Congratulations! Your child is a member of one of the elite high school bands in the United States. Take advantage of this great opportunity so unusual for a high school band student.
Is There Really a “Hellgate Band Parents Inc.”?
Yes, there really is. The Hellgate Band Parents Inc is a 501(c)3. We appreciate the opportunities given to our kids through this band program, and our way of helping our kids is to help the band program in a united front. Our Mission Hellgate Band Parents support and advocate for the HHS Band Music Program by supporting the band director and engaging parents, families and the community. Who is a Member of the Hellgate Band Parents Inc.? Any parent with a student in any of the Hellgate Bands is automatically part of Hellgate Band Parents Inc. Are there Band Parent Meetings? Yes, there are non-obligatory meetings. The first Band Parent meeting each year is held in September and is run by band director Leon Slater. Other than that, there are monthly meetings held the 2nd Monday of each month, 6:30 – 7:30 pm, at Hellgate High School, Room 130. Agenda items and Minutes are emailed out monthly to all band parents who have provided an email address. |
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Where do I go for Information about What’s Happening with the Bands?
The easiest way to get started is to open the web page: www.hellgateband.org. There is a lot of information there, but the two critical tabs to help you keep on track are the Band Grams tab and the Events tab. The other information is helpful as well, but the Event tab is the school year calendar and the Band Grams are continuously updated.
Also there is a google calendar document to which all band parents are open to view (we'll have this up, soon).
You will also receive agenda and minutes of Hellgate Band Parent meetings.
Mr. Slater also sends out Band Gram emails and Remind texts that are loaded with information. Be sure to read them!
The easiest way to get started is to open the web page: www.hellgateband.org. There is a lot of information there, but the two critical tabs to help you keep on track are the Band Grams tab and the Events tab. The other information is helpful as well, but the Event tab is the school year calendar and the Band Grams are continuously updated.
Also there is a google calendar document to which all band parents are open to view (we'll have this up, soon).
You will also receive agenda and minutes of Hellgate Band Parent meetings.
Mr. Slater also sends out Band Gram emails and Remind texts that are loaded with information. Be sure to read them!
What Can Parents Do?
Parents are an invaluable asset to the band program. Without our support, the band director can do only so much. With our support, what can be achieved is virtually unlimited. We are limited only by our time, energy, ideas and resources.
Basic Needs During the Year Include:
Parents are an invaluable asset to the band program. Without our support, the band director can do only so much. With our support, what can be achieved is virtually unlimited. We are limited only by our time, energy, ideas and resources.
Basic Needs During the Year Include:
People to take photos
People to take video People to help with uniforms People to help with the citrus fruit sale |
People to help with Swing for a Knight fundraiser
People to be on the fundraising committee People to help with the End of Year Band Banquet |
There is a lot more – see this year’s Volunteer Sheet.
Communication is the Key
In order for the Hellgate Band Parents to be effective, we need to be able to communicate with you. Please fill out the Contact Form so we have you in the system right from the start of the year.
Communication is the Key
In order for the Hellgate Band Parents to be effective, we need to be able to communicate with you. Please fill out the Contact Form so we have you in the system right from the start of the year.
How to Volunteer
Sign Up with the Volunteer Form
You can sign up right now to help. There are always multiple people volunteering for any given project, so you will be in a group.
Contact Us
You can email Shannon Pinkston at: [email protected] for information and options.
Thank you again for being a part of the Hellgate Band Program.
Shannon Pinkston, Band President 2017/2018
406-531-1392
Sign Up with the Volunteer Form
You can sign up right now to help. There are always multiple people volunteering for any given project, so you will be in a group.
Contact Us
You can email Shannon Pinkston at: [email protected] for information and options.
Thank you again for being a part of the Hellgate Band Program.
Shannon Pinkston, Band President 2017/2018
406-531-1392