The Edmond Creative
Edmond Public Schools Fine Arts Collective
Director's Thoughts... 💭
Greetings Edmond Fine Arts Educators and Administrators:
WE MADE IT!!! What an amazing journey the past semester has been!!!
In the ever-changing world of education, your role as an arts teacher is truly special. You are not just imparting skills or teaching creative expression; YOU ARE A GIFT to your students, community, and district in ways that go far beyond the classroom.
Through your guidance, students learn to see the world in new ways, to discover their own voices, and to express their emotions in forms that speak louder than words. Your encouragement nurtures their creativity and helps them build the confidence to take risks, explore their potential, and grow both as artists and individuals.
The gift of the arts is one that lasts a lifetime. You inspire your students to dream, to create, and to see beauty in the smallest of details. You help them find their voice, even when they can't yet articulate it. You ignite their passion and provide them with a safe space to explore who they are and what they can become.
Thank you for being that gift. Your impact is immeasurable, and the difference you make will resonate for years to come.
I hope each of you has a restful Winter Break and a Happy Holiday season with you and yours.
We will see you all in 2025!!! 🍾🥂🎉
As always, if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to reach out!
The arts are ALIVE and WELL in Edmond Public Schools!
Santa Fe Drum Majors and Directors Recognized at December School Board Meeting
Scissortail Elementary Under the Direction of Meg Womack Performs at Quail Springs Mall!
Who is Ready for Winter Break?!? ft. THE Carrie Higdon!!!
The Pirates from Pinataville are Taking over at Cross Timbers!
Former Heartland Thunderhawks Make an Appearance with SFHS Finale Show Choir!!!
Santa Fe Mixed Chorus and Philharmonic Orchestra Collaborate at their Winter Concert!
Bubblegum Bart Causin' Sticky Situations at Heritage Elementary!
Serenade Show Choir Performs for Angie Debo!!!
Principal Jamila Crawford Serenades the Crowd During Scissortail's 3rd Grade Program!
Memorial's Historical Brass Band Performs Carols for the Guthrie Christmas Festival!
ENO's Mr. Pourtorkan bringing Christmas Cheer to All!!!
Edmond North's Orchestra Winter Concert!
Peter Markes Serenades Cimarron MS with some Violin Looping!
All the Stockings were Hung by the Fire with Care at Central Band!
The Jolly Ol' Fat Man Stopped by the Central/Cimarron Band Concert!
Heartland 8th Grade Orchestra Performs Carols for EPSAC! 🎻
SFHS Finale Performs for Heartland Thunderstruck Show Choir!
Washington Irving Students Play A-Long Side the SF Jazz Band
Northern Hills Elementary Getting Prepared for their Holiday Program!
Central MS Recruitment Tour at Feeder Elementaries!
Memorial Band Royalty Ceremony!
Backstage at Clegern Elementary!
Chisholm Elementary Kindness Club Caroling at EPSAC!
The 12 Days of Christmas ft. Board Member Courtney Hobgood!
Staff Development Day - January 6th, 2025 📖
Oklahoma Education Awards for Arts Excellence 🏆
The Oklahoma State Department of Education is pleased to join with the Oklahoma Alliance for Arts Education, the Masonic Fraternity of Oklahoma, and the Oklahoma Arts Council for the 34th Annual Oklahoma Education Awards for Arts Excellence. It is important to recognize outstanding school board members, school administrators, and fine arts educators for their leadership and support of quality arts education and academic excellence in Oklahoma schools. In addition, we recognize and honor selected juniors and seniors who have excelled in their art forms (voice, instrumental, piano, dance, drama/theatre, and visual art).
The Award application will be open from February 1-March 1, 2025. In advance of the application window, interested students, parents, and teachers are encouraged to review the application guidance information sheet. Applications will be adjudicated in March, and all applicants will be notified of their status (awarded or not awarded) by March 31.
The 2025 Awards Ceremony will be held on April 22, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Guthrie Scottish Rite Masonic Center (900 E Oklahoma Ave, Guthrie, OK 73044)
Sunset Elementary Gets Prepared for their Holiday Music Program🎄🎁🎅
Cheyenne Choir Rings in the Holiday Season!!! 🔔
OkMEA Honors!!! 🏅
North Band Winter Concert Takes us on a Sleigh Ride! 🛷
Music Teachers...Don't forget to Register for the OkMEA Winter Conference ⛄
Central MS Orchestra Winter Concert Extravaganza!!!
Investing in Arts Education in OK Paints a Brighter Future for Many Students 🎨
Summit, Heartland, and Santa Fe Jazz Bands Kickin' Off the Holidays! 🎄
Sequoyah MS Orchestra Winter Concert!
Masonic Charity Foundation of OK Winter Holiday Card Visual Art Contest
The Holly Jolly Jalopy Visits John Ross Elementary!!! 🚗
EMHS Orchestra Director - David Koehn - Named Finalist for District TOY!!!🎻💖
Photo Credit 📸: Arin Smith
Heartland and Summit Orchestra Deck the Halls with Joy and Happiness! 🌟
Ok Arts Educators Association Portfolio Day 👨🏻🎨👩🏻🎨
Oklahoma Contemporary is hosting OAEA Portfolio Day 2025! Save the date: Friday, January 17th, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Universities from across Oklahoma and the region are attending. Don’t miss this opportunity for your students to meet with art faculty, receive portfolio feedback, learn about collegiate art programs, and experience art. All High School Juniors and Seniors are eligible to attend this event.
During the event, Oklahoma Contemporary’s exhibit Outré West: The American School of
Architecture from Oklahoma to California will be on view and accessible to students and
teachers. School group visits are FREE to all schools! Oklahoma City Public Schools are eligible to receive transportation reimbursement - contact Oklahoma Contemporary for details! Maps for parking, loading, and unloading will be emailed to all registered teachers.
Registration: Teachers need to register in an open time slot. Maximum 30 students per 30-minute period. Do not reserve a spot unless you are fairly sure how many students you are bringing. To register, reserve a time slot on the Google Doc by clicking on the Registration Link.
The times are broken into 30-minute increments. Continue to scroll down until you find open slots. Do not list the names of students, just how many will be attending. Please adjust your registration if you are unable to bring as many students as originally planned to make room for other students.
Questions? Contact Benjamin Murphy.
North Vocal Music Presents - Cookies, Cocoa, and Choir - ft. ENO!!! 🍪
EMHS Band Winter Concert Celebrates the Festive Season! 🎁
OKC Symphonic Band Young Artist Competition🎺🥁
Clegern 5th Grade Presents Their Holiday Musical for the School! 🎄
deadCenter Statewide Education Tour 🎥
deadCenter Film Education is excited to announce the launch of the Statewide Education Tour across Oklahoma! This program offers students opportunities to explore the growing film and multimedia industry, with tailored presentations to fit each school's unique focus. The film industry presents a wide range of career paths, and both the presentation and the May film camp are completely free. The camp provides students from rural areas the chance to create a short film, with housing and meals covered during their stay. Learn more at deadcenterfilm.org.
deadCenter would love to come to your classroom to explore the fundamentals of filmmaking, film festival culture, and work in the film sector. Most presentations are for one class period, but appearances can be customized to meet individual school needs. Activities include the following:
Who We Are – Film Festival Culture
Fundamental Film Literacy
Career Opportunities in the Oklahoma Film Industry
Tell Your Original (Okie) Story: The Angle of Your Arc
3 Minute Short Film Competition for Tour Students only!
North's Annual Tiny Art Exhibit 🤏
Heartland Wants a Hippopotamus for Christmas and So Much More...!!!🦛
Oklahoma Thespian Festival Registration 2025! 🎭
Swingin' with Edmond Memorial Jazz!!!
OKC Broadway - Kelli O'Hara Awards 🍿
The Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall and OKC Broadway are excited to announce the return of the Kelli O'Hara Awards for the 2024-25 school year! This is a free program for high schools in the Central and Western Regions of the state that recognizes excellence in Oklahoma high school musical theatre. The program honors outstanding students and teachers dedicated to the performing arts in schools. The winners for Best Actress and Actor will receive professional training and compete in the National High School Theatre Awards, showcasing their talents to a national audience.
The Awards have created three new categories for student recognition this year:
- Student Reporter Search – highlights the importance of journalism, film and other related departments.
- Outstanding Student Design – celebrating the young aspiring designers and artists. Submitting a piece to be considered for the 2024/2025 Kelli O’Hara Awards t-shirt design.
- Stagecraft Award of Excellence – welcomes students involved in technical aspects of productions to submit their work.
Please contact Matthew Herdman (kelliawards@okcbroadway.com) for more information about the Awards.
SFHS Treble Choir Collaborates with Chamber Orchestra and Edmond Youth Chorus 🎤
2025 Law Day Contest - “The Constitution's Promise: Out of Many, One.” 💼
The annual OBA Law Day Art and Writing Contest is designed to stimulate discussion and understanding of the law among young Oklahomans. Categories include art and writing for grades pre-K through 12th, with prizes up to $500 and plaques for winners, plus participation certificates to honor every student's hard work. The 2025 theme is “The Constitution's Promise: Out of Many, One.”
This is a free-form art contest for students grades 1st through 12th. Entries will be an original piece of artwork from any medium. Examples of entries might be mixed media artwork, original music, photography, video, collage or anything else that relates to the contest theme. Art prompts are provided below. Don't forget to include your entry form.
- First-place and second-place prizes and plaques will be awarded for each grade level. Honorable mention certificates may also be awarded.
- Prizes for placement:
- 1st-5th grades: $50 for first place, $25 for second place
- 6th-8th grades: $100 for first place, $50 for second place
- 9th-12th grades: $150 for first place, $75 for second place
- Group submissions are accepted and will be judged at the grade level of the group member in the highest grade.
Use any of the following prompts as inspiration for your artwork:
- Show how people of different backgrounds, cultures and perspectives come together to strengthen and unite our nation.
- How does the Constitution’s promise adapt to embrace an evolving American identity?
- How do individual stories and experiences form the foundation of American democracy?
- Illustrate what “Out of Many, One” means to you.
Edmond Memorial Fine Art Showcase!
Why Fine Arts Education??? 🎨🎭🎻🎷🎤
Thanks to 1st Presbyterian Church for Hosting the Central Choir Concert 🎶
Hear Ye, Hear Ye - Memorial's "Boar's Head Feast" a Grand Success!!! 🐗
Palomar's Symbols of Hope Art Contest - One COMMUNITY, Many VOICES 🙏
The annual Symbols of Hope art contest gives students in middle school and high school the opportunity to show their support to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, elder abuse and human trafficking in Oklahoma City.
The purpose of Symbols of Hope is to promote a culture of peace, inclusion and hope through creative projects that inspire people to think, discuss solutions, and take positive action.
Frontier is Going "Gnome" for the Holidays!!! 🍄
Central and Cimarron Bands Bring Christmas Cheer to All Who Hear!!! 🎅
The Month at a Glance...
January 3rd & 4th
CODA Band Clinic and Performance
The University of Oklahoma
All Day
January 6th
EPS Staff Development Day
Various Sites
All Day
January 6th
EPS School Board Meeting
EPSAC
6 PM
January 9th, 10th, 11th
OkCDA Clinic, Conference, & Performance
Oklahoma City Convention Center
All Day
January 10th & 11th
Deer Creek Speech and Debate Contest
Deer Creek High School
All Day
January 14th
Pre-OkMEA Orchestra Send-Off Concert (Santa Fe & Cheyenne)
SFHS Auditorium
7 PM
January 15th - 18th
OkMEA Winter Conference
Tulsa, OK
All Dau
January 17th
Cheyenne 8th Grade Orchestra OkMEA Honor Ensemble Performance
Hyatt Regency - Tulsa
7 PM
January 17th
Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra OkMEA Honor Ensemble Performance
Hyatt Regency - Tulsa
7 PM
January 17th
Edmond North Mixed Chorus OkMEA Honor Ensemble Performance
First Baptist - Tulsa
7 PM
January 20th
Dr. MLK, Jr. Holiday
No School
January 30th
Northern Hills Elementary Music Program
Northern Hills Cafetorium
6:15 PM & 7:00 PM
January 30th
Will Rogers Elementary Music Program - 4th Grade
Will Rogers Gymnatorium
6:30 PM
January 31st & February 1st
EMHS "Follies"
EMHS Auditorium
7:00 PM
January 31st & February 1st
Santa Fe Speech and Debate Tournament
Santa Fe High School
All Day