At Portage North Middle School, almost 40% of students are using a school-provided musical instrument. Without that inventory, some students wouldn't be able to participate.
That was the crux behind a recent $600,000 purchase of new musical instruments and equipment for the entire PPS Music Department, said NMS Music Teacher Melissa Holso.
Holso, who is also the Secondary Music Team Leader, said the District investing more than half a million dollars into the department makes music more equitable and accessible for all students.
Watch the video below to hear from Holso and other teachers in the Music Department about the recent purchase and how it's impacting them in their classrooms.