTEN}” “[PEOPLE SAY I SWITCHED UP. BUT NAH I GREW UP AND REALIZED THAT EVERYBODY AIN’T FOR ME]” Show More COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM CLASS of 2022 Commencement GRADUATION VIDEO ENTER HERE CLASS of 2022 COMMENCEMENT PHOTO GALLERY GRADUATION PHOTOS PROM CLASS DAY PROM 2022 ENTER HERE for PROM 2022 Google Photo Gallery CLASS DAY 2022 SENIOR SUPERLATIVES SENIOR SUPERLATVES BABY PICS BABY PICS To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. SENIORS IN ACTON Seniors in Action photos submitted by you

Night of the Living Majors Live performance filmed & edited by the Media Communications Department Watch submitted Media Communications & Theatre collaborative films here Matinee Photos Camera 1 By: Nabiha Rahmani Evening Photos Camera 1 By: Nabiha Rahmani Matinee Photos Camera 2 By: Teagan Cannan Evening Photos Camera 2 By: Teagan Cannan

School Groups Student Matinees BEST SCHOOL-DAY TICKET IN TOWN Matinee Ticket Request Form BOOK YOUR TICKETS TO ARTS Call 716-816-4220, ext 4423 or cgeorge@buffaloschools.org to reserve seats for your student group. Tickets: $3 per student, chaperones free. Best Ticket Price in Town for School-time Productions. The Buffalo Academy for Visual & Performing Arts creates theatre experiences that educate, challenge and inspire. The professionally developed productions are an opportunity for your students to see the young people that look like them creating incredible works of art. We offer Weekday Student Matinee performances. Every student matinee performance concludes with a brief Q & A with the actors and crew to offer your students a glimpse into our process. We offer performances designated for ASL/AD and wheelchair seating is available in all performances. Attending an Arts Academy performance can ignite students’ creativity, while supporting your curriculum and learning goals. Payments can be made with cash or money order. All payments must be received before the performance date. Additional tickets can be purchased based on availability. 2018-2019 Season - School Group Matinees MUSICALS ON THE MAIN STAGE PLAYS IN THE BLACK BOX SPECIAL PRODUCTIONS NIGHT OF THE LIVING MAJOR a spooky production of Dance, Music, Film, Art, Theatre October 26 - 9:50AM & 7PM BLACK HISTORY PRESENTATION, a Study of W.E.B. DUBOIS February 5 - 9:50AM & 7PM BPO SIDE-BY-SIDE - Free Event KLEINHANS MUSIC HALL May 8 - 7PM PERCEPTIONS Multi-Media Presentation May 17 - 7PM AGES 13 & UP

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Arts Archive Produced by the Media Communications Department Welcome to the Arts Archive, where the beautiful and unique works of all BAVPA students are stored. WATCH VIDEOS BY YEAR LISTEN

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