What is Schoolapalooza?

Now in its 18th year, Schoolapalooza is an annual parent/faculty talent show. Parents, alumni, faculty and staff show off their talents on this special night to celebrate our community and raise money for the PTO.

What is Food-A-Rama?

It’s dinner and a show! Food-A-Rama is the pre-Schoolapalooza chow fest, where we sell lots of super delicious food from favorite local restaurants, and of course, sweets galore! 

When and where does this happen?

The event is on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Food-A-Rama starts at 4 pm and the show starts at 5:30 pm. Everything happens in the school auditorium and cafeteria.

Is this a fundraiser and what does it support?

It is! All funds raised go to providing the PTO's robust after-school programming, which thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and supporters is provided completely free to students. Generous local businesses run ads in our Pallozabill, we raise money through admission and food sales, and we accept donations to the event. We also sell commemorative t-shirts each year!

How much is admission to the show and where can I get tickets?

 $10 for adults, $5 for children. If you wear this year’s T-shirt to the show, you get free admission. Tickets will be available online before the show and at the door.

Who performs in Schoolapalooza?

Dancers and dad-rockers, magicians and musicians, toddler-tamers and tight-rope walkers, thespians, singers, performers of all stripes…

We are so lucky to have a wealth of talent in our parent and faculty community! This year the line up includes performances from over 20 parents, including Shelly Bhushan, Jennifer Gatti, Marina Gusel, Travis Poelle, Rich Dragan, Ray Lustig, Joe Lutton, Steven Booth, Greg Kenna, Dustin Vye, Stacy Davidowitz, Sarah Ziegler, and many more–plus a special appearance by 187’s own faculty and staff!

Who should attend?

Parents and kids make up the majority of the audience but anyone who is a part of and supports the PS/IS 187 community can attend! Friends, grandparents, babysitters, aunts and uncles, neighbors are all welcome.

Do kids get to perform during Schoolapalooza?

No: this show highlights parents, teachers, and staff. Many of our amazingly talented kids will appear in the IS Talent Show in December. Don’t miss it!