MAY 2022
Award honors tradition of fine arts at Sheridan Elementary Sheridan Elementary School has been named one of two recipients for the 2021-22 NebraskARTS Award, recognizing schools and school districts that make a notable and worthwhile contribution to the arts and arts education. “This is really special, we are so excited to receive this award,” said Sheridan Principal Amy Clark. “We see this as a great match for us, an opportunity to share all the pieces we use to connect the arts to learning – a demonstration of how important the arts are to our school ... It puts Lincoln Public Schools and our Sheridan community on the map.” Clark said Sheridan has a grand tradition of fine arts and has found a broad variety of ways to engage students in the arts, including: • The school’s annual art fair, a celebration showcasing artwork from every single Sheridan student. • Annual fine arts presentations from each grade level. • An annual school musical. • Field trips through LPS. • A partnership with the Sheridan PTO to extend learning into the evenings. Clark said the award is especially meaningful to the elementary school as it “highlights the unique ways that we make curriculum connections and find ways for students to show who they are as individuals.” The award is presented by Nebraskans for the Arts (NFTA), a non-profit membership organization promoting the advancement of learning in and through the arts for all Nebraska residents.