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As I write this, we are reeling in the aftermath of the tragedy that occurred at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. It is heartbreaking in so many ways. I am most concerned about the traumatic impact of this on students, families and communities across our state and the country. As we grapple with this atrocity, we as artists and arts educators know that the arts can help us to cope, to heal and to have hope for the future.
With this in mind, I’d like to share the results of the 2022 Superintendent’s High School Art Show. You’ll see amazing student art on display and if you listen the awards program you’ll be able to hear student voices – sharing how the arts engage them in learning, keeps them in school, and especially poignant in these times, provides opportunities to heal the traumas they face.
Superintendent Reykdal congratulated students participating in this year’s High School Art Show and noted,
“It is always so powerful to see our students express themselves in this way, and their thoughtful approaches remind us of art’s power to grow our students’ creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking skills.”
You can see the entire program here. You can see all of the entries in this year’s art show here.
Beyond an abundance of amazing visual art, this year’s show also featured the performing arts. We’d like to thank the Mount Vernon High School Mariachi and Grupo Folklorico, student officers from Washington State Thespians and the Port Angeles High School Video Production program.
A New Brand for the Art Show:
This past fall, high school students were invited to attend a workshop on branding produced by OSPI and the Washington Art Education Association. There, students learned about branding and logos and then developed concepts for a new brand to be unveiled during the 50th Annual Superintendent’s High School Art Show in Spring 2023.
Their concepts were adapted to three new brand identities for the show and are now being put to the public to select from. Take a look at the three brand identities and vote for your favorite. The winner will be unveiled in fall 2022.
We appreciate the many, many people and organizations who come together to make the art show possible. In particular, we want to thank the coordinators of the regional art shows at the Educational Service Districts across the state, and the Washington Art Education Association (WAEA), who has been a longtime partner with the art show in recognizing excellence in the visual arts.
Thank you for all that you do in service of the arts in education,
Janet Hayakawa, Associate Director The Arts - Dance, Media Arts, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Janet.Hayakawa@k12.wa.us Cell/Text: 360-764-6157
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49th Annual Superintendent’s High School Art Show Award Recipients
Jacob Reeves “Old Capitol” | Superintendent’s Award
Olympia High School (Teacher: Joshua Everson), Olympia School District, ESD 113
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Margot Massey, “Georgia on My Mind” | Governor’s Award
Kamiakin High School (Teacher: Corrine Lechelt),
Kamaikin School District, ESD 123
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Isabelle Ehlis, “Botanical Refuge” | OSPI Staff Choice Award
A.C. Davis High School (Teacher: Carole Huls),
Yakima School District, ESD 105
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Adelyn Krone, “The Track to Ukraine” | Jurors’ Choice Award
Avanti High School (Teacher: Cecily Schmidt),
Olympia School District, ESD 113
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Erewyn Limric, “Immigrant Stereotypes” | Jurors’ Choice Award
Puyallup High School (Teacher: Dorrie Coleman),
Puyallup School District, ESD 121
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Toko Kameda, “Escapism” | Jurors’ Choice Award
Kamiak High School (Teacher: Emily Palmitere),
Mukilteo School District, ESD 189
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Rachel Peterson, “Innocent Rumination” | Jurors’ Choice Award
On Track Academy (Teacher: Erin Bangle),
Spokane Public Schools, ESD 101
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Patricia Catacutan, “The Real Me that You See” | Jurors’ Choice Award
Ridgefield High School (Teacher: Katy Govan),
Ridgefielf School District, ESD 112
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Teagen Bushman, “Brown Eyes” |
Association of Washington School Principals Award
Chiwana High School (Teacher: Felicia Jones), Pasco School District, ESD 123
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Annaka Hansen, “Girl in the Lupine Field” | ArtsEd Washington Award
West Valley High School (Teacher: Rose Honey),
West Valley School District, ESD 101
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Samantha Kotulak, “Genderfluid” | InspireWA Award
Glacier Peak High School (Teacher: Christa Mallory),
Snohomish School District, ESD 189
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Leila Chavez “Mount Tahoma” | Professional Educator Standards Board Award
Olympia High School (Teacher: Joshua Everson),
Olympia School District, ESD 113
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Sidney Phelps, “Anxiety” | State Board of Education Award
South Kitsap High School (Teacher: Donald Sandmann)
, South Kitsap School District, ESD 114
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Audrey Stenger, “Star Balloons” | WA Art Education Association Award
Vancouver School of Arts and Academics (Teacher: Crystal Zeller),
Vancouver School District, ESD 112
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Anessa Hansen, “Sunflower Meadow” | WA Association of School Administrators Award
Wenatchee High School (Teacher: Reed Carlson),
Wenatchee School District, ESD 171
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Moriah Von Behren, “Pride & Unity” | WA Education Association Award
Mt. Spokane High School (Teacher: Angelika Wilson-Wipp),
Mead School District, ESD 101
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Ella Sherin, “Traditional and Contemporary Hand Drum” |
WA State School Directors’ Association Award
Olympia High School (Teacher: Joshua Everson),
Olympia School District, ESD 113
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Isabelle Ehlis, “Botanical Refuge” | CWU Art for Change Scholarship Award
A.C. Davis High School (Teacher: Carole Huls),
Yakima School District, ESD 105
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Claira Tuning, “Call for Help” | CWU Art for Change Scholarship Award
Goldendale High School (Teacher: Scott Gray),
Goldendale School District, ESD 105
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Sophia Rusk, “Myna Birds” | Honorable Mention Award
Innovation High School (Teacher: Rebecca Silva Clinard),
Pride Schools, ESD 101
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Ryan Sanchez, “Carrion” | Honorable Mention Award
Oak Harbor High School (Teacher: Kit Christopherson),
Oak Harbor School District, ESD 189
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Fiona Whitaker, “Jewel Chest with Drawer” | Honorable Mention Award
Olympia High School (Teacher: Katie Jahner),
Olympia School District, ESD 113
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Malia Ohira, “Solid to the Touch” | Honorable Mention Award
Auburn Riverside High School (Teacher: Kyle Rees),
Auburn School District, ESD 121
If you would like to have your students participate in the 2023 Superintendent’s HS Art Show, please contact your local Educational Service District.
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Tragedy in Texas: OSPI Response and Resources
After high-profile, tragic events, children may feel that they are in danger, or worry that friends and loved ones are at risk. They will often come to families, teachers, and other trusted adults with questions and to find reassurance, but it isn’t always easy to know what to say. OSPI has gathered resources from experts across the web, including our own laws around school safety, to help inform and guide these conversations. Talking to children about their fears can help alleviate those fears and help young people feel secure.
Read OSPI’s blog post, Supporting Students Through Tragedies, for tips from experts for talking with young people about violence, as well as for an overview of Washington’s school safety laws. You may also read Superintendent Reykdal’s statement on the shooting.
Statewide Convenings
Your voice is important to the development of arts education in WA. If you are interested in meeting with peers from across the state, The Arts office is convening groups over Zoom during the school year to address current and emerging issues with arts education. Clock hours are available. If you’d like to participate, please contact: TheArts@K12.wa.us Meetings will resume in September.
WA Art Educators’ Collaborative – This statewide group welcomes arts educators, teaching artists and arts students to engage in conversation about issues related to arts education. This group meeting once a month.
District Arts Administrators – This group is for those who have district level responsibilities for oversight of arts standards and assessment, professional development for the arts, and/or implementation of in-school arts education. Currently, this group meets bi-weekly for an hour.
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National Call for Performing Arts Students
The U.S. Department of Education is issuing a call across the country for student performing artists who are currently enrolled in elementary, secondary or post-secondary education interested in showcasing their talent – virtually or in-person at internal and external Department-hosted events. Performances include, but are not limited to: bands, color guards, choirs, dancers, poets/spoken word artists, theatrical performers, soloists. Click here to learn more. Email questions to studentart@ed.gov.
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