A Tradition of Excellence
For more than a decade, Ringgold High School Performing Arts has built a tradition of excellence rooted in hard work, collaboration, and a belief in what our students are capable of achieving.
Over the past 10 years, our students have accomplished remarkable things:
- 7 consecutive Region Championships in GHSA One-Act Play
- 7 consecutive appearances as State Champion or State Runner-Up in GHSA One-Act Play
- 16 Shuler Award wins, recognizing excellence in Georgia's high school musical theatre
- 3 Jimmy Award Participants
- Multiple individual and team State Literary Championships across a wide range of events
While these honors are certainly something to celebrate, the awards are only part of our story. Behind every championship, nomination, and recognition are students who have chosen to show up, work hard, support one another, and grow as artists and people.
At Ringgold High School Performing Arts, we believe excellence and kindness can exist together. We are proud of what our students have accomplished, but even more proud of the community they have built along the way.
The accolades tell a story of achievement. Our students tell the story of why it matters.
2026
6 Nominations for GA High School Musical Theatre Awards,
SPOTLIGHT Award winner and Best Supporting Performer- Layla Elayan
3 individual state champions- Emery Ellis (2) & Miley Stuart
Runner Up to State Champion for One Act Play- Hello Girls
State Champion Best Actress- Emery Ellis in Hello Girls
2025
6 Nominations for GA High School Musical Theatre Awards including best overall musical for HADESTOWN
Runner Up, GHSA Literary Meet
2 individual state champions- Ellie Talley & Ivy O'Neal
State Championship for One Act Play- Hadestown
2024
Region Literary Championship
One Act Play State Championship, Hadestown Teen Edition
Nominee for Best Show- Peter Pan, GA High School Musical Theatre Awards
Best Actress, Ivy O'Neal, GA High School Musical Theatre Awards
Best Choreography, GA High School Musical Theatre Awards
Best Musical Direction, GA High School Musical Theatre Awards
Best Technical Execution, GA High School Musical Theatre Awards
2023
One Act Play Runners Up, All Shook Up
Best Actor, Trever Arnold, GA High School Musical Theatre Awards
Nominee for Best Show- NEWSIES, GA High School Musical Theatre Awards
2022
GHSA One Act Play, State Champions w/ Mary Poppins
GHSA Literary, State Champions
Nominee for Best Show- CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, GA High School Musical Theatre Awards
2021
GHSA One Act Play, State Champion Runner Up w/ Guys & Dolls
2021 Shuler Award for Best Overall Musical, "Anastasia", along with 6 other Shuler Awards
2021 GHSA Literary, State Champions
2021 GHSA One Act Play, State Champion Runner Up
2020 GHSA Literary, Region Champion Runner Up
2020 GHSA One Act Play, State Champion
2019 Shuler Award for Best Musical Direction
2019 GHSA One Act Play, Region Runner Up
2019 GHSA Literary, Region Runner Up
