Several Mason City Schools students' masterpieces were recently designated a part of the Mason Central art collection that will be displayed throughout the 2018-2019 school year.
Deputy Superintendent Jonathan Cooper invited each artist and his or her family to a special reception in the students’ honor on May 9.
"Originally, I was an art major in college. And, while I ended up finding my true calling in teaching, I still love art. Each piece that I chose for this year's art collection was speaking to me about a special story that it's artist was revealing. I couldn't wait to meet each of you, and hear the story behind your piece. Thank you for creating these works, and letting all of our Central Office visitors see your stories."
Students whose artwork will be displayed during the 2018-2019 school year include:
Kindergarten 
Emma Johnston, Love Monster
Reese Moellers, Pigeon
First
Grace Kwon, Still Life with Apples
Second
Anna Erickson, Fall Pumpkin
Mia Wang, Britto Pig
Third
Clare McKay, Monster
Collin Minogue, Fall Landscape
Angela Tang, Still Life
Fourth
Neave Paschka, Pop Art Painting
Elise Tong, Maya Strong Pig
Fifth
Riley Haberstroh, Snowmen at Night
Tori Hillman, Keep Calm & Cook
Neha Nadimetla, Pop Art Print
Annie Wang, Japanese Landscape
Sixth
Kathryn Lou, Notan
Seventh
Michelle Li, Life Isn’t About…
Cayden Perkins, Self Portrait
Eighth
Megumi Fukuda, Relief Watercolor
Emily Heo, Words Matter
Nikki Longworth, Fractal
High School
Abby Muglia, Two Cities
Sophie Nabb, Jar with Lights
Sophie Nabb, Cairn
Abigail Werner, Towering Stratum
Brianna Findley, Self-Portrait
Sophie Gorman, Monster
Zach Tepe, The Hand of Dad
Hiba Siddique, Citrus
Sophia Hoffman, Van Gogh Texture Set
Mary Grace Loyola, Bear Hugs
Julie Krueger, Raku Vase