The East Natchitoches Elementary School of Fine Arts continues registration on Mondays, Dec. 10 and 17, Wednesday, Dec. 19, and Thursday, Dec. 20 from 3:30-5 p.m. Following the Christmas break, registration days are scheduled for Monday-Thursday, Jan. 7-10, from 3:15-5:30 p.m. Registration is held at the East Natchitoches Elementary School at 1001 East 5th Street.

The cost of the School of Fine Arts is a one-time fee of $30 per student. Each student who registers receives a $150 scholarship credited to their account to pay their teacher. The School of Fine Arts is for students in grades 3-12 in all Natchitoches Parish Public Schools.

One-hour group classes, once a week for twelve weeks, are offered in drama, keyboard, guitar, art, dance and sculpture (pottery making). Thirty-minute private lessons, once a week for twelve weeks, are offered in piano, voice, drums, flute, trumpet, trombone, and violin.

Contact the East Natchitoches Elementary School at 318-352-4516 or 985-590-9055 for more information. Danny R. Von Kanel is the director of the School of Fine Arts. Chrystal Davis is the principal at East Natchitoches Elementary School and Mr. Dale Skinner is the Superintendent of Schools for the Natchitoches Parish Public School District.