New Albany Elementary School Arts Integration Commitment

At New Albany Elementary School, we are committed to “Growing Respectful and Responsible Lifelong Learners and Leaders.” Guided by the New Albany School District’s vision “To Prepare ALL to Learn, Grow, and Lead” and mission to foster continuous learning, growth, and leadership, we proudly embrace the power of the arts to enrich our students’ education.

As a Mississippi Whole School, we are part of Mississippi’s first comprehensive statewide arts education program, which uses the arts as a vehicle for high-quality teaching and learning across all subjects. Through arts integration, our students engage more deeply with academic content while developing creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Our teachers and staff participate in professional learning opportunities provided by Mississippi Whole Schools, ensuring that arts-based strategies are woven into our classrooms to benefit every child. By connecting the arts to core instruction, we strengthen student achievement, nurture self-expression, and build a vibrant school culture where all students can thrive.

At New Albany Elementary School, the arts are not an addition, they are an essential part of preparing our students to learn, grow, and lead.