Clay day for 7th graders! Clay gnomes. Gnome alone. There's gnome place like home. Hanging with my gnomies. DC West Middle School

6th grade paper mache! Conversation candy hearts. They are already begging me to let them make more projects like this! #embracethemess DC West Middle School

Art club #2! Pizza pillows for the win! Such a fun lesson on sewing basics. 🍕 🍕 🍕 DC West Middle School

8th graders finished their clay project. Tic tac toe boards and pieces. Time for some fun and friendly competitions! DC West Middle School

Some of the completed 8th grade clay projects. Which one is your favorite? DC West Middle School

❤🤍🖤Feeling all the love with this latest round of projects by the 6th and 7th grade art students. Positive affirmation jar of hearts and paper mache conversation hearts. ❤🤍🖤 DC West Middle School DCWest Falcons

Congratulations to my amazing 8th graders who were chosen to have their artwork selected to be showcased at the Jewish Community Center this spring. Your hardworking paid off and I am beyond proud of you! *Images are of our local Holocaust survivors. DC West Middle School DCWest Falcons

These Holocaust survivor portraits done by our 8th graders have impressed me beyond words! Great job Falcons!!! DCWest Falcons DC West Middle School

6th grade monochromatic disco balls got displayed today! Students learned a lot about color theory, mixing paint and craftsmanship. The smiles say it all! DC West Middle School DCWest Falcons

7th grade students planning and prepping their Monster Fiber Arts Project! Definitely a student favorite! DC West Middle School DCWest Falcons

7th grade students continue their fiber arts unit. Sewing monsters! Can't wait to see the final product! DC West Middle School DCWest Falcons

6th graders worked so hard on their shading! Very impressed!! DCWest Falcons DC West Middle School

6th graders prepping their paper backgrounds for printmaking!

Here are a few "class photos" of the 7th grade monsters! DCWest Falcons DC West Middle School

Got to spend my evening celebrating these 8th graders on a job well done. Thank you DC West for embracing this project and supporting the arts! #Holocaustremembrance #artsmatter DCWest Falcons DC West Middle School

Day 1 of our barn quilt art club! Planning and prepping. DC West Middle School DCWest Falcons

Field trips are the best! Students worked with the Omaha Jewish Community Center and the Samuel Bak museum to help further learn and understand The Holocaust. They heard personal testimony that made them reflect on the past and the role we all play for our future. DC West Middle School

7th grade students working on their first project! 1 point perspective with a focus on shading. DC West Middle School

7th grade 1 point perspective projects went up this week! Students focused on shading and perspective drawing. DC West Middle School DCWest Falcons

6th grade project went up last week! "Pieces of me" gave them a chance to show everyone a little bit about themselves. Great job! DC West Middle School DCWest Falcons