In my classroom at Cannonsburg Elementary, the arts are not just something we do; they are how we learn, connect, and grow together.
Students are actively engaged in music every day through movement, instruments, and hands-on experiences. Using Xylophones, bucket drums, barred instruments, and rhythm activities, students are not sitting and […]
Have you ever been apprehensive about trying something new? Most of us are nervous when it comes to giving something new a try. We often downplay the importance of what we are doing, we get great anxiety at embracing the change, or simply turn our heads and resist the change […]
The students at Pulaski County High School will have a new course opportunity starting in the fall of 2026. For the first time, Music Composition will be included in the course curriculum. This class will be designed to integrate computer based Digital Audio Workstations with classical and contemporary compositional techniques, […]
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 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 […]
We’ve had an exciting spring here at Northview! Our fantastic librarian, Jessica Hall, has been working really hard this year to start our very first drama club. She’s been teaming up with our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders to put on a wonderful production of The Jungle Book Kids.
I had […]
In today’s classrooms, storytelling can take many forms—written, spoken, and even recorded for the world to hear. At Southern Middle School, music students recently combined poetry and technology in a creative project inspired by the poem Where I’m From by George Ella Lyon. Through writing and podcasting, students explored their […]
Each holiday season, a unique partnership among McCreary County, neighboring counties, and the Big South Fork Scenic Railway transforms the historic rail line in Stearns, Kentucky, into a magical journey inspired by the beloved story The Polar Express. Through this collaboration, students, educators, and community members work together to create […]
We are proud to recognize several of our talented 8th grade band students who were selected to participate in the 2026 Honor Band at University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, Kentucky. This prestigious musical experience brings together outstanding student musicians from across the region and is open to students in […]
As Always, to Read Ms. Hamblin’s “All About Me”, click the link or copy and search the link below. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1T4x84ZOjeyAO_lJrvePvg5oQbYSDeDtXSwH8eNxWvG8/edit?slide=id.g918894328d_2_58#slide=id.g918894328d_2_58
Welcome Spring!
After all this Winter Weather, I know we are all ready to “SPRING” into Music!
Our Focus 1st Semester focused on Vocal Music, Prep, and Performance. Our 2nd Semester is all […]
