Vail students who have earned the Arizona State Seal of Arts Proficiency this year reached record numbers. Thirty students earned the distinction that will be added to their diplomas in theater, orchestra, and steel drums!

The goal of the Arizona State Seal of Arts Proficiency, commonly known as the Arts Seal, is to recognize students who demonstrate high levels of proficiency in the Arizona Arts Education Standards through personal expression and creative experiences in arts education programs. It is awarded by the Arizona Department of Education’s Office of Arts Education and is awarded to graduates who complete minimum arts pathway requirements throughout their high school career.

High Schools in Vail recently had their Fine Arts Senior Showcases where seniors completed their capstone projects for their AZ Seal of Arts Proficiency. These students showcased their projects and talked about what they did to complete their capstone. There were also displays set up for parents to view all they accomplished during their time in Fine Arts.

The evenings are wonderful events filled with a true sense of accomplishment on the part of our seniors and their teachers. We are grateful to all of our fine arts teachers for taking fine arts to the next level and helping students to complete these capstone projects and this great honor. And, we are grateful to our community who shows up and supports our students at concerts, theater productions, and more. It is one more example of living and serving in a place, “Where Education Is a Community Effort.”

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