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.
We are excited to welcome the Dallas Brass for two performances later this month and are currently working on finalizing details.
Save the Dates:
26 Jan, 7-9pm for all Plains & Former Plains students, grade 7 and up.
27 Jan, 7-9pm for all Ridge & Former Ridge students, grade 7 and up
January Upbeat Club Meeting
15 January, 2026 Upbeat Club Meeting
Join us in supporting our fantastic band program!
You’ll hear from our Directors, Executive Team, and Committee Leads as they share important updates, exciting news, and this is a great opportunity to connect with other amazing band families. It’s also a great time to ask any questions you may have!
Click this Link to learn more about the Upbeat Club
We hope to see you there!
Lakota West Bands – Open Lead Volunteer Positions
We are looking to fill a few open lead positions for our 2026 band season. If you’d like to join our fun and energetic team, please review the open positions below and let us know you’re joining, or reach out to president@lakotawestbands.org if you have any questions. No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm.
Sponsorship Lead
Our band is seeking a Sponsorship Lead volunteer to help secure the resources our amazing kids deserve. The band sponsorship lead volunteer is primarily responsible for coordinating efforts to secure sponsorships and donations from local businesses.
Summer Band Camp Co-Lead.
We already have a dedicated band mom with several years of experience leading this role. We’re seeking a passionate volunteer co-lead to support her with organization, logistics, and creating a successful experience for our hardworking student musicians during summer marching band camp.
Competitive Band Uniform Lead
We are looking for a couple of well?organized individuals to coordinate our Competitive Marching Band Uniform team. We already have a great group in place—we’re just looking for someone (or a pair of volunteers) to take the lead.
Split the pot
If you have a fun personality, this position is for you! We need someone to take the lead on organizing “Split the Pot” at several fundraising events. Every hour helps, and your contribution is invaluable.
Thank you!
Join us for the 3rd Annual Lakota West Winter Guard Invitational!
Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Lakota West Freshman School!
The success of this show relies heavily on volunteers. We have multiple opportunities for both students and adults to volunteer. If you know a student who needs volunteer hours for school, the upbeat club is happy to sign-off for them when their shift is complete.
Please check out the signups and let us know how you can help support our outstanding color guard program.
Volunteer Sign-up HERE
We’re also in need of food donations & individually wrapped baked goods for the bake sale table.
Foo Donation Sign-up HERE
Check out our webpage for more information and event details. Check back soon—we’ll be adding more details.
You can always find information on our website, 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
Kroger Kroger Community Rewards
One of the easiest ways to help our band program is sign up for Kroger Community Rewards. 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. Kroger donates annually to our Band Program based on your percentage of spending, at NO added cost to you. Please sign up today! LINK to sign-up.
Thank you for your support!