11/01/24 Fine Arts Department News

Highland Park High School Choir competed at the Region competition on Saturday, October 19th! The following students will be advancing to the next round in the Pre-Area competition on November 19th, hosted by HPHS. Congratulations to all of our choir students who competed!

MAPS held its annual Pumpkitechture competition yesterday to celebrate Halloween! Students were tasked with designing, carving, and building various designs using real pumpkins and other fun props. The HPHS community used candy corn to vote on their favorites, and the top three winners are pictured below! Pumpkitechture is an annual favorite project for MAPS students and the rest of the student body alike!

Environmental Architecture had a sidewalk chalk competition in honor of our Homecoming game on October 18! Their challenge was to “Draw Highland Park High School”. Thank you for making our student entrance more festive to celebrate Homecoming!

Since 1934, Highland Park has proudly upheld a bagpipe tradition, and now we're welcoming the next generation of pipers! Starting in January, 7th and 8th grade band students can join the new session, with year-round enrollment available for high schoolers. Thanks to an HP Arts grant, a professional piper will provide instruction. Don’t miss your chance to join this unique tradition! If interested, please fill out this form, and more information will be sent via email before January.

HPMS Band students have been working hard at Masterclasses leading up to their UIL region competition!

Announcing our very first Golden Art Stars here at Hyer! These students have consistently shown that they are helpful, respectful, and responsible leaders in the art room. Ms. Munsie is so proud of them!

The SMU Elementary Music Methods Class taught our first grade students Halloween songs with instruments. We all loved it!

Check out these SCARY good artists…UP 4th graders had fun getting in the spooky spirit with these super glow-y “neon” skulls!

Panther music updates include creative movement, steady beat leaders, and 4th grade playing Orff instruments!