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Big Spring art students to have work displayed at regional children's hospital
Summary
Big Spring School District art teachers presented a K–12 curriculum update and said 30 elementary student pieces were selected for display outside pediatric rooms at Penn State/Hershey Medical Center for five years, offering students framed recognition and certificates.
Mike McVinney, the district's art department chair and a high‑school art teacher, told the board the district's K–12 visual arts curriculum has been updated and vertically aligned into nine thematic units, and that the district is being honored for the fourth consecutive year by PAEA as an outstanding visual‑arts community. "This is our district's 4th year being recognized by PAEA as an outstanding visual arts community," McVinney said, noting the curriculum emphasizes "create, respond, present and connect."
Elementary art teachers Tammy Keel and Katie Dule described implementation in K–5 and said 30 elementary student pieces were selected by hospital staff for a long‑term display. "Penn State Medical Center recently invited us to provide student artwork which will be permanently framed and displayed outside the rooms of their children's hospital for the next 5 years," a teacher told the board, adding that the chosen students will receive framed photographs and certificates. Board members praised the exposure for students and asked the administration to publicize the honor so the community can see the work.
Why it matters: presenters said the selection provides real‑world purpose and visibility for student work and strengthens community partnerships. The board and administration discussed opportunities to promote the selection to the public and provide framed photos for the students whose work was chosen. The district intends to post information about the hospital display on its website and social channels.
