Vinita Blue Pride Band

There are a few announcements I missed getting out to everyone due to being home with my sick daughter. Here are a few important things everyone needs to be aware of as we head into next year.

• PHYSICALS OSSAA rules require that all students participating in marching band have a physical completed by a physician each year. Typically, the athletic department will set up dates where these physicals can be completed free of charge. Girls physicals will be June 5 at 1PM at Warren Clinic in Vinita. I do not yet have dates for boys physicals. You may also get a physical on your own from a physician. You will need the OSSAA form when getting your physical. I'll have some at school on the last day (or you can contact me to make arrangements to pick up another time), they'll be available on the day of physicals, or you may print from the OSSAA website. The form must be signed by a parent and completed before getting your physical. OSSAA Physical Form

• COMMUNICATION We'll be using two tools for most of our communcation throughout the year. The first is the BAND app. There is a link below to download the app and sign up for our group, as well as a QR code you may scan from a phone. When joining, please use your real name. This is for both students and parents. If you're a parent, it will ask you to say what student you are connected to. If you are a student, it will ask what instrument you play. The second tool is called CutTime. You should have already received a text message from this site a couple of days ago if I have your correct cell phone address. If you did not receive a message from CutTime, please email me at youngma@vinitahornets.com so that I may correct my information. This system will primarily be used for managing school instruments and uniforms issued to students and for sending important announcements to all band participants and their parents.

• CALENDAR All students should have brought home a calendar for next fall. I'll link one below if you did not receive it. Please take particular note of the summer band rehearsal dates. These are incredibly important and SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED OPTIONAL. Our first performances come up very quickly, and there is no reasonable way a student who misses summer rehearsals could catch up on the 60 hours of rehearsal they would be behind the rest of the band if they did not attend. Please contact Mr. Young if you have any questions.
  Fall 2024 Band Calendar

IMPORTANT: Current High School Band members and their parents should download and join our group on the BAND app for current info. Information found below.

Things you may want for summer band