SDOC Fine and Performing Arts

🇺🇸 Honored to share that OCSA was invited to perform at Representative Paula Stark’s Memorial Day Ceremony at the 65th Infantry Park in Kissimmee. This meaningful event gave our talented OCSA vocal students the opportunity to pay tribute to those who have served and sacrificed for our country through music.

Our students delivered beautiful performances of the National Anthem, a moving military medley, and “God Bless America,” helping make the ceremony both memorable and impactful for everyone in attendance. We are so proud of the professionalism, heart, and artistry our students displayed during this special community event. ❤️🤍💙

Thank you to Representative Paula Stark and all organizers for allowing our students to be part of such an important ceremony honoring our nation’s heroes.

Dr. D'Ambrosi and Dr. Shanoff getting the day started at the symposium! How can we better integrate the arts in a meaningful way to support the individuality of each student? Making schools a place where students feel connected and where "history is taught with the arts in mind". If the arts teachers can commit to working alongside core teachers, we can help accelerate students in exploring their own creativity.

SDOC Arts is proud to announce its 2026 All-County Musical: FOOTLOOSE!

AUDITIONS: June 9, 5-8 (sign up for a slot).

More information at the website in our bio!

Please note: this year, only students in grades 9-12 for the 2026-27 school year may participate.

OCSA has been named the 2026 Essentially Ellington FIRST PLACE winner by Jazz at Lincoln Center! This incredible national honor celebrates the talent, dedication, and artistry of our student musicians and their directors.

We are also celebrating OCSA’s outstanding awards:

🎷 Outstanding Rhythm Section
🎺 Outstanding Trumpet Section

And congratulations to these outstanding OCSA student musicians:

👏 David Eduardo Obregon — Outstanding Guitar
👏 Diego Aviles-Martinez — Outstanding Drums
👏 Sonialynn Jackson — Outstanding Congas
👏 Luis Fernandez Guzman — Outstanding Clarinet
👏 Brett Levin — Outstanding Trombone
👏 Danial Browne — Outstanding Trombone
👏 Rafael Alvarez Gonzalez — Outstanding Trumpet
👏 Xavier Anderson — Outstanding Trumpet

What an extraordinary achievement for OCSA, Osceola County, and arts education in our community. Your hard work is music to our ears! 🎼✨

🎶 HISTORIC MOMENT FOR OSCEOLA COUNTY! 🎶

The School District of Osceola County has been named one of the Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation — and this is the first time in our district’s history receiving this national distinction!

Osceola County is proud to be one of only 11 counties in Florida recognized for this honor, celebrating our commitment to music education, student access, outstanding educators, and a community that believes in the power of the arts.

This recognition belongs to our incredible music teachers, students, school leaders, families, and community supporters who continue to make music education thrive across Osceola County.

Music matters. Arts education matters. And right now, Osceola County is being recognized on a national stage. 🎼👏

What an incredible evening of music at our All County Orchestra Concert! 🎻✨

Congratulations to our outstanding 6th–12th grade string musicians who represented the very best of Osceola County across three amazing ensembles:

🎶 Premier Orchestra under the direction of Ms. Haley Fye
🎶 Sinfonia under the direction of Mr. Aaron Wiggins
🎶 High School Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Robert Hasty

We are so proud of our student musicians, orchestra directors, and school communities for making this concert such a memorable celebration of talent, dedication, and artistry. Thank you to everyone who came out to support the arts in Osceola County!

Tonight, we celebrate the incredible talent, dedication, and musicianship of our Osceola County string students at the All County Orchestra Concert! 🎻✨

Three outstanding orchestras will take the stage, featuring some of the best string players from 6th through 12th grade across our district. We are so proud of these students and the teachers who help them grow as artists and performers.

Come support our young musicians and experience an evening filled with beautiful music and SDOC arts excellence!

It was another incredible year for the Rotary Art Contest—and what a powerful celebration of creativity across our Osceola County Schools! 🎨✨
This year, 335 student artists shared their talents, 728 votes were cast, and $6,755 was raised to support Meals on Wheels—a true testament to the impact of art and community.
A special shoutout to our dedicated art teachers who inspire, guide, and champion student creativity every day. Your passion makes moments like this possible!
👏 People’s Choice Awards
🥇 Isabel (Grade 5, Michigan Avenue Elementary)
🥈 Ulysses (Grade 5, Michigan Avenue Elementary)
🥉 Charlie (Grade 3, Island Village Elementary)
🎖 Judged Awards
K–2: Brynn (Michigan Avenue Elementary)
3–5: Daira (East Lake Elementary)
Middle: Nayeli (Osceola School of the Arts)
High: Elena (Osceola School of the Arts)
Every student received at least one vote—showing that every voice, every vision, and every piece of art mattered. 💛
Thank you to Rotary Club of Kissimmee West, our teachers, families, sponsors, and community members for supporting the visual arts anduplifting our students.
🖼️ Take a moment to view the artwork and relive the experience: https://rotaryartcontest.org/
This is what community looks like!

Celebrating creativity and conservation! 💧🎨
Last Wednesday, April 8, honored Osceola County student Drop Savers winners—what an incredible achievement! With 21 schools participating and over 2,200 submissions, our students truly made a splash by researching water conservation and expressing their ideas through inspiring artwork.
We’re especially proud that 9 out of the 12 winning calendar designs came from students in the School District of Osceola County! 👏
Congratulations to our talented student winners:
🌟 Merilyz, Osceola High School
🌟 Amir, Flora Ridge Elementary
🌟 Grace, Celebration High School
🌟 Asha, Celebration High School
🌟 Alvina, Highlands Elementary
🌟 Colessa, Neptune Middle
🌟 Scarlett, Lakeview Elementary
🌟 Aniel, Chestnut Elementary
🌟 Yaizeth, Celebration High School
Your creativity is helping spread an important message all year long—keep making art that makes a difference! 🌎💙

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