Lansing Middle School Students Shine in Kansas State Wildlife Art Competition
Lansing Middle School (LMS) is proud to announce its achievements in the Kansas State Federal Junior Duck Stamp art competition. This year, nearly 150 seventh and eighth-grade art students from Lansing Middle School participated in the competition, with 34 students earning recognition from the state representative of the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
The honored students received certificates and select prizes during an awards ceremony on Friday, May 10th, in the LMS Library. Notably, Eliana Silva won the Kansas Wildlife Conservation Message competition, and her winning message has advanced to the National level!
Lansing Middle School has consistently had the highest number of participants in Kansas, and numerous students are recognized each year.
This success is largely attributed to the guidance from LMS Art Teacher Emily Bucher. Ms. Bucher, who participated in the Junior Duck Stamp competition at the National level during her youth, has been an inspirational figure in promoting conservation education. Her dedication to teaching about the Fish and Wildlife Service and environmental preservation has left a lasting impact on her students.
Ms. Bucher has been collaborating remotely with substitute art teacher Teena Barber this school year to make sure her students still had the opportunity to participate. Ms. Barber has been instrumental in facilitating this year's participation and ensuring the program's success during Ms. Bucher's absence.
" I have been working with my sub, Teena Barber remotely on putting this together," said Ms. Bucher. "She has really stepped up and helped me more than I could ever imagine."
The Federal Junior Duck Stamp Program is an educational initiative that encourages students to explore the natural world and express their appreciation through art. The program aims to teach young people about the importance of wetlands and waterfowl conservation. More information about the program and the competition can be found on the FWS website: Junior Duck Stamp Contest Information.
Lansing USD469 eagerly anticipates the national results and looks forward to celebrating the students' continued success in promoting wildlife conservation!
Great work, Ms. Barber, Ms. Bucher, and our art students who participated!