"Art from the heart" was on full display as middle school students in the Smithtown Central School District turned creativity into compassion.
Students from Great Hollow, Nesaquake, and Accompsett middle schools recently donated an inspiring collection of student-created artwork to Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, where the pieces will be delivered to patients and their families.
The donation featured watercolor bookmarks, framed 5x7 paintings, and student-designed coloring books, offering young patients bright images and uplifting messages. Middle school artists also collaborated with Mrs. George’s Digital Media Art class at High School West to create intricate, student-designed mandala coloring books.
In addition, students collected art supplies for children of all ages staying at the hospital, ensuring they would have materials to create masterpieces of their own.
“We are so proud of our students and all of their efforts to create art in such a meaningful way,” said Great Hollow Middle School art teacher Kristen Dean. “All work was completed on their own time—in between projects, during lunch periods, or after school in the GH Artistic Crafts Club. We try to teach our students that the process of creating art is just as important as the product. Each and every piece was thoughtfully designed to make someone’s day a little brighter.”
This marks the third consecutive year that SCSD middle schools have donated artwork to Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, continuing a tradition of service and community connection.
District leaders said the project reflects a commitment to nurturing both artistic talent and empathy in students, demonstrating how creativity can bring comfort and hope to families facing medical challenges.
Photo caption: Students from Great Hollow, Nesaquake, and Accompsett middle schools donated student-created artwork to Stony Brook Children’s Hospital.
Their creations aim to brighten hospital rooms and lift spirits during difficult days for young patients everywhere.