The Marching Band Calendar is regularly updated and available on the Band website – we highly recommend subscribing to it.
Here are some great ways to stay informed about all things Band related.
Open Lead Positions – Upbeat Club
Work with the Directors & Band staff to help the Band!
Summer Band Camp Co- lead – help organize the start of the Band season
Sponsorship Lead – Find sponsors for our programs
Competition Uniform Lead x 2 – help with uniforms
Split the Pot Lead – raise some funds at the games
For more information about volunteering with the Upbeat Club please contact: president@lakotawestbands.org or LWUpbeat@gmail.com
Congratulations!
District 13 Honor Band Participants
Congratulations to all the students selected to participate in the 2026 OMEA – Ohio District 13 Honor Band! We could not be more proud of these students from West Main Campus, Freshman Campus, Ridge Jr School, and Plains Jr School!
District 13 includes all school districts in Butler, Warren, Clinton, and Preble counties. A tremendous of amount of students from all of the districts in these counties audition for a spot in one of the ensembles. Rehearsals are led by talented guest conductors, include challenging music, and it all happens in one weekend!! You won’t believe what they will accomplish!
The perfect gift is waiting!
Surprise your student with some new band spirit gear this holiday season. We have Window Clings & Car Magnets too!
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Kroger Community Rewards program
We encourage all our band families to sign up for the Kroger Community Rewards program!
All you have to do is link your Kroger Shopper’s Card (Kroger Plus Card) to Lakota West Upbeat Club, shop at Kroger and swipe your Shopper’s Card. It’s that SIMPLE!!
Kroger donates annually to our Band Program based on your percentage of spending, at NO added COST to YOU! Please sign up today!
End of Year Donations
Do you consider making an end of year donation to our amazing band program – Lakota West Upbeat Club? Please know that each and every donation to the Lakota West Upbeat Club directly impacts the programs that are offered to Lakota West High School band students.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, your donation to our Upbeat Club would be tax deductible. Please click HERE for more information & to make a donation. We’d be happy to help you navigate those end of year donations!
We also have a great sponsorship program available. Every time our students take the field for competition, perform in concert and march in a parade, Lakota West Bands proudly represent West Chester and Liberty Townships and the Lakota school district. Sponsoring the band program is a great way to support our students as well as our local community. View and share this brochure for those interested in a sponsorship! Link to Brochure
For more information about sponsoring Lakota West Bands please contact: president@lakotawestbands.org or LWUpbeat@gmail.com
THANK YOU for your continued support!
Winter Guard News
- JV Winter Guard – Gloves payment is $24. We are accepting cash or check made out to Lakota West Upbeat Club
- Please check our Calendar for the Varsity & JV practice schedule in December.
- Look out for Volunteer sign-ups for the Winter Guard Home Show. We have the world class group Onyx attending this year, which is super exciting!
If you have any questions, please contact brittany.stover0920@gmail.com
Winter Guard Calendar Fundraiser
Please help support the Winter Guard teams!
Pick which team you’d like to support (JV or Varsity), use the QR code or follow This Link to place your donation! Pick your favorite day(s) and donate the amount equal to your days.
Please spread the word! Every dollar helps to support our amazing Winter Guard teams!
Thank you for your support!
You can always find information on ourwebsite, our calendar, and on our social media pages (@lakotawestbands).If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at LWUpbeat@gmail.com