Rehearsals Begin Next Week: Monday, August 1st

August band rehearsals start next week on Monday, August 1st!  Drumline, Colorguard, and Leadership Team students will meet from 12-4pm, and ALL students will rehearse from 5-9pm. For a complete version of the schedule, click here.

Students should bring their instruments, music, and gym shoes for marching.  Students are also encouraged to bring water and sunscreen to all rehearsals.

Next week there will also be a mandatory parent and student meeting on Wednesday, August 3, at 7:30pm in the Auditorium.  We will go over policies and complete paperwork.  Payment of band costs outlined in the May informational mailing will be accepted at this meeting.

Lastly, PSHS registration will also be taking place next week.  Band families should register on Friday, August 5^th, from 8am-12pm to avoid conflicts with rehearsals. 

If you have any questions, you may contact the band office by calling 815.577.5702.

Monticello Chaperones Needed

Hello everyone,


This a call out to our band parent community, especially to our band dads. We are in need of volunteers who would be available to chaperone the Monticello band camp this year. The dates for camp are Saturday morning, August 13th, to Monday - evening, August 15th.

Speaking from experience, it is very rewarding to attend band camp as a chaperone. We do work hard but we have a lot of fun. It is a great way to learn about our band program, get to know the students, and meet other parents. You leave band camp with such an appreciation for the amount of hard work our kids and directors put into the marching band program.

All chaperones are reminded that they must have a background check on file with the District 202 office and must have had a TB test within the last year. Additional information will be provided to those of you who sign up so that you will be prepared.

Please reply to the e-mail addresses below if you are interested in volunteering and feel free to pass the word to other parents who may not be on the booster email listing but may be interested.

Kind regards,

Kristen Hamilton & Kristen James
Monticello Chaperone Coordinators
hownkris@comcast.net & jamesk1857@aol.com