Each March, national organizations including the American Alliance for Theatre & Education, the Educational Theatre Association, and the International Thespian Society come together to celebrate Theatre in Our Schools Month. The initiative highlights the value of theatre education and advocates for student access to high-quality arts programs.
On Tuesday, March 10, the Humble ISD Board of Trustees unanimously passed a proclamation recognizing March 2026 as Theatre in Our Schools Month, honoring the district’s theatre programs and the students involved.
“All students participating in arts education courses benefit from the skills and processes developed through the arts and apply those skills in a variety of disciplines and settings, no matter their intended career path,” the proclamation states.
Students from Summer Creek High School attended the board meeting to represent theatre programs across the district. Bailey Cox, a senior at Summer Creek High School and president of the International Thespian Society troupe SC Playhouse, presented the proclamation and spoke to the board about the impact of theatre education.
“Theatre reaches far beyond the stage in skills such as public speaking, engagement in core classes, and problem-solving abilities,” Cox said. “An arts education has been shown to raise students’ ability to critique themselves, their willingness to experiment and their ability to reflect and also to learn from mistakes.”
The recognition celebrates student achievement and reinforces the district’s commitment to fostering creativity, collaboration, and confidence through theatre education, ensuring that these opportunities continue to inspire students both in and out of the classroom.
Pictured above: Humble ISD Superintendent Dr. Roger Brown, Macy Donawa (Summer Creek High School), Bailey Cox (Summer Creek High School), Ava LaBove (Summer Creek High School), Maci Lovell (Summer Creek High School) and Humble ISD Board President Marques Holmes.