August 23, 2026

Dear students and parents,

Great job at Corky Kell this week, and thank you for all the support and enthusiasm for these incredible students!  Parents, Open House is Tuesday night at 6:00; we hope to see you all there!  This week is a busy one for the marching band as we work to finish the ballad and add more choreography.  We're looking forward to another great week! 

Hook 'em, Horns!

Sincerely,

David Roth

This Week

Mon 8/24 CG sectionals (CG only)
Tues 8/25 MB Practice 4-6 (no CG)
Tues 8/25 Open House 6:00 PM
Thurs 8/27 MB Practice 4-7
Fri 8/28 Football vs. Luella (Home)
Sat 8/29 MB Practice 10-7:30

Upcoming

Mon 8/31 CG sectionals (CG only)
Tues 9/1 MB Practice 4-7
Thurs 9/3 MB Practice 4-7
Fri 9/4 Football @ Sprayberry 

MB families-- read the weekly memo!
This will come out every week with details about what to expect for the coming week of practices/games/competitions, etc.  Stay informed and updated! 

Fine Arts New York City Trip

Parents of Juniors/Seniors, if you are interested in the NYC Spring Fine Arts Trip (open to juniors and seniors in the Fine Arts department), come to the parent interest meeting on Tuesday, August 25th at 5:00 PM in the Chorus Room.  They will provide information about the trip, including details about the itinerary, cost, registration process, and what students and families can expect.

Southern Invitational Volunteer Opportunity

We need all hands on deck for this event! Please consider volunteering a portion of your Saturday to help this event run as smoothly as possible. For more information please see below!

Marching Band Snack Donations

First, thank you for all the donation that have already been made to your students! We are still in need of a few more things. Please see the flyer below to donate. Thank you again for all that you contribute to the Marching band. 

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!

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 

This year, for the third time, we are co-hosting with Sprayberry the Southern Invitational band competition. This competition is a large event and we need all hands on deck. Right now we are looking for all adults who are willing to spend part of their Saturday to help with concessions, equipment, parking, etc. This sign up is for adults only. The students will have their own link to volunteer with at a later date. Please consider volunteering. It is a fun day of all things marching band! The sign up link is below. 

If you would like more information on the competition itself please click HERE.

Sign Up Here (Password:BOGHelp2026 ) 

Thanks!

-Kristina

KBBA President