In a heartwarming and creative collaboration, first-grade students at Westwood Elementary School recently brought their imaginations to life by designing their very own monsters...
Monsters Come to Life
In a heartwarming and creative collaboration, first-grade students at Westwood Elementary School recently brought their imaginations to life by designing their very own monsters. But the magic didn’t stop there. Their colorful, one-of-a-kind drawings were shared with talented art students at West Geauga High School, who took on the challenge of transforming the 2D creations into 3D sculptures.
“This project is a perfect example of how art can build bridges between age groups,” said high school art teacher Andi Jahnke. “It encourages creativity, respect and appreciation for each other’s ideas and talents.”
High school students then visited Westwood to personally deliver the completed sculptures to their first-grade artists. After the special exchange, the students enjoyed reading Halloween-themed books together—a truly wonderful experience for everyone involved.
Halloween Hangout
The West Geauga High School National Honor Society recently hosted its fourth annual Halloween Hangout, delighting the community with games, activities and indoor trick-or-treating. High school students went all out with creative door decorations and festive costumes as they welcomed little trick-or-treaters through the decorated hallways.
A special highlight of the evening was the collection of donations, including new socks, gloves, hats, coats and toiletries to support individuals and families in need.
Thank you to everyone who helped make the event such a wonderful success, from the dedicated students and staff to all the families who joined in the fun.
Bees Club Creates a Buzz
The West G Bees Club recently celebrated a sweet success. Students harvested and jarred honey from the school’s very own beehive, which was an exciting milestone after their work caring for the bees.
The first batch of honey was a hit, with Superintendent Nancy Benincasa proudly purchasing the very first jar. The hands-on project has been a fun and rewarding way for students to learn about beekeeping, the environment and entrepreneurship.
