The arts are an essential part of any well-rounded education, and exposure to arts education benefits learners of all ages. In fact, numerous studies have shown that arts education is closely linked with positive academic outcomes and social and emotional development.
In Pike Township, students at all levels attend performances at our Pike Performing Arts Center and have the opportunity to participate in visual art and music classes. At the elementary school, art and music are part of each grade level's weekly schedule rotation. At the middle school level, students have the opportunity to take band, orchestra, choir, and a visual arts class.
Our Pike High School Performing Arts Department is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the state, with five concert bands, two jazz bands, six orchestras, eight choirs, numerous theatrical groups, a winter drum line, a winter guard, a pep band, a marching band, and a dance team.
Our Visual Arts Department is just as diverse, allowing students to explore their own artistic skills through sculpture, paints, ceramics, dimensional design, photography, jewelry, and other media, in a stimulating and challenging environment, which encourages students to develop their creative and scholarly potential.