Six WHS students were awarded for their projects presented at the 2026 Regional High School Art Show, with four receiving Best of Show honors! The 15 student pieces awarded Best of Show will advance to the State High School Art Show in Olympia next month. Two students also received Central Washington University scholarships for their artwork. 

Please help us congratulate each of the students who have worked hard this year to prepare their work for the art show! The exhibit can be viewed at the Mission Street Gallery until April 11, 2026. See the WV Museum and Cultural Center website for more information.

WHS Best of Show Awardees:

• Taylor Arce: “Light of My Death – Gizmo”
• Isabel Harris: “Summer”
• Jose Pedraza: “Reflections” - CWU SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
• James Priest: “Simplicity”

WHS Category Winners:

• Lauren McLaughlin: 1st Place, Painting, “Spotlight of the Mind” - CWU SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
• Ruby Koski: 3rd Place, Drawing, “The Cougar”