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Kankakee Valley ~ Competition Week

First all of THANK YOU to those that came out to support the band this past weekend at our festival. It was a success. Now onto this week it is pretty busy with the homecoming football game, competition and the dance. Below is from Mr. Blocker regarding the schedule for those events, Also we are still needing some help with feeding the kids and pit crew. Perfect time to help if your kid is wanting to go to homecoming you will need to be at the competition to pick your child up in order for your child to go to the dance. Please see below for sign ups and how to get your kid for the dance. DONATIONS We're asking each Band family to donate 1 case of water. If you have not brought your water in please do so.  Food and Water donations , once you select your DATE/ITEM - please bring it on your designated Competition date when you drop off your Marcher. One of our Band Booster Officers will collect the items at that time. FOOD DONATIONS Feed the kids on competition days. Please click  htt

2021 Marching Season is upon us

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THIS WEEK IN MARCHING... All the things! Inbox Marching season is in full swing and competitions are just around the corner.  HIGHLAND MARCHING FESTIVAL - SEPT. 18TH This is a HUGE event  and we need all parent-hands-on-deck. We need  a lot  of volunteers. Our kids march last so you will be able to see your child march. Please click  https://signup.com/go/OadWwgc  to sign up. WATER DONATIONS We're asking each Band family to donate 1 case of water.   You can bring it to the school when you drop off your Marcher for practice on September 7th, 9th or before the Home Game on the 10th. FOOD DONATIONS Feed the kids on competition days. Please click  https://signup.com/go/ SkZSXAm  to SIGN UP for a DATE and ITEM to donate.  CALLING ALL PIT CREW PARENTS We need a PIT CREW!  for EVERY performance! (Home games & Competitions)  6-7 volunteers to help with podium, percussion equipment for the performance! https://signup.com/go/bBGeiwu Food and Water donations , once you select your DATE/IT

Feed the Marchers 2021

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  We hope you are all well and settling into the new school year. Marching Competitions are just around the corner. We need your support to keep the kids hydrated and full of energy. WATER DONATIONS We're asking each Band family to donate 1 case of water.   You can bring it to the school when you drop off your Marcher for practice on September 7th, 9th or before the Home Game on the 10th. FOOD DONATIONS We also need food donations to feed the kids on competition days.  Please click  https://signup.com/go/ SkZSXAm  to SIGN UP for a DATE and ITEM to donate.  Once you select your DATE/ITEM - please bring it on your designated Competition date when you drop off your Marcher. One of our Band Booster Officers will collect the items at that time. Thank you for your support! The Band Boosters
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    November 2020 Newsletter I hope you had a happy Thanksgiving, Basketball season has begun and Pep Band time is here! See Mr. Blocker for sign-ups. The plan is to have limited seating for each game so reserve your spot in the Pep Band early.       Join Scrip! Earn money directly into your student's band account by buying gift cards to make your purchases through Scrip. Create an account by going to  https://shop.shopwithscrip.com/  and entering enrollment code:  A7EE4E6663153 Charms Student Accounts: Log into Charms to check up on your students account.  Fundraising: Thank you to Diane Goodman for the fundraising donation from Color Street Nails  Planned Events: Spring Craft Show - March 13, 2021   Remind App Be "reminded" of various Highland Band Events and details by texting: @stoh2019 to 81010 Places to find us online: Blog/Newsletters Calendar Facebook Twitter Instagram Marching Trojan Pride Instagram Amazon Smile   Our NEXT Band Booster Meeting Wednesday, Decembe
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  October 2020 Newsletter Happy October, Football season is coming to an end. Good luck Trojans in the playoffs!   Make sure to check in with Mr. Blocker to pick up your letter, numbers or chevrons for participating in the Marching Band. Check out the fundraising link below to Pampered Chef. Every purchase made will provide money to the band :). Pep Band season is starting soon and 8th graders  are more than welcome to join in! Have a wonderful Halloween everyone.   Join Scrip! Earn money directly into your student's band account by buying gift cards to make your purchases through Scrip. Create an account by going to  https://shop.shopwithscrip.com/  and entering enrollment code:  A7EE4E6663153 Charms Student Accounts: Log into Charms to check up on your students account.  Fundraising:  Virtual Pampered Chef Party: http://www.pamperedchef.com/party/stohbandbooster20   Planned Events: Spring Craft Show - March 13, 2021   Remind App Be "reminded" of various Highland Band