All four elementary schools staged their own Festival of the Arts show in an exhibition that demonstrated student growth during the school year due to district-wide initiatives aimed at cultivating talent in the performing arts.
The programs, performed in each building during the day for fellow students and once at night for family members, showcased the advancing musical skills of students ranging from first grade to fourth grade. The programs featured groups singing, dancing and playing in orchestras and bands, with some students participating in more than one discipline. The shows also featured multimedia presentations. Among the more well known songs presented were Beethoven's "Ode to Joy," Bill Withers' "Lean on Me" and the Katy Perry hit "Firework."
