Music Teacher Honored With 2023 Orchestra Award

Posted on 12/07/2023

We are excited to announce that Melinda Flohr, an orchestra instructor at Highland Park High School, has been selected as the winner of the 2023 Outstanding High School Orchestra Director Award by the Northeast Kansas Music Educators Association.

Ms. Flohr was recognized and presented with a plaque at the District Mini-Convention Band Concert at on December 2. View photos from the ceremony on Facebook.

We congratulate Ms.Flohr on this well-deserved recognition! She is a dedicated music teacher who is loved by the students and staff at Highland Park.

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