Harrisonburg City Public Schools Visual and Performing Arts

07/06/2026

Thanks Eastern Mennonite University for sharing our Harrisonburg City Public Schools Fine Arts Academy 2026 Senior Capstone Project! We had a blast partnering with Astral!!

When students in the Harrisonburg High School Fine Arts Academy began looking for a studio to record their senior capstone project, they found one right in their own backyard. The

05/14/2026

04/22/2026

We are proud, for the 11th time, to be named a NAMM Best Community for Music Education. The national award celebrates the commitment of city leadership, school leadership, teachers, students, and partners who ENSURE that our students have access to high quality music education. Congrats Harrisonburg City Public Schools and the people who help to make it happen!!

04/21/2026

Come and see what our Fine Arts Academy Seniors have been brewing up for their Capstone project!!! Hint: They developed, wrote, performed, produced, mixed, and are presenting their nine song album Dis/Connect!!! The Album Release Party is at Broad Porch Coffee Co. on May 1 from 6-8pm. Learn about their process at https://argibs54.wixsite.com/faacl26

04/08/2026

We are hiring!! Harrisonburg City Public Schools is looking for our next great High School Choral Music Educator. Visit www.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/careers for more information.

04/08/2026

We are hiring!! Harrisonburg City Public Schools is looking for our next great Elementary School Visual Art Teacher. Visit www.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/careers for more information.

02/11/2026

IT'S SHOW WEEKEND!!! Here are some SNEAK PEEK SHOTS of our How to Succeed Show! They look GREAT! They sound AMAZING! THEY ARE READY FOR YOU IN THE AUDIENCE!! February 12-15. www.rockcitymusical.com Harrisonburg City Public Schools

02/09/2026

Proud to celebrate our people for their consistent work in our community. BRAVO Daniel Upton on this NATIONAL recognition!

Huge congratulations to Mr. Daniel Upton for being named a 2026 40 Under 40 Music Educator! 🏆

This national recognition is a testament to the incredible impact he’s had on his students and the Harrisonburg community. We are so lucky to have his talent and passion in our schools! 🎺🎷

Check out the links below to learn more about this honor and the amazing work Mr. Upton is doing! 👇

https://hub.yamaha.com/music-educators/40-under-40/2026/40-under-40-2026/

https://hub.yamaha.com/music-educators/40-under-40/2026/upton-daniel/

02/06/2026

The countdown is ON!!! DON'T WAIT TO GET YOUR SEATS!! Harrisonburg City Public Schools HHS Stage Streaks www.rockcitymusical.com

Do YOU have your tickets?!??! We are SIX DAYS until opening night!! Get your tickets now at www.rockcitymusical.com!