August 2, 2026

Dear students and parents,

Students had such a great two weeks of band camp and now it's time for the start of school!  See everyone tomorrow!   

Hook 'em, Horns!

Sincerely,

David Roth

This Week

Mon 8/3 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!
Tues 8/4 MB Practice 4-7 
Tues 8/4 KBBA General Meeting 7:30 PM (all are welcome!)
Thurs 8/6 MB Practice 4-7
Sat 8/8 MB Practice 10-7:30 

Upcoming

Tues 8/11 MB Practice 4-7 
Thurs 8/13 MB Practice 4-7
Sat 8/15 MB Yearbook pictures / senior pictures 8AM-10AM
Sat 8/15 MB Practice 10-7:30 

2nd Annual KBBA Potluck Dinner

August 8th is KBBA's 2nd Annual Potluck. This is a way for parents both new to the band and known to the band to mingle and get to know each other. This is also an opportunity for you to ask questions about volunteer and what KBBA does for the Band. This dinner will be held from 6:00pm to 7:30 pm. This is the first Saturday practice of the year so come join us for dinner. Below is a sign up genius to bring something to share just look for you child's section.  

Potluck SignupGenius

REVISED Fridge Friendly Calendar!
Please see the revised Fridge Friendly Marching Band calendar! 

Show Shirt Orders due MONDAY!
If you want to order a show shirt, the deadline is tomorrow! Order online HERE!

Band Camp Snacks
Please see the picture below and send in the appropriate snacks/water with your child.  We can collect them at the start of band camp next week OR they can bring it this week during percussion or rookie camp.

MB families-- join the Remind today!
Stay up to date with quick announcements during the season!  You'll always know what's going on and will get needed updates on busy rehearsal/competition/football game days.  

Last Name A-J: text "@26kellmb1" to 81010

Last Name K-R: text "@26kellmb2" to 81010

Last Name S-Z: text "@26kellmb3" to 81010

SYNC OUR BAND CALENDAR TO YOUR PHONE!

Sync the Kell Bands Calendar to your personal device.  This is the url to input into your app (iCal, Google Cal, whatever you're using) when you need to add a calendar to sync:

webcal://kellbands.membershiptoolkit.com/subscription/0c8ab789ba56e64832210f5d841da4f19c055b3c4249833277722eca7866da08/cal/48520

HOW TO PAY BAND DUES

Paying dues online happens through the MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT website.  Login to your account at kellbands.membershiptoolkit.com  and navigate to "my account," then click on my forms/paperwork."  Under "new forms" will be the link to your dues payments.  Click there, choose the payment plan that fits best for you, and checkout!    You can also always pay via cash, money order, or check to KBBA and drop in the wood box outside the band room office!

Our First game is the Corky Kell Classic and there are two games that you can sign up for. The other big event we have this year is the last game of the year which is also Senior night. Many of us have Seniors and will not be able to volunteer that night and we will need lots of new blood to help out.

Lastly, this is both mine and Kim’s last year of running the concessions stand and we are looking for one or two people who would like to take it over. If you are interested, please let me know.

Below is a brief summary of each of the volunteer opportunities

• Front Window (2 People): Take orders and collect cash and card payments. We may require you to load the payment processing application on your phone and have found that Verizon and T-Mobile customers have the best cell service.

• Cash Box (1 Person): Makes change for cash payments.

• Grill (1-2 People): Cook hot dogs and hamburgers. We like to have two people so they can swap out due to the heat. 

• Grill Help (2 People): Wrap food, run food to the concessions stand and manage inventory so we do not run out of food.

• Nachos (1 Person): Serve nachos and keep the cheese and chili stocked.

• Ice Cream and Pop Corn (1 Person): Get ice cream from the cooler and keep the popcorn flowing 

Click below to choose your date and slot you would like to volunteer for. Signing up for multiple games is encouraged

SIGN UP HERE

If you have any questions, please reach out to me directly. More information will be sent each week to those signed up and will include how to access the stadium as volunteers are not required to purchase a ticket.

Here is to another exciting year and GO KELL LONGHORNS MARCHING BAND

Brian Leonard and Kim Burling 

Co-Concessions Chairs 

770-881-5323