Updates

May 9, 2026

Six Flags Chaperone Needed

Congratulations to 11 music students who successfully completed the 100 Days of Practice Challenge this school year! This took a lot of dedication, presistence, and probably at least a few moments of "do I really have to practice again today?"

We are incredibly proud of the commitment these students showed throughout the year!

As a reward for surviving 100 days of practice, the students earned a trip to Six Flags St. Louis on May 29th. The music department is currently looking for an additional parent or guardian volunteer to help chaperone the trip.

Anyone interested in helping should contact Music Boosters for additional information.

May 6, 2026

Pops Festival Concert and Pie-in-the-Face Fundraiser

Congratulations to the 5th Grade Beginning Band, Middle School Choir and Band, and High School Choir, Band, and Jazz Band, on a fantastic Pops Festival performance! We are incredibly proud of the hard work and talent our students shared with the community during the concert. Thank you as well to the school administration and staff for their continued support of the music program and the event.

Music Boosters held a pie-in-the-face fundraiser during the event. Our goal was to raise $500 for Mr. Damann to get pied and $800 for both Mr. Damann and Mr. Castillo. Thanks to the generosity of our students, families, and community supporters, we exceeded our goal, which earned the senior students the opportunity to pie both directors at the end of the evening!

The seniors definitely did not waste the opportunity, and fortunately, both directors were good sports and survived the event covered in whipped cream.

We also want to give a huge shout-out to Holly Cook, our incredibly talented and very patient volunteer who made over 100 shirts for our music students this year! If you look closely at the photo below, you can spot the directors proudly wearing them too....whipped cream and all!

April 29, 2026

Thank you for Supporting Music Boosters at STEAM Fair

Thank you to everyone who supported our fundraiser during the STEAM Fair! We appreciate the volunteers, families, community members, and school staff who helped make the event successful

April 28, 2026

RSVP for Banquet

Our Music Department Banquet is coming up on May 11th where we recognize and celebrate our students and their accomplishments throughout the school year. The evening includes a meal followed by an awards and recognition ceremony.

The RSVP link for the meal portion of the evening was distributed to parents/guardians by the band directors through the Rooms app and is also available to students through Google Classroom. Please refer to the RSVP information for event times, location, and additional details.

Guests who are unable to attend the meal are still welcome to join later in the evening for the awards and recognition portion of the banquet.

Anyone interested in helping with banquet preparations or event activities is encouraged to visit our Volunteer page to view current signup opportunities.

April 27, 2026 - Meeting

Event Updates

Music Boosters met to continue planning for the STEAM Fair (April 29th), Spring Concert (May 6th), and the Banquet (May 11th). Volunteers coordinated decorations, food, setup, awards and other event logistics as preparations continue for these upcoming events.

We appreciate everyone who has volunteered their time to help support our students and make these events successful.

Additional volunteer help is still welcome. Please visit our Volunteer page to view any current signup opportunities.

Donation Match Goal Reached

During the meeting, we celebrated reaching our $1,000 donation match goal! We are incredibly thankful for the support shown by our parents, alumni, and community members!

April 14, 2026

Help Needed: Percussion Cabinet Pickup

Last December, Music Boosters approved the purchase of a percussion cabinet for the music program, but we have not yet been able to coordinate pickup.

The cabinet is located in Chicago and must be picked up during weekday business hours. Because of its size, a pickup truck or larger vehicle will be needed for transport.

Pickup Information:

Location: 3849 W. 69th Place, Chicago
Dimensions: 3' 5" x 2' 1" x 4' 1.5"
Available pickup times: Monday through Friday, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PMv(exact timing can be coordinated in advance)

If you have access to a suitable vehicle and may be available to help, please email us or reach out through our Contact Us page. We would greatly appreciate any assistance in getting this cabinet to our school.

April 7, 2026

Donation Match Campaign

Music Boosters is currently raising funds to help support the final events and activities of the school year, including the music banquet, senior scholarships, and student shirts for performances and events.

We are grateful to share that a generous donor pledged to match donations dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000 through April 24.

Any additional funds raised beyond immediate needs will help support future instrument purchases, scholarships, and expanded student opportunities.

We are incredibly thankful for the support shown by our parents, alumni, and community members as we continue working to strengthen and grow the music program.

To take advantage of this matching opportunity, please visit our Donate page.

April 6, 2026 - Meeting

Leadership Transition and Moving Forward

Over the past several weeks, Music Boosters has been working through a leadership transition while continuing preparations for upcoming events and student activities.

The organization has approved and begun implementing several policies related to financial management and decision-making to help strengthen structure, accountability, and transparency moving forward.

As we head into the final events of the school year, volunteer support remains very limited, and additional help is still needed. We are incredibly thankful to the parents and community members who have stepped up quickly to help keep the organization moving forward during this transition.

New Board of Directors Established: Jodi Sanders (President), Katie Redman (Secretary/Treasurer), Holly Cook

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