PBJ: 10/5-11
We have a short week ahead of us, with normal rehearsals on Monday and Tuesday followed by an away game in McKinney on THURSDAY. Please see the itinerary and gameday checklist below for more details.
All order forms, cash, and checks for our popcorn fundraiser must be turned in to directors by the end of the day this Tuesday, October 6th. It is extremely important that materials be collected on time so that orders can be delivered as expected in early November. All money for cash/check orders must be submitted with the order form. Please ensure that totals match what is shown on the form before turning it in.
As the 1st Quarter (9-weeks) ends this Thursday, October 8th, report card grades will determine academic eligibility for the next several weeks. Students who are determined to be academically ineligible following this grade check will be unable to partipate in the following events:
- Home Game vs McKinney (Oct. 16th)
- UIL Region Marching Contest (Oct. 21st)
- Away Game vs Walnut Grove (Oct. 23rd)
- Bands of America Waco Regional Championships (Oct. 24th)
- Senior Night Home Game vs Rock Hill (Oct. 30th)
- UIL Area Marching Contest (Oct. 31st)
Important notes:
- Students who are academically eligible as of the October 8th evaluation will remain eligible for the remainder of the fall semester.
- Students with a reported grade below 70 in any on-level class or below a 60 in any Honors or AP class will become ineligible to participate in extracurricular performances starting on Thursday, October 15th.
- Directors should receive an eligibility report from each campus by Tuesday, October 13th. Ineligible students will be notified in person, and a ParentSquare message will be sent to families.
- Ineligible students' grades will be evaluated again on Friday, October 30th. If all grades are at a passing level at that check, students will regain elgibility on Friday, November 6th.
- Students who are academically ineligible to perform are permitted and expected to participate in all after-school rehearsals as required by the class.
The complete eligibility calendar for the 2026-2027 school year can be viewed using the link below.
Although there is no school for students on Tuesday, October 13th, we will have a required rehearsal, 5:00-8:00pm at Jackie Hendricks Stadium. The Lovelady HS Band Hall will be open 4:00-4:45pm for students to retrieve anything needed for rehearsal.
There's still time to register for our Spring Trip to Houston/Galveston on April 9-11. Planned highlights include Space Center Houston, Moody Gardens, Galveston's Historic Pleasure Pier, and a Houston Symphony concert. Click the link below for a very helpful brouchure provided by our travel partner, Perform America, including how to register online. Please note that participation in the Spring Trip is optional.
Registration/Non-Refundable Deposit Deadline: October 22nd
First Regular Payment Due: October 23rd
