Wildcat Band AlumniHomecoming is Friday, October 2! Any and all Wildcat Band alumni who would like to march in the parade and perform in Pre-Game, please contact Band Director Katy Essex before September 20 in case flip folders and lyres … [Read more...] about MHS Band Notes for the week of September 7, 2026
RickWorld Recommends or what we read in August 2026
Calling all Book Lovers! We are back with our recommended reads for the month of August. It’s hard to believe another summer is almost over. As always, if you have a book to recommend, send the title, author’s name and … [Read more...] about RickWorld Recommends or what we read in August 2026
Band Notes for the week of August 31, 2026
Yes! Band members are athletes, too! Band members who are also football players performed at half time during the season opener against Van Buren. Left to right are Bryson Proffitt, Callen Breseman, and Zackery Harrison. In the far upper … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of August 31, 2026
Band Notes for the week of August 17, 2026
Alaina Jansen, left, and Hannah Sharp add a little glitter to Band Director Katy Essex before the Bluegill Frolic Parade, August 15. - News Photo Band Notes for the week of August 17, 2026 Coming Up:August 24: Welcome Back! Half Day … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of August 17, 2026
Band Notes for the week of August 10, 2026
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