PBJ: 10/12-18
We hope that students are enjoying their extended weekend. As a reminder, although there is no school 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.
The 1st Quarter grading period ended on Thursday, October 8th. Posted grades will determine academic eligibility for the next several weeks. Students who do not meet academic eligibility requirements 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.
On October 24th, we will be traveling to compete at the Bands of America Waco Regional Championship at Baylor University's McLane Stadium. Bands of America Championships provide opportunities to perform in the finest venues, receive quality evaluation, and to observe other bands, all in a positive, affirming, and celebratory atmosphere. This competition features a total of 32 competing bands from across the state of Texas. Please see the itinerary below for more details, including how to buy tickets or livestream the event.
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
