Creative Arts News
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This partnership ensures that WPS has direct access to funding that expands artistic horizons.
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WPS students will be spreading holiday cheer on December 5 and 6.
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IB Visual Arts students explore themes of belonging, mental health and AI.
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Students enjoyed a stunning performance from the Colorado Ballet.
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Get your tickets to Moana Jr. today!
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Drawing scary creatures led this TK student to a wonderful opportunity.
![Clue poster]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731426872/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/ib1h235vjrivqixzdbdj/ClueWeb.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731426872/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/ib1h235vjrivqixzdbdj/ClueWeb.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1731426872/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/ib1h235vjrivqixzdbdj/ClueWeb.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731426872/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/ib1h235vjrivqixzdbdj/ClueWeb.png","width":960}])
Tickets are now on sale!
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The WHS Mariachi Program has garnered attention from the Colorado Department of Education.
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Students from across the district will showcase their art over the next week before the kick off of the Westminster Arts Week.
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The Westminster Legacy Foundation presented Hannah Judson with the award at the Annual Community Awards Breakfast.
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When you're traveling around Westminster and notice beautifully painted electrical boxes, there is a good chance they're painted by a Westminster Public Schools student.
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The new mural at Colorado STEM Academy will be unveiled on November 2.
![Man with glasses holding violin.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1710190930/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/qri9radjndrohea0tpqi/Michael-Linert_SchoolPageThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1710190930/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/qri9radjndrohea0tpqi/Michael-Linert_SchoolPageThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1710190930/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/qri9radjndrohea0tpqi/Michael-Linert_SchoolPageThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1710190930/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/qri9radjndrohea0tpqi/Michael-Linert_SchoolPageThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1710190930/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/qri9radjndrohea0tpqi/Michael-Linert_SchoolPageThumbnail.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1710190930/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/qri9radjndrohea0tpqi/Michael-Linert_SchoolPageThumbnail.png","width":1757}])
WPS Board of Education recognized Michael Linert, Chair of the Westminster High School Performing Arts Department at a recent board meeting
![Mariachi singer singing]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1710185754/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/r78tdpdnwph6ahrllyyu/Mariachi_Homepage.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1710185754/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/r78tdpdnwph6ahrllyyu/Mariachi_Homepage.jpg","width":421}])
Genisis is one of just 12 members of the All-State Mariachi Ensemble, which performed last month at the Levitt Pavilion.
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