Choral participants have consistently been top performers in the Illinois Music Educators Association competitions, in both the Jazz and Classical divisions.

Student performers have participated in the Illinois High School Theater Association's annual TheaterFest.

Students throughout the state compete for roles in the annual performance of a classical musical or drama production.

[9][10] At least one child was forced to undergo a 72 hour hold after the school stalked multiple students' social media accounts.

[clarification needed] The parents of these students were not notified, and all power of attorney was illegally moved to the state during this time.