Lamar CISD Performing & Visual Arts

09/15/2026

Folks we are really starting off the new school year with some great accolades! Here is one more!

🎻🏆 A Standing Ovation for McKenna Petersen from Fulshear High School! 🏆🎻

We are excited to celebrate McKenna Petersen, who was recently crowned the Youth Division Champion at the Grand Masters Fiddle Championship in Nashville, Tennessee!

This incredible accomplishment comes with an invitation to return next year and perform at the legendary Grand Ole Opry, one of the most iconic venues in country music. What an amazing opportunity and well-deserved recognition of her talent, hard work, and dedication.

Please join us in congratulating McKenna on this outstanding achievement. We can't wait to see where her musical journey takes her next!

👏 Congratulations, McKenna! 💜
Lamar CISD

09/15/2026

It’s National Arts in Education Week — tell Congress arts education can't wait.
This week, we’re calling on Congress to fully fund arts education's five federal funding streams, maintain
funding for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), and protect access to the arts for every student in
every community, from preK-12 through higher education.
Arts education shapes creative thinkers, strengthens communities, and opens doors for the next generation.
Join us in urging lawmakers to invest in the future of the arts.
Take action: www.artsactionfund.org/arts-action-center

09/15/2026

Way to go, Dean Leaman JH Charger Band! 🎉🎉🎉

This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our Charger Band students, support from our community and administration! Stay tuned, the best is yet to come…

09/14/2026

Congratulations to George Ranch High School senior Andreia da Silva Ekberg! Her oil painting, Slow Sundays, was selected for the Fort Bend County Fair Auction!

This is an incredible accomplishment and a wonderful recognition of Andreia’s artistic talent and hard work. We are proud to see one of our LCISD student artists represented at the auction. Way to go, Andreia! 👏 Lamar CISD George Ranch High School

07/27/2026

07/06/2026

Way to go!

🏆 OUTSTANDING PERFORMER ACHIEVEMENT 🏆

Huge congratulations to Bria Solano for being selected as an Outstanding Performer at the 2026 Texas State Solo-Ensemble Contest!

To put this incredible achievement into perspective, out of approximately 100,000 students who participate in regional UIL music contests, only the top 2% to 3% of solo performances earn this prestigious distinction. It is the highest honor awarded at the state level, and Bria is receiving a draped gold medal identical to those given to state champions across all UIL events.

This honor is a direct reflection of Bria’s immense talent, relentless dedication, and hard work. We also extend our gratitude to the parents, teachers, and directors who supported her along the way.

Please join us in celebrating Bria on this remarkable, elite milestone! 🎶🥇

Dr. Thomas E Randle High School
Wright Junior High
Lamar CISD Performing & Visual Arts
Steenbergen Middle School

07/06/2026

Congratulations to Miss McKenna Petersen!

🎻🏆 Congratulations to McKenna on an incredible achievement!

McKenna has been crowned the Junior Division Champion at the prestigious National Oldtime Fiddle Contest in Weiser!

This remarkable victory makes her a three-time National Champion—having previously won the Junior Junior Division (ages 9–12) twice, and now capturing the Junior Division title (ages 13–17).

Held each year during the third full week of June, the National Oldtime Fiddle Contest attracts some of the finest young fiddlers from across the United States, Canada, and even Japan. McKenna competed against 29 talented musicians and was the youngest fiddler to finish in the Top 5, making her accomplishment even more impressive.

As if that wasn't enough, McKenna also teamed up with her mom (Ms. Aimee Petersen) to compete in the Adult Twin Fiddle Division, where they earned an outstanding 5th-place finish together.

Congratulations, McKenna! Your talent, dedication, and hard work continue to inspire us all. We can't wait to see what you accomplish next! 🎶👏 Lamar CISD

06/10/2026

REMINDER!
Would love to see your smiling faces saying "We Are Lamar!

The deadline has been extended to June 22nd. Can't wait to see your videos!

06/02/2026

🎭🏆 STATE SUCCESS FOR FOSTER HIGH SCHOOL! 🏆🎭

Congratulations to Rowan and Jace from Foster High School for their outstanding performances at the UIL State Academic Meet in Austin!

🌟 Rowan – 2nd Place in the State, Prose Interpretation
🌟 Jace – 5th Place in the State, Prose Interpretation

Competing against the very best students in Texas, these talented performers represented Foster High School and Lamar CISD with excellence, poise, and incredible skill.

Their achievements are a testament to countless hours of preparation, dedication, and a passion for performance. We are incredibly proud of these students and everyone who helped support them on their journey to the state stage.

Congratulations to Rowan, Jace, their coaches, and the entire Foster High School community on an amazing day in Austin!

🎉📚🎭 2nd and 5th in the State—what an incredible accomplishment!

Lamar CISD

06/02/2026

🎶🏆 HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CHURCHILL FULSHEAR HIGH SCHOOL WIND ENSEMBLE! 🏆🎶

The Churchill Fulshear Wind Ensemble has ADVANCED TO THE AREA ROUND of the prestigious Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Honor Band process!

Today, the top bands in Region 13 competed for a chance to continue their journey, and only the Top 4 bands advanced. Against an incredibly talented field of outstanding ensembles, Churchill Fulshear earned a 4th-place finish, securing a spot in the next round of competition.

This achievement is especially significant as it marks the first time Churchill Fulshear has competed in the 6A Honor Band process. While the program has previously been recognized as a State Finalist in both 4A and 5A, this is a historic milestone for the school and, to our knowledge, the first time an LCISD band has advanced to the Area Round in Class 6A.

We also want to recognize the incredible performances by George Ranch High School and Foster High School, who represented LCISD with excellence today. This year also marks the first time LCISD has had three schools competing in the 6A Honor Band process, highlighting the continued growth and strength of our band programs.

The road ahead will be challenging, with the best bands from across the Houston area competing for a chance to be heard at the state level, but we couldn't be prouder of these students and directors for this remarkable accomplishment.

🎺🥁🎷 Congratulations, Churchill Fulshear Wind Ensemble! We are cheering you on as you advance to Area! Lamar CISD