Nebraska Schools Win State Arts Award

OMAHA, Neb. - Oct. 9, 2015 - PRLog -- Hyannis Area Schools and Lincoln High School have won the 2015 NebraskARTS Award. These schools were selected by a committee of arts educators from across the state and the award is sponsored by Nebraskans for the Arts.

This award recognizes schools and/or school districts that make a notable and worthwhile contribution to the arts and arts education in the state of Nebraska. Last year’s winners were Westside High School and York Public Schools.

Lincoln High School was selected for the diversity of opportunities for students to showcase what they create and perform at the community, regional and national level. The school’s International Baccalaureate curriculum in the areas of music, theatre and visual art allows students to develop meaningful experiences in creating, composing, refining and presenting their work.

The energy and dedication of Hyannis Area Schools’ teachers in making the arts an integral learning experience was highlighted in the number of opportunities given by a school that must share its students with other programs due to their size. Recommendations of support came nationwide from former students, parents and other schools describing the breadth of opportunities and environment for creativity in the schools.

Media Opportunity: 2015 NebraskARTS Award Ceremony

Wednesday, October 21 at 1:30pm | State Capitol Rotunda, Lincoln, NE

Hyannis Area Schools and Lincoln High School will be presented 2015 NebraskARTS Awards on Wednesday, October 21^st at 1:30pm. The event will feature the fine arts programs of both schools, with musical performances before the event, a presentation of student art work, and brief performances during the award ceremony highlighting each school’s outstanding work in arts education.