CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR MARCHING FIREBIRDS!!!
We are SO proud of their performance at Bands of America Obetz last weekend! We look forward to the next competition – Saturday 10/7 in Mason.
Upcoming
TONIGHT | Football Game | Sections will share report time, but students should be in full uniform and in the theater by 5:45 | Tonight is also Homecoming AND Future Firebirds Night so marching band will not be performing their show during half time and will start pre-gam early.
Monday 10/2 | Rehearsal | 6-9pm | Main Campus
Tuesday 10/3 | Jazz Concert | 6-8pm | Main Campus Theater
Wednesday 10/4 | Rehearsal | 3:45-6 | Main Campus
Thursday 10/5 | Rehearsal | 6-9pm | Main Campus
We hope all of our students attending Homecoming tomorrow have a safe, fantastic & SAFE night!
Panoramic Photo Orders
If you haven’t yet picked up your panoramic photo order, or would Iike to purchase one of the extras, please do so Friday from 5-6pm outside of the band room. Prints are $18 while supplies last.
If you’re going to the game tonight, don’t forget your cash for Split the Pot! The last winner won $337!!
(& we thank them for graciously donating it back to our band program!)
Volunteer Needs 
Our Tag Day Coordinators are looking for assistance is driving through our existing routes looking for feedback on possible changes for the future. If you are willing to take a route, please reach out to tagday@lakotawestbands.org
Our Lead Bus Chaperone is looking for someone to shadow her this year in order to successfully take over for the ’24-’25 school year. Reach out to bus@lakotawestbands.org for more information.
Upbeat Club Volunteers
- Mattress Sale Coordinator- looking for a liaison between the mattress company and the upbeat club.
- Swing Dance Coordinator- Will work with a committee of volunteers for this December event.
- Try Band- Co-Coordinate this January event that brings band to 6th graders to try instruments before they make class (& instrument) selections for Junior High.
Support for all of these positions will be provided! If interested, reach out to president@lakotawestbands.org.
Football Game Concessions – New this year, the Athletic Boosters is extending the offer for every shift worked, band will earn $25. See more details and signup HERE.
Calendar Winners (up-to-date)
- September 1: Bill Trentman | sold by Maxwell Trentman
- September 2: Phil Preston | sold by Russell Preston
- September 3: Kathy Penney | sold by Evan Kershaw
- September 4: Erin Horning | sold by Mariella O’Donnell
- September 5: Holly Burgess | sold by Holden Burgess
- September 6: Jing Chen | sold by Lang Chen
- September 7: Patti Celek | sold by Lakota West Bands
- September 8: Kevin Wright | sold by Tommy Shebesta
- September 9: Julie Fisher | sold by Mariella O’Donnell
- September 10: Jonathan Biggs | sold by Olivia Biggs
- September 11: Samantha Wood | sold by Will Abonia
- September 12: Alyssa Louagie | sold by Claire Louagie
- September 13: Lisa Witmer | sold by Isaiah Witmer
- September 14: Rhonda Durstock | sold by Alex Winter
- September 15: Robyn Berry | sold by Journey Berry
- September 16: Julie Fisher | sold by Mariella O’Donnell
- September 17: Rosa Singleton | sold by Cassandra Niinisto
- September 18: Eric Gallant | sold by Makenna Gallant
- September 19: Ellie Dixon | sold by Noah Dixon
- September 20: Dave Barber | sold by Titus Barber
- September 21: Naomi Maggiora | sold by Annabelle Shepard
- September 22: Scott Burton | sold by Ailah Dindar
- September 23: Ignacio Sunkel | sold by Max Sunkel
- September 24: Ryan Feagley | sold by Caleb Feagley
- September 25: Marcus Patrick | sold by Lindsey Geiger
- September 26: Lindsey Geiger | sold by Lindsey Geiger
- September 27: Jerry Katz Sr | sold by Tommy Shebesta
- September 28: Jane Voisard | sold by Bonnie Kirkmeyer
Catch us tonight on Facebook for the live announcement of our FINAL Friday Frenzy winner.
Save the Dates
West vs East Football Game AT East | Friday 10/6
Camp Day AND MSBA Band Competition | Saturday 10/7
Fall Band Concert | Tuesday 10/10
Winter Guard Auditions | 10/25 and 10/27
