Art Showcase

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Displaying student artwork throughout the Frederick County Public Schools Administration Building has been a tradition for nearly three decades. For visitors as well as those of us who come to work in these offices each day, works of student art serve as a reminder that Frederick County Public Schools is focused first and foremost on our students. It also clearly demonstrates our commitment to, and respect for, the arts as an integral part of student learning.

To view the artwork on display at this year's Art Showcase, use the links below. I invite you to walk around on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, from 7:00–8:00 p.m., and admire the work of our very talented student artists. We are happy to be able to display the fine creations of these students for our community to enjoy!

Dr. James Angelo
Assistant Superintendent for Instruction

Virginia School Boards Association

VSBA logoEach year, the Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) solicits artwork from schools across the Commonwealth for participation in its spring art contest. Art teachers from all Frederick County Public Schools submit one piece of student art for the contest, and then vote to select three winners that are sent to the regional VSBA contest. The three pieces of artwork on display at our reception are the three pieces sent for the contest this year. Congratulations!


Elementary School VSBA Winner. Patterns of Life by Annie Hua, 4th Grade.
Elementary School VSBA Winner
Patterns of Life by Annie Hua, 4th Grade
Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School


Middle School VSBA Winner. Glaring Eyes of Wisdom by Hannah Webber, 8th Grade.
Middle School VSBA Winner
Glaring Eyes of Wisdom by Hannah Webber, 8th Grade
Robert E. Aylor Middle School


High School VSBA Winner. Ink Horse by Emily Ritenour. 11th Grade
High School VSBA Winner
Ink Horse by Emily Ritenour, 11th Grade
Sherando High School
We would like to thank the following businesses for their donations:

Art Showcase Sponsors
Several individuals are especially appreciated in making this display a reality. Ms. Patience Shirk and Mr. Mike Paschke, art teachers at James Wood Middle School, matted and framed the artwork. Members of the instructional staff, including Ms. Vivian Simon, Mrs. Jeanne Dike, and Mrs. Nancy C. VanGorden provided the coordination of artwork displays, reception program, and the reception.