Sunday, April 09, 2017

Lock-In Forms, Band Camp and More


Band Booster Meeting:

Our next band booster meeting is this Wednesday, April 12th at 6:30 in the band room.

Lock-In:

The annual HHS Band Lock-in is Friday April 21st @9pm - Saturday April 22nd @5am. It is for all students in the HHS Band Program and 8th graders in the Howell District Bands. Admission is $10 to help cover costs for food / drinks. Super fun night for everyone involved. Info Form and Permission slip below. Permission Slips are to be hand in AT THE DOOR of the Lock-In - it is the students' "ticket" (along with the $10) to the event.

Info Form: Here
Permission Slip: Here

Chaperone Background Check Form: Here

Chaperones are needed in order for this event to take place. If you can help, please go to Volunteer Spot at the link below to sign up! Contact Christyne MacDermaid at 734-476-0312 or Laura Allegoet at 586-214-4986 with any questions. Thank you!

Band Camp:


Students who plan to participate in Howell High School Highlander Marching Band in the 2017 -2018 school year must attend camp in August. Camp begins with pre-camp dates at Howell High School, followed by 5 days/ 4 nights together at Eagle Village. 

Pre-Band Camp: 8am – 4pm @ Howell High School
Thursday, August 10: Leadership Day – Squad Leaders and Drum Majors
Friday, August 11: New Member Day – Everyone New to HHS Marching Band
Band Camp @ Eagle Village: http://www.eaglevillage.org/
Sunday, August 13 to Thursday, August 17: Everyone



The Information Packet and Forms that was handed out during the info meeting and that is available on the Sheet Shack outside Mr. Smigell's Office in the band room. Band Camp Packet: Zip File

Individual Forms (that are in the Zip File):

- Student Registration Packet (pdf and doc)
- Scholarship Application (pdf)
- Volunteer/Chaperone Registration Packet (pdf)
- Additional Payment Voucher Form (pdf and doc)
- 8th Grade Information Packet (pdf)

Full Band Camp Costs is $325 - unless paid in full on initial deposit (which is $300).
Initial payment of $50 and all forms are due on Friday, April 21st.


Little Caesar's Fundraiser:

Pick Up Date: Tuesday, April 18th - After school until 5:30pm. Please make arrangements with another family or friend to pick up your student's order if needed.

Mrs. MacDermaid needs some help sorting orders after 1pm - Please contact her (contact info is below) if you are available to help out.

Any questions? Please call or text Mrs. MacDermaid 734-476-0312

April / May Events:

Mark your calendars! Here are the events that are official atm.


  • HHS Band Lock-In is Friday // Saturday April 21st 7pm // 22nd 5am.
  • HHS Collage Concert is Thursday, April 27th at 7pm.
  • HHS Band Spring Concert is Tuesday, May 23rd at 7pm.
  • Memorial Day Parade / Picnic is Monday, May 29th.


*** A couple things are still being planned out (Collage/Memorial Day Parade practice dates and HHS Band Banquet for example). When we have the dates and information, we will let you know asap.


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The end of the school year is coming folks! <3  I can't wait to see everyone at the Lock-in!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett