Football Plans (as of August 21) 

As of today (August 21st), we have been given clearance to participate in select games, starting with Murphy vs. Davidson on September 4th at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. The following update has many details, so please read carefully and watch the attached video for clarification. I am still getting updates daily, and I do not have all the answers yet, so I will send more updates before September 4th with further information. 

Health Information:

• Before students attend any rehearsals or games, they must have turned in their four required forms (PDFs are attached at the bottom of the update). 
  • AHSAA Physical 
  • MCPSS Fine Arts COVID Form 
  • MHS Medical Form 
  • MHS Release Form 
• Students will ALWAYS have to wear a mask unless specifically told otherwise by Mr. White. 

• Students will have their temperature checked before each event. 
• Water will NOT be provided at rehearsals and water fountains are turned off, please make sure students bring water with them to all rehearsals. Sharing water will not be allowed. I am still working to see if I can provide water at games. 
• Failure to follow social distancing and health guidelines will result in removal of student from rehearsals and games. 

Rehearsals:

• Rehearsals will begin next week (see attached schedule below). 
• Rehearsals will take place both inside and outside on campus, so dress accordingly. All students will be socially distanced. 
• Students must participate in weekly rehearsal to participate in that week’s game. 
• Rehearsal Schedule 
  • August 25 and 27
    • ​9:30am – 12:00pm
  • September 1
    • ​3:30pm – 5:30pm
  • Starting September 7, every Monday until the end of football season 
    • 3:30pm – 5:30pm 

Games:

• Drop-Off and Parking 
  • Students will need be dropped off at Ladd-Peebles stadium on game days; we will not be taking buses to games. Ticket and parking information will be released when I get more information. For now, plan on have students dropped off around 5:30pm with their instruments, leaving cases in your car. For students with large instruments they cannot transport themselves, please email Mr. White. 
• Attire 
  • Students will not be wearing traditional uniforms; they will instead wear khaki school-uniform pants or shorts. We are currently working on t-shirt plans and will have an update soon. 
• Stands 
  • Students will be in a modified band area in the stands, socially distanced. Wind players will be allowed to pull down masks only when playing; percussion and color guard will wear masks at all times.  
  • Students will be given individual music packets so they do not have to pass around flip folders like they normally would. Students are encouraged to purchase flip folders on their own (They are usually around $6 at Andy’s Music). 
  • Once we are in the stadium, we cannot leave. This means students must stay the whole game if they attend. 
• Field show 
  • Students will play a half time show on the field. My goal is to livestream shows so people at home can watch online. 
• Post-Game 
  • Students will need to get picked up after the game in the same area they were dropped off. 

Other Concerns:

• Parent Participation 
  • If you are interested in helping please email Mr. White with your student’s name, your name, and your phone number. More information to follow. 
• Fees 
  • I am still working on this. 

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Please email me with questions!

Mr. White 
alexwhite@mcpss.com  

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This is a NEW information form that every band member needs to fill out ASAP.  This is not the original form.  Everyone will need to complete all parts of this form.

​https://forms.gle/CD5uMrYBfkcGEZmu6

Due to inclement weather

LEADERSHIP SECTIONALS scheduled for tomorrow (July 22) are canceled due to a meeting. Regular instrumental sectionals are still scheduled as listed on the website but that might change.
Please be patient as we are still trying to work out the plan for the school year. Be sure to check the website often for notices or changes.