Fine Arts Showcase

Our schools will be hosting holiday events in our schools now through Dec. 15. Many of the events feature art galleries, concerts, and theater productions. Thank you to our fine arts teachers and students for sharing their talents as a gift to our community during this season. See a full schedule of events here.

The Bulloch Blues Marching Band performs at Disney's Magic Kingdom (March 18, 2023). The band is composed of band students from Portal Middle High School, Southeast Bulloch High School, and Statesboro High School. Take a look at the Bulloch Blues Marching Band for more snapshots of this exciting event.

At Portal Middle High School, Art Teacher Deena Scarborough and Director of Music John Gleissner provide students opportunities to explore and hone their artistic abilities. Examples include a Fine Arts Seasonal Showcase, displaying student art in the Averitt Youth Gallery, and performing at numerous Large Group Performance Evaluations such as the 2023 All Bulloch County Honor Band Concert.

Explore the Portal Middle High School Art Album to see additional work by Portal student artists.

Fine Arts teachers at Southeast Bulloch High School support one another's efforts to give students multiple opportunities to explore visual art, music, chorus, and drama. Brantley Burns (Visual Art), Katie Jones (Theatre Arts), Matt Olsen (Band), and Brent Whitaker (Chorus) work together to support learners as they hone their skills.

Art shows, plays, school-based concerts, and Large Group Performance Evaluations are part of the learning experience at SEBHS. Examples include an amazing selection of seasonal songs at a Holiday Chorus Event, Chorus students at the prestigious Georgia Music Educators Association's conference, the SEBHS Symphonic Winds, Percussion Ensemble, or Jazz Band at a community concert. Students have the opportunity to learn about and reap the benefits of presence, practice, persistence, and performance.

Pictured above: SEBHS Advanced Chorus members after winning both the Sweepstakes and the Grand Champion awards at the Southern Star Music Festival in Atlanta in April 2023.

Explore the SEBHS Averitt Center for the Arts, Youth Gallery Album to see additional work by SEBHS student artists.

Statesboro High School's Fine Arts Department is comprised of Lee Collins (Band), Sergio Arreguin (Chorus), Eddie Frazier (Drama & Theatre Arts), and Hayley Ward and Kimberly Kaiser (Visual Arts).

Right: SHS students perform roles in the school's production of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

Above: SHS Band Director Lee Collins conducts the school's symphonic band in concert.

Explore the Statesboro High School Art Album to see more examples of work from student artists.

Nia Burns (Art), Elizabeth Kasay (Theatre & Chorus), and Samantha Cook (Band) work as a team to help foster students creativity.

Left: Mrs. Kasay's students and the LCMS Choral Arts Department perform "Into the Woods, Jr."

Above: Student work from Nia Burns's Art class.

Below: Southeast Bulloch Middle School Art teacher Heather Gonzales has her students explore and refine their understanding of color values. View the SEBMS Google Photo album to see more examples of students creating a color wheel.

Pictured above: Artwork created by students in Ms. Gonzales's Art classes for Art in the Community event that occurred in April.

Below: William James Middle School Band Director Melvin Hamilton leads students during a Large Group Performance Evaluation event at Statesboro High School.

Above: Artwork created by students in Ms. Sydney Almand's Art classes.

Explore the William James Middle School Art Album to see more.

Pictured below: Brooklet Elementary School students in all grades (Pre-K to 5th) used a multitude of colors to represent inclusiveness. Their artwork was collectively assembled into a stunning mural that adorned the school leading up to the Martin Luther King, Jr. national holiday in January 2023.

Tasheina Canty-White's students perform catchy and memorable Motown-inspired tunes during the BES Moral Town concert event. Her songs and teaching help elementary pupils focus upon self-control, discipline, practice, and persistence. BES students are proud as they joyfully represent their school during each musical performance.

Pictured above: Student art from Lauren Fowler's Art classes. To see more student work explore the BES Averitt Center for the Arts, Youth Gallery photo album.

Elizabeth Harrison (Art) and Tracey Vickery (Music) bring excitement and enrichment to the students of Julia P. Bryant. Joyful sounds and vibrant art work their magic on the hearts and minds throughout the day. Community members (including elves!) enjoyed the JPBES Holiday Music concert.

Above: Artwork created by students in Elizabeth Harrison's Art classes.

Langston Chapel Elementary students perform patriotic music during the school's Veterans Day Program. Zachary Anderson is the school's music teacher.

Art and Music cause hearts and minds to soar at Mattie Lively Elementary School. Students at the school enjoy creating visual art with Lindsey Reid and Music with Lisa Muldrew. Music students from Lisa Muldrew's Music class practice playing ukuleles and singing prior to a performance for the Statesboro Kiwanis Club.

Above: Artwork from Lindsey Reid's Art class. To see more student work explore the MLES Averitt Center for the Arts, Youth Gallery photo album. Want to see more? Take a look at an additional album of vibrant MLES student creations.

Mill Creek Elementary Schools students assemble at the Bulloch County Courthouse to perform seasonal songs during a Statesboro First Friday event. Chris Anderson is in his first year as MCES's new music teacher after the school's beloved former teacher, Lisa Ponder, retired. Join us in welcoming Mr. Anderson.

Above: Judy Ware's Art students share their works in during an Art Walk event at MCES.

Nevils Art Teacher Carlee James and Music Teacher Olivia Riner enjoy guiding young people to create and showcase their talents. Pictured: NES students perform seasonal songs during the school's Art Show & Concert event in December 2022.

Above: Artwork from Carlee James's Art class. To see more NES student work explore an Averitt Center for the Arts, Youth Gallery photo album.

Portal Music Teacher Tonya Hagans and Art Teacher Autumn Horton work tirelessly to help students learn the value of coming to school, absorbing new ideas, and creatively expressing themselves. Each educator guides the young people they serve through experiences designed to enrich growing minds.

Pictured above: Artwork from Autumn Horton's Art class. To see more student work explore the PES Averitt Center for the Arts, Youth Gallery photo album as well as additional PES art.

Sallie Zetterower Elementary enjoyed a packed house with delighted audience members as Music Teacher Lexi Copeland and her students perform during the SZES Holiday Music Performance event.

Above: Student artwork created in Ms. Alison Powell's Art classes. To see more SZES student work explore an Averitt Center for the Arts, Youth Gallery photo album.

Rachel Thompson's Music students assemble at the Bulloch County Courthouse to perform season songs at a First Friday Event.

Pictured above: Student work from Erin Henry's Art classes. To see more SES student work explore an Averitt Center for the Arts, Youth Gallery photo album.

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