The summer heat is brutal, so please make sure your son or daughter brings water in an insulated bottle or jug to marching practices. Water only, please. No sports drinks or sodas.

Make sure your child's immunizations are up to date. Under law, students who not have received all required immunizations and provided the school with up-to-date records cannot register for the new school year. If you're unsure, check with the school's main office: 561-5150.

All students participating in the Cougar Marching Band must wear special-ordered black marching shoes. Students will be fitted for shoes Friday, August 1, at 12 noon. Price: $30 per pair. Please make checks payable to Edie Cardwell.  ***Update***If your son or daughter missed the fittings and still needs marching shoes, contact Edie Cardwell at 690-9054.

The first Cougar Band concert of the year will take place in the courtyard on Friday, August 15 at 6:30 p.m., capping off the end of the summer band season. Band students should report to the band hall at 6:00 p.m. Other concerts throughout the year include a holiday concert in December and a spring concert in May.

Students in the Cougar Band are graded on their playing ability. To advance performance skills, private lessons are highly encouraged. Private lessons are on the students' own time and at their own expense. Look for a list of local private instructors to be posted soon on this site.

The marching season is an extremely busy time for the Cougar Band, but it lasts only about 12 weeks. Make sure your Band student gets plenty of rest and keeps up his or her grades!

More information to come. Keep checking this site for updates!