Recycled Materials and Repoussé Techniques Inspire Student Art

2026-01-29T09:14:52-05:00January 29, 2026|News, Professional Learning, Visual Arts|

Students in grades 3–6 at Whitley County North Elementary created Christmas masks using recycled metal to-go containers. Inspired by a colleague-led cadre attended in 2024 and guided by KEDC colleague Patricia Weiner, a teacher in the Madison County School District, Mrs. Rice led students in transforming the tins into […]

Celebrating the Arts Through Innovation at Allen Elementary

2026-01-28T10:50:21-05:00January 28, 2026|News, Technology, Visual Arts|

Seventh and eighth grade students at Allen Elementary have been exploring the exciting intersection of art, design, and technology through a hands-on 3D printing project. As part of their visual arts curriculum, students learned how artists and designers use digital tools to create functional, three-dimensional objects. Using the elements […]

Paintsville Elementary School’s Annual Christmas Parade

2026-01-28T10:14:54-05:00January 28, 2026|Music, News, Special Events, Visual Arts|

Every year, Paintsville Elementary puts together a Christmas parade. We perform this for our community, parents, and sometimes the high school students will walk down to watch! This year our STEAM class built floats and each class sang a classic Christmas song that went along with the theme of […]

Foley Middle School 8th Grade Band Performs in Tribute to Veterans and Senior Community

2026-01-26T15:52:21-05:00January 26, 2026|Band, ELA, Music, News, Special Events, Visual Arts|

On November 11, the Foley Middle School 8th grade band paid tribute to those who have served our country with a special Veterans Day performance. Students proudly performed patriotic music to honor local veterans and recognize their dedication, sacrifice, and service.

The performance took place during the Veterans Day […]

Painting the Spirit: The Impact of the Eastern Woodland Art

2026-01-26T15:38:12-05:00January 26, 2026|News, Visual Arts|

Bright colors. Bold lines. Stories beneath the surface.

Inspired by legendary Anishinaabe artist Norval Morrisseau, founder of the Woodland Painting Style, this project invited 8th graders to see beyond what is visible and paint what is *felt*. Through “X-ray” perspectives, students explored the inner life force of animals; the organs, […]

Hatterick’s Highlights

2026-01-20T13:01:41-05:00January 20, 2026|Architecture, History, Visual Arts|

Submitted by Angie Hatterick
Clark-Moores Middle School
Madison County Schools
K-8th

In December, 7th graders worked in small collaborative groups to research topics related to the Roman Empire. Featured here is the group that focused on Roman aqueducts. They created a Google Slides presentation to teach their peers about the topic, addressing the who, […]

Greek Revival Architecture

2026-01-16T11:39:39-05:00January 16, 2026|Architecture, Visual Arts|

Submitted by Alison Chaney, Tollesboro Elementary School
Lewis County Schools
K-6 Art and Music

6th-grade students have stepped back in time to learn about the Parthenon and how this particular structure, though rough in appearance, was once a magnificent temple dedicated to Athena, the goddess of […]

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 […]

Students visit “SeeARTDay” on UK Campus

2026-01-16T11:26:05-05:00January 16, 2026|Visual Arts|

Submitted by Susan White, Corbin High School
Corbin Independent
Media Center
Grades 9-12

In November I had the opportunity to chaperone a Fine Arts field trip to the UK College of Fine Arts “SeeArt Day 2025. This day is a creative experience provided by the UK College […]

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