​​It is an exciting time of year for the CAPA program, especially at West Middle School. The middle school program is without an elementary feeder program or school. The teachers and staff rely solely on yearly collaborative and innovative recruitment efforts to attract talented students. CAPA teachers believe there is talent distributed throughout the city of Rockford. Many families are unaware of this great Creative and Performing Arts program housed at West and what we can offer artistically gifted students. To spike interest for students to audition, CAPA students present and perform at elementary schools, help at themed celebrations in Rockford and paint faces at numerous events. We have visited the Midway Village Museum and the Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens to meet families and put smiles on children's faces.