News and Notes 9/14/26
MARCHING BAND THIS WEEK
NO REHEARSAL on TUESDAY due to Homecoming Activities.
Wednesday Sectionals will still happen this week.
THURSDAY Rehearsal will happen as normal.
FRIDAY, we’ll play for the assembly. Dismissal from class will be 12:30pm.
FRIDAY FOOTBALL - See below
FOOTBALL GAME (HOMECOMING & SENIOR NIGHT)
Senior Night take #2! And, Homecoming!!
5:00pm Uniform Closet Opens
5:30pm Gather on Island, Line Up in 2s/Move to Stadium/Uniform Closet is CLOSED (It will reopen for Soph Football Players when they are done.
5:45pm Senior Parents Meet on Track by Scoreboard
6:00pm Pre-Game Tunnel - Senior Night: Football, Cheer, Dance, Band, Choir; Seniors find parents in Lane 3
6:40pm Following Senior Night and Football Team Runout: Music Warmups in SECTIONS
6:58pm Fight Song/National Anthem
7:00pm Estimated Game Start
8:00pm Estimated Time of Halftime - Part 1 (0-32 & Fight Song)
8:30pm Equipment Back to Band Room, Meet on Island, Change (Hang Uniform Up Appropriately), Dismissal
9:00pm Estimated Time for Student Pickup
TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DEPENDING ON PROGRESS OF THE JV FOOTBALL GAME and/or WEATHER
PARENTS: To observe the band perform for games, you will need to purchase an entrance at the ticket box office.
FUNDRAISE GENIUS FUNDRAISER - DONATION DRIVE
It’s time to donate!!
Here is the link if you have yet to get things going: https://www.fundraisegenius.com/pn3742/go
The first email/text blast will be sent out to those contacts on this week directing them to our specific PNHS Marching Tigers Fundraise Genius page where they will learn why we are reaching out, how it benefits the students, and how they can contribute to our program!
There will be some reward opportunities for students to be won by top participants and the funds raised by this event are crucial for assisting our students with performance experiences.
ABSENCES
Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is mandatory. Our success as a group depends on the commitment of every individual. When a member is absent, it directly impacts the entire ensemble's ability to prepare and perform at its best.
Attendance directly affects a student's grade and performance status. We encourage students to balance their commitments and prioritize their involvement. We understand conflicts happen, just please communicate!
Absence Reporting: If a student will miss a full band rehearsal or performance for an excused absence, a parent or guardian must complete the Absence Report Form at the link below.
Do not email the directors about absences unless you have a specific question. The form is the required method for reporting.
Filling out the form does not automatically excuse an absence. The director will review the submission.
Contact Information: Mr. La Vallee is the director in charge of attendance. He can be reached at jlavalle@psd202.org
Color Guard and Percussion: Do not use this form for sectional absences. Please contact your section heads directly to report any absences or issues.
https://forms.gle/PwFju9Zye95i85rf7
DINING OUT - BACKROADS 9/14/26
OCTOBER PARENT BOOSTER MEETING
Join us on Wednesday, October 14th, at 7pm for our monthly meeting that helps determine funding, volunteerism, and advocacy for our students. Enter through Door P.
MARCHING BAND PAYMENTS
ALL PAYMENTS ARE PAST DUE. The fees can be paid by installments or all at once. Here is the payment schedule for reference: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UGqPU0eQd5cZ02eQThva_FAC7P8jmQxAjaHms24Sd1Q/edit?usp=drive_link
Payment for fees can be done by:
Online payment via Cut Time with a Credit Card. This method does include a 3% service fee. Links have been sent regarding this.
Pay by check or cash and deposited in the red box in Mr. Hatcher’s office (this is the easiest) or send via mail. Please make checks payable to PNHS Band Boosters and write the student’s name on the memo line.
Mailing Address:
Plainfield North High School Band Boosters
PO Box 531
Plainfield, IL 60544
Please reach out to treasurer@pnhsbands.org with questions
CALENDAR
Performance Calendar in list format:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A8acyy9BLGKJG4rqmBZGKzpjivRh7miwu1hIl5up6Nk/edit?usp=drive_link
Also follow our GOOGLE CALENDAR:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A8acyy9BLGKJG4rqmBZGKzpjivRh7miwu1hIl5up6Nk/edit?usp=drive_link
QUINLAN AND FABISH - INSTRUMENT REPAIRS AND NEEDS
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
We are on social media. Check us out:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pnbands
Instagram: www.instagram.com/pnbands
Facebook(Parents/Alumni): https://www.facebook.com/groups/457301267702070/
