Recently our visual arts club had reached out about an opportunity to work with our local animal shelter to help create awareness for some of their adoptable dogs. Students received images of the animals and created portraits in their own styles to promote them on social media. When approached with […]
In a collaboration with our student teacher Ms. Hof and Mrs. Moses, our 5th and 6th grade artists have been diving into the bold and imaginative world of Cubism! This exciting unit introduced students to the life and work of Pablo Picasso, one of the most influential artists of the […]
Have you ever looked at a pile of cardboard tubes and thought… this could actually be something cool? That’s exactly what our 6th graders did this month! We just wrapped up our Radial Relief Assemblage project, and it brought together a mix of art, math, and a lot of creativity.
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During the third quarter at Hopkins Elementary School, students and staff enjoyed a series of exciting events and special highlights. The quarter kicked off with the 100th Day of School celebration, where students engaged in fun, creative activities to mark this important milestone. Another memorable event was our school’s NTI […]
One of my favorite lessons of the year is one I get to do only once a year, and it’s always a slam dunk—literally and creatively! This week, my 7th-grade library media students wrapped up their unit on logo creation, part of our multimedia curriculum, and we celebrated with a […]
This quarter, students at Whitley County North Elementary School have been actively exploring a range of concepts, from color mixing to the connection between math and art. Students in grades 2-6 applied these skills by creating their own pixel art—first designing their pieces on a coordinate plane with a detailed […]
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.
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We have had several months at my school to consider the mission, vision, and goals we have under our new principal, Mr. Akers. In one of our staff meetings, he mentioned how Central Office was highlighting schools with pictures of students and it really was a nice way to make […]
Eastside Elementary had their nine weeks of art cut a bit short due to weather and NTI days. However, that didn’t stop them from creating some amazing clay and foil pieces with a dragon theme. Grades 3, 4, and 5 experienced art through the “eyes of dragons” in a variety […]
