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Freeport Schools’ Winter
Festival
Of The Arts Begins December 17
A stunning array of musical performances and art exhibits featuring
the talents of Freeport students will begin December 17 as the district
hosts its annual Winter Festival of the Arts. Performances will take
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Atkinson Elementary School
Monday, December 17
Dodd Middle School
Tuesday, December 18
Freeport High School
Thursday, December 20
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All performances begin at 7:30 p.m. sharp, doors open
at 7 p.m. Musical groups include the mixed and select choruses, concert
choir, concert band, wind ensembles, jazz ensembles, orchestras and
select orchestras from various schools. Student artwork will be available
for viewing in the main lobby on all three nights.
According to Anne-Marie Hudley Simmons, district coordinator of the arts, these
concerts will demonstrate the educational progress of each student as well as
showcase the talents of over 1,000 young musicians and artists from the Freeport
Public Schools.
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Public Schools is a diverse, innovative district on Long Island’s South Shore serving about 6,750 students
in grades Pre-K through 12. The district, and its eight schools, take
pride in having the region’s only Magnet
Schools of Choice, a
longstanding and award-winning classroom English/Spanish Dual Language
Program, and a high school where students excel in competitions that
include the regional Academic Challenge, Odyssey of the Mind and Future
Problem Solving International. The district’s New Visions School
of Exploration and Discovery has been named a National Blue Ribbon
School by the U.S. Department of Education for its high student performance
and engaging curriculum. |
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