The Marching Band Calendar is regularly updated and available on the Band website – we highly recommend subscribing to it.
Jazz ‘N Cakes April 11th 8 AM–12 PM
Jazz n’ Cakes is one of our biggest (and most fun) fundraisers of the year. Here are some wonderful opportunities to contribute to this mega-event:
Calling all vendors Limited spaces are available! contact pancake@lakotawestbands.org for a vendor application. The deadline to submit an application is March 20th… today!
Donate a Gift Basket or Items for a Gift Basket Donate a small (or large) gift basket of your products for our raffle. We also accept items and gift cards that we can include in large gift baskets. Contact pancake@lakotawestbands.org for details.
Donate via Amazon Donate with a click! Visit our Amazon Wish List and pick something to donate. Please contact pancake@lakotawestbands.org
We’re looking for our amazing adult and student volunteers to help make this year’s Jazz ’n Cakes fundraiser a hit! Whether you love supporting our band program, serving the community, or just being part of a fun, lively morning, we’d be thrilled to have you on the team. Please sign up and be a part of this fun fundraiser!
Taste for Music – Marco’s Pizza Night
Dinner = DONE + Support the Band!
Mark your calendars for an easy (and delicious) way to support our students!
Lakota West Upbeat Club Pizza Night Fundraiser
Tuesday, March 24th
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Skip cooking and grab Marco’s instead — 25% of your order goes right back to the Upbeat Club!
How to participate:
Dine-in or carry-out both count
Use any coupons or deals
Mention Lakota West Upbeat Club when ordering
Ordering online/app? Use code UPBEAT
Marco’s Pizza – Princeton Rd (by 747)
Every slice helps support our amazing band program, so tell your friends, neighbors, and fellow band families to join in!
Let’s turn pizza night into a win for our students
Music for All Festival
Mark your calendars! This is going to be an amazing evening of music. Our friends from Lakota East High School Symphonic Winds will share the stage with Cincinnati Wind Band and the Southeast Missouri State University Wind Symphony at the Windfest at Music Hall on March 22!
Please check HERE for more information about the event & for the ticket prices.
We Need Volunteer Leads
Sponsorship Lead Needed
Shout?out to our amazing sponsors for their continued support. Your generosity makes a tremendous impact on our band program.
We are looking for a volunteer to help secure sponsorships and connect with local businesses and community partners. If you enjoy organizing, communicating, and building relationships, this is a great way to make a meaningful difference!
For more information about our Sponsorship Opportunities, please visit https://lakotawestbands.org/support/sponsorship/
If you’re interested in joining our team or have any questions, please contact president@lakotawestbands.org
Summer Camp Co-Lead Needed
It’s almost time to start planning our summer camp!
We have a dedicated band mom with several years of experience leading this effort, and we’re looking for a passionate volunteer co-lead to join her in creating a successful and memorable experience for our hardworking student musicians.
If you’re interested in this rewarding opportunity or if you have any questions, please contact president@lakotawestbands.org
Winter Guard News
Please check our Calendar for the Varsity & JV practice schedule. If you have any questions, please contact brittany.stover0920@gmail.com
Upcoming Winter Guard Events:
03/21 – Tri State Marching Arts @ George Rogers Clark High School JV Semi-Finals only
03/23 – Winter Guard Community Show 8:30 – 9pm at West Freshman School
03/28 – Tri State Marching Arts @ Truist Arena on NKU Campus – Championships for both teams, if JV advances from semi finals
Good luck to all our staff & students participating!
You can always find information on our website, our calendar, and on our social media pages (@lakotawestbands).
Questions? Contact: LWUpbeat@gmail.com