Her winning design was showcased at the surprise assembly. On hand to congratulate Jo’Cara was representatives from Preferred Meals, as well as special guest and artist JessGo. During the assembly JessGo performed by painting a mural reading "Inspire” on one of the school walls. She also gave a talk to students about healthy lifestyles.
“We are so proud of Jo’Cara Rogers,” said Inspire Art Teacher Jackie Gray. “Having JessGo here to paint a special mural for our school was a wonderful addition. What a great day!"
Preferred Meals created the art contest and nutrition plan program in 2012 to educate children and support healthy eating. The contest, available to students in the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades, provides nutrition education and promotes creativity in a fun and imaginative way.
Winners were selected based on originality of design, theme, message clarity and artistic merit by a special judging committee. First and Second place winners will see their art featured throughout their school meal program and Preferred Meals’ communications in the upcoming 2017/2018 school year.
About Inspire Charter Academy
Inspire Charter Academy is a tuition-free, public charter school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade. It is part of the National Heritage Academies (NHA®) network, which includes more than 100 tuition-free, public charter schools serving more than 65,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade across nine states. For more information, visit nhaschools.com.
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