Happy Band Camp Week! - August 10-14 - Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm; Friday 8am-2pm Saturday, August 15: Bluegill Frolic Parade 10am. Report time is 9:15am.Wednesday, Aug. 19: Marching Band Rehearsal, 7pm-9pm.Wednesday, August 26: Marching … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of August 10, 2026
Reading Recommendations or what RickWorld read in July
by Katy Essex Hey there, Book Lovers! We are back with our recommended reads for the month of July. If you are like me, when it’s uncomfortably hot outside I stay in and read a book! As always, if you have a book to recommend, send … [Read more...] about Reading Recommendations or what RickWorld read in July
Band Notes for the week of July 27, 2026
Coming Up:Friday, July 31: Freshman Marching Band Basics, 8am-Noon. Band Camp - August 10-14 - Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm; Friday 8am-2pmSaturday, August 15: Bluegill Frolic Parade 10am. Report time is 9:15am.Wednesday, Aug. 19: Marching Band … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of July 27, 2026
RickWorld Reading Recommendations – July 2, 2026
Hey there, Book Lovers! We are back with our recommended reads for the month of June. As always, if you have a book to recommend, send the title, author’s name and short summary to the editor to include it in next month’s reading list! … [Read more...] about RickWorld Reading Recommendations – July 2, 2026
Band Notes for the weeks of June 29 and July 6, 2026
Freshman Marching Band BasicsOn Friday, July 31 Miss Essex is hosting a Freshman marching band clinic from 8am-Noon. While this particular session is not mandatory, it is HIGHLY encouraged that you attend. Incoming 9th grade students will … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the weeks of June 29 and July 6, 2026
Band Notes for the week of June 22, 2026
Coming Up:July 1: Drumline practice 10am-Noon July 8: Drumline practice 10am-Noon July 15: Drumline practice 10am-Noon July 22: Drumline practice 10am-Noon July 31: Freshman Marching Band Basics 8am-Noon August 10-14 - … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of June 22, 2026
Band Notes for the week of June 15, 2026
Coming Up:June 24: Drumline practice 10am-Noon July 1: Drumline practice 10am-Noon July 8: Drumline practice 10am-Noon July 15: Drumline practice 10am-Noon July 22: Drumline practice 10am-Noon July 31: Freshman Marching Band … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of June 15, 2026
Band Notes – Summer 2026 Drumline Rehearsal Schedule
While these practices are not mandatory, they are highly beneficial so that you are prepared for fall. You are in charge of A LOT of music and the more we know (especially the cadence), the easier band camp will be for each of you. So, … [Read more...] about Band Notes – Summer 2026 Drumline Rehearsal Schedule
Band Notes for the week of June 1, 2026
Marching Band 2026 Show reveal in 3…2…1….”Welcome to the Jungle!” The 2026 “Wildcat” Marching Band Season will officially begin August 10 with Marching Band Camp. Letters will be mailed to marching band members this … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of June 1, 2026
RickWorld’s Reading Recommendations – June 2026
by Katy Essex, Avid Reader Hey there, Book Lovers! We are back with our recommended reads from the month of May. Sarah Essex recommends: “Revenge Prey,” by John Sanford. Book #36 in the Lucas Davenport … [Read more...] about RickWorld’s Reading Recommendations – June 2026
Band Notes for the week of May 25, 2026
The Marcellus Wildcat Marching Band performed three selections during the Memorial Day ceremony, May 25. Left to right are Hannah Sharp, Elin Essex, Akoyi Goodlow, Makayla McWilliams, Allyson Wright, Tana Jordan, Sydney Crabtree, Emma … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of May 25, 2026
Band notes for the week of May 18, 2026 – Seniors receive special honors
Senior band members Catherine Shelton and Elijah Weeks received special recognition during Senior Honors Night, May 14. Shelton received the prestigious John Philip Sousa Award while Weeks received the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award. - … [Read more...] about Band notes for the week of May 18, 2026 – Seniors receive special honors