High School Art Projects that Students LOVE!

High School Art Projects that Students LOVE!

Do you ever get “that” look from your high school students when you present a project to them? You know what I mean, the deer in the headlights look. Art projects need to challenge the students in design and technique while engaging their interests. This in itself can be challenging for an art teacher to tackle.

These four high school art projects have proven to be successful at challenging and engaging the students (you know the kids like a project when they ask if they can do it again!).

Beyond the Border

Medium: Watercolor & India Ink Project

Create a 2D mixed media art piece that explores the expansion of the main subject matter that is in the inner rectangle branching into  the border around it-going beyond the border. The main subject should remain in color, but everything else turns black & white outside the main rectangle… FULL Lesson

Ceramics Roll-A-Beast Animal Sculptures

Medium: Ceramics

Body Features determined by Rolling the Dice!

FUN, FUN, FUN!! Create a fantasy creature that has unique body features determined by rolling dice, then create the creature in ceramics.  After choosing 6 predetermined animal parts that you want to include in the project & assign each part to a number (ex:1=Wings/feathers, 2=fangs/tusks, 3=tentacles, 4=fins/scales, 5=fur, 6=horns/antlers/claws). Keep the list a surprise until everyone had a chance to roll the dice…  FULL Lesson

Motorcycle Mixed-Media Art Lesson High School

Creating dynamic compositions in high school art.

Providing interesting subject matter for planning & creating compositions is important for art teachers to do. I had envisioned doing this mixed media motorcycle art project for several years & was so grateful to find someone who was willing to bring their motorcycle up to our school so my high school students could draw it! I wanted something to really challenge & provide a super interesting subject to teach composition to my high school art class… FULL Lesson

Watercolor Pouring and Masking Portrait Art Lesson

Medium: Watercolors

Are you or your students super tight when it comes to painting? I know I am!! Trying to loosen up a “tight” painter is HARD to do-it takes practice, trial & error. This HS art painting lesson is a great exercise in loosening up and letting go of control. Students will review positive and negative space. The will use a photo editing program to transform a portrait to show high contrast values (black or white only). They will experiment with different watercolor techniques such as pouring, masking and splattering.

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High School Art Projects To Inspire And Create Lasting Memories

Art and teens go hand in hand. After all, high school is a time for self-discovery, and what is art if not a perfect platform for identity exploration and creative expression?

Engaging in creative projects allows teens to express their emotions, thoughts, and ideas in a safe and constructive way, promoting emotional and mental well-being. On top of this, art projects encourage problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and innovation – boosting teens’ self-esteem as they witness their creations take shape.

Whether you’re a parent looking for some fun art projects to help them unleash their imagination, or you’re in high school yourself and are searching for some unique ideas to make your youth more memorable; you’re in the right place. Here’s our ultimate list of awesome projects for your high school years.

High School Art Projects

1. design your own yearbook.

yearbook art project

One of the best ways to capture your high school years is to design your very own yearbook.

To get started, gather a team of creative classmates to collaborate on this project. Divide the responsibilities among the team so that everyone takes on a task that they like. Consider all the different jobs that this project entails, like: curating memorable photos, writing engaging content and sourcing the book itself.

Making a yearbook doesn’t have to involve a lot of cutting and sticking as you may have originally imagined. You can also explore online platforms like Mixbook , which offer customizable yearbook templates. You can pick a theme that perfectly captures your class’s personality and personalise your yearbook with just a few clicks. 

2. Make A Graphic Novel or Webcomic

graphic novel art project

Fans of graphic novels and digital artists may enjoy creating their own novels or webcomics. It’s a fun and creative exercise – especially for story lovers. Plus, it will result in a precious keepsake that will take you back to your school time in years to come.

Create a fun plot outline and develop engaging characters by basing them on your classmates. You can also weave in fun storylines based on the experiences you shared, whether it be your funniest moments or some drama that occurred. The entertaining part of this project is that it’s based on your own memories; a unique and original idea to capture your high school experience.

3. Create a Personal Art Journal

art journal project

Art journaling is a fantastic way to express your creativity while making a visual diary of your high school experience.

Find your art style by experimenting with different art supplies like markers, pastels, and ink to create unique textures and effects. Use mixed media techniques as well, such as sketching, collaging and watercolours, to capture your thoughts and memories. It’s a great way to express exactly how you feel in the present moment without having to exclusively use words. You may even find it useful when going through challenging emotions or trying to overcome creative blocks .

4. Create a Photo Series Project

photo series art project

Photos are a classic way to capture memories, so why not make a whole project out of it? Celebrate and remember your high school years by focusing on your surroundings and all the exciting moments with your friends. Simply use any camera you have kicking about or even the camera on your phone.

To make it more interesting, assign different themes to each month or week and challenge yourself to create a cohesive series of photos. Experiment with lighting, angles, and compositions to create beautiful and unique visual stories. Snap photos of your friends, capture silly moments, and anything else you find interesting. A single photo can speak volumes and goes a long way towards documenting your experiences.

5. Community Art Installation

community art installation project

Use your artistic skills to unite your community by organising an art installation where students and local artists can contribute unique artwork. This is one of the more ambitious and impressive high school art projects – so make sure you have a great team around you to pull it off.

Before starting the installation, reach out to local organisations or charities to collaborate on the project. Together, you can choose a theme that aligns with a cause you want to support, such as mental health awareness, inclusivity, or environmental preservation. It’s an excellent opportunity to create dialogue and foster a sense of unity through art. It will also provide a great learning opportunity and future employers will find it very impressive when they see it in your CV or portfolio . 

6. Recycled Art Sculptures

recycled art project

Go green and show the world the magic of upcycling! It can look fantastic and it’s good for the planet – a truly beneficial art project if you ask us!

Almost anything can be upcycled, so collect recyclable materials like cardboard, plastic bottles or old CDs, and turn them into unique sculptures. Using less precious materials can evoke a refreshing sense of experimentation as well, so use it to your advantage and get creative.

If you’re passionate about the environment, consider asking your friends to join in your project and invite a local environmental expert to speak about the importance of recycling and its impact on the planet. It’s a great chance to take this high school art project even further.

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Why are high school art projects so beneficial?

In essence, your high school years are a perfect opportunity to explore and experiment, making memories that will last the test of time. Whether you’re creative or not – these project ideas provide a great foundation for yourself going forward. The skills acquired along the way, in conjunction with those happy, nostalgic experiences, should positively affect every creative endeavour in your adulthood – in one way or another.

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10 Art Project Ideas For High School Students

Art is a form of expression that can communicate emotions, ideas, and stories in a powerful way. It is a creative outlet that allows individuals to explore their imaginations and communicate their unique perspectives. For high school students, art can be a valuable tool for developing critical thinking skills, fostering self-expression, and enhancing their overall educational experience. 

Since being good at art might be on most high schooler’s bucket list, hence, in this article, we will explore 10 art project ideas for high school students that are both engaging and educational. So, let’s dive in and discover how art can stimulate the mind and enrich the high school experience! 

Creative art project ideas for high school students

Here are some creative ideas for your next art project with hints on how to begin your work or utilize the same creative aspects for your art competitions or for summer programs .

1. Mixed Media Self-Portrait

 Create a self-portrait using mixed media such as paint, markers, and collage materials Begin with a drawing of yourself on canvas or paper. Then, add texture, color, and character to your self-portrait with paint, markers, and collage materials. Make a unique and intriguing mixed-media piece by combining various materials.

2. Recycled Sculpture

Design and create a sculpture using found or recycled  For your sculpture materials, collect found items such as cardboard, plastic bottles, and tin cans. Attach the items together with hot glue, wire, or other fasteners to create a one-of-a-kind, three-dimensional piece. Enhance the figure with paint or other materials

3. Landscape or Cityscape Painting

Landscape or Cityscape Painting:

Paint a series of landscape or cityscape pieces inspired by your local environment. Go for a walk around your neighborhood and photograph intriguing landscapes or cityscapes. Make a sequence of paintings based on those photos. To catch the essence of the scene, play around with color and brushstrokes.

4. Digital Art

Digital Art

Experiment with digital art forms, such as digital painting or photo manipulation. Paint a series of landscape or cityscape pieces inspired by your local environment. Create a digital painting or manipulate a picture with digital art software or an app to create a one-of-a-kind piece of art. Experiment with various tools and methods to develop your own personal style.

5. Social Issue Art

 Create an art installation or mural around a social issue important to your school or community. Social Concern Create an art installation or mural to raise awareness of a social problem that is essential to you or your community. Use found items, paint, or other materials to create a piece that is both visually and emotionally impactful.

6. Printmaking

Printmaking

 Explore printmaking techniques, such as linocut, screen printing, or etching. Relief Printing is one of the techniques that involves carving a design into a block of wood, linoleum, or other materials, then rolling ink onto the raised surface and pressing it onto paper. Relief printing is a great technique for beginners and it can produce bold, graphic images with strong lines and textures.

7. Jewelry Design

Jewelry Design

Design and make your own jewelry using wire, beads, and other materials. Create your own one-of-a-kind jewelry items using wire, beads, and other materials. Experiment with various shapes and materials to develop your own personal style.

8. Story motion

Story motion

 Create a stop-motion animation or short film using puppets or miniatures. Create a story and create puppets or miniatures to bring your characters to life with stop-motion animation. Capture each frame with a camera or smartphone, then edit the frames together into a short film using stop-motion animation software.

9. Watercolor techniques

Watercolor techniques

Experiment with watercolor techniques, creating a series of abstract or representational pieces. Experiment with various watercolor methods such as wet-on-wet, dry brush, or lifting to create a series of abstract or representational pieces. To add depth and texture to your paintings, experiment with various colors and brushstrokes.

10. 3d collage and assemblage

Use found objects and mixed media to create a 3D collage or assemblage. Collect found items such as buttons, paper clips, and other small objects to use in a 3D collage or assemblage. Attach the items together with glue or other fasteners to create a one-of-a-kind, three-dimensional piece. Enhance the mosaic or assemblage with paint or other materials.

Art: Stimulating the high schooler’s mind and brain activity.

Art education in high schools is crucial for developing students’ creativity, critical thinking, communication, empathy, and self-esteem. It is a known fact that art opens the door to creativity for students! Yes, this makes stimulation in students’ minds and brains and offers space to express themselves through various mediums. 

Through art classes, students can learn to express themselves in new and innovative ways, explore different cultures and perspectives, and develop a deeper understanding of the world around them. 

Additionally, the process of creating art can be incredibly rewarding, helping students build confidence and self-esteem as they see their ideas come to life on paper or canvas. By encouraging high schoolers to engage with art, we can help them develop important life skills and prepare them for success both in their personal and professional lives.

Being a crucial life skill activity, art is not just a hobby, it is a valuable tool that can enhance high school students’ educational experiences in many ways. Choose any idea and start creating magic. Remember art is a self-expression not just a subject to explore.

Encouraging students to explore different mediums and techniques can help them discover their unique artistic voice and develop a lifelong appreciation for the arts. Art education not only enhances students’ critical thinking skills but also allows them to express their emotions and perspectives in a tangible and meaningful way.

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After nearly a decade of teaching secondary students, I’ve had a lot of time to test out a variety of 2d art projects. Let’s face it: as teachers, sometimes we plan and plan and plan. We are so excited to deliver the project, and then… it flops. Students are uninterested and the final products aren’t nearly as awesome as you envisioned. It’s a teacher’s worst nightmare.

I’ve been there. So I’m here to share some of my favorite projects that yielded really cool results out of my creative learners, and best of all- engaged them!

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#1- Letter Project

Student goal: Create an original composition that depicts at least 5 things from 1 letter of the alphabet (i.e. A- Angry Ants Attacking African Antelopes)

interesting art projects for high school

#2- Out of Proportion

Student goal: Create an original composition that makes one subject either too SMALL or too LARGE compared to the rest of its environment

interesting art projects for high school

#3- Design a Font

Student goal: Create an original themed font and organize them in a balanced manner on one page showing A-Z.

interesting art projects for high school

#4 – Limited Color Scheme

Student goal: Create an original digital drawing that utilizes a limited color scheme of only 5 colors.

interesting art projects for high school

#5- Diptych/Triptych

Student goal: Create a diptych (2-panel) or triptych (3-panel) artwork that explore an image that flows from panel to panel.

interesting art projects for high school

#6- Spirit Animal Self Portrait

Student goal: Create a self portrait that blends your body with your choice of a spirit animal.

interesting art projects for high school

#7 Dissected Still Life Object

Student goal: Choose an object, dissect it, and draw it from at least 5 different points of view.

interesting art projects for high school

#8 Nature Collage

Student goal: Create a layered tissue paper collage with geometric shapes, then use mixed media to render nature observation drawings on top.

interesting art projects for high school

#9 Distorted Portraits

Student goal: Draw a distorted portrait of yourself or someone you know. Distortion techniques include stretch, shrink, swirl, mirror, and more!

interesting art projects for high school

#10 Silhouette Narratives

Student goal: Create a narrative illustration using black cut paper on white background to render silhouetted imagery. This project is highly inspired by the awesome, Kara Walker.

interesting art projects for high school

#11- Beyond the human eye

Student goal: Create a composition of something that is unseen by the human eye, either something REALLY close up (microscopic) or REALLY far away (think, outer space).

interesting art projects for high school

#12- Mixed Media Word Challenge

Student goal: Students are given a random word. Then students have to create a mixed media composition that fulfills the following criteria (1) utilizes at least 5 different art materials, (2) includes the actual word, and (3) renders at least one visual object.

interesting art projects for high school

#13- Surrealism Metamorphosis

Student goal: Create an original blend of two things juxtaposed into one subject, and render realistically. Strive for a consistent light source!

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#14- Word-inspired Imagery

Student goal: Choose a song lyric and/or quote and create an original composition that brings the words into visual imagery. Creatively consider how to incorporate the words into your work of art.

interesting art projects for high school

#15- Dictionary Drawing

Student goal: Given a random page torn from the dictionary, choose 1 (minimum) word to depict on the page.

interesting art projects for high school

#16- Crayon fauvist compositions

Student goal: Create an original composition inspired by the Fauvist movement using only crayon.

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#17- Symmetrical Inkblots

Student goal: Create a symmetrical ink blot using liquid watercolors. Then, draw on top of the inkblot to render symmetrical imagery inspired by the unique shapes. Click here for entire blog post on how to do this project.

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#18- The classic mandala!

Student goal: Create a radially balanced mandala that includes a central focal point in the middle.

interesting art projects for high school

#19- Scratchboard Creatures

Student goal: Create a realistic scratchboard etching of a creature of your choice incorporating line techniques such as stippling, hatching and cross hatching. For helpful tips on how to do this project, check out my blog post here on how to work with scratch art.

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#20- Skull Still Life

Student goal: Observing a still life arrangement, render a creative composition of skulls using white and black charcoal on toned paper.

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#21- A few of my favorite things still life

Student goal: Create an original still life depicting at least 5 of your favorite things. Choose objects that define who you are!

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#22- Shattered Value Drawings

Student goal: Using at least 20 organic or geometric shapes, create a shattered value drawing. Within each shape, create a dark to light gradient. Consider how the gradient direction can change within each shape.

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#23 Zentangle Creatures

Student goal: Draw the contours of a creature of your choice, then break up the interior into at least 15 sections. Draw a different, intricate zen pattern in each section.

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#24- Circular Op Art

Student goal: Create an op art drawing including at least 8 “shaded worms” within a circle.

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#25- Memory Project

Student goal: Create a portrait of one of the young students from the Memory Project. For more information about the Memory Project, click here. It’s an awesome organization that takes photos of kids around the world for artist to draw. They coordinate everything and deliver the portraits to the kids!

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High School Art Project Ideas

Get inspired for the school year with high school art project ideas. Check out how I scaffold courses, start the first day, and more.

I have a special place in my heart for high school art because I taught it for so long. I love seeing students fall in love with art over the course of Introduction to Art and find their own personal style in advanced-level classes. While it’s still important to scaffold techniques, building on the skills they have gained in previous years, I think allowing students to express themselves and explore their creativity is the top priority.

Because of that, I put focus on open-ended subject matter in projects to allow students to make it their own. If you can find a way to let students tailor projects to their interests, they will be much more invested in what they are working on.

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The first day of school in high school involves a number of administrative tasks. From going over the syllabus to class rules to giving first homework assignments, it’s hard to get anything done beyond the basics. Because of that I often focus on completing small tasks on day one. Plus, teenagers have a hard adjustment those first few days once again waking up early, you don’t want to give them too much too quick.

I opt not to assign seats in my high school classes. However, if there are discipline issues an assigned seat is my first course of action, I make that clear on day one. When students arrive I tell them to find their seat and get out a pencil. I pass out the syllabus, cover class rules, and then have students work on their get-to-know-you sheet. I collect and review the get-to-know-you handouts while students work on their first activity. My favorites are a musical chair drawing activity (read more about this in a blog post here ) or a first day of school, the last day of school still life study .

First Day Checklist

  • Review the course syllabus and class rules
  • Pass out a get-to-know-you handout for students to fill out.
  • Musical chairs drawing activity
  • First day, last day still life activity

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The best art teacher blogs and personal websites

Developing nicely.

Developing Nicely  is a stunning blog by Chris Francis, UK Art teacher and Senior Leader at St Peter’s Catholic School, Bournemouth, England. The blog contains thought-provoking articles that are illustrated with creative, contemporary student artwork, such as the examples shown below by Beth. The site is a rich resource for GCSE and A Level Photography students in particular (these are qualifications studied by high school students in the UK) and is guaranteed to keep you engaged for hours. Highly recommended.

Art teacher blogs UK

Julia Stubbs

Julia Stubbs  is an Advanced Skills Teacher in Art and Design at William de Ferrers School, Essex, England. Her website features high quality OCR GCSE and A Level Art artwork, photographed comprehensively and listed with results. Exemplar material is available, as are teaching resources. The action paintings below are from Martin Reynolds’ Grade A, A2 Fine Art project. More of Martin’s project can be viewed  here .

A Level Art teacher blog

Ms. King’s AP Studio Art class

The website by AP Studio teacher Carrie King contains a superb collection of  teaching activities  for the Art students at Mt. Eden High school, Hayward, California, USA. The activities cover perspective, line drawing, the depiction of glass and metal objects, working in monochrome, figure drawing and still life arrangements; providing structured activities to help students complete the 12 AP Breadth pieces. Each assignment is accompanied by artwork from Carrie’s own students, such as the two examples below by Tiernan Kang (left) and Sikai Song.

AP breadth blog

The Artist And I

Feeda is an experienced high school art teacher, working at Tanarata International Schools, Kajang, Malaysia. Feeda’s students have achieved outstanding success, including Top in Malaysia for Cambridge IGCSE Art and Design, three years in a row.  Feeda’s blog  documents these projects, making them valuable learning opportunities for others. The image below is from a project that was awarded Top in Malaysia in 2016. More of this project can be viewed  here .

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Bolton School (Girls’ Division) Art Department Blog

Mrs Crowther’s blog  contains artwork from Bolton School, United Kingdom. It features A Level and GCSE artwork as well as projects by younger students. A Year 10 Art lesson from Bolton School is included within our article about  use of mixed media for painting students . The example below is from a  GCSE Art project .

GCSE Art teacher blog

Bartelart.com

Bartelart.com  is the home of Dr. Marvin Bartel, who has many decades of teaching experience, including over 30 years teaching in the Art Department at Goshen College, Indiana, United States. Marvin has Master and Doctor degrees in art education and is a consultant, lecturer and writer. His website contains superb essays about drawing, creativity and teaching art: many interconnected pages that will engage you for hours.

Photography Project

Photography Project  was created by UK Photography teacher Liam Smith and his students. The website contains tips and advice for GCSE and A Level Photography students, as well as examples of projects that were awarded high results. The image below captures a tintype image upon a broken mirror and is part of an 100%  A Level Photography project  exploring Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Photography teacher blog

Dan China  is a secondary school Art Adviser with a wealth of experience. His past roles include Ofsted Inspector and Chief Moderator / Examiner. He has worked on curriculum and assessment developments as well as revisions to examinations and assessment strategy. He has published a fantastic collection of student artwork Flickr, depicting some of the best A Level student work from Buckinghamshire schools (2007 – 2011).

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Art Teacher Social Media Profiles to Follow

Ferhan khan’s flickr.

Ferhan Khan  is an experienced high school Photography teacher from Doha College, Qatar. He has uploaded many outstanding A Level Photography and Art portfolios. These are shared in their entirety, with legible annotation and process documented, making these excellent learning tools. Students investigate exciting subject matter, explore contemporary editing techniques and stage innovative compositions, as shown in the work below by Beth Miseroy below. Some of the work by Ferhan’s has been featured on the Student Art Guide, such as Kareem Al Saady’s  100% AS Photography Coursework project .

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Monks’ Dyke Technology College’s Flickr

The Monks’ Dyke Technology College, which was in Lincolnshire, England, published a range of beautiful GCSE and A Level Art sketchbooks and final pieces from their Art Department (such as the A Level Fine Art sketchbook page below) on Flickr, with some exceptional Graphic Design, Fine Art and Photography submissions.

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Fortismere Art Department Flickr

Fortismere, a secondary school based in North London, UK, has a thriving Art Department.  Their  Flickr gallery  contains an extensive collection of images, including A Level Photography, A Level Fine Art etc.

Fortismere Art Dept blog, UK

Sixth Form College Farnborough’s Instagram

This great  Instagram profile  has frequent posting of A Level artwork. This mixed media example is by A Level Art student George Punter.

Art teacher instagram profiles to follow

Websites for teachers of high school art and photography

Photo pedagogy.

Photo Pedagogy  is a website for high school photography teachers. It contains a comprehensive set of teaching resources, covering a wide range of topics, such as ‘threshold concepts’ and photo literacy. Photo Pedagogy was created by UK high school teachers and contains a collection of highly detailed photography lessons, many of which are accompanied by student examples. The images below are details from student responses to an  abstract forms lesson .

Website for teachers of photography

Lectures on Digital Photography by Marc Levoy

Marc Levoy  taught digital photography at Stanford for many years and now leads a team at Google. He has  uploaded every lecture  and made this freely available. The 18 lecture course is targeted at beginners and covers: lenses, optics, light, sensors, natural optical effects, perspective, depth of field, sampling, noise, image processing, editing, computational photography, history, famous photographers and composition. There is hours of footage, which includes include assignments for students. Videos are also available on Marc’s YouTube channel, with a full playlist of the lectures available  here .

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InThinking Visual Arts by Heather McReynolds

InThinking Visual Arts  is a website for International Baccalaureate Art teachers by Heather McReynolds, who has over 20 years of teaching and examining experience. Heather was previously Head of Art at the International School of Florence and now offers training and workshops for IB Art teachers, writes textbooks and shares knowledge via the InThinking Visual Arts website. Although this site is subscription based, there is enough free content to keep you busy for hours. Much of the material is relevant for teachers of any high school Art qualification. The image below is by Enrico Giori who has his  IB Visual Art project  featured on both the InThinking and the Student Art Guide.

IB Art teacher blog

AP Central Collegeboard website

Advanced Placement (AP) is a rigorous high school qualification offered to students in Canada and The United States. The College Board AP Central website has three great Art sections:  Drawing ,  2D Design  and  3D Design , which each include a link called ‘Drawing Portfolio with Student Samples and Scoring Guidelines’. These provide access to an excellent collection of student work (such as the beautiful fruit drawings pictured below by  Sucha Chantaprasopsuk  from Reavis High School), each accompanied by clear explanations for the marks they have received.

AP Studio Art blog

Top Art exhibition

The  Top Art exhibition  features some of the best NCEA Level 3 Photography, Design, Printmaking, Sculpture and Painting (this is the New Zealand equivalent of A2 Art & Design) produced by Year 13 New Zealand high school art students. An excellent source of inspiration for students and teachers.

Some Top Art students have been featured on the Student Art Guide, including work by  Bronte Heron  and  Grace Pickford  (work shown below).

High School Art blog

NZQA website

The  New Zealand Qualification Authority  (NZQA) publish fantastic resources to help high school art teachers and students. Of particular note are the exemplar material that is provided for Painting, Photography, Design, Sculpture or Printmaking. This student work is very similar to that which is required for A Level Art & Design and is a fantastic resource for high school Art students studying any qualification. Work of a range of ability levels is shown, along with superb annotation from the examiners. There is also a separate section of Scholarship exemplars (such as the superb example below) – the very best work from Year 13 high school students.

NCEA Art website

The Saatchi Gallery art prizes for schools

The Saatchi Gallery, London, runs major art competitions for high school students, as part of its education program. The winning and short-listed entries are available for viewing on their  website . Although only single artworks are exhibited from each student (as opposed to the complete bodies of work) the range and quality of work is excellent, making this website a great place for those seeking inspiration. The image below shows a shortlisted artwork by Libby Gervais, Churcher’s College, Petersfield, United Kingdom (image credit:  Petersfield Post ). You may also be interested in our collection of  art competitions for high school students .

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7 Easy Art Lessons For When You’re in a Pinch

crushed soda can drawing

Sometimes lesson planning comes down to the wire. Maybe your students went through a project much faster than expected, or you simply did not have the time to get ahead of things. We’ve all been there. It’s not unheard of to scour the internet and social media for ideas, but sometimes we still come up short. No art teacher is perfect, and we all need a lesson idea in a pinch from time to time! We don’t want these activities to be fluff or busywork. Instead, we want them to help our students build skills and scaffold learning.

The next time you find yourself in need of a last-minute activity or lesson, look no further. The following seven activities are easily adaptable for various grade levels. They also require minimal material prep and use supplies you likely have in your art room.

1. Personal Soda Can Label

two soda cans and drawing

We live in a consumer world where new beverages, food, candy, and snacks are constantly introduced to the market. Teachers and students experience product and brand design —often without even realizing it. Looking at the typography and imagery of different products can spark interesting conversations with both elementary and secondary students.

One way for students to explore the idea of consumerism through product design and advertising is by creating a personal beverage label. This will require students to brainstorm a brand and identity for their product by picking the flavor, color, and overall look. Use the handout below  to get your students started planning their designs.

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Once students have designed their labels, you can take this activity a step further by attaching the design to an aluminum can. Have students participate in a reflection or critique activity. Ending the activity here might be appropriate for your elementary students, but you could take it a step further for your middle and high schoolers. Have students use their aluminum can with a custom label for observational drawing. Beginning students often struggle with matching the text and typography on traditional soda cans. Using the label they initially created will help them build confidence in their drawing skills. After practicing observational drawing skills, students add shading to create the illusion of form. High school students can also explore more package design and advertising elements.

Suggested materials: Paper, drawing materials, aluminum cans (optional) Suggested grade levels: Elementary, middle school, high school

2. Crushed Soda Can Drawing

crushed soda cans

Another simple yet effective way to recycle aluminum cans in your classroom is to crush them and use them for observational drawing. When students learn to draw, they eagerly want to draw things as realistically as they can. Students often feel frustrated and disappointed when they aren’t able to draw things perfectly. One way to reduce the pressure of realistic drawing is to begin with an imperfect object. Crushing cans and spray painting them white can serve as a beautiful and cost-effective way to teach basic drawing skills.

crushed soda can drawing

Students can draw the cans from life or use a reference photo. If they use a reference photo, you could introduce your students to the traditional grid method or provide them with alternative ways of making a grid.

Cover the cans with white paint so students can focus on the simplified shapes without worrying about labels or text. Strong lighting can also help students to identify values easily. If you don’t have aluminum cans on hand but still want to try this activity, use these images as references .

To adapt this lesson and take it even further for your secondary students, explore new and advanced techniques to create a background with contrast and emphasis. Students research and experiment with a technique they have wanted to try. Provide them with a demonstration and sampling of some ideas to get them started.

Here are some exciting advanced techniques:

  • Monoprinting
  • Painted Paper Weaving FLEX Lesson (can be found in FLEX Curriculum )
  • Paper marbling

Suggested materials: Paper, drawing materials, aluminum cans Suggested grade levels: Upper elementary, middle school, high school

3. Ashley Mary-Inspired Organic Shape Painting

painting exemplar

Exploring abstract and non-objective art can be an empowering experience for students. However, sometimes the freedom to create can leave them paralyzed or push them to overwork their pieces. One way to introduce students to proper painting techniques while exploring color, pattern, and shape is to learn about the contemporary artist Ashley Mary . Mary’s playful paintings are reminiscent of the free-form collages of Matisse. Comparing Mary, a contemporary artist, with Matisse, a classical artist, can provide a foundation for inspiration and discussion. To learn more about Ashley Mary, download our complimentary FLEX Curriculum Artist Bio . Find this and many more artist bios in FLEX Curriculum .

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Before students begin painting, have them choose a color scheme. Encourage students to work with a limited palette to push them to make more intentional color decisions. Students create shapes and patterns one paint layer at a time. If using watercolor, this can be a wonderful exploration of how transparent and translucent colors mix and layer. The free-form nature of this painting style also fosters intuitive thinking.

Suggested materials: Paper, acrylic or tempera paint, watercolor Suggested grade levels: Elementary, middle school

4. Water Droplet Drawing

water drop exemplar

If you are looking for a skill-building activity to boost your students’ confidence, this is it! Inspired by art teacher Jennifer Sell , this water droplet drawing activity is the perfect way to introduce students to shading and form at any age level. For best results, use a material that blends easily, like graphite, charcoal, chalk, or oil pastel. Use these videos to help guide your students as they navigate through the activity.

To adapt this for your advanced learners, students create the same drawing with two different media. Compare and contrast the process, medium characteristics, and end results.

Suggested materials: Paper, chalk, graphite, charcoal, or oil pastel Suggested grade levels: Upper elementary, middle school, high school

5. Textured Slump Mold Slab Bowl

slab bowls

Are you in need of a one-day clay activity that requires minimal materials? Creating slump molds is a great way to introduce or review making slabs with students. All you need is clay and a mold, like a bowl, to press the clay inside. This idea also can introduce surface texture on clay. Students roll a slab, add texture, then press into the slump mold. If you plan on doing more clay lessons with your students, this is a quick project for students to practice the glazing process.

Suggested materials: Clay, bowls for molds Suggested grade levels: Elementary, middle school

6. Op Art Drawing

op art exemplar

Optical illusions are always exciting for students, and learning how to make them is even better! Some op art designs require more math and complexity, while others are on the simpler side. These op art sphere and cube designs are perfect as an introduction to your younger artists. Check out this video for a step-by-step guide to create them.

If you plan on doing more complex op art activities with your advanced or high school students, these simple drawings will make great bellringer prompts. Connect several spheres and cubes to create more elaborate patterns and compositions. For more op art lesson ideas, check out the Connecting Op Art and Math in FLEX Collection.

For a brief introduction to op art that you can share with your students, check out the FLEX video below:

Suggested materials: Pencil, markers, ruler, paper Suggested grade levels: Elementary, middle school, high school

7. Color Mixing Lines

color mixing line exemplar

The process of color mixing never ceases to amaze students, no matter how many times they have experienced it. This activity allows students to observe color mixing and explore creative drawing processes.

To start this project, students use a water-based marker or watercolor paint. If students use markers, create shapes of color right next to or slightly overlapping each other. Prep an eyedropper filled with water or a paintbrush dipped in clean water. Stand the painting up vertically and carefully drop water on the paper. Watch as the water mixes with the color and drips down the page together.

Use the same method with watercolor paint with a wet-on-wet technique by painting the paper with water first. Add color with the paper held vertically.

Once the paint drips are dry, students identify the positive and negative shapes created by the drips. Students can trace the shapes and fill in designated areas with line patterns.

Suggested materials: Water, watercolor, markers, paper Suggested grade levels: Elementary, middle school

Alexander Graham Bell said, “Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.” With all that art teachers have to do daily, we understand the importance of preparation. However, there are only so many hours in the day, and sometimes we don’t have enough time to get it all done! If you find yourself behind, overwhelmed, or stuck, try one of these activities. They are sure to engage students from start to finish, adaptable for all grade levels, and you can easily tie them into your existing curriculum when you’re in a pinch.

What’s your go-to lesson when you are in a pinch?

How do you prep in advance for a last-minute activity?

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5 Artworks to Intrigue Your High Schooler

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Welcome back to my series where I curate groups of paintings around themes for use with your students. Each post, I will pick 5 artworks that you could start discussing today in your homeschool or classroom.

Also, check out this post on how to look at art with kids for tips on discussion artworks.

Note about the images in this series: Because of copyright law, I cannot include pictures of all the works discussed. Instead, I have included low-quality thumbnails for reference and commentary. For full versions of those works protected under the law, please click the link or picture to find the image. I couldn’t bear leaving them off the list just because I couldn’t post a pic! Also, click on the pictures to get a bigger copy to see all the details.

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In this post , I selected artworks good for all ages. This time, I am focused on captivating the older set. I picked some works that are interesting, quirky, and sure to capture the imagination of your high school students. Let’s get started!

1. Frida Kahlo, The Two Fridas , 1939

The Two Fridas , as well as much of the work of Frida Kahlo, is a great painting on which to practice your art interpretation skills. Her paintings are so personal, so real, and so cool. I don’t want you to read anything below until you have clicked the link and looked at the painting on your own (the same goes for your high schooler). Go through these discussion questions and think about it first. Promise?

Frida Kahlo, Two Fridas, 1939, click image to enlarge

I’m hesitant to give you any information about this because your ideas are just as important as the “real meaning.” I’ll give you a bit to whet your appetite. Did you keep your promise and look/think first? I’m trusting you. Okay, this painting shows two elements of the artist and her mixed ancestry. One side displays her father’s German-Jewish descent, and the other side illustrates her mother’s Mexican roots. The real story shows her tumultuous relationship with the famous Mexican muralist, Diego Rivera. This link has a great roll-over activity showing key elements of the painting and highlights some of the elements of her relationship with Diego.

2. John Feodorov, Animal Spirit Channeling Device for the Contemporary Shaman , 1997

I hate linking to an “unofficial” source, but this link has the full image. I’m not sure why it is cropped in all the official sources.

John Feodorov, Animal Spirit Channeling Device for the Contemporary Shaman, 1997

Remember, your interpretation is just as valid as mine or the artists. Hopefully, when you ask your child about the feathers, bells, fur, and “shaman” in the title, they are reminded of American Indians, but if they don’t get there on their own, you might consider nudging them in that direction. This artwork has lots of connections to mass production in contemporary culture, convenience replacing meaning, cultural assimilation , etc.

This is what the artist had to say about it.

“Western culture likes to castrate the powerful, maybe because it doesn’t want to be less powerful than something else, that maybe it has to bring everything down to a level where…well, maybe it’s capitalism really, to where it’s a product, to where it’s something that can be controlled by purchase, controlled by owning it and by owning, even in art.” – John Feodorov ( source )

3. Nkisi Nkondi power figures made by the Kongo people of Western Africa

Nkisi Nkondi, Congo, c. 1880-1920

Oh, the emotions of an adolescent! Sometimes you need to take a nail and hammer the crap out of it to get your feelings out. That’s kind of what’s happening here.

The word nkondi comes from the word “to hunt.” The nkondi is a hunter–hunting down and attacking wrong-doers and enemies ( wikipedia ). This type of sculpture was used as a healer, protector, hunter, and provider of justice for the Kongo people. There were often holes in the stomach and mouth where medicine bundles were placed to give the sculpture its power. The nails hammered into the sculpture activate the powers and send the sculpture to perform his duty. Mirrors often covered the stomach hole and eyes to connect to a spiritual realm and provide a window to spy on the wrong-doers.

Check out this link for more great information about this type of sculpture. There are many many more sculptures like this. A Google image search for nkisi nkondi will give you lots of choices. Try compare and contrasting the works together for another great looking exercise.

4. Henry Fuseli, The Nightmare , 1781

Honestly, I’m not sure this needs any explanation at all. It’s just one of those artworks that always gets a “whoa!” reaction from anyone who sees it. I’m going to let you think about how to talk about this one on our own with your students. Share initial reactions, theorize about the meaning, and discuss the choices the artist made to intensify the meaning.

Henry Fuseli, The Nightmare, 1781, Detroit Institute of Arts

This painting is from the Romantic period in the art of the late 18th century and early 19th centuries. Don’t be fooled by the name, this art period is not about love and kisses and roses. Romantic artists were out to shock and engage the viewer with powerful imagery and emotions, explore elements of the subconscious, connect with other art forms (especially literature), captivate with exotic tales and locations, and mesmerize with the awe and power of nature. This painting sums all that up in one quirky and disturbingly delicious package; don’t you think?

5. Hugo Ball’s Sound Poetry, Karawane , 1916

Hugo Ball in cubist costume performing Karawane, 1916

This is Hugo Ball. He was a mover and a shaker in a short-lived art movement in the early 20th century called dada. Rumor has it they picked a random word out of the dictionary to name their group (check out the manifestos linked below for more info about what dada means. Spoiler alert: “DADA DOES NOT MEAN ANYTHING”). While the movement was short and seemingly silly, it began as a reaction against the horrors of World War I. They valued whimsy, irrationality, shock value, and spontaneity to counteract the serious undertones and themes of politics, war, media, language, civil rights, and technology.   These artists tested the limits of art by integrating visual art, public gatherings and demonstrations, theatre, poetry, and even just pure sounds. That’s what is happening here with Hugo Ball’s Karawane . He put on this awesome costume and read his poem of nonsensical sounds and words in a cafe. I can’t find a recording of him doing it, but poets.org has a great audio recording of someone giving it a go.

Side note: Although it started as an anti-war movement in Europe, once it hit America it became more about anti-art and questioning the value and purpose of art. Check out this “Ready-made” (That’s a fancy way of saying urinal.) by Marcel Duchamp to see where that went. Is art the idea, or is art the final product?

Dada. Dada, dada. Da. Da.

Thanks for reading! See more art-related posts on Art Class Curator . Which of these artworks did you like the most? Let me know in the comments if you tried out any of these artworks with your kids! What other artworks intrigue your older kids?

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October 9, 2014 at 9:30 am

Thank you, and you’re welcome! Try it out, and let me know how it goes. 🙂

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May 6, 2015 at 8:51 am

Howabout also discussing images copyright? Is it fair an image of art be not avaiable for study? A book you can buy WHEN you can, if the price is fair, if it is in the market. But an art work is unic, so, is it fair? Congratulations for your work!

May 6, 2015 at 9:17 am

Yeah, I totally agree with you! I am extra careful, but I have written a bit about my policy on the site. https://artclasscurator.com/copyright-information/ I think I fall under fair use, but I put small images with links just in case. Fortunately, using the images in schools is fair use because it is for education so most of my readers can use the images without a problem. There’s some grey area with websites, so I just play it safe.

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August 31, 2016 at 2:08 pm

Cindy – in the Two Fridas picture, those are not scissors. Those are hemostats. They look very much the same, so it is easy to confuse them, but hemostats are designed to clamp a blood vessel and stop bleeding. You can see that the use of the two instruments might lead one to a different interpretation of the painting?

August 31, 2016 at 3:46 pm

Ooh, thanks! That changes a lot. Thanks! That’ll add a new depth to the discussions next time.

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Teaching art is very much a hands-on process. Distance learning and virtual classrooms make that process a bit more challenging. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways you can help kids explore art techniques and styles during online learning. These distance learning art projects require only basic supplies like crayons, colored pencils, scissors, and watercolors, which most kids already have on hand. It’s time to get creative!

1. Go on a color scavenger hunt

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Introduce young students to the wide array of colors in the world around them. Have them scribble a colored square from a selection of crayons or markers. Then, send them off to find items that match!

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2. Assemble a found objects color wheel

Distance Learning Art Projects The Crayon Lab

Older kids can take color exploration one step further by putting together their own color wheel from objects around their house. (Be sure they put everything back when they’re done!)

Learn more: The Crayon Lab

3. Experiment with grid drawing

Distance Learning Art Projects Three Little Pigs

Grid drawing is one of those distance learning art projects that can be differentiated for various ages and skill levels. Little ones can start with free printables like these to learn the process. Older kids can apply the grid method to more complicated images of their choice.

Learn more: The Three Little Pigs Story

4. Photograph a conceptual self-portrait

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Ask kids to draw a self-portrait, and many will say “that’s too hard!” so try this conceptual portrait project instead. Students assemble and arrange objects to represent themselves, then take a photograph to share.

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5. Shade name art with colored pencils

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Have kids grab their colored pencils while you teach an online lesson on shading. Have them outline the letters of their name, then shade and color to make graffiti-like creations.

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6. Turn shapes into art

Distance Learning Art Projects A Girl and a Glue Gun

This easy idea lets students experiment with color, texture, and creativity. Get the free printables at the link.

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7. DIY some scratch art paper

Distance Learning Art Projects That Artist Woman

Kids make their own scratch art paper with this cool project. First, they use crayons to color a piece of paper randomly. For the black layer, they paint over the color with black acrylic paint and allow it to dry. No paint? Black crayons will work pretty well as a substitute. To create their masterpieces, kids use a sharp object like a toothpick to scratch out patterns and pictures to see the colors underneath.

Learn more: That Artist Woman

8. Color a cubist autumn tree

Distance Learning Art Projects Krokotak

Learn about cubism and play with color in this whimsical project. The tree trunk is made of a piece of black construction paper, but if students don’t have any on hand, they can simply color it black instead.

Learn more: Krokotak

9. Cut out Fibonacci circles

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We love distance learning art projects that bring a little math into the mix. Delve into Fibonacci sequences and cut out circles to represent them. Everyone will start with the same circles, but each arrangement will be different.

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10. Sketch an eye self-portrait

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All students need is a pencil and paper for this art lesson. First, they learn to draw a human eye. Then, they add personalizing details and patterns around it. The video at the link walks you through the project.

Learn more: That Art Teacher/YouTube

11. Add doodles to everyday objects

Distance Learning Art Projects Art Ed Guru

Whimsy is the rule of the day when kids add doodles to objects from around the house. This quick and easy idea really brings out the creativity!

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12. Paint crayon resist art

Distance Learning Art Projects Entertain Your Toddler

Break out that seldom-used white crayon and use it to create resist art. Students draw a picture or write a message in crayon, then paint over it with watercolors to reveal the secret.

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13. Snip paper snowflakes

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One of the best things about this idea is it only requires printer paper and scissors. Instead of cutting randomly, challenge kids to plan their snowflake designs and sketch them first. They’ll be impressed by their frosty creations!

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14. Sculpt Giacometti figures from foil

Distance Learning Art Projects Nurture Store

Grab a sheet of aluminum foil from the kitchen and learn how to plan and sculpt figures like Giacometti’s. We love that there’s some art history tied into this project.

Learn more: NurtureStore

15. Trace toy shadows

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Show kids how to set up a lamp to cast a shadow of their favorite toys. Once they’ve made their tracing, they can add details to complete the picture.

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16. Fold and color paper birds

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Origami is an ancient and often complex art, but these birds are simple enough you can show kids how to make them via Zoom. Once the folds are done, they can use markers, crayons, or other supplies to supply the personality!

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Judge rules that Texas high school legally suspended Black student over hairstyle

ANAHUAC, Texas (AP) — A Black high school student’s monthslong punishment by his Texas school district for refusing to change his hairstyle does not violate a new state law that prohibits race-based hair discrimination, a judge ruled on Thursday.

Darryl George, 18, is a junior and has not been in his regular classes at his Houston-area high school since Aug. 31 because his school district, Barbers Hill, says he is violating its policy limiting the length of boys’ hair.

WATCH: Family of Black teen suspended from school for his hairstyle sues Texas leaders

The district filed a lawsuit arguing George’s long hair, which he wears in tied and twisted locs on top of his head, violates its dress code policy because it would fall below his shirt collar, eyebrows or earlobes when let down. The district has said other students with locs comply with the length policy.

After just a few hours of testimony in Anahuac, state District Judge Chap Cain III ruled in favor of the school district, saying its ongoing discipline of George over the length of his hair is legal under the CROWN Act. For most of the school year, George has either served in-school suspension at Barbers Hill High School in Mont Belvieu or spent time at an off-site disciplinary program.

Dozens of people filed into the courtroom in Anahuac, outside Houston, where George and his mother, Darresha George, told reporters they were hopeful his punishment would soon end allowing him to return to regular classes.

“We’re going to get justice today,” Darresha George said. “I’m nervous but I’m happy.”

The CROWN Act, which took effect in September, prohibits race-based hair discrimination and bars employers and schools from penalizing people because of hair texture or protective hairstyles including Afros, braids, locs, twists or Bantu knots.

Attorneys for the school district did not present any witnesses. Attorney Sara Leon told Cain that the Barbers Hill dress code “is consistent with the CROWN Act” and that the policy “is race neutral.”

Allie Booker, Darryl’s George’s attorney, presented only two witnesses: Darresha George and Democratic state Rep. Ron Reynolds, one of the co-authors of the CROWN Act.

Reynolds testified that hair length was not specifically discussed when the CROWN Act was proposed but “length was inferred with the very nature of the style.”

“Anyone familiar with braids, locs, twists knows it requires a certain amount of length,” Reynolds said.

Pressed by Cain if there was anything in the legislation that talks specifically about length, Reynolds said no, but that it is “almost impossible for a person to comply with this (grooming) policy and wear that protective hairstyle.”

After Reynolds’ testimony, both sides rested their case.

George, an 18-year-old junior, has not been in his regular classroom at Barbers Hill High School in Mont Belvieu since Aug. 31. He has instead served in-school suspension and spent time in an off-site disciplinary program.

In court documents, the school district maintains its policy does not violate the CROWN Act because the law does not mention or cover hair length.

In a paid ad that ran in January in the Houston Chronicle, Barbers Hill Superintendent Greg Poole wrote that districts with a traditional dress code are safer and have higher academic performance, and that “being an American requires conformity.”

George’s family has also filed a formal complaint with the Texas Education Agency and a federal civil rights lawsuit against Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton, along with the school district, alleging they failed to enforce the CROWN Act. The lawsuit is before a federal judge in Galveston.

Barbers Hill’s hair policy was also challenged in a May 2020 federal lawsuit filed by two other students. Both withdrew from the high school, but one returned after a federal judge granted a temporary injunction, saying there was “a substantial likelihood” that his rights to free speech and to be free from racial discrimination would be violated if he was not allowed to return. That lawsuit is pending.

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Featured Art Projects

View exceptional high school Art projects from students around the world. These student art portfolios gained strong results in qualifications such as GCSE, IGCSE, A Level, NCEA, IB and AP Visual Art. Featuring detailed images of artwork, these projects contain a wealth of knowledge about ideas explored, artists studied and artistic techniques and processes used, making them valuable learning tools for others.

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Top in NZ A Level Art

Top in New Zealand 2021 (Cambridge A Level Art)

A Coursework project by Amanda Zheng, ACG Parnell College. Amanda achieved 95% for this project and was awarded Top in NZ for A Level Art.

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The “Happy Homemaker”: IB Visual Arts Syllabus 2016

Awarded full marks: Exhibition Work, Comparative Study and Process Portfolio by Enrico Giori, St. Louis School of Milan (completed as part of the IB Visual Arts syllabus 2016).

AP Studio Art portfolio: 100%

AP Studio Art Drawing Portfolio: tips from a student who gained 100%

A selection of works and commentaries from Ratthamnoon Prakitpong, a graduate from Thai Chinese International School in Bangkok, Thailand. Ratthamnoon was one of sixteen students worldwide to receive a score of 100% on his AP Studio Art Drawing Portfolio in 2015.

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Top in New Zealand for A Level Photography

Exploring the theme Social Networking, this project by Melissa Kelsey was awarded Top in New Zealand and graded 100% (A*).

A Level Art exam tips and advice

How to be successful and enjoy your A Level Art exam

Emily Fielding gained 100% for A Level Art, while studying at Kennet School, England. Emily shares tips and advice for students who are sitting the A2 Art exam.

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AS Photography: Covert and Obscure

This article features AS Photography Coursework by Kareem Al Saady, a student of Doha College, Qatar. This work was based on the topic ‘Covert and Obscure’.

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A Level Ceramics: Falling Cats

An ‘A’ grade, AS Level Ceramics Coursework project by Shawn Kwan, of Mayfield School, United Kingdom. The level of detail and insight provided by Shawn makes this a valuable read for anyone considering undertaking a ceramic project themselves.

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Finding a voice through A Level Art & Design

This article features the A2 Coursework project of Emily Fielding, completed while studying Edexcel A Level Art and Design at Kennet School, England. Emily gained 100% (A*).

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Perceptions of Identity: IB Visual Arts

International Baccalaureate artwork by Iris Cheung from Sha Tin College, Hong Kong. Iris challenges perceptions of identity through paint and photography.

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How to draw realistic eyes within a high school Art project

Awesome A Level artwork by Elena Tomas Bort, completed at the Laude British School of Vila-real, Spain. Elena’s focuses upon how to draw eyes so that they reveal emotions and reflect messages about life.

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A* IGCSE Art and Design: Still Life and Paper Cranes

This coursework project was completed by Agnes Fung while studying CIE IGCSE Art and Design at Harrow International School, Hong Kong. Agnes gained an A* Grade (97%), focusing upon Painting and Related Media.

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Case Study: 100% in A Level Art – Moving Image

We interview Charlotte Cook about her moving image art project: the similarities and differences between this and a traditional Fine Art project.

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High school Art student paints three generations of her family

This article features the outstanding paintings and drawings of Sophie Cahill, completed as part of her A Level Personal Investigation in her final year of high school.

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Art student gains huge social media following, launches career at high school

Kate Powell has shared her Art projects on social media platforms since she was fifteen years old. She has over 12,000 fans on Facebook and 34,000 followers on tumblr.

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IGCSE Art Exam: Street Patterns (A*)

Enrico Giori’s CIE IGCSE Art exam project, completed while studying Art and Design at St. Louis High School, Italy. Enrico was awarded 97% (A*) overall.

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People in the City: Stunning IB Artwork

This article features the Higher Level Investigation Workbook IWB and Studio Work of Naomi Ng, completed as part of her IB Visual Arts Diploma Programme at Sha Tin College. Naomi gained Level 7 overall.

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CIE IGCSE Art and Design – Top in Spain

This IGCSE Art and Design Coursework project was completed by Olivia Williamson while studying at The Academy International School, Mallorca. Olivia specialised in Painting and Related Media and was awarded 99%; the highest result in Spain.

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Phenomenal Fruit Drawings: AP Studio Art

These coloured pencil drawings were completed by Sucha Chantaprasopsuk, as part of her AP Studio Art Drawing qualification at Reavis High School. She was awarded full marks.

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Contrast / Lock’n’keys: AS Level Art and Design

This CIE AS Level Art & Design examination and coursework project was produced by Hamad Ali of Cordoba School for A levels, Pakistan. Hamad Ali was awarded A* overall for A Level Art.

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Awesome Character Drawings: AP Studio Art

Want to draw cartoons or fantasy illustrations as part of your high school Art project? This AP Studio Concentration project by Seokkyun Hong was awarded full marks. It is essential viewing for students and teachers alike.

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The International GCSE Art project that you’ve been waiting for: Top in the World

This phenomenal IGCSE Art Coursework project gained 100% and was awarded Top in the World for the CIE October examination session.

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A* GCSE Art Coursework: Sense of Place

This Edexcel GCSE Art Coursework project explores architectural spaces, daily life and routine. It was completed by Samantha Li and was awarded full marks.

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An A* GCSE Art Exam: Force

This GCSE Art exam was awarded full marks and explores a fantasy / spiritualistic interpretation of the topic ‘Force’. It was completed by Samantha Li, while studying at West Island School, Hong Kong.

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A Level Art: The Essence Of

A CIE A2 Level Art and Design project by Alice Ham, ACG Parnell College, New Zealand. It was awarded 99% (A*).

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A Level Photography: The Growing Population and a Futuristic New World

This A* high school Photography exam was completed by Michael Deville, while studying A Level Photography. It is based upon the topic ‘surreal landscapes’.

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Silhouettes and Landscapes: IGCSE Art Coursework (A*)

This is Enrico Giori’s IGCSE Art Coursework project, completed while studying at St. Louis High School, Italy. Enrico was awarded 97% overall for IGCSE Art

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A Level Textiles: Beautiful Sketchbook Pages

A journey that begins with first-hand observation and ends with complex, three-dimensional pieces, Halima’s AS and A2 Textile projects are superb exemplars for others: some of the best Textile sketchbooks that I have seen.

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Paper Cuttings, Monoprints and Collagraphy: Exciting A Level Portraiture

This innovative A* portraiture project pushes the boundaries and uses modern technology such as laser cutters in a way that is exciting and rare among Painting / Fine Art students.

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Top in the World: Stunning Self-Portraits by an A Level Art Student

This outstanding Painting and Related Media Coursework project was awarded Top in the World for the CIE examinations. It explores self-portraiture and ‘Identity’.

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A Level Photography: Perception, Culture and Identity

This A* CIE A Level Photography project was completed by Freya Dumasia. Her work depicts a young Islamic woman wearing a burqa and explores issues related to culture and identity.

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War: A Personal Connection (A Level Art)

Some themes can be difficult to explore first-hand. Ruth gained 100% for her Edexcel A Level Art (Unit 3) Coursework project exploring War.

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Self Image: GCSE Art and Design

An A* AQA GCSE Art and Design exam project by Charlotte Cook. The project was based upon the theme of ‘Self Image’ and was completed at South Hunsley School, England, United Kingdom.

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A contemporary approach to still life: A Level Art

This exemplary Painting and Related Media project was completed by Jiwon Im, while studying A Level Art and Design (CIE). Jiwon was awarded Top in the World for AS Art. She also gained NCEA Scholarship for a project using the same theme.

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Creative use of media in a Graphic Design project

This article features an exceptional high school Graphic Design project by Linus Goh. It was awarded Top in New Zealand for A Level Art (Graphics) and includes designs for a logo, CD cover, website and poster.

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Light Painting Photography: NCEA Level 2

This article features Level 2 NCEA Photography by Jessica Louise of Long Bay College, Auckland, New Zealand. Jessica was awarded Excellence for this project.

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Vibrant Illustrations: An A* IGCSE Coursework Project

Superb, stylised illustrations by an IGCSE Art student: the result of experimental mark-making, imaginative exploration, attention to surface and learning from artist models.

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A* IGCSE Art Coursework: Trinkets, Treasures and Memories

This outstanding International GCSE Art sketchbook and final piece by Nikau Hindin shows a personal interpretation of the theme ‘Trinkets, Treasures and Memories’.

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The Impact of E-Waste: NCEA Painting

Michaela Barker’s outstanding NCEA Level 3 Painting folio, completed in her final year of high school at Waikato Diocesan School for Girls.

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AS Graphic Design – Clothing Brand / Costume Design

An ‘A’ Grade, CIE, AS Level Graphic Design / Illustration portfolio by Georgia Shattky, Year 12, ACG Parnell College, Auckland, New Zealand.

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A Level Photography: A Fantasy Theme (AS)

This imaginative project by Melissa Kelsey of ACG Strathallan College was awarded 100% and placed top in New Zealand for AS Level Photography in 2011.

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Drawing from Photographs: A High School Painting Project to Remember

This is the kind of high school painting project that makes you catch your breath: a portraiture based submission, awarded Top in New Zealand for 2011.

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Crossing boundaries: the integration of mixed media, sculpture and photography within a Painting Project

Sometimes I discover Art projects that hold tremendous value as learning tools for students and teachers. This is one such project.

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A2 Art Personal Study: A Beautiful Illustrated Essay

This Personal Study focuses upon the painting techniques, processes and compositions of New Zealand artist Russell Hollings, gaining an overall grade of 91%.

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Ideas for Abstraction: A Top in the World International GCSE Art Exam

Those who are looking for ideas for their IGCSE or GCSE Art exam are likely to benefit immensely from analysing the artwork of talented Year 11 student Tarika Sabherwal.

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An Iron and a Pile of Washing: A still life IGCSE Art Exam

This IGCSE Art exam is a response to the topic ‘An Iron with Clothes‘ and was awarded Top in the World for the October 2011 examination session.

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100% IGCSE Art and Design: A comprehensive Coursework Project

This exceptional IGCSE Art Coursework Project was awarded 100% and Top in the World for the 2011 CIE October examination session.

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Shells, Fish & Sea: An Exceptional International GCSE Art Sketchbook

This exquisite, finely-detailed A* IGCSE Art sketchbook was completed by Hania Cho in 2002, exploring a Coastal Environment theme.

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Crustaceans and Natural Forms: A Beautiful International GCSE Art Exam

This IGCSE Art exam was a response to topic ‘Crustacean’ and was awarded an A* grade: beautiful exploration of natural forms.

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Creative Approach to Portraiture: An Exciting A2 Coursework Project

This 91% A2 Coursework project was completed by Dave Watson, while studying AQA A Level Fine Art at Hereford Sixth Form College.

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Distortion of Form: A Level Art Sketchbook, Preparation and Final Piece

This AQA A Level Fine Art was awarded 100%. It was completed by Claire Lynn, while she was a student at Carmel Sixth Form Catholic College.

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Dark Matter: an award winning Coursework project

I have seen a lot of amazing A Level artwork over the years, but it has been a long time since I have encountered a project as inspirational as this: a huge, sprawling, charcoal and mixed media installation.

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A Level Art Project: Obesity & Junk Food 98%

This outstanding A Level Art project explores a theme of junk food and obesity. It was produced by Nikau Hindin in 2009 and was awarded a final result of 98%.

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NCEA Level 3 Painting Folio: The Shaping of Identity

Exploring identity and life choices, this surrealist NCEA Level 3 Painting folio gained an Excellence in 2010. It was completed by Bethan Powell, while studying at Whangaparaoa College.

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NCEA Level 3 Painting Folio: Domestication of the Wild

This creative NCEA Level 3 Painting folio gained an Excellence in 2009. Using surrealist imagery, the project explores the notion of wild animals brought into our domesticated lives.

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AS Art Exam: Paintings of Decaying Fruit 98%

This outstanding AS Art exam gained 98% in 2008. It explores the theme ‘suspension’: beautiful paintings of rotting fruit and vegetables hanging from string.

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International GCSE Art Sketchbook: Natural Forms Coursework 98%

This outstanding IGCSE Art and Design Coursework project was completed by Manisha Mistry in 2003, while studying at ACG Strathallan College, Auckland, New Zealand.

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International GCSE Art Sketchbook examples

Examples of sketchbook pages to inspire students who are working on a natural forms theme in their GCSE Art sketchbooks.

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Vibrant Still Life: AS Level Art Coursework

Exploring a still life theme, this vibrant 93% AS Painting Coursework project was completed by Sarah Loh in 2003, while studying A Level Art & Design at ACG Strathallan College, New Zealand.

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AS Level Art and Design Coursework: Abstract paintings of instruments 100%

This stunning AS Painting Coursework project, exploring an instruments theme, gained 100% in 2008.

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What happened to Stepinac in the CHSAA Archdiocesan Championship game?

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BRONX – It’s all fun and games until somebody loses a championship.

Stepinac fragmented and failed to live up to the hype on Saturday, falling 57-51 to St. Raymond in the CHSAA AA Archdiocesan final at Mount St. Michael. It was the Crusaders’ first loss of the season to a league opponent.

An offense that dropped 100 points on the Ravens last month managed just four buckets over a critical 18-minute stretch.

Stepinac was up 15 before the momentum shifted.

“We started getting selfish and got exposed,” Crusaders headliner Boogie Fland said. “When you’re winning games by 20 or whatever all that selfishness gets blended in. True colors showed. We didn’t live up to what we were supposed to live up to and took an L.”

So now what?

“We’re going to lock back in,” Fland added. “All the giggling, all the joking that we thought was funny stops now.”

The Ravens lost both regular-season meetings to Stepinac.

St. Raymond coach Jorge Lopez was exasperated when the Crusaders dropped back-to-back-to-back 3s and took a 29-14 lead with 2:29 to go in the first half, but his team rattled off six unanswered points before heading into the locker room.

The run continued on the other side of the intermission.

Amari Constantine hit from behind the arc to knot the score 32-32 with 4:47 to go in the third quarter and later capped a 27-8 run from the line to give St. Raymond a 50-37 lead.

Down the stretch, the Ravens did not have one senior in the lineup.

Stepinac was ice cold and unable to spark any kind of a rally. Crusaders point guard Danny Carbuccia injured his leg and hip early in the game when he took a tumble in traffic after making a layup. He was out the entire second half.

What it means

There is no more safety net. Stepinac opens its defense of last year’s CHSAA AA Intersectional championship on March 3 at Fordham University against Christ the King or St. Peter’s. A loss ends the season. The offensive collapse against the scrambling zone defenses St. Raymond put into play from the start has to be a concern along with the injury to Carbuccia.

Player of the game

It was a freshman who most stood out during the decisive run, Anderson Diaz.

St. Raymond (22-5): Tai Turnage 15P; Brandon Stores 15P; Kamari Whyte 14P; Anderson Diaz 13P.

Stepinac (22-4): Boogie Fland 22P, 10R; Braylan Ritvo 11P, 4R. Jasiah Jervis 5P; Hassan Koureissi 4P.

“They did what they had to do,” Fland said of the Ravens. “They exposed us.”

“As much as you try to practice special situations it’s different when you’re in that environment with 2,000 people and you’re facing adversity,” Stepinac coach Pat Massaroni said. “I told our guys, I thought at times we got away from our mantra of staying together at it snowballed. … We were in this same spot a year ago in the same building and we were able to overcome that and regroup for the city playoffs.”

Stan Lyford honored by athletes past and present for 50 years as Portsmouth track coach

PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth High School girls indoor track coach Stan Lyford attended the annual season-ending team banquet Tuesday night at the school, but he knew something was in the air.

What gave the surprise away? His wife, Penny, was in attendance.

"She doesn't always come to these (team banquets)," Lyford said. "So, I was a little suspicious that maybe something was going on, but I wasn't expecting it to be as big a deal as it was."

Members of Portsmouth's current team, as well as about 20 of Lyford's former student-athletes throughout the years were there for a surprise celebration to honor him for his just-completed 50th season as the program's head coach.

"I recognized all (the former athletes) because I've dealt with them for the last 50 years," Lyford said. "It was a surprise to see them. Some of them had to travel to get here, so I was appreciative of that."

Athletes from Lyford's first year in 1975, as well as a few others, came to the podium and spoke about Lyford's contributions over the years and what he meant in their lives.

"(Lyford) was an exceptional motivator, and he personally encouraged me to far exceed my goals," said Susan Connors, a member of Lyford's first team in 1975. "I really feel that due to (Coach) helping me, I really exceeded my goals not only in track, but also in academics and in my professional career. He really helped my teammates and I build important life skills in being confident and being resilient."

How Lyford made it to 50 years

No matter the profession, making it to 50 years is certainly an exceptional accomplishment. Lyford spoke about what reaching 50 years means to him, adding it has gone by pretty fast.

"It doesn't seem that long to me," Lyford said. "It's been quick, and it's been fun."

Lyford said he never gave a thought about ever reaching 50 years as a coach, even after retiring from teaching in 2007.

"I said, 'Well, I'll just coach for a while and we'll see how it goes," Lyford said. "People say you'll know when it's time."

"It's not just a job for him, it's really an identity," said Stan's son, Mike, who coaches the Portsmouth boys track team.

Stan said one of the reasons he hasn't hung it up yet is because when a new class arrives each fall, he wants to see them graduate.

"But that happens every year, so when do you quit?" Lyford asked. "You've got these chains of athletes coming through and you don't want to leave. What also concerns me a bit is who do I hand this off to? I want to make sure whoever is going to take over is the right fit for the program as far as I'm concerned. So, that's part of it. At the moment, I haven't really given any consideration to leaving the track (program) yet."

Janice Makarchuk, like Connor, was on Lyford's first team, and said she doesn't know too many people who have stuck with something for so long and still seem as passionate as ever.

"That's the thing that struck me," Makarchuk said. "He still remains just as passionate; his commitment level is at such a high rate 50 years later, you just don't see that anymore.

"(Lyford) was a motivator and lit the fire, but he had the right balance of humor and seriousness," Makarchuk continued. "It balanced out so well. Everybody liked him, he was just likeable. He had a great balance to his personality and his approach ... he had just all the great traits."

The end isn't in sight

Lyford hasn't received little note saying "'"it's time," so he's going to keep coaching for a while.

It's an inside joke between him and his son and fellow coach.

Stan said he told Mike if he's ever losing touch and contact with the student-athletes, to let him know, and he'll "pack it in."

"We joke a lot about that," Mike said. "He's always had said to me, 'When it's time, just tell me. I don't want to be a dinosaur, I want to be connected with the kids.'"

Mike Lyford said his father, even at 76 years old, still has no problem connecting with the kids, and says his father still has a ton of energy, and is as sharp as ever.

"He's great with (the kids)," Mike sakd. "He just finds a way of connecting with generation after generation. I think he's more likely to hang it up when he feels it's not fun anymore. It'll be his decision; it certainly won't be mine."

Highlights from career

It's been a great career for Lyford, who won his first state championship in 1977 with the spring track team, and won winter track Division I titles in 1979 and 1980, and a 2020 title in Division II.

"Those (years) are memorable," Lyford said. "We're as successful as the size of the school. When we're big, we're successful and when we're small, we're not successful. That's about the way it works."

Scholarship fund begins in Lyford's name

It was also announced on Tuesday that a scholarship, in Lyford's name, will be given annually to a member of the Portsmouth girls cross country or track teams.

The scholarship will be administered by the high school and the funds will be administered by the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation.  Donations can be made at: https://give.nhcf.org/StanLyfordScholarship

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