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Welcome to the Main Street School of Performing Arts

Founded in 2002 by Stages Theatre Company and the Hopkins School District, Main Street School of Performing Arts (MSSPA) is a tuition free public charter school for grades 9 through 12, sponsored by the University of St. Thomas, conveniently located in the heart of Hopkins.

MSSPA is open to all high school students throughout the metro area and offers students an integrated program of superior academic standards and an arts-focused education. MSSPA meets all graduation requirements of the State of Minnesota and offers Advanced Placement classes in all academic areas.

MSSPA also presents students with beginning through advanced level classes in Music, Theatre and Dance not offered at all public high schools.

Main Street School of Performing Arts offers smaller class sizes, greater personal attention from fully licensed instructors, guidance and counseling, special education and the fullest production schedule of any four year Arts High School in the Twin Cities.

MSSPA is proud to be
a silver medal winner
in U.S. News & World Report’s Best High Schools rankings for 2012!
The Latest:

MSSPA Board of Directors Meeting, May 20, 5:00 p.m.

There will be a special meeting of the MSSPA Board of Directors on Sunday, May 20 at 5:00 p.m. in the MSSPA cafeteria to discuss growth strategies for the school.

MSSPA Annual Yard Sale, May 16th-18th, 8:00 am - 2:30 pm daily

GOT STUFF?
Bring it to MSSPA for our Annual Yard Sale! We are accepting donations at the school now each morning until the sale begins.

NEED STUFF?
Shop MSSPA's Yard Sale on May 16-18th, 8:00 am - 2:30 pm each day, weather permitting.

SHARE STUFF?
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Support the Street: May 18th, 4-6 pm

Enjoy our free, annual outdoor music concert on the front lawn of MSSPA featuring acclaimed student ensembles. Raffle, food and fun for all ages.

2012 MSSPA Plant Sale

Plant pick-up will be Thursday, May 17th, 2:30-6:00 p.m. Get more details here »

Morning Announcements

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