March has been a vibrant celebration of students' creativity, optimism, and new beginnings. In honor of Arts in Schools Month, the Office of Visual and Performing Arts has hosted enriching events based on this year’s district theme, Brand New Day. The celebration began with the Young Artists Annual Exhibition on February 28th at Newark Vocational High School, featuring the imagination and talents of middle school students from grades 6-8 with their visual art, theatrical, and musical performances. This was followed by the All City Music Festival at Arts High School, bringing together 220 budding vocalists and instrumentalists from 38 school music programs across the District showcasing their musicianship in a collaborative performance highlighting the importance of music education. Then, the 2024 Teen Arts Annual, in collaboration with The Newark Museum of Art, showcased the talents of high school students across grades 9-12, featuring over 170 visual artists and performers from 14 District high schools. The month concluded with the All City Dance Festival at Barringer High School, bringing together over 200 students in grades K-12 across various Newark Public Schools, emphasizing the role of dance in education and student personal development. NBOE’s All City events have highlighted students' extraordinary abilities and the District's dedication to nurturing an environment where the arts are encouraged for personal and cultural growth.