Dayton Elementary students brighten city streets with artwork
(09/20/2024) Last spring, students at Dayton Elementary School were invited to participate in an art project in collaboration with the City of Dayton. Fifth grade students worked on redesigning banners displayed on street light posts on Balsam Lane connecting S Diamond Lake Road and River Road.
Dayton art teacher Vanessa Andrews created a lesson plan on the history of Dayton and wanted to see the city through her students' eyes. She asked her students to design a light post banner on what they thought represented the city after viewing images of parks, neighborhoods, and a brief history of Dayton.
On May 22, the City of Dayton hosted an open house at the public works building allowing families to explore city equipment, and big trucks and visit with employees to learn more about the public works system. Families participated in games with prizes and enjoyed a hot dog dinner.
At the event, artwork created by Dayton fifth grade students was on display and attendees voted on a design to be the cover of a future Dayton newsletter. Three posters were chosen by the City of Dayton to be displayed on streetlight posts.
View photos of student artwork. Check out a Facebook post by the City of Dayton.