Youth Art Month

March is National YOUTH ART MONTH!

During March, we highlight all the wonderful, artistic talents of our students.  Art and Music both play such a fundamental role in the wholistic eduction of our children.  Many studies have linked participation in artistic endeavors, and regular music and art classes, to higher acheivement on standardized tests.  (For more on the subject please visit this site).  In addition, it's wonderful to harness all the creativity energy that our youth naturally display.   

All of the art teachers in the West Allis-West Milwaukee district came together to hang artwork representing all of the schools in the district, and all grade levels.  A wonderful reception was held on March 4th, and many of the district's choirs, orchestras, smaller ensembles, and solo instrumentalits and singers performed for the opening.  It was incredible to see so many families (what looked to be like hundreds) come to support the artistic endeavors of the students.  If you were unable to see the show during the reception, it will stay up through the month of March at both of the district's downtown administrative buildings (1205 and 1135 S. 70th St.).  I am so proud of our Panther Artists, and all the artists in our district.