All May, talented State High seniors had their work on display at the Bellefonte Art Museum as part of the Class of 2016 Art Show. Artists from five local high schools were chosen to participate in the exhibit. 

The SCASD chapter of the National Art Honor Society presented The Heart of State College, a silent art auction and showcase, on May 6 at the Makery on Calder Way.

The State College Jazz Festival celebrated its fortieth anniversary on May 13 with an appearance from the renowned Woody Herman Orchestra. The award-winning State High jazz band was joined by the SCASD middle schools along with other high school jazz bands in the region for a day of adjudication performances and legendary jazz music.