Fine Arts @ a Glance

Sadie was a beloved 3rd year member of the PHS Talonettes who tragically passed away over fall break. The Talonette family take solace in the fact that she was able to spend time with her whole family before her passing. Sadie was the joy and light that spread to everyone around her. The love and kindness she embodied made her an integral part of the Talonette family. As her memory lives on, the Talonettes encourage everyone to live like Sadie. Laugh a little louder, love a little harder, and smile for Sadie. #SmileforSadie

The Hays MS Art "Out of This World" Neon Glow Show was a showcased the creativity of students through vibrant, glowing artworks. Imaginative pieces lit up the room under black lights, transforming the space into a cosmic underwater wonderland.

In this WGHS Art 1 icebreaker, students introduced themselves and passed around yarn, which resulted in a collaborative class yarn sculpture. This activity illustrated how, despite our differences, we are all interconnected.

In a captivating exploration of neo-expressionism, WGHS art students delved into the world of portraiture, channeling their individuality into vibrant canvases. Each student’s work reflects a unique perspective, merging personal experiences with contemporary themes.

In this lesson, WGHS Art students engaged with the theme of art advocacy by addressing the question: "Why is art important?" The class began with a discussion to explore different perspectives on the value of art in society in their new table groups to collaboratively brainstorm and generate ideas. Each group formulated their own answers to the question and moved into the planning and sketching phase, where they designed an advocacy poster. They discussed composition, color, and imagery to effectively communicate their message. The groups chose a media of their choice, such as markers, paint markers, colored pencils, collage, to create their final art advocacy posters. Posters where installed around the school

WGHS Art 2 painting students explored the work of focus artist Franz Kline, known for his bold, expressive use of black and white forms. The lesson began with a class analysis of Kline’s work, focusing on his use of composition, abstraction, and gestural line. Next, students experimented with ink on paper, mimicking Kline’s broad, gestural strokes to explore how line, movement, and balance can be achieved with minimal color. This exercise helped them gain a better understanding of Kline’s artistic approach. Finally, students transitioned to creating their own acrylic painting on canvas board. They applied their understanding of Kline’s style by using broad brushstrokes and a limited color palette, focusing on bold composition and expressive mark-making. The resulting paintings reflected their personal interpretation of Kline’s techniques, emphasizing the power of abstraction and expressive lines.

PHS ceramics students worked hard on their Acoma coil pot projects. This is a hand-building technique project focusing on the coil technique and on op art design, and are based on the Acoma people's traditional style of coil pottery but with the more modern design elements of op art.

Congratulations to the following middle school band students who auditioned on October 9 and earned spots in the 2024 All-District Band!

On October 12, Prosper ISD hosted one of the nation's premier marching band events at Children’s Health Stadium. After an intensely long day, Rock Hill High School Band advanced to the finals round of the competition, showcasing outstanding talent and determination. Well done, Blue Hawk Band! The video below captures the retreat where the top 12 finalists gathered on the field for the announcement of awards, with RHHS drumline leading.

Congratulations to the WGHS Band for winning Best Musical Performance in prelims and taking 2nd place overall at the McKinney Marching Invitational on October 5, making them the highest ranked 5A band at the event. Their hard work, dedication, and talent truly shone through. Well done, Walnut Grove High School Band!

The Prosper Mighty Eagle band had two incredible performances at the Bands of America Prosper competition. In preliminary competition, the band placed 2nd in class 4A and 2nd place overall out of 29 bands and advancement to the finals competition! Their finals competition performance was awarded 4th place overall. Well done!

Once again, the Mighty Eagle band was awarded unanimous 1st division Superior ratings and advancement to the UIL Area J Marching Competition. Come see the Prosper Mighty Eagle Band compete for another chance to advance to the 6A UIL State Marching Contest at 3:30pm on 11/2 at McKinney ISD Stadium. Good luck!

There's nothing better than seeing these smiling faces on the field!

Congratulations to the high school choir students who auditioned and were accepted into an All-Region choir. Mixed Choir students will advance to Pre-Area and will audition on November 19. Good luck!

The Rogers MS Emeralds Dance and Cheer joined together to perform to the famous "Thunderstruck" for the WGHS HOCO Pep Rally. We love to collaborate with our Spirit Sisters on campus. It was such a fun and memorable performance.

Check out PHS Music Production Students’ first projects! This project focused on creating drum parts in the style of old school hip hop, known for its minimal production and soul samples. Students learned to craft proper drum grooves and incorporated rap samples provided to them. Excited to share these awesome tracks from our talented young producers!

Congratulations to the high school orchestra students who auditioned and qualified for the All-Area Orchestra and will move on to audition for the All-State Orchestra on October 26. Good luck!

Walnut Grove Orchestra rocked the HOCO parade! Yes, a Parade Orchestra!

Come to WGHS and see the Rogers and WGHS orchestras combine for an Edgar Allen Poe Thriller!

Exciting things are happening in Suzuki Strings at Jackson ES! The Suzuki method, which focuses on learning music in a nurturing environment, emphasizes the importance of listening, repetition, and parental involvement. The program encourages parents to be active participants in their child’s musical journey, attending weekly lessons at Jackson and practicing with them daily at home. Right now, the students are mastering the basics - learning how to stand in both rest and playing positions with their homemade box violins and building beautiful bow holds with their practice bows. These early steps help build a strong foundation for their musical growth, and we are thrilled to see their enthusiasm and progress!

Reynolds Theatre students had an incredible outing at PHS, attending the performance of "Hadestown." A highlight of the evening was the talk-back session with the cast and crew, which provided valuable insights into the production process. Additionally, the students had the unique opportunity to learn a song alongside the cast, making this an unforgettable experience. The school community is proud of these young performers and grateful for such enriching opportunities!