Quarter 1 - Week 8

Monday - Wind and Percussion - 4pm-7pm** (NEW TIME!)

Tuesday - Rehearsal - 6pm-9pm*

Wednesday - Color Guard Sectionals 5pm-7:30pm

Thursday -Rehearsal - 4pm-6pm**

Friday - Trailer Loading (Loading Crew Only) - 4pm-5pm

Friday - Home Football Game vs. RidgeView - 6pm call time

Saturday - Boiling Springs Festival of Bands Competition! See schedule below!

*Students are permitted to stay after school on Tuesday and Thursday. They may not leave campus with another student and they cannot DoorDash to campus.

** Middle School students joining should be on campus by 3:45pm and ready to begin rehearsal at 4:00pm.

• Call time @ RHHS - 8:00am
• Wear your uniform undergarments (thin shorts, long black socks, marching shoes, In Frame shirt)
• Bring a lunch to eat on the bus and concessions money for dinner!

Step 1 - Complete the online form prior to the competition day.

Step 2 - At the conclusion of the competition, you and your student must be seen together by both a director and their bus chaperone.

The form can be found at: https://rock-hill.jotform.com/262628436293060

Our next BIG volunteer needs are:

Sept 26th - Trailer Driver

Sept 26th - Semi Driver

Sept 26th - Uniform Crew (2)

Sept 26th - Prop Crew (5)

Oct 3rd - Semi Driver

Oct 3rd - Uniform Crew (2)

Oct 3rd - Prop Crew (5)

CLICK BELOW TO SIGN UP!!!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CAFAB2EAAF8C34-64699535-volunteer

This is a reminder that our second marching band fee payment date is due on September 25. If you have not paid that yet, please take care of that as soon as possible. The third payment date is October 25th.

Band Fee General Information

Band fees are an important source of funding for our program and help cover many of the expenses necessary to provide our students with a high-quality marching band experience. These costs include music and drill design, uniforms and costuming, transportation for our fleet of buses and equipment trucks, instruments, electronics, flags, equipment, and much more.

While many band programs in our area have continued to increase their participation fees, we are working hard to be fiscally responsible with our budget and keep RHHS band fees at the same level they have been for more than 20 years. To continue providing the band experience we want for our students, it is important that each band family make every effort to stay current with band fees.

At the same time, we want every student to have the opportunity to perform regardless of their family's financial circumstances.

To help make band fees more manageable for families, payments are spread across five months:

• August 25 – $100
• September 25 – $100
• October 25 – $100
• November 25 – $100
• December 18 – $100 or the remaining balance

Families are always welcome to pay fees earlier or pay a larger amount at any time. This schedule is simply provided to help distribute the cost throughout the fall.

School Policies on Band Fees

• Band fees are required for participation in marching band each year. All required fees must be paid in order for a student to participate.

  
  

• This is a new school policy and expectation outlined directly by our principal, Mr. King: Students with an outstanding band fee balance will not be permitted to participate in any additional band activities or events until their fees have been paid in full. This includes, but is not limited to, indoor percussion, winter guard, trips, and other program opportunities.

  
  

• All outstanding band fees must be paid in full prior to graduation. Students will not be cleared for graduation until all financial obligations to the band program have been satisfied.

How to Pay

The easiest way to make a payment is to visit www.rockhillbod.com, click Pay Fees, and then select Band Fees to School.

Payments may also be made directly to the RHHS bookkeeper by cash or check.

Students who have available credit in CutTime may also use those funds toward their band fees. To transfer CutTime credit, complete the Transfer Request Form, which can also be found at www.rockhillbod.com.

We also have several fundraisers planned throughout the fall that will allow students to earn money toward their band fees. Our Mattress Sale is the first of these opportunities, and additional information about future fundraisers will be shared as they approach.

Band Fee Waiver

The Rock Hill School District also recognizes that, even with fundraising opportunities, some families may need consideration for a reduction or waiver of marching band fees. Families who would like to request consideration may complete the online form here:

https://rock-hill.jotform.com/261644986755070

After the form is submitted, the request will be reviewed by the principal, and a determination will be sent to the email address provided on the application. Please note: Any reduction or waiver applies only to marching band fees and does not apply to Winter Guard or Indoor Percussion fees for the second semester.

Thank you for helping us continue to provide our students with an outstanding band experience while keeping participation as affordable and accessible as possible.

If you have any questions about band fees, fundraising, or the fee consideration process, please contact us at tholliday@rhmail.org or pguzewic@rhmail.org.

Any questions or concerns regarding a student’s fees, account balance, payments, or other financial obligations should be directed to Ms. Cook (RHHS Bookkeeper) at MLCook@rhmail.org.

Only 10 more days for our Fill My Calendar Fundraiser!

Students will receive 75% of the money they raise toward their band fees, while the remaining 25% supports the band program through the RHHS Band Boosters.

Students will should have home two yellow flyers! These have a QR code for getting donations in person as well as the URL/link to share with friends and family online or by text!

We need EVERYONE's help with this fundraiser to make a huge impact for the band!!

Thank you to our volunteer chaperones who helped on Saturday for the District Preivew!

Props: Tiana Mitchell, Tracy Fisher

Bus Chaperones: Jazsmin Kinder, Arlene Crisco, Kelly George

Semi Truck Driver - Terrance Thorne

Trailer Driver - Lamar Crisco

Uniform Team: Libbie Driggers, Alfreda Rosebrough, Meg Montgomery

Prop Crew: Brice Mitchell, Misti Shelton

Thank you to all of our parent volunteers listed and also to those who jumped in when they saw something was needed! Our band is grateful for your help!

Olde English is October 17th at District 3 Stadium!

There are two sign ups. The first is for adult volunteer shifts. The second is for food/hospitality items. We need parents to sign up on BOTH! Thank you for keeping this date open. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year! Our parent volunteer force is critical to making this a successful day!

Adult Volunteer Sign Up

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CAFAB2EAAF8C34-65977890-2026

Food/Hospitality Items

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CAFAB2EAAF8C34-65977736-2026

Rehearsals are required unless excused by a director and are part of each student’s grade. Every member is important, and absences or tardiness affect the progress of the entire band. Please make rehearsal attendance, punctuality, and preparation a priority. Being present matters!

Unexcused absences can impact your student's participation on Friday night games and or Saturday competitions.

Student safety is a top priority. We monitor real-time Wet Bulb readings and lightning alerts throughout every rehearsal and adjust outdoor activity, breaks, or move indoors as conditions require.

If lightning is detected within 10 miles, students remain indoors until the area has been clear for 30 minutes.

Students MUST be properly dressed for outdoor athletic activity. Students without appropriate clothing will not be permitted to rehearse.

Students should bring:

• A full water jug
• Hat and sunscreen
• Lightweight, appropriate athletic clothing
• No crocs!

Make sure you have bookmarked the RHHS Band Google Calendar!

This is a live calendar that is updated frequently throughout the season. We recommend checking it at the beginning of each week!

https://rockhillbod.com/rhhs-band-calendar/

Our Rock Hill High School Band Boosters play a vital role in making our program successful, and we'd love to have every band family involved!

Membership is completely FREE and is a great way to support our incredible students, connect with other band families, and help create an outstanding experience for everyone in our program. Whether you have a little time or a lot, there's a place for you.

Join today by completing our quick membership form: https://rock-hill.jotform.com/261164930750152.

Thank you for helping make the RHHS Band the best it can be!

Need to get in touch?

Mr. Holliday - Director of Bands - tholliday@rhmail.org

Mr. Guzewicz - Associate Band Director - pguzewic@rhmail.org

RHHS Band Office - 803-981-1179

Brice Mitchell - Booster President - rhbandpresident@gmail.com

TBD - Booster Vice President - rhbandvicepresident@gmail.com

Hilda Melendez - Senior Treasurer - rhbandtar@gmail.com

Alane Salazar - Junior Treasurer - rhbandtap@gmail.com

Stephanie Gruber - Secretary - rhbandsecretary@gmail.com

TBD - Ways and Means - rhbandwaysandmeans@gmail.com