Paige Hardin was named Teacher of the Year for 2025–2026 by the Fine Arts Academy (WSISD) for her leadership and dedication to building relationships with students. The academy is working with high school seniors on a big wind chime sculpture project to bring together arts education for students of all ages. Students in the fine arts programs keep doing well, and many of them have qualified for state-level competitions in band and color guard.

Q1. Does the Fine Arts Academy offer help with reading?

Ans. Students get help with their reading skills through small-group instruction and specialized resource staff.

Q2. What kinds of technology do students at the Fine Arts Academy have access to?

Ans. Every classroom has interactive tools and mobile devices that help students learn in the 21st century and work together on projects.

Q3. Is there a student leadership group at Fine Arts Academy?

Ans. The student council lets representatives from the upper grades help make decisions on campus and lead community service projects.

Q4. How does the Fine Arts Academy talk to families?

Ans. Parents get weekly folders and digital newsletters to keep them up to date on upcoming events and how their child is doing in school.

Q5. Do students at the Fine Arts Academy go on a field trip every year?

Ans. Every grade goes on educational trips to museums and science centers in the area to help them learn more.