Girdler Elementary Chinese New Year Event

2026-03-25T13:30:26-05:00March 25, 2026|Dance, Drama, Music|

Girdler Elementary fifth grade students recently attended a cultural program, presented by community partner Anne Pedersen. Students learned about the Chinese New Year and Chinese culture. They put their acting skills to use and helped act out a story, followed by the singing of a special Chinese song. They were […]

Behind the Curtain: Building the World of Oz

2026-03-24T08:49:32-05:00March 24, 2026|Choir, Dance, Drama, Music, Musicals, Student Leadership, Visual Arts|

Behind the curtains at Simons Middle School, creativity is in full swing as our 6th–8th grade students bring “The Wizard of Oz” to life for our upcoming performance on April 30th! From designing and painting vibrant set pieces to crafting unique costumes, students are taking ownership of every detail. Their […]

Hatterick’s Highlights, February 2026

2026-02-09T12:48:17-05:00February 9, 2026|Dance, Drama, Music, News, Visual Arts|

Two weeks out of school for snow and ice was a lot, but let’s celebrate what the 6th graders finished up this week in class. They have been focusing on understanding theme through art. We explored with gallery walks in our classroom with different themes such as “freedom” Students had […]

From Cast to Crew: Music Director

2026-01-26T15:09:57-05:00January 26, 2026|Dance, Drama, Music, Musicals, News|

My name is Heather Foister, and I direct SHS Musical Productions at Somerset High School in Somerset, KY. Over time, it has been such a joy to see our students graduate and succeed in their endeavors. In recent years, I’ve discovered an even greater joy: watching former students return and […]

Simons Middle School Follows the Yellow Brick Road in The Wizard of Oz

2026-01-16T11:29:31-05:00January 16, 2026|Dance, Drama, Music, Visual Arts|

Submitted by Carla Prather, Simons Middle School
Fleming County Schools
Grades 6th -8th

Simons Middle School is excited to present its spring performance of The Wizard of Oz, featuring an incredible cast of 60 students from grades 6 through 8. This production marks Carla Prather’s 18th musical/play as […]

Inside the Art & Music Studio: Creating Music Through Color and Movement

2026-01-15T11:53:23-05:00January 6, 2026|Dance, Drama, Music, Technology, Visual Arts|

Submitted by Tara Montgomery, Porter Elementary
Johnson County Schools
K-6 STREAM

In our STREAM Art/Music Studio, students explore the exciting intersection of creativity, technology, and self-expression. This month, students worked with Specdrums, a hands-on music tool that turns colors into sound using an iPad app and special sensor rings.

To connect with our […]

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