August 2019 Newsletter

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Welcome back!

Who are the Band Boosters?

Quite simply, a Band Booster is YOU, the band parents.  You don the hat of cheerleader, fundraiser, water provider, seamstress, event planner, chaperone and/or pit crew.  We play many roles to support our bands.  We can't be successful without the help of YOU!  There is no fee, everyone is welcome! It's a great time to get involved and share your time and talent with us.

Your 2019-2020 Band Booster Board

  • President: Trisha Laich
  • 1st VP (Events): Jim Walker
  • 2nd VP (Fundraising): Stephanie Waldron
  • Treasurer: Michelle Walter
  • Secretary: James Goodman

Raffle Tickets

Our first fundraiser of the season will be raffle tickets. These will go home with your Band Student on Monday, August 26. Tickets are $5 each.  We ask that each Band Student help sell a minimum of 10 tickets to help with raising needed funds.  The raffle winner is drawn during the Marching Invitational held at Highland High School Field on September 7.

Marching Invitational - September 7 - Highland High School Field

This will be the first show of the Marching Band Season. All STOH Band Families will receive complimentary passes to attend. Our 7th-12th grade Band Students will be performing the National Anthem. Come out and watch and support the Highland Band. We are also looking to fill some volunteer spots to ensure this event goes off with success.  Please CLICK HERE to help by signing up for a shift and support the Band.

Marching Invitational Ad's for Program

You can also support our fundraising efforts by contacting a business you own or frequent in the NWI area by asking to place an ad in our Progam for the Marching Invitational.  We have attached the Ad Cover Letter and Ad Agreement forms to this email.  Feel free to print them out and bring them the next time you shop or dine in one of your favorite businesses.

Spirit Wear Store

Coming soon!  You and your Band Student will have an opportunity to purchase Spirit Wear to show your support of the Highland Bands. Watch for more details coming soon in an upcoming newsletter.

Remind App

Be "reminded" of various Highland Band Events and details by texting:  @stoh2019 to 81010

Student Accounts

All student account information has been updated in CHARMS.  What is a student account?  Each student who participates in certain Band fundraising activities earns a portion into their student account.  This system allows students to make withdrawals of their student accounts to pay for band-related expenses such as ISSMA, SmartMusic, Instrument Cleaning Fees and Marching Fees. CHARMS training will be forthcoming in the September newsletter.

Upcoming Band Concerts for the 2019-2020 School Year

October 17, December 17, February 8 ISSMA Solo, April 9

Places to find us online:

Monday, September 9th @ 7:00pm in the Band Room at Highland High School



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