Visual & Performing Arts
The Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Department works to ensure that all students experience schools that nurture their sense of joy and curiosity, honor their identities, and provide an outlet for creative expression.
Announcements
- September 2023 News: Fremont HS "Riffs Off" of 150-Year Music Legacy
- August 2023 News: We've expanded!
- June 2023 News: Summer Arts Learning
- May 2023 News: A Song to Inspire Your Summer
- April 2023 News: Art is Key to Learning | Summer & Scholarship
September 2023 News: Fremont HS "Riffs Off" of 150-Year Music Legacy
August 2023 News: We've expanded!
June 2023 News: Summer Arts Learning
May 2023 News: A Song to Inspire Your Summer
April 2023 News: Art is Key to Learning | Summer & Scholarship
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Upcoming Events
OUSD’s VAPA Department
- Supervises a certificated staff of 26 elementary music and dance teachers serving all OUSD public elementary schools.
- Manages the Arts Incentive Grant (AIG) to support community arts partnerships that align with the 21-24 Strategic Plan Initiative of Creating Joyful Schools.
- Provides district-wide professional learning opportunities focused on creative practice and arts integration.
- Convenes teacher networks of visual arts, music, dance and drama teachers.
- Co-facilitates monthly meetings with community arts partners.
- Supports summer arts and music learning efforts for students.
- Coordinates yearly music festivals and partners on events that showcase young artists and performers.
Visual and Performing Arts Team
Consultant, Arts Incentive Grant Program Officer
Teacher Leader, Elementary Visual Arts Teachers Network
Teacher on Special Assignment, Visual Art
Teacher on Special Assignment, Dance
Consultant, Communications
Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Director
Teacher on Special Assignment, Music and VAPA Support
Consultant, Arts Incentive Grant Program Officer
Teacher on Special Assignment, Secondary Performing Arts