Willard High School visual and performing arts departments have come together to help students explore their purpose and identity. Kendra Chappell, Theater Director, applied for and was granted a Placeworks Grant to coincide with their production of the musical Pippin. The purpose of this grant is to provide growth and learning opportunities to rural area students through the arts. Both visual and performing arts students were thrilled to participate in the intense days of learning that followed.

In early October, approximately 80 students met at the Springfield Art Museum to begin their collaboration with professionals from the Missouri Arts Council, the Springfield Ballet, Inertia Dance Company, Missouri State University, and more. While