Each elementary school works hard to create a strong collaboration with their respective music departments through the development of student-involved set designs that Wow! Hundreds of hours are dedicated by the art teachers each year towards the innovative stage designs of the K-4 Winter Concert and 5th Grade Spring Musical. Students are given the opportunity to actively participate in creating these advanced stage designs emphasizing hands-on learning and collaborative experiences throughout the year that encourage a passion and appreciation for the theatrical arts.
    Northbrook 28 Administration, family, and community support for the arts programs is also very strong. Through innovative special events, the arts are treated as essential for a well-rounded student. Successful professional artists are regularly invited to inspire and work with our students through the funding and support of the artists-in-residence programs. Each school also houses and curates its own professionally-framed student-created permanent art collection that is added to annually. 
    Each school hosts an end of the year art show that is traditionally well attended. These exhibits take on different forms from year to year, from hosting traveling art shows around the community to all-school art showcases where the entire student body population’s art is represented. Throughout the year, student work is also selected to be displayed in the Homer O. Harvey district office art gallery for patrons to enjoy when visiting the district office. Finally, we further showcase student talent outside of the school environment such as in nearby community centers and local shops.