Art Builds Community

 Hi Hilltop Families!

Over the last few weeks, students in fourth grade brainstormed ideas for a work of PUBLIC ART that could improve our school community. Some ideas included a friendship bench to extend our anti-bullying campaign, or a sculpture of our mascot, Earnie the eagle, to remind students of Earnie's PBIS Expectations. Students created a 3-dimensional paper model of their sculpture location and a clay model of their sculpture subject. Finished sculptures are currently on display in the front lobby.

For more information on public art and how it can improve school climate and empower students with a sense of purpose and ownership, visit these resources: 

PBS Student Reporting Labs: Public Art

Why Public Art is Essential to Community









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