PBJ: 9/7-13
Homecoming is on Friday, September 11th, and the band and colorguard will have a busy day participating in THREE events to contribute to the celebration:
3:00pm - Homecoming Parade
7:00pm - Homecoming Football Game vs. Newman Smith HS
Please click the link below to view the full itinerary for the day.
Our percussionists will be competing at the Community Drumline Contest at Community ISD's Braves Stadium in Nevada this Saturday. The JV Drumline performs at 10:00am, and the Varsity Drumline performs at 1:15pm. Parents and other supporters are encouraged to attend. The $5 entry fee is payable by cash or card.
Following our first progress report, there have been a few questions from students and parents about the effect of grades on performance eligibility. While the grades from this first progress report do not impact eligibility, the grades reported at the next evaluation date can cause students to become ineligible for performances during the weeks that follow according to state and district regulations.
Important notes:
- The next grade reporting date is Friday, September 18th.
- 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 Friday, September 25th.
- All students' grades will be evaluated again at the end of the 1st quarter (nine-weeks) on Thursday, October 8th. Students with failing grades as described above at that time will become ineligible starting on Thursday, October 15th. This is also when previously ineligible students can regain eligibility if all grades are passing on October 8th.
- Students who are academically eligible as of the October 8th evaluation will remain eligible for the remainder of the fall semester. Students who are deemed ineligible on October 8th will have an opportunity to regain eligibility following the next progress report on October 30th.
- 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.
Private lessons are an optional enrichment opportunity for students to receive weekly one-on-one instruction from an expert on their instrument. They are sometimes compared to tutoring in other subjects, but this is a misleading comparison. While tutoring in other subjects is usually designed to assist students struggling in those areas, private lessons are also especially valuable for students looking to take their performance to the next level. Whether the goal is making the All-Region Band, learning a challenging solo, being placed in a higher level band class next year, or simply being more confident about playing their instrument, private lessons are the best way for students to improve their skills.
Click the link below to learn more about our private lesson program, including financial assistance for qualifying students.
Our 2027 Spring Trip will be a weekend 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.
