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Clarence High School Artists Share Hands-On Inspiration with Elementary Students
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Students in Clarence High School’s Art Partners took a hands-on approach to sharing their love for art with students at Harris Hill Elementary School, inspiring their younger counterparts to create artwork that started with tracings of their own hands.

With help from the older students, the elementary classes were able to make flowers and animals from their initial tracings, layering their art pieces with beads, popsicle sticks and googly eyes to bring additional life to their finished works. The younger students were also encouraged to let their creativity shine, with the High Schoolers starting the lesson by reading the book “Ish” by Peter H. Reynolds. 

The April 30 lesson was the third time that the High School group has made the trip to the elementary school, with each year bringing the chance for students to share a new lesson and encourage their artistic development.

Kindergartners at Harris Hill Elementary School pose for a photo with members of Clarence High School’s Art Partners following a lesson on April 30, 2026.
Clarence High School junior Katelyn Cox shows Harris Hill Elementary School students how to create art originating with a tracing of their hand during a lesson on April 30, 2026. ​​​​​​​
Clarence High School junior Adelyn Von Udertiz works with Harris Hill Elementary School students during a lesson on April 30, 2026.
Clarence High School senior Chloe McKeever works with Harris Hill Elementary School students during a lesson on April 30, 2026.
A student colors in a flower that originated with a tracing of his hand during a lesson at Harris Hill Elementary School on April 30, 2026.
Clarence High School senior Lily Bixby works with a Harris Hill Elementary School student during a lesson on April 30, 2026.
Clarence High School junior Nora Showalter shows Harris Hill Elementary School students how to make an artwork from a tracing of their hand during a lesson on April 30, 2026.