The Marching Firebirds enter several marching band competitions each year. In doing so, they aim for awards such as:
- Best Music
- Best Visuals
- Best General Effect
- Best Percussion
- Best Auxiliary (Color Guard)
- Grand Champion
In 2017-2018, the Marching Firebirds will appear at the following competitions:
- Saturday, September 16: Bellbrook Competition
- Saturday, September 23: Bands of America Regional at Toledo
- Saturday, October 14: Buckeye Invitational at OSU Stadium
- Saturday, October 28: Centerville Competition
- Sunday, October 29 OR Sunday November 5 : OMEA State Finals in Dayton
- Saturday, November 4: Mid-States Championship in Mason
- November 10-11: Band of America Grand Nationals Championships at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN
- Though not a competition, the Lakota West Firebirds will be traveling to Orlando to march in a parade at Disney World over Christmas break. More exciting details to come.