Visual and Performing Arts

The Visual and Performing Arts Department oversees the visual art, music, theatre, and dance programs of Marion County Public Schools. The Fine Arts are an essential part off the K-12 academic curriculum and a critical component of every child's education. The Fine Arts are academic subjects that also promote social and emotional development and civic engagement. The arts serve as a creative outlet that connects students to a larger world.  

Music, visual arts, theatre, and dance each contribute a great deal to the development of a variety of skills by students. There is a direct correlation between the arts and cognitive ability, critical thinking, and verbal skills. With their strong emphasis on team building and self-reflection, the arts ignite students' interest in learning through collaboration, while fostering creativity and communication. 

Every elementary and secondary school in Marion County has a full time art and music educator. Our secondary schools also offer a variety of other performing arts courses. We currently have an arts magnet school at each level: Madison Street Academy (K-5), Howard Middle School (6-8), and West Port High School MCCA Program (9-12). 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Congratulations to Estella Cavalier, FHS and Donald Lloyd, VHS who were both awarded the Pando Memorial Music Scholarship from The Rock Program! 

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Congratulations to the Winners of the Madison Street Academy Bike Lane Safety Contest: 

K-2 Winner: Ashriva Patel, 1st grade

3-5 Winner: Emma Martin., 5th grade 

Runner Ups: 

Molly James, 2nd grade

Jeronimo Jaramillo, 3rd grade

Emersyn Noon, 4th grade 

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Congratulations to the winners of the Marion County Splash Into Our Water Resources Art Contest! 

The High School Winner was River Minkler from North Marion HS with their painting "Payne's Prairie River". 

The Middle School Winner was Violet Messenger from Belleview Middle with their painting "Sunset on the River".