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
Band Notes for the week of May 11, 2026
Band Notes - May 11, 2026 Coming UpMay 14: Senior Honors Night, 7pm. High School Band reports at 6:30pm.May 25: Memorial Day Ceremony, 10am Bly Ceremony. 8th Grade and High School Band reports to the band room at 9am. May 31: … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of May 11, 2026
RickWorld’s Reading Recommendations – May 7, 2026
Happy Spring, Book Lovers! We are back with our recommended reads for the month of April. Sarah Essex recommends: “A Calamity of Souls,” by David Baldacci. The novel is set in the south in the 1960s. It is not … [Read more...] about RickWorld’s Reading Recommendations – May 7, 2026
Band notes for the week of May 4, 2026
by Katy Essex, Director of Bands This Day in Music History - May 7 1977: Running 6:08 and loaded with metaphor and guitars, “Hotel California” tops the Hot 100. 1968: On a plane ride with the band Bluesology, keyboard player … [Read more...] about Band notes for the week of May 4, 2026
Band Notes for the week of April 13, 2026
The MHS Jazz Band traveled to Coloma High School, Monday, April 13, for the MSBOA District VI Jazz Festival. Pictured, back row, left to right, Ryder Cornwell, Clayton First, Elijah Weeks, Band Director Katy Essex, Elin Essex, Jamarion … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of April 13, 2026
Band Notes for the week of April 6, 2026
Band Notes for April 6 Coming UpApril 13: High School Jazz Festival, 1pm, Coloma High SchoolApril 25: MS Solo and Ensemble, Upton Middle School - St. JoeMay 12: Half DayMay 13: Spring Band Concert, 7pm. District 6 Jazz FestivalOn … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of April 6, 2026
RickWorld Recommends – What we read in March 2026
Happy Spring, Book Lovers! We are back with our recommended reads for the month of March. Sarah Essex recommends: “The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe” by James Patterson and Imogen Edwards Jones. This is advertised as a … [Read more...] about RickWorld Recommends – What we read in March 2026