JCPS Arts Education

08/26/2026

Congratulations to Mr. Underwood and the CvMS Band Program!

Congratulations to Mr. Underwood and all of our band students. The Cleveland Middle School band has been named as a Program of Distinction for the 2025/2026 school year by the North Carolina Bandmasters Association. This honor is a testament to the exceptional standard of musical excellence set by Mr. Underwood and the hard work and dedication of our students. We are so proud! Congratulations Rams!

08/26/2026

“Mary had a little lamb, little lamb, little lamb…” was the tune selected by this student as he was joined by Superintendent Pearce during a Benson Elementary School visit!

Nothing beats receiving first day instruction from the Superintendent!

Things are off to a great start here in JCPS! 🍎📝✂️🚌

08/21/2026

See all the NC CAE Conference Presenters and read about their sessions by clicking on the titles in our conference schedule! https://go.ncdpi.gov/CAEC-26Agenda
To guarantee a conference t-shirt register by 8/28 to attend the Fall Comprehensive Arts Education Conference, Saturday, September 26th at PECK Expeditionary Learning School, in Greensboro, NC!
This day-long conference serves as a statewide professional development opportunity for dance, music, theatre, and visual arts educators, district arts education leaders, teaching artists, arts integration specialists, and pre-service teachers from across North Carolina working in K-12 programs, independent studios, performing arts organizations, and higher education institutions.
The mission of this conference is to support the three essential components of the North Carolina Comprehensive Arts Education Model: Arts Education, Arts Integration, and Arts Exposure. Sessions will be centered on the four K-12 Arts Education Standards core strands of Connect, Create, Present, and Respond and aid to reinforce the 2024 standard course of study.
This event is proudly supported by the North Carolina Music Educators Association. All conference participants will receive a boxed lunch and a NC CAEC T-shirt with registration. CEUs provided! Stay tuned for future posts about this event on Facebook and Instagram!
Register today! https://go.ncdpi.gov/26CAEC-Reg

08/21/2026

❤️ 8 DAYS — HEART

❤️ 8 DAYS UNTIL THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!❤️

The Tin Man reminds us that having HEART makes every journey better.

At DRES, we know that relationships matter. For 20 years, our school family has grown, learned, cared, and BELONGED together. 💜💛 Ms. Avery, our outstanding music teacher, is so ready to welcome our dragonflies back to Dixon Road!

Only 8 days until our next adventure begins!

✨ There’s No Place Like Dixon Road!✨

08/21/2026

08/21/2026

08/21/2026

Congratulations, Mrs. Morgan!

Please join us in welcoming Rebecca Morgan to our Ram Fam! Ms. Morgan will be teaching our theater and chorus classes this year. We are excited to have her join the team!

08/21/2026

We are so excited to see the JCPS Arts Education Family continue to grow!! Sign up for Chorus at WMHS!

We have had questions about if Chorus will be offered at WMHS. I am excited to announce that we will be offering a section of Chorus in our Spring Semester, and we will have a Chorus Club. Our Chorus teacher is Ms. Mattie Callahan. If you are interested, please use the QR code in this flyer. Have a great Sunday!

07/25/2026

Awesome to see some of our JCPS Music/Chorus teachers as life-long learners! We are proud to have teachers dedicated to the importance of Music Literacy!

Some of your favorite music teachers spent 3 days together at the best music literacy workshop in the US! I can’t wait to share even more fun activities and exciting ways to learn music this year!

07/20/2026

Fantastic opportunity for Middle School Choral Directors!!

🎶 Register Now for the Middle School Choral Section Summer Mini Conference 2026! 🎶

Join fellow music educators for an inspiring FREE day of professional development on Friday, July 31, 2026, hosted at Cornerstone Charter Academy.

Whether you’re a new chorus director or a veteran teacher looking for fresh ideas, our sessions are designed to energize your classroom and set you up for a successful year. Learn strategies for maximizing student engagement, discover creative approaches for the first week of school, and connect with passionate colleagues who share your love of music education.

Let’s come together to celebrate collaboration, creativity, and the future of choral music in our schools.

📅 Date: Friday, July 31, 2026
📍 Location: Cornerstone Charter Academy
💲 Cost: FREE – but space is limited!
✨ Don’t wait — register now and be part of a day that empowers and inspires you to start the new school year strong!

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