Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Program Update for 2025-26 School Year
The official document
What the district published
This is the source material — exactly as released by RUSD. The plain English translation below is this site's version, written for community members who shouldn't need a budget degree to understand where their school dollars go.
Original PDF coming soon — check reedschools.org for the source document.
In plain English
What this document actually says
This April 2026 update reports on the district's Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) program accomplishments. The program served 882 students through arts-integrated classroom lessons and 45 students through new enrichment clubs. Activities included drama lessons, music integration, art shows, and field trips. The district established 8 new community partnerships including art shows at local businesses and collaboration with filmmakers. A VAPA Task Force with teachers, parents, students, and board members created a vision statement and is developing a 4-year district plan. Next steps include scheduling 2026-27 events, writing grants, joining a county arts coalition, and exploring international travel opportunities for middle school students.
What this means for your family
Students have access to more arts experiences including drama, music, visual art, and film integrated into regular classes. New enrichment opportunities include storytelling assemblies, field trips to meet local artists, filmmaking visits, TV reporters club, and photography contests. Student artwork is displayed in community locations like Waypoint Pizza and Ground Goods. The district is planning more field trips, assemblies, and possible international travel for middle schoolers interested in art and Spanish.
Summaries are AI-assisted and based on the original district document shown above. Nothing has been editorialized — interpretations are clearly labeled. This site is maintained by Lina Godfrey's campaign as a community resource.