Welcome to the Harding Fine Arts Blog!

It's an exciting time for the Harding Fine Arts team!! We are on year 2 of our Turnaround Arts initiative which allowed us to give our roughly 780 middle school students access to arts focused learning. This has not been the only benefit of Turnaround Arts. Every student was given the opportunity to see at least one live theatrical production, whether it be the fluid dancing of Diavolo, the truth of the Mayhem Poets, or even the breathtaking event that was The Lion King. Plus, the students and faculty got to meet with our very special Turnaround Arts Artist, Kal Penn!

 

 

 

 

 

Group Photo! Kal Penn meets with Harding's Creative Council

It is important to reflect on the past, but I find that I am more excited for what the future holds. Our instrumental music programs are finding that their numbers are skyrocketing! Both vocal music and drama are building programs that will be the envy of every middle school in the state! Our visual arts program continues to produce high quality artists across several different mediums. Even our core teachers are embracing the arts!! From ELL to science, students are engaging in new learning processes that enrich the overall educational experience. 

This blog will serve the purpose of keeping you informed about all the amazing arts adventures going on at Harding Middle School. Buckle your seat belt because this train moves fast!