Round Rock ISD student artists are earning statewide recognition for their creativity and talent, receiving top honors at the 2025 Texas Elementary Art Meet (TEAM), the 2025 State Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) and the Region 13 North Junior Visual Arts Scholastic Event (Junior VASE), all hosted by the Texas Art Education Association.
At the TEAM event, held April 12, 32 elementary students were awarded Top of TEAM medals, placing them among the best in Texas. Their winning entries were selected from 364 artworks submitted by the district to the Region 13 North Visual Arts Scholastic Event, where 308 received the highest regional rating of 3.
The following students earned Top of TEAM honors and will have their artwork featured in the 2025 Top of TEAM online gallery:
Megan A., Gattis Elementary
Zamaura R., Live Oak Elementary
Aiden F., Pond Springs Elementary
Karthik K., Teravista Elementary
Robert S., Teravista Elementary
Irene R., Cactus Ranch Elementary
Harper F., Forest North Elementary
Elyse M., Teravista Elementary
Menaha K., Teravista Elementary
Summer Z., Purple Sage Elementary
Tejas V., Elsa England Elementary
Kallista P., Laurel Mountain Elementary
Carolina F., Laurel Mountain Elementary
Samantha L., Laurel Mountain Elementary
Valerie N., Laurel Mountain Elementary
Shiven P., Laurel Mountain Elementary
Nishika L., Laurel Mountain Elementary
Navya P., Spicewood Elementary
Charlotte C., Spicewood Elementary
Kaniga K., Purple Sage Elementary
Nivedha K., Laurel Mountain Elementary
Rohan G., Patsy Sommer Elementary
Olivia S., Patsy Sommer Elementary
Zara A., Patsy Sommer Elementary
Riley S., Spicewood Elementary
Victoria Penido F., Herrington Elementary
Joey W., Elsa England Elementary
Sofia P., Deep Wood Elementary
Olivia P., Deep Wood Elementary
Akil G., Pond Springs Elementary
Hawkins H., Patsy Sommer Elementary
Anthony G., Redbud Elementary
At the State Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE), held April 26, 32 high school student artworks were submitted for adjudication. Of these, 19 entries received a rating of 4, the highest non–Gold Seal rating awarded at the state level.
Congratulations to the following students whose work earned a rating of 4 at State VASE 2025:
Yoonjie J.,
Fragments
– Westwood High School
Rucha K.,
The Sapphire Vase
– Westwood High School
Sophia C.,
What, Like It’s Hard?
– Westwood High School
Tipps A. A.,
Juxtaposition of Life
– Westwood High School
Sydney A. H.,
Bored
– Westwood High School
Ella K.,
Stream of Consciousness
– Westwood High School
Bryan G.,
Greyroach
– Westwood High School
Ariana F.,
Before Me
– Westwood High School
Roshni S.,
Embrace Yourself
– McNeil High School
Dayul H.,
Seeking Shade in the Sun
– Round Rock High School
Izzy E. P.,
Nothing Lasts Forever
– McNeil High School
Eva L. W.,
The Goat
– McNeil High School
Park E. I.,
Distortion
– McNeil High School
Bailey M.,
A Spark in a Frame
– Cedar Ridge High School
Tracy T.,
Lilies
– Cedar Ridge High School
Annaleigh R. I.,
Mind Blowing
– Cedar Ridge High School
Ender B.,
Monumental Primordium
– Westwood High School
Rosalie B.,
Balloon Dog
– McNeil High School
Avery B.,
Self Portrait Still Life
– Cedar Ridge High School
In addition, three Round Rock ISD students earned the prestigious Gold Seal Award, the highest honor at State VASE. Their artwork will be exhibited at venues across Texas and showcased at the Texas Art Education Association Fall Conference:
Lela A. T.,
Bug Eyes
– Round Rock High School
Samantha T.,
Comfort Zone
– Westwood High School
Rosalie B.,
My Sister, Amelie
– McNeil High School
Round Rock ISD artists also excelled at the Region 13 North Junior Visual Arts Scholastic Event (Junior VASE), where 14,330 works were adjudicated statewide at the regional level during the 2025 season. Only 1,047 entries across Texas earned a Platinum medal, the event’s highest distinction. Round Rock ISD submitted 285 entries, 202 receiving the highest rating of 4, and 17 works advancing to Platinum.
Congratulations to the following students whose artwork received a Platinum medal at Junior VASE 2025:
Harper L. C.,
Piece-full
– Grisham Middle School
Khloe G. H.,
Love in Different Ages
– Grisham Middle School
Josephine L. W.,
Sunlight Basking
– Grisham Middle School
Josephine L. W.,
Digging Up a Story
– Grisham Middle School
Isabel Y. W.,
Nothing Like Returning Home
– Grisham Middle School
Lanna L.,
Luna Moth
– Canyon Vista Middle School
Erin K. Y.,
Once Upon a Time
– Cedar Valley Middle School
Myla L.,
Zombie
– Ridgeview Middle School
Feyza K.,
Turk Kahvaltisi
– Walsh Middle School
Keira N. Z.,
My Bestie Westie
– Grisham Middle School
Margaret S. W.,
Depression Leaves a Web Behind
– Grisham Middle School
Lily A. A.,
Night of the Froggies
– Grisham Middle School
Lilly A. N.,
Mood Swing
– Grisham Middle School
Maya M. S.,
Emotional Stack of Ice Cream Cats
– Grisham Middle School
Yoonchae P.,
The Vase and Life
– Walsh Middle School
Soyul K.,
Touch of Color
– Walsh Middle School
Frances L.,
Whisper of a Dying Pomegranate
– Chisholm Trail Middle School
“The extraordinary success of our students at these competitions is a testament to the creativity, dedication, and hard work they bring to their art,” said Tim Lowke, Round Rock ISD director of fine arts – visual arts. “It’s incredibly rewarding to see their unique voices recognized at the state level.”
Round Rock ISD celebrates the dedication, talent, and artistic accomplishments of all students and educators who distinguished themselves by representing the district at the 2025 TEAM, Junior VASE and State VASE competitions.