At MVHS, Art 1, Art 2, and IB Art are likely going to be cut this year. Art 1 has historically had no problems getting filled, and 27 students are signed up for IB Art next year. At the 56th annual press enterprise show, MVHS tied for the most amount of entries and took home one first place while a student from Vista took home the Best in Show award. It is clear that the visual arts are thriving in this district.

Basic art skills are the building blocks of many disciplines and the arts have benefits for all students. Studies have linked studying the arts to increased grades and happiness. Also, Art 1 fulfills both a graduation requirement and a college entrance requirement at UCs and CSUs.

Despite this, these classes are on the chopping block for this year, and from what I have been told, this is a district-wide priority change. Please help us keep these classes going by showing your support!!!