Dirksen Elementary School recently celebrated student creativity with a successful Multicultural Night, Dash Around the World and Reflections Art Contest. The school community also looks forward to upcoming spring milestones such as the annual Field Day and Spring MAP Assessments. Also, the Board of Education recently approved a request for a new annex and site improvements to modernize campus and accommodate its growing student population.

Q1. What types of pottery equipment are there in the Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts studios?

Ans. The Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts has a clay moulding wheel for students and a high temperature kiln for student art projects.

Q2. How many times a year does the student musical ensemble perform publicly at Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts?

Ans. Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts students perform in required winter and spring concerts with their musical ensembles.

Q3. Are there theater production classes for elementary grade levels at Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts?

Ans. Yes, Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts has foundational creative dramatics and storytelling workshops that begin in kindergarten.

Q4. Does Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts teach the upper grades digital graphic design suites?

Ans. Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts has specialized classroom design tablets for teaching digital illustration and basic video editing.

Q5. Are community members able to view student art at Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts outside of campus?

Ans. Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts collaborates with local libraries annually to showcase selected student paintings in public galleries.