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Panther Band Journal: Week of 10/6

Panther Band Journal: Week of 10/6
Panther Band Journal:Week of 10/6

EVENTS THIS WEEK EVENTS THIS WEEK

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Those who follow our band calendar closely know that we have two performances that take place during the students' 6-day weekend, October 8-13. There is a home football game against Allen this Friday, October 10, and our UIL Region Marching Contest performance at Kimbrough Stadium on Saturday, October 11. We will also have our normal 3:30-6:00pm rehearsal on Thursday afternoon (October 9). Please understand that the scheduling of these events is determined by the UIL, not Princeton ISD.


Rehearsal: Thursday, October 9, 3:30-6:00pm

Although students are not in school on Thursday, our normal Thursday afternoon rehearsal will still take place. Students should plan to begin rehearsal promptly at 3:30pm at the Auxiliary Stadium.


Home Football Game vs Allen: Friday, October 10, 5:00pm call time

The itinerary for this game is very similar to other home games prior to Homecoming. We will meet at the Auxiliary Stadium at 5:00pm for a run-through of our halftime show before changing into uniforms and walking to Jackie Hendricks Stadium. One difference is that all brass, saxophones, and low reeds will carry the instruments in cases to the game. After the game, these instruments will be loaded into the semi-truck prior to students returning to Lovelady High School.


UIL Region Marching Contest: Saturday, October 11, 7:30am call time

On Saturday morning, we will meet at Lovelady High School at 7:30am to prepare for our performance at the UIL Region Marching Contest. The Band Boosters will provide a light breakfast prior to students changing into uniform and departing for Tom Kimbrough Stadium in Murphy. Our performance takes place at 11:30am.


Please read through the itineraries below for more details about these performanes.

Itinerary: Home Football Game vs Allen
Itinerary: UIL Region Marching Contest

Eligibility Check - End of 1st Quarter Eligibility Check - End of 1st Quarter

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The next eligibility check of the year is this Wednesday, October 8. A grade lower than 70 in any class (lower than 60 in an identified Honors/AP class) as of this Wednesday will result in the student losing eligibility for a period of 3 weeks starting at the end of the school day on Wednesday, October 15. Students who are passing at this eligibility check will remain eligible for the remainder of the fall semester. Ineligible students will not be allowed to participate in the following events:


  • Friday, October 24: Away Football Game vs Plano West
  • Saturday, October 25: UIL Area Marching Band Contest
  • Thursday, October 30: Home Football Game vs Prosper (Senior Night)
  • Thursday, November 6: Away Football Game vs McKinney Boyd


Students who lose eligibility for this period will have the opportunity to regain eligibility following the eligibility check on Friday, October 31. Students who meet eligibility requirements at this date will become eligible at the end of the school day on Friday, November 7. This grade check will not affect eligibility of students who passed the October 8 eligibility check.


Academically ineligible students are still required to attend and participate in all rehearsals during and outside of the school day.

2025-2026 Academic Eligibility Calendar

Princeton Band Booster Organization Princeton Band Booster Organization

Volunteer Opportunities Available!

Calling all volunteers !

October 10th Home Game is approaching and we need smiling faces to help us !!

Want to sell merch and other fun spirit items ?? Not a concession person ? WE HAVE A SPOT FOR YOU !! We have spirit store that need attendants!!

Volunteer your time = football entry + MEAL on us as a Thank YOU!

Volunteer hours needed ? Deal !

We wish you were HERE

Signup is below! Boosters will be reaching out with game day instructions via email provided on the sign up genius!


We also need bus chaperones for Saturday's UIL Region Contest - sign up below!

Sign Up to Volunteer for Friday's Home Game
Sign Up to Volunteer for Saturday's UIL Contest
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Band Fees Band Fees

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All fees should now be updated in CutTime. Balances may be paid online by clicking the "Make A Payment" button. If you prefer to pay your balance via cash or check, you may have students deliver payments to a band director or mail a check (please do not mail cash) to:


Princeton High School Band

Princeton Senior High School

1000 E Princeton Dr

Princeton, TX 75407

Payment Plans

Families who would like to pay their fee balances over time are encouraged to contact Dr. Knight (steven.knight@princetonisd.net) to discuss setting up a payment plan.

Band Calendar Band Calendar

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The official calendar for the Princeton High School Band can be found on the high school band website. While the calendar already includes events for the entire school year, there may be updates to the calendar as the year progresses. We will try to communicate any changes well in advance, students and families are encouraged to periodically check the calendar to ensure they have the most current information.
High School Band Website
Google Calendar Link

The Next Three Weeks The Next Three Weeks

October 6-12

Monday, 10/6: Rehearsal, 5:00-8:00pm (Jackie Hendricks Stadium)

Tuesday, 10/7: Rehearsal, 3:30-6:00pm

Wednesday, 10/8: End of Quarter 1, Eligibility Check for All Students

Thursday, 10/9: Rehearsal, 3:30-6:00pm

Friday, 10/10: Home Football Game vs Allen (5:00pm call time)

Saturday, 10/11: Region 25 UIL Marching Contest (7:30am call time)

October 13-19

Monday, 10/13: NO SCHOOL OR REHEARSAL

Tuesday, 10/14: Rehearsal, 3:30-6:00pm

Thursday, 10/16: Rehearsal, 3:30-6:00pm

October 20-26

Monday, 10/20: Rehearsal, 5:00-8:00pm (Jackie Hendricks Stadium)

Tuesday, 10/21: Rehearsal, 3:30-6:00pm

Thursday, 10/23: Rehearsal, 3:30-6:00pm

Friday, 10/24: Away Football Game vs Plano West, (3:30pm call time)

Saturday, 10/25: UIL Area Marching Contest (call time TBD)

High School Band & Colorguard Staff High School Band & Colorguard Staff

Dr. Steven Knight

Director of Bands

steven.knight@princetonisd.net


Jeremy Diaz

Assistant Band Director

jdiaz@princetonisd.net


Emily Amigh

Assistant Band Director

emily.amigh@princetonisd.net


Alan Gray

Percussion Director

agray@princetonisd.net


Ben Cordell

Assistant Percussion Director

bcordell@princetonisd.net


Michael McGehee

Colorguard Director

mmcgehee@princetonisd.net


Madison Jenkins

Colorguard Assistant

madison.jenkins@princetonisd.net

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Princeton High School Band
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