Lunch: Through the generosity of HISD, free lunch in the Pershing MS cafeteria is provided for all AFA students (Middle School String Orchestra students are not on campus for lunchtime). The cafeteria also serves breakfast daily and has made this available to AFA students who arrive on campus early.

Students who wish to leave campus for lunch must have parental permission. Permission forms will be mailed with enrollment packages and must be signed by the student and their guardian (Middle School String Orchestra and Middle School Choir students are not eligible). There are many restaurants surrounding Pershing Middle School, some within walking distance. It is of utmost importance that students use their time wisely when leaving campus for lunch and return before the start of afternoon rehearsals. Continued tardiness on return from lunch will warrant disciplinary action.

Performance Days: For a nominal charge (usually 3 or 4 dollars), AFA will provide evening meals for students who wish to remain on campus until a given performance that occurs at Pershing Middle School only. Students will be asked to pay for their meal during theory and elective classes the day before and day of the performance. This option is not available for off-campus performances, though AFA will provide dinner for some applicable performances.

2011 Holiday Schedule

In observance of the Independence Day holiday, AFA will be closed Monday, July 4. Classes will resume as normal on Tuesday, July 5.