News and Notes 5/18/26
MARCHING BAND - THIS WEEK
We have rehearsal on MONDAY this week due to 8th grade promotions and finals. ALL RETURNING GUARD AND WINDS will go 6-8pm. ALL PERCUSSION will be 6-9pm
FRIDAY is parade dress rehearsal with RETURNING MEMBERS, ONLY. 9:45am-10:45am (This is following finals)
8th Grade WINDS begin on MAY 26th
FINAL EXAMS
Band FINAL EXAMS will be finished on MONDAY with sight-reading. On FINALS DAYS, we will check in instruments and lockers and have a few other activities.
MARCHING BAND INFORMATION
All information and the calendar is available here:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1XZnKtkvpllUscJVc79H_8o0OHlAvqquI?usp=drive_link
MUSIC TRIP 2026-2027
THE ENROLLMENT CAPACITY IS CURRENTLY FULL! WAITLIST is the only option available. First payments are due JUNE 5TH!
Information is available for our 2027 PNHS Music Tour in Orlando, FL:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nnfdcfn_iRMmlpD7WirGyCwPaeY8pgHX?usp=drive_link
DINING OUT 5/18/26 - PANERA
MAY BOOSTER MEETING 5/20/26
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE (5/25/26)
9:30am- Park/Drop-Off/Walk to IJMS
9:45am-Meet at Richard Ira Jones Middle School-Assemble and Warm up
10:30am-Block up and March to Settler’s Park in Parade
11:00am-Ceremony Begins-Perform America the Beautiful towards the end
12:00pm-Dismissal (Might be closer to 11:45am)
PERFORMANCE WEAR: Shirt: Member shirt; Shorts: Solid black, khaki, or blue jean shorts. Must be plain with no patterns, logos, or other colors. Shoes: Gym shoes that are comfortable and supportive for marching. Additional Notes: Shirts must be tucked into shorts for uniformity. Sunglasses are allowed, but no hats.
Take your instrument home on Friday after rehearsal. All students will take their instrument with them. This includes big instruments and percussion.
PARKING will be tricky. You will not be able to park at Ira Jones. You will have to find some place around that area, or by Settler’s Park and walk to Ira Jones.
If you are being dropped off, make the drop off point by the Avery YMCA. Pickup at Settler’s Park.
There will be NO storage for cases and belongings. Leave these things in the car or at home.
Wear sunscreen! We will have water provided.
In case of bad weather, information will be sent out on REMIND
FAMILY AND FRIENDS - Please attend the event. Bring a lawn chair and set it up at Settler’s Park. Enjoy performances from Central and East, as well.
QUINLAN AND FABISH - INSTRUMENT REPAIRS AND NEEDS
SUPPLIES AND REPAIRS: Quinlan and Fabish, our district preferred music store, has their website operational and is shipping out stuff in a timely manner. If you need music supplies, visit www.qandf.com
SOCIAL MEDIA
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Instagram: www.instagram.com/pnbands
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