"The future belongs to a very different kind of person with a very different kind of mind... artists, inventors, designers, storytellers, caregivers, consolers, big picture thinkers." Daniel Pink, A Whole New Mind
Students throughout the Adrian Public School system have the chance to develop their artistic gifts through Adrian Public Schools commitment to the fine arts.
All buildings have dedicated art, choral and instrumental music rooms. The high school has a 630-seat state-of-the-art theater which is used for performances beginning with elementary school students.
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As part of the curriculum, APS provides elementary music and art classes to all K-5 students. Students in 6th-12th grade can enroll in Band, Choir, Orchestra, and a variety of Visual Arts classes. Adrian High School offers 2D Design, Ceramics, 3D Sculpture, Jewelry, Painting, IB Art, Photography, and Studio Art. Additionally, AHS students may elect Piano, Guitar, Drama, and Dance.
Beginning at Elementary grade levels, students can participate in exciting Drama Programs that will have young students performing at the High School 'PAC'. Students at Springbrook Middle School and Adrian High School, desiring to expand their horizons even further, have the opportunity to participate in musicals and plays in the amazing Julianne and George Argyros Performing Arts Center.
Adrian Public Schools is proud to have partners as well as host presentations by local, national, and international artists, dancers, and musicians.
There are also a myriad of after-school programs and field trips at all levels which cater to the artistic and performance curiosity of students of all ages.
ASEF Fine Arts Scholarships are available for a variety of camps and enrichment programs. Interested students can apply here: ASEF Fine Arts Scholarships
Please click the link here ... or an item below, for an list of our upcoming events for 2024-2025.
K-12 WINTER ART EXHIBITION - Performing Arts Center (Dec-Jan)
K-12 WINTER ART EXHIBITION - District Library (Dec-Jan)
K-12 Art Exhibition (Oct. 4-31st)
2024 Sticky Note Art Show Photos
PRIOR ART SHOWS (Archive)
Adrian Public Schools - 23-2024 February/March Art Show
Adrian Public Schools 2023-2024 K-12 Winter Exhibition (PAC)
Adrian Public Schools K-12 Adrian District Library Exhibition
ADRIAN HIGH SCHOOL
The Trojan Women (Disclaimer: Some Adult themes, situations and language)
- Show has ended. Great job to all Students and Staff involved!
The Myster of Edwin Drood
- April 24th : 7:30pm
- April 25th : 7:30pm
- April 26th : 7:30pm
- April 27th : 2:30pm
SPRINGBROOK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
- Show has ended. Amazing job to all Students and Staff involved!
ELEMENTARY BUILDINGS
Michener Elementary Musical
Disney, The Lion King KIDS
- Show has ended. Great job to all Students and Staff involved!
Alexander Elementary Musical
I Became a Pirate
- Show has ended. Great job to all Students and Staff involved!
Prairie Elementary Musical
Disney, Frozen KIDS
- May 9th : 6:00pm
- May 10th : 1:00pm
Lincoln Elementary Musical
HONK!
- Show has ended. Great job to all Students and Staff involved!
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Theater Manager
egifford@adrian.k12.mi.us
Middle School Art
mbrink@adrian.k12.mi.us
Elementary Art
jeichorn@adrian.k12.mi.us
High School Art
amiller@adrian.k12.mi.us
Elementary Art
syoutsey@adrian.k12.mi.us
Drama
sleake@adrian.k12.mi.us
Theater Technician
kkintner@adrian.k12.mi.us
Middle/High School Choir
santalek@adrian.k12.mi.us
Middle/High School Art
vbeagle@adrian.k12.mi.us
Middle School Choir
mforce@adrian.k12.mi.us
High School Band/ELM Music
tbd@adrian.k12.mi.us
Elementary Music
jmiloser@adrian.k12.mi.us
Elementary Music
wrobinson@adrian.k12.mi.us
Middle/High School Orchestra
lrubio@adrian.k12.mi.us
Middle School Band
spowers@adrian.k12.mi.us
High School Art
ahoward@adrian.k12.mi.us
Dance
tsmith@adrian.k12.mi.us
