News and Notes 9/21/26
MARCHING BAND THIS WEEK
The weather is cooler this week. Shorts and short sleeve shirts are not going to be good enough for rehearsal. Time to switch to items like sweatpants and sweatshirts.
TUESDAY - Wear WHITE, we are setting new drill!!
WEDNESDAY - Wind Sectionals
THURSDAY - Shoes and Shakos in the Stadium
FRIDAY - Football, see below
SATURDAY - Parade, see below
FUNDRAISE GENIUS FUNDRAISER - DONATION DRIVE
We are in our last days of the Fundraise Genius donation drive.
Patrons could directly donate here
https://www.fundraisegenius.com/pn3742
312 total donations so far totaling $25,466
Number of students registered w/ 1+ contact: 68 (this is 52% of the band)
Number of students with 20+ contact (eligible for gift card drawing): 8
There is still time to register and add contacts! Here is the link to do that:
FOOTBALL GAME (8TH GRADE NIGHT/CAL’S ANGELS NIGHT)
EAT DINNER BEFOREHAND
Middle Schoolers will be distributed a t-shirt to wear.
We’ll have water available during the game.
Concessions will be available for purchase for 8th Graders.
4:45pm Closet Opens for High Schoolers to Change into Uniform
5:15pm Middle Schoolers Drop Off by Door N - East Side of School, Store Cases and Belongings in the BAND ROOM, High Schoolers in Block on Lot
5:30pm Warmups in Sections, Review Don’t Stop Believin’, Teach Go Band Go!
5:45pm Rehearse with ALL on Football Practice Fields, Practice Getting On and Off the Field, Play through Don’t Stop Believin’
6:20pm March to Stadium, Form Tunnel, Setup in Bleachers Following, Football Team Tunnel
7:00pm Game Begins
8:00pm Estimated time of Halftime Performance, Half Time Order: Dance Team, Cheer Team, Band
8:30pm Estimated time for Middle Schoolers to be picked up
9:00pm Estimated time for High Schoolers to be picked up
PLAINFIELD HOMECOMING PARADE (9/26/26)
EAT BREAKFAST BEFOREHAND! Have your member shirt and long black socks!
6:40a Arrive at PNHS, change into uniform (TRADITIONAL)
Instruments/Flags will go on the bus with you. No Cases. DO NOT PLAY
Battery, Bari Sax, Bass Clarinets, Baritones, Mellophones,
and Sousaphones will go on the trailer.
7:10a Head to parade staging area (warm up) Plainfield Central HS
Bus parking will be in the South Lot by the athletic fields.
9:00a Parade Begins (ENTRY #5)
Parade Map and Route https://drive.google.com/file/d/14M7fQUdLPE4Ngbd3xF9yMs-Fd9R0AAX6/view?usp=drive_link
Rotate Fight Song/Eye of the Tiger (Both 2nd Time)
10:00aHead back to PNHS, Change, Dismissal
This is a required performance for all students.
Unexcused absences will result in a zero grade.
Excused absences will result in a makeup assignment.
UPCOMING SHOW ITINERARIES
These are ROUGH DRAFTS, but should be very close to what is expected. Itineraries are finalized the week of the shows.
DOWNERS GROVE SOUTH:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_JqGZqKZDoAfYpDdWsmYd4aFVDsns1HTqejNDj5Nvm8/edit?usp=sharing
PROSPECT:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UzqjyTsba-N6d7yv-kQ9SDuu2JpCQ4Lpn8jvMHvXJvY/edit?usp=sharing
ILLINOIS STATE:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1knyzZpPbyfeKYDaIUlKSxt4bVQd3cweHQWPr6aZO0bs/edit?usp=sharing
ISU MERCHANDISE PRE-SALE
The Pre-Sale store for the 2026 Illinois State Marching Band Championships is live! Please share the link with your band families and students. Avoid the apparel lines at Hancock Stadium by ordering in advance!
Apparel can be purchased HERE.
The Pre-Sale store closes Friday, October 2.
Pre-Sale orders will be delivered to your band bus when students arrive at Illinois State on Saturday, October 17. Please do not go to the stadium to pick up pre-sale orders. Check with your band director upon arrival to confirm they received their box of pre-sale apparel.
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 - Noodles and Co. 10/21/26
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://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=cHNkMjAyLm9yZ18xdmMwNGRwOW9hcWpiNzE5bWRlbnUxYTI5NEBncm91cC5jYWxlbmRhci5nb29nbGUuY29t
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/
