It is the mission of the fine arts department to provide students with experiences, skills, and knowledge in an environment where they can build relationships and promote and share an understanding of cultures, while creating well rounded students.

This year, Vail sent FOUR musicians to the All State Music Festival in Flagstaff in April. Way to go! Learn more here...

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! Learn more...

Cottonwood Elementary School now offers band and orchestra for 5th grade students during the day. Learn more...

For a full listing of our staff and contact information, click here.

Four Musicians Earn Spots at All State Music Festival!

Cienega Marching Band Places 4th at State Competition and 2nd Place at UA Band Day.

Mica Mountain Marching Band Places 3rd at Ironwood Ridge Competition.

ABODA Outcomes:
- Mica Mountain Orchestra Earns Excellent at ABODA Fall Festival.
- Empire Orchestra Earns Excellent with Recognition at the ABODA Fall Festival.

Choir Fall Festival Outcomes:
- Mica Mountain Choir Earns Excellent.
- Empire Choir Earns Excellent.
- Two Cienega Choirs Earn Superior with Distinction.

Vail voters approved an override to help support the arts and ensure their survival in Vail. Since that time, Vail has utilized these tax dollars to fund 26 fine arts teachers - 14 art teachers and 12 music teachers!

Thank you to the Vail Community for supporting the arts in Vail!

You can support the arts in Vail with your tax credits. Visit our Tax Credit Website and choose the schools and programs you want to support today! Learn more about how your tax credits work here.