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{{Primary sources|date=March 2023}}
{{Infobox school
{{Infobox school
| name = Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School
| name = Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School
| logo = Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School - Official Logo.png
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| schooltype = Public Charter
| schooltype = Public Charter
| students = 752
| students = 752
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| country = US
| country = US
| colors = Blue and Gold
| colors = Blue and Gold
| team_name = Leopards
| newspaper = The Siren
| newspaper = The Siren
| principal_label = CEO
| principal_label = CEO
| principal = Patrick K. Poling
| principal = Patrick K. Poling
| principal_label1 = Principal
| principal_label1 = Principal
| principal1 = Roylin Petties
| principal1 = Tonya Milsom
| website = {{URL|lppacs.org}}
| website = {{URL|lppacs.org}}
| opened = 2005
| opened = 2005
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'''Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School''' is a tuition-free [[public]] [[charter school]] located in [[Midland, Pennsylvania]], about 35 miles (56 km) northwest of [[Pittsburgh]]. It enrolls students in grades 7-12 from home districts in [[Beaver County, Pennsylvania|Beaver]], [[Allegheny County, Pennsylvania|Allegheny]], [[Washington County, Pennsylvania|Washington]], [[Butler County, Pennsylvania|Butler]], and [[Lawrence County, Pennsylvania|Lawrence]] counties.
The '''Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School''' is a tuition-free, American [[public]] [[charter school]] that is located in [[Midland, Pennsylvania]], roughly thirty-five miles (56 km) northwest of [[Pittsburgh]]. It enrolls students in grades seven through twelve from home districts in [[Beaver County, Pennsylvania|Beaver]], [[Allegheny County, Pennsylvania|Allegheny]], [[Washington County, Pennsylvania|Washington]], [[Butler County, Pennsylvania|Butler]], and [[Lawrence County, Pennsylvania|Lawrence]] counties.
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[[File:LP Campus Aerial.jpg|left|thumb]]
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The school offers seven “majors” to its enrolled students: five artistic majors ([[Theatre]], [[Music]], [[Dance]], [[Media (arts)|Media Arts]], [[Writing]] & [[Publishing]]), as well as [[Pre-law|Pre-Law]] and [[Health Science]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-01-28 |title=Departments |url=https://lppacs.org/departments/ |access-date=2023-03-23 |website=Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Administration and operations==
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The school is run by a seven-member [[board of directors]] that appoints the school's administration, which consists of a [[Chief executive officer|CEO]], [[School Principal|Principal]], [[Vice-principal|Vice Principal]], [[Director of Curriculum]], and [[Business manager|Business Manager]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-07-27 |title=About |url=https://lppacs.org/about/ |access-date=2023-03-23 |website=Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School |language=en-US}}</ref>
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[[File:LP Campus Aerial.jpg|thumb|right|Campus aerial view]]
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This school is run by a seven-member [[board of directors]] that appoints the school's administration, which consists of a [[Chief executive officer|CEO]], [[School Principal|Principal]], [[Vice-principal|Vice Principal]], [[Director of Curriculum]], and [[Business manager|Business Manager]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-07-27 |title=About |url=https://lppacs.org/about/ |access-date=2023-03-23 |website=Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School |language=en-US}}</ref>


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It offers seven majors to its enrolled students: five artistic majors ([[Theatre]], [[Music]], [[Dance]], [[Media (arts)|Media Arts]], [[Writing]] & [[Publishing]]), as well as [[Pre-law|Pre-Law]] and [[Health Science]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-01-28 |title=Departments |url=https://lppacs.org/departments/ |access-date=2023-03-23 |website=Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School |language=en-US}}</ref>
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The school and associated performing arts center house a 750-seat mainstage theater with rehearsal and support space, a blackbox theater, three dance studios, music ensemble rehearsal spaces, practice rooms, and fully-equipped TV and recording studios, all in addition to standard academic facilities.

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The school and its associated performing arts center house a 750-seat mainstage theater with rehearsal and support space, a blackbox theater, three dance studios, music ensemble rehearsal spaces, practice rooms, and fully-equipped TV and recording studios, all in addition to standard academic facilities.


== History ==
== History ==
Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center is built on the site of Midland Borough's former Lincoln High School. <ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Grandinetti |first=Marc |date=2015-02-03 |title=Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School |url=http://www.yourbeavercounty.com/lincoln-park-performing-arts-charter-school/ |access-date=2023-03-23 |website=Your Beaver County |language=en-US}}</ref>Lincoln High closed in 1987 after the collapse of the local steel industry led to a steep population drop in Midland. As a result, the town became increasingly depressed<ref>{{Cite web |last=Times |first=Jeffrey Snedden For The |title=The proud story of Midland's industrial might |url=https://www.timesonline.com/story/lifestyle/around-town/2015/08/18/the-proud-story-midland-s/18529526007/ |access-date=2023-03-23 |website=Beaver County Times |language=en-US}}</ref>, and [[Midland Borough School District]], along with town leaders, initiated the construction of the [[Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center]] and Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School.
Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center is built on the site of Midland Borough's former Lincoln High School.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Grandinetti |first=Marc |date=2015-02-03 |title=Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School |url=http://www.yourbeavercounty.com/lincoln-park-performing-arts-charter-school/ |access-date=2023-03-23 |website=Your Beaver County |language=en-US}}</ref> Lincoln High closed in 1987 after the collapse of the local steel industry led to a steep population drop in Midland. As a result, the town became increasingly depressed,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Times |first=Jeffrey Snedden For The |title=The proud story of Midland's industrial might |url=https://www.timesonline.com/story/lifestyle/around-town/2015/08/18/the-proud-story-midland-s/18529526007/ |access-date=2023-03-23 |website=Beaver County Times |language=en-US}}</ref> and [[Midland Borough School District]], along with town leaders, initiated the construction of the [[Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center]] and Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School.


==Extracurriculars==
==Extracurriculars==
Lincoln Park offers a variety of clubs and activities typical to a traditional public school, such as student council, [[National Honor Society]], musical ensembles, and a school newspaper.<ref name=":0" />
Lincoln Park offers a variety of clubs and activities typical to a traditional public school, such as student council, [[National Honor Society]], musical ensembles, and a school newspaper.<ref name=":0" />


It also features various extra-curricular extensions of in-class arts instruction, such as improv nights, student-directed one-acts and experimental theatre, student films, fine art showcases, [[BatCat Press]] (a student-run independent publisher), various dance and choreography showcases, and a house band, among others.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center |url=https://www.lincolnparkarts.org/ |access-date=2023-03-23 |website=Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center |language=en-US}}</ref>
It also features various extra-curricular extensions of in-class arts instruction, such as improv nights, student-directed one-acts and experimental theatre, student films, fine art showcases, [[BatCat Press]] (a student-run independent publisher), various dance and choreography showcases, and a house band, among others.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center |url=https://www.lincolnparkarts.org/ |access-date=2023-03-23 |website=Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center |language=en-US}}</ref>


LPPAC also offers boys’ and girls’ basketball and golf, and girls’ volleyball and tennis, all of which are part of the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League and the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association. Lincoln Park’s boy’s basketball team has won multiple WPIAL championships over the past 10+ years.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-11-05 |title=Athletics |url=https://lppacs.org/athletics/ |access-date=2023-03-23 |website=Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School |language=en-US}}</ref>
LPPACS also offers boys’ and girls’ basketball and golf, and girls’ volleyball and tennis, all of which are part of the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League and the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association. Lincoln Park’s boys' basketball team has won multiple WPIAL championships over the past 10+ years.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-11-05 |title=Athletics |url=https://lppacs.org/athletics/ |access-date=2023-03-23 |website=Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School |language=en-US}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Schools of the performing arts in the United States]]
[[Category:Schools of the performing arts in the United States]]
[[Category:Schools in Beaver County, Pennsylvania]]
[[Category:Schools in Beaver County, Pennsylvania]]
[[Category:Education in Pittsburgh area]]
[[Category:Education in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area]]
[[Category:Education in Beaver County, Pennsylvania]]
[[Category:Education in Beaver County, Pennsylvania]]
[[Category:Charter schools in Pennsylvania]]
[[Category:Charter schools in Pennsylvania]]

Latest revision as of 20:41, 23 November 2024

Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School
Address
Map
One Lincoln Park

Midland
,
Beaver County
,
Pennsylvania
15059

United States
Information
School typePublic Charter
MottoOur Students Create Art. We Create Artists.
Opened2005
School districtMidland Borough School District
Board of DirectorsLincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School Board of Directors, Phil Orend, President
CEOPatrick K. Poling
PrincipalTonya Milsom
Grades7–12
Number of students752
Color(s)Blue and Gold
Team nameLeopards
NewspaperThe Siren
Websitelppacs.org

The Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School is a tuition-free, American public charter school that is located in Midland, Pennsylvania, roughly thirty-five miles (56 km) northwest of Pittsburgh. It enrolls students in grades seven through twelve from home districts in Beaver, Allegheny, Washington, Butler, and Lawrence counties.

Administration and operations

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Campus aerial view

This school is run by a seven-member board of directors that appoints the school's administration, which consists of a CEO, Principal, Vice Principal, Director of Curriculum, and Business Manager.[1]

It offers seven majors to its enrolled students: five artistic majors (Theatre, Music, Dance, Media Arts, Writing & Publishing), as well as Pre-Law and Health Science.[2]

The school and its associated performing arts center house a 750-seat mainstage theater with rehearsal and support space, a blackbox theater, three dance studios, music ensemble rehearsal spaces, practice rooms, and fully-equipped TV and recording studios, all in addition to standard academic facilities.

History

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Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center is built on the site of Midland Borough's former Lincoln High School.[3] Lincoln High closed in 1987 after the collapse of the local steel industry led to a steep population drop in Midland. As a result, the town became increasingly depressed,[4] and Midland Borough School District, along with town leaders, initiated the construction of the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center and Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School.

Extracurriculars

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Lincoln Park offers a variety of clubs and activities typical to a traditional public school, such as student council, National Honor Society, musical ensembles, and a school newspaper.[3]

It also features various extra-curricular extensions of in-class arts instruction, such as improv nights, student-directed one-acts and experimental theatre, student films, fine art showcases, BatCat Press (a student-run independent publisher), various dance and choreography showcases, and a house band, among others.[5]

LPPACS also offers boys’ and girls’ basketball and golf, and girls’ volleyball and tennis, all of which are part of the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League and the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association. Lincoln Park’s boys' basketball team has won multiple WPIAL championships over the past 10+ years.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "About". Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School. 2015-07-27. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
  2. ^ "Departments". Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School. 2016-01-28. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
  3. ^ a b Grandinetti, Marc (2015-02-03). "Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School". Your Beaver County. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
  4. ^ Times, Jeffrey Snedden For The. "The proud story of Midland's industrial might". Beaver County Times. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
  5. ^ "Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center". Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
  6. ^ "Athletics". Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School. 2022-11-05. Retrieved 2023-03-23.

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