Marching Band & NYC Updates!

Hello!  I sent emails to the Marching Band and NYC trip email addresses that I have but, wanted to make sure I didn't miss anyone.  IF you signed up for marching band but didn't get an email from me confirming your registration, please send me an email at allegoel@howellschools.com and let me know so I can make sure that I have your forms and payment.

A few things that are in the works also:  squad leader postings and sharing of the band banquet video / photo montage.  More info to come soon! 

Marching Band

Because the situation with marching band and football is still very fluid,  we aren't depositing any payments until we receive confirmation from the school district that we are able to go away to Eagle Village for band camp.  We hope to have a plan in place by the end of the month.  This is from Mr. Smigell's May 27th blog post:

"We do not plan on cashing anyone's check until Band camp is a go.  If away band camp is cancelled, we shred all the checks and we will have a home camp.  At that time we will re-assess how much that will cost per student and have you send in/bring in the new amount."

If you paid via PayPal or money order, we will issue refunds, if needed.  

We will have updates throughout the summer - please check your email, the band blog and "Howell HS Band" Facebook page regularly. 

NYC Trip

We just received an update from the trip company and wanted to pass that info along to you.  First and foremost, thank you for your continued patience!  Please know that we are doing all we can to get your refund to you as soon as possible.

* The new estimate for refunds is late July. The trip company is unable to upfront money and issue refunds before they get money back from vendors. This is taking longer than expected. However, things are now moving along steadily since businesses have re-opened which is good news.

* Refund amount is still to be determined and dependent on how much can be recouped from vendors.  The trip company is working to get back the most money possible for you.

* Insurance holders - claims will be filed as soon as refunds are finalized. The trip company has your claim form and will submit them on your behalf.  

Thank you again for your continued patience. I wish we had a better update.  Hoping to have that better update for you SOON!  Please email me (allegoel@howellschools.com) or Mr. Smigell (smigellj@howellschools.com) if you have any questions in the meantime.

Take care - Laura