WILLIAMSBURG/JAMES CITY COUNTY— Williamsburg-James City County Schools announced it is among a select group of school divisions in Virginia and the nation being celebrated for music education.
According to WJCC Schools, it has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation “for its demonstrated outstanding achievement in providing music access and education to all students.”
WJCC Schools is among only 23 other school divisions in Virginia to receive this recognition from approximately 131 total school districts within the Commonwealth.
“This honor recognizes the commitment WJCC Schools has made to offering rich and well-rounded fine arts experiences throughout the division. We are grateful to be recognized for our eighth consecutive year for offering exceptional music education in WJCC Schools,” said John Rasky, coordinator of fine arts at WJCC Schools.
To qualify, WJCC Schools said it met or exceeded criteria related to funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program and community music-making programs.
For more information about WJCC Schools, visit the official website.
