
RHS Band Newsletter
June/July 2023
Updates from the Band
- Congrats to the class of 2023! Your time and talents will be missed, but we wish you best on your next endeavors!
- Our award winners for 2023 were:
- Kelsie Gehrels - John Philip Sousa Award
- Ian Sheaffer - Louis Armstrong Award
- Brock Kruger - National Marching Band Award
- Josh Monson & Makenzi Stagner - Director's Award
- If you missed ANY of our concerts from this year (or last!) they will all be posted in the band website under the performing ensemble.
- IMPORTANT SCHEDULE CHANGE: Mini Band Camp will be held on June 9th ONLY from 8am - 12pm. This is not mandatory but highly encouraged for attendance. Students will meet the next season's marching band, read through music for the first time and begin their journey in the marching world.
- The next BPA meeting will be June 26th from 6-8 pm at the Prairie West Library. Please check your email for any updates regarding this meeting.
Marching Band 2023
Deposits will be due June 9th. If you are planning on ordering shoes/gloves, please return this form by June 9th to Mrs. Decker.
It’s time to pay your OVERDUE marching fees!
Do you still owe money for marching band fees? If so, your payment is past due. Do you need financial assistance? Please talk with the directors or a BPA member.
Limited scholarship money is available. Fill out this form and email to Nicole Decker to be considered for a scholarship.
Upcoming Events
On-Going Fundraisers to Support the RHS Band
Hy-vee
Here's how it works:
1. Drop your order in the Hy-Vee box.* (Order forms can be found below).
2. Use your cards at Hy-Vee as if they were cash.
3. A monthly deposit if made into your band student's account equal to 4.75% of your purchased cards.
It's THAT easy!
This is a great way for grandparents, family and friends who want to help enhance your student's music education. Gift cards can be used at any Hy-Vee store and Dollar Fresh Market in Tea, SD.
For more information, please contact Melissa Roerig (605-940-1418)
Workshifts
Thrivent
If you haven't yet participated in Thrivent Choice but would like to learn more about participating, visit this link, or contact your Thrivent Financial representative.
Tax Deductions
Updates from the BPA
ATTENTION ALL PARENTS OF BAND STUDENTS!
2023-2024 BAND PARENT ASSOCIATION OFFICERS/LEADERSHIP TEAMS
Searching for Volunteers
- If you are interested in any of the open positions, please come to the BPA meeting to express your interest and get more information on the role. If you are unable to make the next meeting your interest can be emailed to the sfrhsband@gmail.com account
Check out our Social Media and Website!
Email: Nicole.Decker@k12.sd.us
Website: rhsband.org
Location: 6600 West 41st Street, Sioux Falls, SD, USA
Phone: 605-362-2860
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063473536075
Twitter: @riderbands