With nearly 1000 students involved in various Performing Arts areas and ensembles (Theatre, Dance, Vocal Music, and Instrumental Music), plus an additional nearly 500 participating in Speech/Debate, Yearbook, and Visual Arts. Our Fine Arts Program at Apple Valley High School is alive and well! Our facilities are top-of-the-line, our instructors are dedicated and accomplished and our community/parent support is second to none. AVHS believes that it has the most audience/performer friendly Theatre in Minnesota and Theatre Manager Cliff Dodge is constantly on a mission to upgrade and improve everything from the Lighting and Sound Booth to the curtains and dressing rooms. But beyond the facilities, let's take a look at why Everything is Brighter With the Arts and why an Arts Education is critical to every child.