SSJHSA Festival

SSJHSA Fine Arts Festival 2018 - 2019

This years SSJHSA Fine Arts Fest hosted by Washington McKinley School, Chicago Heights on April 9th was a huge success for our CMMS Art students. 
Thank you to all students for their participation and creativity!
Congratulations to the 2019 SSJHSA Award winners representing CMMS: 
1st Place Maraya Bentencourt  (sun mask-blue ribbon) 
2nd Place Morgan Beamon (Sugar skull mask-smaller red ribbon) 
3rd Place Caitlin Hickombottom (half mask gold with sun rays-white ribbon)
Art Instructor Choice Award Kyleigh Gasbarro (gold mask with Butterfly- larger red ribbon)




Brazilian-born and Miami-made, Romero Britto is an international artist that uses vibrant, bold and colorful patterns to reflect his optimistic view of the world around him. Britto has created a visual language of hope and happiness all its own that is relatable to all, inspiring millions.
The 7th and 8th grade art students created a Britto inspired art piece while the 6th grade art students designed and painted words of encouragement and are intertwined with the images.

SSJHSA Fine Arts Festival 2017 - 2018

This years SSJHSA Fine Arts Fest hosted by Washington McKinley School, Chicago Heights on April 10 was a huge success for our CMMS Art students. Thank you to all students with their participation and parent/guardians who supported this artistic efforts and creativity!

1st place- Olivia Zimmerman

1st place- Olivia Zimmerman

2nd Place- Olivia Zimmerman​
 2nd Place- Olivia Zimmerman​
3rd Place- Martine Fox
3rd Place- Martine Fox

Art Instructor Award- Van Lain Art Instructor Award- Van Lain

    Congratulations to the 2017 SSJHSA Award winners representing CMMS:

    1st Place and Art Instructor Choice Award - Olivia Zimmerman

    1st Place and Art Instructor Choice Award - Olivia Zimmerman

    2nd Place - Deidre Dillon

    2nd Place - Deidre Dillon

    3rd Place - Emiak Fultz

    3rd Place - Emiak Fultz

    SSJHSA Fine Arts Festival 2015-2016
    The CMMS 7th grade art students participated in the SSJHSA Fine Arts Festival held at Washington McKinley School in Chicago Heights on Tuesday April 12th with a beautiful display of creativity!
    Thank you to all parents and students who attended.

      Congratulations to these students who placed:
      1st Nick Sonntag
      2nd Joanna Galvan
      3rd Zaria Maxson
      Artist Instructor Choice Award: Alex Hofman

        SSJHSA Fine Arts Festival 2014-2015

        Our Crete-Monee Middle School is proud to participate in the annual South Suburban Junior High School Association Fine Arts Festival held at Washington-McKinley School on Tuesday, April 29th.

        Mrs. Johnson would like to thank all of the Fine Arts Club members for all of their devoted time and creativity.

          Congratulations to all who participated and our final winners:

          1st Place: Philomera DeGuzman Watercolor

          2nd Place: Nephera Branch Wire Sculpture

          3rd. Place: Saffron Regeski Copic Marker

          and Art Instructor's Choice: Daniella Werner Colored pencil

            SSJHSA Fine Arts Festival 2012-13

            Thank you to all who attended and participated in the SSJHSA 2013 Fine Arts Festival held at Washington-McKinley School on Tuesday April 16th. I hope all who attended, enjoyed the visual expression. There were 10 Middle Schools that participated with approximately 150 art pieces that were on display. It was a huge success!

              It is my pleasure to announce these winners:

              1st Place Steven Klenk, Ceramic Clay sculpture
              2nd Place Taylor Ankrom, Pen/Pencil Illustration
              3rd Place Lucien Foley, Colored Pencil Illustration

              Congratulations and thank you for all of your hard creative work!

              Thank you for all of your Fine Art support!