Middle School Performing Arts Programs? (St. Louis, Wildwood: home, home search, moving to)

[Mary-Iris]

Hi all. I'm starting to focus on my 5th grader's school choice in anticipation of our move there next month. She's very interested in singing and acting & was slated to attend a middle school here in NC with a very strong performing arts program. Now that we're moving to St. Louis, I'm trying to see if we can duplicate or better the program we have here. In the areas we're focused on for our home search, I've identified Rockwood, Crestview, Wildwood,& Central Middle Schools as being pretty strong academically. Are any of these particularly strong in the performing arts as well (plays, musicals, band & chorus, etc.)? Any other middle schools in the area I should consider?

For Catholic K-8 options, I've been told that Incarnate Word and Holy Infant have the most depth in terms of performing arts. Can anyone verify that for me? Thanks for your help.

[TGS]

Beyond the school programs, check out COCA: COCA :: Welcome

They offer after school classes that are well beyond what you will find in most schools.

I don't know about the schools you mentioned, but the middle school for Webster Groves (Hixson) is supposed to have great band and drama programs. I think Kirkwood Middle also has good programs. There is also a Visual and Performing Arts magnet program in the city.

When it comes to the Catholic elementary schools, it is really hit or miss when it comes to music or drama programs during the school day. Most Catholic schools, like the one my child attends, do have band and drama programs, but the classes are after school.