OTHS Bands Weekly Newsletter

Parent Meeting Locations, Dates and Time

2025/2026 – All Meetings are at 6:30 PM in the MPR unless otherwise noted.

• Feb 25th
• Mar 18th
• Apr 15th
• May 20th
• June 17th

*Stay tuned for more information on upcoming meetings!

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Upcoming Events

 June 22 – 25 th – 7am-11am Marching rehearsal
 Tues June 23 rd – 6:30 Board meeting – Cafeteria
 Wed June 24 th – 6:30 Parent Booster meeting – MPR
 Sun June 28 th – Red Bud Parade
 Friday July 3 – O’Fallon Parade and rehearsal
 Saturday July 4 – St. Louis America parade – watch for updated information this week.

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Fundraising Opportunities

Soda Cans

We collect them! They must be tied in garbage bags and dropped off in the back of smiley near the dumpsters.

Goodshop

Similar to amazonsmile but you can pick your stores to use. Follow the link to sign-up!

Does your company match gifts?

Does your company/business do match gifts? We currently have a family enrolled in a gift matching program through CarMax where if you donate time or money CarMax will match the monetary gift or hours given. So, CarMax pays $15 an hour for every hour that they volunteer up to $5000 a year for matching donations, if we donate an amount of money CarMax will match that also up to a certain amount. Check with your company and see what they offer. Every little bit helps!

Raise Right Gift Card Program

Earn funds that go directly back to your student!

Sign-up for Marching Panther Earnings >> Click Here

Enrollment Code DBAAECD217989

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Questions? Email Stephanie Pierce @ marchingpanthersraiseright@gmail.com

It’s As Easy As >>>>>

> Purchasing Gift Cards for your daily/regular purchases and earning from 1-20% back
> Family Members can sign-up also to add to your students account earnings

Watch these videos to learn more: The #1 Online Fundraiser | RaiseRight6 Everyday Ways to

Earn with Gift Cards | RaiseRight

Physical Gift Card Orders Are Due: 15th of Every Month

TIP #1 – Order Gifts Card throughout the month to take full advantage of bonuses.
There is no limit to your number of orders you place in a month.
TIP #2 – Download the RaiseRight App to buy eGift cards in real time as you make
purchases. {Going out to eat? Wait until you get your ticket and buy the eGift card to
cover the meal PLUS tip…. Buying supplies for a project at Home Depot or Lowes? Buy
an eGift at the checkout…. Military Family shopping at Old Navy? Request the discount
AND buy an eGift card to cover the cost of your purchase – big savings!)
TIP #3 – Questions on how you can make the most of your earnings? Call the Raise
Right Coordinator, Stephanie Pierce 618-406-7960 or email me at
marchingpanthersraiseright@gmail.com .

Did you know that you can earn 5% at restaurants nearby using your RaiseRight app? You do not have to have an e-card, just select “New! Discover” in the lower right hand corner of the RaiseRight app page. Select “Find a restaurant” and simply link a credit or debit card, no convenience fees apply! Your student earns 5% off the purchase, and purchases can be made throughout the United States, not just locally. See each restaurant individually to see what days they participate.

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Band Together Leads

Incoming and current families of ALL bands: listed below are your Band Together Leads. They are a great source of information, and you should connect with them for all your band questions. Also, if you haven’t joined our Parent Booster Facebook page, you can access that HERE. We ask that you please answer the security questions to gain access.

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Summer Band Opportunities

Summer Band 2026

This is the time that students can look for music summer camp opportunities.

Here is the link to the MFA summer camp opportunities 2026.

There are many other options if students are interested. Students and families may contact
Dr. G

All Stars of Music Link

SIUE Summer Jazz Camp
 Camp focuses on improvisation, combo and big band performance, and jazz fundamentals
for middle and high school musicians.

This is the time that students can look for music summer camp opportunities.  
Here is the link to the MFA summer camp opportunities 2026.
https://camp.musicforall.org/