PBJ: 8/24-30

Busy Week Ahead!
With the first varsity football game scheduled for Friday, there is a lot going on for our Band and Colorguard students this week. Between rehearsals, Meet the Panther, a pep rally, and the game, there's a lot of information to keep up with. Please read this week's newsletter carefully and keep it handy for reference as the week progresses. Parents: Be sure to check out the important volunteer and donation opportunities in the Band Booster section below!
Schedule for August 24-30
Monday (8/24): Rehearsal, 5:00-8:00pm
Tuesday (8/25): Rehearsal, 4:00-6:30pm
Wednesday (8/26): Meet the Panther, 6:00pm call time at PSHS Band Hall
Thursday (8/27): Rehearsal, 4:00-6:30pm
Friday (8/28): Home Football Game vs North Gardland, 5:00pm call time
Meet the Panther - Wednesday
All band and colorguard students will participate in the annual Meet the Panther event on Wednesday, August 26th at the PSHS Competition Gym. This event introduces student participants in fall sports and spirit groups, and members of the band leadership team and colorguard will be recognized. Students should meet at the PSHS Band Hall at 6:00pm wearing jeans and a maroon, white, grey, or black Princeton shirt. Meet the Panther begins at 7:00pm and is expected to end between 8:00 and 8:30. Family members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
First Football Game - Friday
Our first varsity football game is this Friday at Jackie Hendricks Stadium, and the Band and Colorguard play a pivotal role in bringing spirit and entertainment to gameday. Band Students will report to Lovelady HS at 5:00pm wearing our Summer Uniform - Black UUG (uniform undergarment) shorts, maroon UUG shirt, and athletic shoes with socks. Students who have ordered these items can expect to receive them in classes at some point this week.
Please read through the Itinerary and Gameday Checklist below for everything you need to know to be prepared for our first game. Colorguard students will receive guard-specific information from Mr. McGehee and Ms. Matheny.
IMPORTANT: STUDENTS MUST HAVE ALL REQUIRED FORMS SUBMITTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS REQUIRED PERFORMANCE.
Pep Rally - Friday at PSHS
Prior to Friday's football game, all Band and Colorguard students will also participate in the first pep rally of the school year at PSHS. 9th and 10th Grade students will go to the LHS Band Hall at the start of 7th period and walk to PSHS as a group escorted by the band directors. 11th and 12th Grade students will report to the PSHS Band Hall at the start of 7th period. Attire for the pep rally will be the maroon UUG dry-fit shirt with jeans or shorts.
First Away Game - Next THURSDAY
For those that like to plan ahead, our first AWAY game of the season will also be our first THURSDAY game. You can check out the current draft of the itinerary for next week's game vs McKinney North below. Please note that the itinerary is subject to change, and the final verson will apear in next week's PBJ.
Princeton Band Boosters
6 HOURS + EVERY BAND FAMILY = A STRONGER SEASON!
We are asking each band family to contribute a minimum of 6 volunteer hours this season.
With so many students to support, those six hours can make a HUGE difference! Choose the dates and opportunities that work best for your family. You can complete your hours at once or spread them throughout the season. Your time helps make these experiences possible for our students and allows our directors and staff to focus on what matters most — our students and their success. Every helping hand counts!
HOME GAMES — VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
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9/11 | HOMECOMING — Princeton vs. Newman Smith
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9/18 | Princeton vs. Dallas Jesuit
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10/16 | Princeton vs. McKinney
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10/30 | SENIOR NIGHT — Princeton vs. Rock Hill
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AWAY GAMES — BUS CHAPERONES NEEDED
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9/25 | Princeton @ Allen
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10/8 | Princeton @ McKinney Boyd
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10/23 | Princeton @ Walnut Grove
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11/6 | Princeton @ Prosper
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Have questions or need more information? Please don’t hesitate to contact the Princeton Panther Band Boosters through our Facebook page/group or by email. We’re happy to help and would love to get more of our Panther Band families involved!
Thank you for giving your time and supporting the Princeton Panther Marching Band. Together, we can make WICKED GAMES and the 2026 marching season an unforgettable experience for our students!
Band Calendar
The Next Three Weeks
August 24-30
Monday, 8/24: Full Ensemble Rehearsal, 5:00-8:00pm
Tuesday, 8/25: Full Ensemble Rehearsal, 4:00-6:30pm
Wednesday, 8/26: Meet the Panther, 6:00pm @ PSHS
Thursday, 8/27: Full Ensemble Rehearsal, 4:00-6:30pm
Friday, 8/28: Home Football Game vs North Garland
August 31-September 6
Monday, 8/31: Full Ensemble Rehearsal, 5:00-8:00pm
Tuesday, 9/1: Full Ensemble Rehearsal, 4:00-6:30pm
Thursday, 9/3: Away Football Game vs McKinney North
September 7-13
Monday, 9/7: NO REHEARSAL (Labor Day)
Tuesday, 9/8: Full Ensemble Rehearsal, 4:00-6:30pm
Thursday, 9/10: Full Ensemble Rehearsal, 4:00-6:30pm
Friday, 9/11: Homecoming Pep Rally, Parade, & Football Game vs Newman Smith
Saturday, 9/12: Community Drumline Contest (Percussion Only)
High School Band & Colorguard Staff
Dr. Steven Knight
Director of Bands
steven.knight@princetonisd.net
Jeremy Diaz
Assistant Band Director
Emily Amigh
Assistant Band Director
Alan Gray
Percussion Director
Ben Cordell
Assistant Percussion Director
Michael McGehee
Colorguard Director
Kara Matheny
Colorguard Assistant