FULFILLING THE VISION

Celebrating one Dallas Art School's Impact on the World

Where have they gone? How have they changed the world? Read the stories of Norah Jones, Erykah Badu, Roy Hargrove, Edie Brickell, David Yaffe and many more of the successful alums in the ultimate guide to the creative life and where an arts education can lead.

Stay tuned for the sequel coming soon, written and illustrated by our own Vonda Klimaszewski!

RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP | BECOME A MEMBER TODAY! Together, we can make every child’s potential a reality—but we need more believers like YOU. Click here to see the benefits of becoming a member.

*As we prepare for the monumental 50th year anniversary of the ARTS MAGNET celebration next year, we are seeking to grow our Alumni & Community Membership!  Spread the word and show your class spirit!

CLASS DUES - Every year, the PTSA collaborates with the student class councils to create memorable senior year experiences. Your contributions directly support these cherished events, ensuring your student has the chance to enjoy the senior traditions. Click on your grade below to pay your class dues.

*Includes student membership! Do NOT purchase a student membership in addition to class dues.

ONE DAY (TODAY!) | THREE HOURS ONLY

COME & SEE | Visit and support BTWHSPVA, grab lunch at one of our local Downtown Dallas restaurants, enjoy music and live entertainment.

DATE & TIME | September 15 | 11am - 2pm

LOCATION | AT&T Discovery District

DONATION MATCHING | Online donations made to any participating nonprofit organization during the 3-hour event will be cumulatively matched by Communities Foundation of Texas, up to $35,000!

DONATE TODAY during the event ONLY | 11am - 2pm to qualify BTWHSPVA for the matching donation! In-person supporters will be able to scan a QR code at the event to donate and a donation link will be added to the Downtown Dallas Day of Giving page on our website at 11am on September 15th that will be live for THREE HOURS ONLY.

IMPORTANT NOTE | Matching is only available during the event between 11am – 2pm on September 15th. So please wait to donate until 11am today!

What a show! Thank you to all of our amazing volunteers!

The All-School Musical was a great success! Congratulations to our extremely talented scholar artists on a job well done - we love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck!

Please let us know if you have anything fun to donate to the auction by completing this form.

Auction questions? Contact the Class of 2027 Chair, Adam Mora.

Donations are tax deductible to the fair market value of the donated item.  

We are seeking any partnerships with FOOD TRUCKS who do not require a deposit minimum or minimum purchase. If you have a connection with a Food Truck vendor, please let us know!

Each year, National PTA hosts an annual Reflections Theme Search Contest to select one student theme to inspire student artists in Reflections. A team of National PTA volunteers selects one winning student's theme based on originality and creativity. The winning student is awarded $100 and national recognition!

Reflections Theme Search Entry Form | Deadline to submit themes is November 5, 2025

We are excited to announce that preparations for the 50th Anniversary of the Arts Magnet continue. We have appointed a new Alumni Chair to oversee the Alumni Section of the PTSA: MICHELLE CARTER. Michelle is a Class of 1985 Dance alum and will be working to collect photos and information to build our alumni database.

Please email Michelle with Alumni contact information and send any memorable pictures of the last 50 years.

The 2026-27 school year will mark the 50th Anniversary of the ARTS MAGNET. We are already preparing for a fantastic celebration of the school's history, the contributions of our scholar artists and the significance of our place in the Dallas Arts District.  

Part of the preparation is developing a robust Alumni Directory and Repository to highlight the rich tapestry of talent and engender a spirit of collaboration and networking for everyone.  

Please share this announcement on your socials and help us to call every Pegasus home for the celebration!

Alumni can join the PTSA for only $10 to have access to information as it becomes available! 

For any questions or to find out how you can be involved, please reach out to our new Alumni Chair, Michelle Carter |btwhspvaptsa.alumnichair@gmail.com. 

The contribution of the PTSA's Sustaining Sponsors help cultivate the future of the performing and visual arts and enables the PTSA to provide school-wide productions, programs, resources and event support. Thank you to our 2025-26 sponsors.

2025-2026 Approved D.I.S.D. Calendar

• September 15 (AS) North Texas Giving Day | TODAY!
• October 7 (AS) PTSA Meeting
• October 17 (AS) Sounds and Voices Festival

The calendar is subject to change. Please check the school calendar to confirm.

Codes: (AS) All School, (A) Academic Conservatory, (D) Dance Conservatory, (J) Juniors, (M) Music Conservatory, (PS) Prospective Students, (RS) Rising Students, (T) Theatre Conservatory, (UP) Upperclassman, (UN) Underclassman, (VA) Visual Arts Conservatory, (S) Seniors, (SO) Sophomores, (F) Faculty, (FR) Freshmen

Feel free to reach out to anyone on the PTSA anytime, either by sending an email to one of our Board members, or by completing a PTSA inquiry form.

PTSA Guide

BTW Resources

PTSA Announcement Request Form

PEGASUS CENTRAL | This is BTWHSPVA's new website-based newsletter that is intended to be a one-stop-shop for all the links that parents need every day. Check it out and bookmark it! 

BOOKER BULLETIN | This is a one-page synopsis with details and links to what is happening "This Week" (each week) on campus.

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