Clay Artist, Tim Ryan, visited BPS on Friday, November 8th to create Chinese Lanterns while learning basic hand building skills with clay.  The students love working with Mr. Ryan and being able to experience the art of clay!

Judy Dominic visited Paul Satchwill’s Mythology classes during a Norse Mythology unit to provide a lesson on the ancient art of weaving. Norse culture believed that weaving had significant mystical properties, and held it high on the list of cultural practices. Students were able to discuss the art while weaving a wristband themselves! Thanks to Judy Dominick for travelling to teach our students this wonderful cultural and artistic lesson.

Ja’Shon Burks is the returning choreographer for the Batesville Singers show choir. This is his 4th year working with the group. He has 14+ years experience working with show choirs around the state of Indiana and has also served as a judge at various competitions. Burks choreographed the full show, six songs, that Singers will perform at 2 competitions in March, Kings Island in May, and will perform on Batesville’s stage at their Dinner Show February 29! The students worked hard and Burks was able t...

Ms. Davis presented a powerpoint presentation on the history of collage art, highlighting several artists. They also discussed the cultural implications of 

movements such as the Dadaist & the Guerrilla Girls. The students were asked to create a collage that represents current events or personal concerns.

A year later we have about 150 of the wonderful Project 229 books remaining!  Purchase your copy today before they are all gone!  

Laura Ault taught students latin dance moves, and showed some traditional outfits the dancers would wear.  Mayra Adams taught in Spanish about the dances, and where they originated.  Mayra Adams also helped teach the dance, and aid students who needed help with the moves. 

Richard Lin won the 2018 International Violin Contest in Indianapolis. As part of his winnings, he tours the area. Richard Lin met with the entire orchestra as a whole. Then, he worked with just the string players. After that, he performed a concert (which he called an “informance”) and allowed students to ask him questions. Many students also read the article in the Indy Star from October 16 prior to his visit.

The string players were in awe of his talent, commenting that he was able to take the piec...

Batesville Intermediate School, Batesville Primary School, and St. Louis Schools hosted a 2-day visit from author Susan Stevens Crummel, author/illustrator Janet Stevens, and author/illustrator Dorothy Donohue.  The three women who have collaborated with one another on over a dozen children’s books, many of which are bestsellers and award winners, were at each school together on September 25, 26, & 27, 2019.  All students participated in two 45-60 minute programs with sisters Janet and Susan together...

Danyel Mann choreographed several songs for the Batesville Middle School musical. Choir students are preparing High School Musical 2 Jr. and she visited the BMS choirs during class and during after school rehearsals in the auditorium. Songs choreographed by Danyel include “Work This Out” and “Fabulous”. You can also come see the tap dance solo and hip hop solo she choreographed Friday at 7pm and Saturday at 3pm in the BHS auditorium!

Susan Stevens Crummel, Janet Stevens, and Dorothy Donohue will be visiting with K-5 students at BPS, BIS & SLS, Sept. 24-27. Join us for an AIE Evening Series event on 9/26/19!