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![Board of Education Accepts State Honor, Recognizes Three Award-Winning Student Artists]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768578233/brentwoodk12nyus/c94b6jj9nnmbrf3jrupt/1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768578233/brentwoodk12nyus/c94b6jj9nnmbrf3jrupt/1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768578233/brentwoodk12nyus/c94b6jj9nnmbrf3jrupt/1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1768578233/brentwoodk12nyus/c94b6jj9nnmbrf3jrupt/1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1768578233/brentwoodk12nyus/c94b6jj9nnmbrf3jrupt/1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1768578233/brentwoodk12nyus/c94b6jj9nnmbrf3jrupt/1.jpg","width":2200}])
The Brentwood Board of Education met this week to celebrate a state-level honor for its theater programming and a top finish in a regional peace art contest.
![Brentwood Sophomore Secures Top Spot in Art Contest About Peace]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768422063/brentwoodk12nyus/xycmkdamz6rhfbg79ux9/01-12_Shanti-Art_BHS.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768422063/brentwoodk12nyus/xycmkdamz6rhfbg79ux9/01-12_Shanti-Art_BHS.jpg","width":450}])
Joining the previously announced middle school winners in the 2026 Shanti Fund Peace Art Calendar Contest is Brentwood High School sophomore Rachel Rodriguez, who secured the top spot in the 10th-grade category.
![East Middle Artists Secure National Recognition in Final Edition of 'Celebrating Art']([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768421956/brentwoodk12nyus/kne0csutwj7khngvzj4s/01-12_Celebrating-Art-Contest_EMS.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768421956/brentwoodk12nyus/kne0csutwj7khngvzj4s/01-12_Celebrating-Art-Contest_EMS.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768421956/brentwoodk12nyus/kne0csutwj7khngvzj4s/01-12_Celebrating-Art-Contest_EMS.jpg","width":800}])
Fifteen student-artists from East Middle School have been selected for national publication in the Fall 2025 edition of Celebrating Art, a prestigious, full-color hardbound anthology.
![EMS Artists Shine at Brightwaters Art Exhibition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768421332/brentwoodk12nyus/mmxlybqbljex2cmpj2zp/01-11_Brightwaters-Art-Show_EMS7.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768421332/brentwoodk12nyus/mmxlybqbljex2cmpj2zp/01-11_Brightwaters-Art-Show_EMS7.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768421332/brentwoodk12nyus/mmxlybqbljex2cmpj2zp/01-11_Brightwaters-Art-Show_EMS7.jpg","width":800}])
Four East Middle School artists recently showcased their work at the fourth annual Brightwaters Art Council student art show.
![East Middle School Artists Win Shanti Fund Peace Art Calendar Contest]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1767648130/brentwoodk12nyus/sw2naqietxeln2usagz9/010625_brentwood2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1767648130/brentwoodk12nyus/sw2naqietxeln2usagz9/010625_brentwood2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1767648130/brentwoodk12nyus/sw2naqietxeln2usagz9/010625_brentwood2.jpg","width":800}])
Two East Middle School students have been selected as winners in the 2026 Shanti Fund Peace Art Calendar Contest, which invited students to create pieces that express themes of peace and gratitude. Eighth grader Anabel Umanzor and sixth grader Said Jordan Romero were chosen for their artwork in this year’s contest.
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