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Middle Gate Students Delight In Annual Art Show

By Jenna Visca

Published: May 18, 2026 9:30 am

Middle Gate Elementary School students showcased their artistic talent in the school's annual spring art show on Thursday, May 7.

Overseen by Middle Gate art teacher Jean Griffin, the school’s art room and hallways were decorated with artwork of all grades for the special occasion. The art room was decorated with student-made clay animals.

Kindergartners made silly shape monsters, first graders made pinch pot sea turtles, second graders made cactus and succulent gardens, third graders made octopi, and fourth graders made bobbleheads.

Some students and parents gave Griffin big hugs and flowers as they stopped by, as she is retiring at the end of the school year.

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Reporter Jenna Visca can be reached at jenna@thebee.com.

Middle Gate Elementary School students return to school after hours on Thursday, May 7, to their art on display at the school’s annual spring art show. —Bee Photos, Visca

Middle Gate second grader Samantha Rudolph smiles as she holds her cactus and succulent garden.

Kindergartners showed off their creativity for their display, which featured silly shape monsters. Each clay monster had its own unique body and face, coupled with brightly colored antennae, googly eyes, and goofy smiles.

Middle Gate third grader Maddie Hermann holds her orange octopus, which features a big, bright smile on its face.

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