June 28, 2026 Band Notes

It’s almost July, and that means Band Camp is soon to be upon us! Be sure to check the BAND CAMP GUIDEBOOK as the “one stop shop” for all the information. The most important aspect is the weekly schedule with times, special events, and theme days!

Percussion & Guard Camp SmugMug Photos

Check out the great pictures our Photo Corps got of our percussion and guard students this past week.

REMINDERS

2026 Band Camp T-Shirt Orders

This year’s Band Camp shirts are now available to order!

Click here to place your order through Friday Threads. The deadline for orders is Monday, June 29th. NO ADDITIONAL SHIRTS WILL BE ORDERED.

Available in cotton T-shirt, drifit, men’s tank, and women’s tank. Optional personalization is available for an additional charge.

The T-shirts are optional for students but are useful on the rehearsal nights the band directors request the students to wear white T-shirts.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This is NOT the shirt you purchased in your consumables fee.

Dine and Donate

Don’t miss our next dine and donate opportunity - it will be delicious! Stop by The MilkShake Factory on Kings Mills Rd on Wednesday, July 8, any time from 12-10pm for a yummy treat that also supports the band!

The band will get 25% of the sales during this time on all orders when the fundraiser is mentioned. Here is the full flyer, but it is not required - just mention you are there to support the band!

Marching Band Woodwind/Brass - Summer Director Updates

Mr. Hinson and Mr. Jackson sent out Mini Camp wrap up emails with information about the required summer Smart Music assignment for Woodwinds and Brass and other important information for the summer leading up to band camp. Links to the emails are below:

Woodwinds - CLICK HERE
Brass - Check your email

Band Camp Donations Still Needed

Update: We definitely need more cups and salty snacks listed on the Amazon Wish List!

Marching is hard work and to keep our band students energized and hydrated during their upcoming Mini Camp & Band Camp events, our awesome band families have helped out each year with their annual snacks/refreshments donation drive in May.

We've made it super easy! Instead of running to the store and then delivering bulky items to school, you can simply click the link below to order directly. All donations will be shipped straight to us! Donation Link is Now Live: Order Donations Here

Ordering Tips:

For the best experience, order from a computer, not a mobile device.
If an item is "Unavailable," do not substitute it - we’ve chosen specific items for a reason.
Avoid selecting "Subscribe & Save" to prevent recurring deliveries.
Avoid selecting “This item is a gift” - no need for custom messages/gift bags.
Prior to hitting the “Place Your Order” button, ensure “Mason Band Boosters - Mason, OH” address is selected.

Thank you for supporting our hardworking students—we couldn’t do it without you!

Get Involved

As the largest organization at Mason High School, our band program depends on parent volunteers to provide an outstanding experience for our students! Every family is required to volunteer a minimum of 6 shifts throughout the school year, and with our wide range of opportunities, there is truly something for everyone click here to find out more.

The Band website also has more great information:

List of Committees
Detailed Descriptions:

Volunteer opportunities

Each board member and committee has a booster email address you can use to contact the chair for questions or to join the committee.

Important: In addition to the required 6 volunteer shifts, every family is expected to help with Tag Day, the Mason Invitational, and the MSBA Championships. These events are essential to the success of our program and require support from all band families.

MEDICAL SECRETARY UPDATES

1. New Prescription Medication Dispensing Form (to replace current DMS in use) to be used for the 26/27 school year. Please begin using this form when getting paperwork updated this summer. We will continue to honor the old form as we transition. Any medication can be put on either form at this time.

New PMDF

Please use this link when submitting all medication forms:

Link to upload DMS/PMDF for 26/27 season

2. Final Forms / Physicals Deadline

Final Forms will continue to be reviewed for completion. We need all participating Band Members to have up to date forms (all green!) for parent and student signatures. Also ALL students must have current physicals on file, you will receive an automated reminder as your expiration date approaches. Please work to get this completed so your student may participate in Band Camp. Emails will be sent directly to parents/students outlining what is missing. Thank you for your help!

2026 Marching Band Registration Forms Are Live

The Marching Band 2026 Registration Guide is now live!

The Registration Guide has detailed information about each step in the process.

Marching Band Registration Next Steps:

PAST DUE:

MB 2026 COMMITMENT FORM
Marching Band School Fee #1, $400 via PaySchools Central or check to Mason City Schools
Marching Band School Fee #2, $400 via PaySchools Central or check to Mason City Schools
Consumables Form and Payment

Marching Band School Fee #3, $400 via PaySchools Central or check to Mason City Schools
FINAL FORMS

Fill out all forms - be sure to switch to 2026-2027
Upload a current physical - blank physical form

- - - Note: The 2026-2027 form is not yet available from OHSAA - the 2025-2026 form is still valid

Complete Student Care Forms

Accept BoosterHub Invite (new families)

Other Marching Band Documents:

IMPORTANT: For all payments by check - please include the student’s name and student ID and the fee you are paying on the memo line of the check. Example: “Jane Doe 987654 Band Fee 1”

School fees are available in PaySchools Central. You will find the fees under Performing Arts. Scroll to the bottom of that section and look for the ones that start with "NEXT SEASON". All three school fees are live and payable, with the due date for each listed in the name.