LISA
Loveland Integrated School of the Arts
The value of a community that nourishes its artists, musicians, and thespians is undeniable. Loveland has an educational program, the Loveland Area Integrated School of the Arts (LISA), that believes in nourishing these artists while they are still young. In 2007, the Thompson School District launched LISA in order to provide an educational option for students with a passion for the arts. The curriculum is designed to integrate visual and performing arts across the curriculum and offer alternatives to traditional learning styles.
The LISA program is offered at Garfield Elementary, Bill Reed Middle School and Mountain View High School. All students at Bill Reed are considered LISA students. Arts are integrated in all content areas with the belief that all students learn better with and through the arts. We continue to offer LISA After-School Arts Academy (AAA) for students who wish to have additional experiences in the arts. Opportunities are available both in the classroom and as extra curricular activities in the form of after school classes; art, dance, creative writing, and choir clubs; and performances and shows at schools, the Rialto Theater, and art galleries. All three schools build background knowledge and experiences in the arts through field trips and artist-in-residence opportunities. Community service is also a key component as students from all three schools participate in a variety of community activities.
The school district has partnered with the University of Northern Colorado, Colorado Creative Industries, and the Erion Foundation for developmental and financial support. Working with professional artists and businesses in the area is key to the program’s success. The LISA program hopes that by nourishing these young artists, Loveland will always have a thriving art community.
We hope you’ll consider being a part of LISA and get involved with our After-School Arts Academy (AAA)!
Bill Reed Middle School is a LISA (Loveland Integrated School of the Arts) School!
Every student, every teacher, and every classroom.
Updated 04.02.2024
UPCOMING BILL REED MIDDLE SCHOOL LISA EVENTS:
2024 Q14Quarter LISA AAA Sign-ups!
Q4 Quarter BRMS LISA AAA Descriptions: Click Here
Q4 Quarter BRMS LISA AAA SIGN-UPS: Click Here
Our Q4 LISA AAA classes begin Tuesday, April 2. Stop by the art room or ask your advisory teacher if you have questions.
All BRMS LISA information and updates are also included in our weekly BRMS newsletter and BRMS Facebook page.
If you have questions about our LISA Program email Ms Hanks at: heather.hanks@tsd.org
Class fees (cash or check) will be collected by the LISA AAA instructor on the first day of class.
Make checks out to BRMS LISA.
Class sign-ups are due to Heather Hanks by Tuesday, April 2.
Email: heather.hanks@tsd.org if you have questions.
Click here for a Bill Reed Middle School (pdf: BRMS LISA AAA Application) (jpg (2 pages): BRMS LISA AAA Application, BRMS LISA AAA Application).
Students only need to fill out ONE application for BRMS LISA AAA (6th, 7th, 8th grade).
A LISA AAA sign up sheet must be filled out each quarter with the classes they wish to participate in .
Bill Reed Staff LISA Projects and Lessons: Throughout the course of the year, every Bill Reed teacher will be featured on our NEW LISA display boards throughout BRMS and featured on the website and on our social media. Feature stories will include an integrated arts lesson notes, standards and photos.
Additional Information: Every LISA AAA student needs to have a photo release and student information form on file. Please fill one out if you have not done so already. Forms have been handed out in LISA AAA classes. CLICK HERE FOR PHOTO RELEASE FORM. CLICK HERE FOR STUDENT INFORMATION FORM. Check BRMS LISA Lessons and LISA AAA activities out on BRMS Social Media Letting the Loveland community see what our talented LISA students are creating everyday. Click here: https://www.facebook.
If you would like to help out with the LISA program and/or have ideas for how we can expand and improve our program, please feel free to contact: Heather Hanks • BRMS LISA Coordinator at heather.hanks@tsd.org