Arrive to school normally. Bring uniforms in garment bags. Bring helmet to turn in. Be sure to have black socks, black Dinkles, and blue band t-shirt. Majorettes, silks, and band commanders should wear the uniform as decided by their instructor.
The students will eat lunch at school normally and will leave for Bridgeport Middle School at noon.
The band will take charter buses to Bridgeport, play for adjudication at 2:30 p.m., and return to school at approximately 4:00 p.m.
Parents are welcome to watch the performance. There are some available seats on the buses if any parents would like to chaperone. Please contact the boosters at mmsmarchingband@gmail.com if you would like to ride the bus.
Students will need picked up from Mountaineer Middle School when they return from Bridgeport. We will send a remind when they’re almost back to school. Please make arrangements for your student to be picked up at MMS following the band festival and be sure to send in a note to Mr. Shaffer if someone other than a parent or guardian will be transporting your student.
Band uniforms/garmet bags/helmets will be turned in following the band festival. Students should keep Dinkles and blue band t-shirts.