*We are NOT a performing arts high school. We are a regular high school located in Ashburn, Virginia.
CHANGING LIVES AND BUILDING FUTURES, IT'S MORE THAN A SHOW
MISSION STATEMENT: Rock Ridge Performing Arts provides an avenue for artistic development, creative and innovative skill building, and social and emotional growth through a comprehensive theatre arts curriculum.
VISION STATEMENT: Rock Ridge Performing Arts will achieve this by:
- Providing a rigorous college and career ready program
- Creating opportunities that foster and build community locally, statewide, nationwide, and worldwide.
- Advocating for our students, school, and stakeholders through training, toolkits, and partnerships.
ALUMNI 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 STATS
Scholarships Awarded: $7 Million +
Scholarships Accepted: $1.7 Million
SAT Scores: 180 points higher than the National Average
Attending Colleges: *Carnegie Mellon, *University of Michigan, *University of North Carolina School of the Arts, *Northwestern University, *Cinncinnati Conservatory of Music, *Boston Conservatory, *Elon University, *Milliken University, University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, Virginia Commonwealth University, Long Island University, *New York University, California Insitute of the Arts, University of California, Studio School, Pace University, Ohio University
*Indicates a highly competitive theatre, film, or music program
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
2019 - Inspirational Theatre Teacher of the Year - Rebekah Hess
2019 - Best of Loudoun - Performing Arts Organization
2019 - SEAC - Outstanding Inclusive Performing Arts Program
2018 - Volunteer of the Year - EdTA- Tony Cimino-Johnson
2018 - Virginia Chapter Select - "Aida" - Virginia Thespians
2017 - Outstanding School Award - Educational Theatre Association
2017 - Virginia Chapter Select - "Edward Blank" - Virginia Thespians
2017 - Virginia Theatre Educator of the Year - Anthony Cimino-Johnson
2017 - South Eastern Theatre Conference - "Edward Blank" - Best Lighting Design, Best Use of Technical Elements, Best Sound Design
2016 - Inspirational Educator of the Year - Anthony Cimino-Johnson
2016 - Virginia Theatre Association - Runner Up - "Edward Blank"
2016 - Virginia Chapter Select - "Ernest and the Pale Moon"
2016 - South Eastern Theatre Conference - Grand Champion - "Ernest and the Pale Moon"
2015 - Virginia Theatre Association - "Ernest and the Pale Moon" - State Champions
2015 - Administrator of the Year - Educational Theatre Association - Mr. John Duellman
