🤼♂️ Throwback Thursday: Remembering Joe Loren, the Heart Behind a Warrior Wrestling Tradition 🤼♂️
Legacies aren’t measured in years — they’re measured in impact.
Joe Loren was a Chippewa Hills wrestler who graduated in 2001. After graduation, Joe gave back to the program he loved, returning as an assistant coach for Warrior Wrestling. He poured his heart into helping athletes grow, strengthening the program, and carrying forward the Warrior spirit.
Tragically, Joe passed away in December 2002 following a car accident. Though his life was far too short, his impact on Chippewa Hills Wrestling has lived on in a powerful and lasting way.
In Joe’s memory, our wrestling program hosts the annual Joe Loren Wrestling Invitational each December — a tradition built on dedication, heart, and community. What began as a tribute has grown into one of the largest and most respected wrestling meets in the area.
🏆 This Saturday, December 20, the Joe Loren Invitational returns at 9 AM in the Middle School gym, welcoming teams from 24 schools. It’s an incredible, high-energy event and a true celebration of Warrior Wrestling.
The tradition has grown so much that it inspired an entire second day of competition:
🤼♀️ The Lady Warriors Wrestling Invitational takes place Sunday, December 21 at 9 AM, also in the Middle School gym — making it a huge two-day weekend for our wrestling program.
Joe’s legacy lives on in every match wrestled, every athlete supported, and every crowd that fills the gym. What started with one Warrior’s love for the sport has become something truly special. We share Joe’s story so newer generations of Warriors can understand the heart behind this tradition.
We invite our community to come out, cheer loud, and help us honor Joe Loren — and the powerful tradition he helped inspire. ❤️💙
❄️ Hot Cocoa Time! ❄️
Our Middle School’s National Junior Honor Society will be running the Hot Cocoa Bar at the Canadian Lakes Castle this Friday, December 19 from 5:30-8:00 PM for Century 21 White House Realty’s Nights of Lights! In addition to hot cocoa, students will be selling homemade baked goodies and crafts to enjoy as well!
Proceeds from the Hot Cocoa Bar will go toward our Middle School’s participation at the CMU Hoops for Hunger game, a school-wide fundraiser benefiting the Isabella Community Soup Kitchen.
We hope you’ll come out to enjoy Nights of Lights this weekend and stop by to support our Middle Schoolers at the Hot Cocoa Bar!
Our Middle School’s National Junior Honor Society will be running the Hot Cocoa Bar at the Canadian Lakes Castle this Friday, December 19 from 5:30-8:00 PM for Century 21 White House Realty’s Nights of Lights! In addition to hot cocoa, students will be selling homemade baked goodies and crafts to enjoy as well!
Proceeds from the Hot Cocoa Bar will go toward our Middle School’s participation at the CMU Hoops for Hunger game, a school-wide fundraiser benefiting the Isabella Community Soup Kitchen.
We hope you’ll come out to enjoy Nights of Lights this weekend and stop by to support our Middle Schoolers at the Hot Cocoa Bar!
🎭 Join Us for the 7th Grade Play! 🎭
Our 7th grade students proudly present "The Epic of Gilgamesh!" This performance brings to life the ancient story they studied in Mr. Boyle’s classroom while learning about Ancient Mesopotamia.
The play will be on Thursday, December 18 at 6 PM in the High School Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public.
Our 7th graders have worked incredibly hard—practicing after school and even during lunch—to prepare for this performance. We hope you’ll come out to support them and enjoy an evening of learning and storytelling brought to the stage! ✨
Our 7th grade students proudly present "The Epic of Gilgamesh!" This performance brings to life the ancient story they studied in Mr. Boyle’s classroom while learning about Ancient Mesopotamia.
The play will be on Thursday, December 18 at 6 PM in the High School Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public.
Our 7th graders have worked incredibly hard—practicing after school and even during lunch—to prepare for this performance. We hope you’ll come out to support them and enjoy an evening of learning and storytelling brought to the stage! ✨
🎶 Holiday Concert Reminders! 🎶
Tonight!
Join us for a beautiful Orchestra Holiday Concert tonight at 7:00 PM in the High School Auditorium. Our students have been working hard and always put on a truly special holiday performance—you won’t want to miss it!
Tomorrow Night – Wednesday, 12/17
We’re excited to welcome families to the Mecosta Elementary Christmas Concert, also held in the High School Auditorium. Performance times are:
🔹 Kindergarten & 1st Grade: 6:00 PM
🔹 2nd & 3rd Grade: 6:45 PM
🔹 4th Grade: 7:30 PM
We hope you’ll join us to celebrate the season and enjoy these wonderful student performances! 🎄
Tonight!
Join us for a beautiful Orchestra Holiday Concert tonight at 7:00 PM in the High School Auditorium. Our students have been working hard and always put on a truly special holiday performance—you won’t want to miss it!
Tomorrow Night – Wednesday, 12/17
We’re excited to welcome families to the Mecosta Elementary Christmas Concert, also held in the High School Auditorium. Performance times are:
🔹 Kindergarten & 1st Grade: 6:00 PM
🔹 2nd & 3rd Grade: 6:45 PM
🔹 4th Grade: 7:30 PM
We hope you’ll join us to celebrate the season and enjoy these wonderful student performances! 🎄
🐾❤️ Meet Murphy & Louie, Our CH Service Dogs! 💙🐾
If you’ve ever walked through our High School or Middle School hallways, there’s a good chance you’ve run into one of our four-legged staff members! Meet Murphy and Louie, our beloved therapy dogs who bring comfort, calm, and plenty of smiles to our students and staff every day. Murphy lives with Mrs. Bloss, our High School Counselor, and Louie is the pup of Mrs. Newman, our Superintendent.
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🐕 Murphy
Murphy is a 7-year-old Golden Retriever who has been at CH for 6 amazing years. His job is to love on people when they need it most. While he typically focuses on students, Murph will also seek out adults who need some extra “Golden Glitter” (aka Murphy fur) in their life. His basic obedience training and naturally calm, gentle personality make him perfect for the job. He likes going new places to meet new and different people.
Fun Facts:
• Favorite snack? Cheese. Always cheese.
• Favorite activities: Hanging out with his friends and taking strategic naps.
• Calm, cool, and collected since about 6 months old — though he still gets the zoomies and cannot resist a red laser.
• Murphy is more of a Golden Catcher than Golden Retriever. He’ll only catch one specific type of ball. The rest? He lets bounce right off his head.
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🐶 Louie
Louie is a 3½-year-old Mini Goldendoodle, now in his third year at Chip Hills. Louie’s job is to bring comfort and smiles to our students and staff. He’s a trained therapy dog, ready to stay calm and safe, and support anyone who needs a little extra care. Louie gets sad during school breaks when the hallways are empty — he’s always looking for his student friends and absolutely loves when school is back in session!
Fun Facts:
• A certified connoisseur of cheese, peanut butter, and yogurt.
• Loves greeting every human he sees — and occasionally becoming a hallway speed bump.
• Louie has tons of personality: he’s a dramatic sigher, side-eye expert, bathroom and kitchen escort, velcro sleeper, and loves playing with the loudest squawking rubber chicken imaginable.
• Student favorites: Every morning, Mr. Gagne’s students stop by the office to say good morning to Louie. Some Mecosta students lovingly call him “Bluey” instead of Louie.
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These two bring joy, comfort, and connection to our school community every single day. We love having them as part of the Warrior family! 🐾💙❤️
If you’ve ever walked through our High School or Middle School hallways, there’s a good chance you’ve run into one of our four-legged staff members! Meet Murphy and Louie, our beloved therapy dogs who bring comfort, calm, and plenty of smiles to our students and staff every day. Murphy lives with Mrs. Bloss, our High School Counselor, and Louie is the pup of Mrs. Newman, our Superintendent.
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🐕 Murphy
Murphy is a 7-year-old Golden Retriever who has been at CH for 6 amazing years. His job is to love on people when they need it most. While he typically focuses on students, Murph will also seek out adults who need some extra “Golden Glitter” (aka Murphy fur) in their life. His basic obedience training and naturally calm, gentle personality make him perfect for the job. He likes going new places to meet new and different people.
Fun Facts:
• Favorite snack? Cheese. Always cheese.
• Favorite activities: Hanging out with his friends and taking strategic naps.
• Calm, cool, and collected since about 6 months old — though he still gets the zoomies and cannot resist a red laser.
• Murphy is more of a Golden Catcher than Golden Retriever. He’ll only catch one specific type of ball. The rest? He lets bounce right off his head.
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🐶 Louie
Louie is a 3½-year-old Mini Goldendoodle, now in his third year at Chip Hills. Louie’s job is to bring comfort and smiles to our students and staff. He’s a trained therapy dog, ready to stay calm and safe, and support anyone who needs a little extra care. Louie gets sad during school breaks when the hallways are empty — he’s always looking for his student friends and absolutely loves when school is back in session!
Fun Facts:
• A certified connoisseur of cheese, peanut butter, and yogurt.
• Loves greeting every human he sees — and occasionally becoming a hallway speed bump.
• Louie has tons of personality: he’s a dramatic sigher, side-eye expert, bathroom and kitchen escort, velcro sleeper, and loves playing with the loudest squawking rubber chicken imaginable.
• Student favorites: Every morning, Mr. Gagne’s students stop by the office to say good morning to Louie. Some Mecosta students lovingly call him “Bluey” instead of Louie.
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These two bring joy, comfort, and connection to our school community every single day. We love having them as part of the Warrior family! 🐾💙❤️
✨ Warrior Wonderland Lighted Tree Walk — Tonight! 🌲
Step into a winter scene that feels straight out of a storybook.
Join us tonight from 6–8 PM at Warrior Woods for the Warrior Wonderland Lighted Tree Walk, a ⅓-mile illuminated walking trail through the woods that truly looks like Narnia on a winter night.
🚗 Parking is available by the Wrestling Barn or in the plowed field to the right of the entrance drive.
🚜 Trailer rides will be available to take you from the parking lot up to the trail.
🔥 Bonfire on-site to warm up before or after your walk
Please note: This is a woodland trail in the middle of winter, with hills and uneven terrain. Consider wearing sturdy winter boots (we recommend leaving Uggs and other fashion footwear at home). And remember to dress warmly – temperatures will be cold this evening.
It may be chilly, but the lights, the woods, and the atmosphere make this a can’t-miss winter experience.
🌲 Bundle up and join us Saturday and Sunday from 6-8 PM for Warrior Wonderland! 🌲
Step into a winter scene that feels straight out of a storybook.
Join us tonight from 6–8 PM at Warrior Woods for the Warrior Wonderland Lighted Tree Walk, a ⅓-mile illuminated walking trail through the woods that truly looks like Narnia on a winter night.
🚗 Parking is available by the Wrestling Barn or in the plowed field to the right of the entrance drive.
🚜 Trailer rides will be available to take you from the parking lot up to the trail.
🔥 Bonfire on-site to warm up before or after your walk
Please note: This is a woodland trail in the middle of winter, with hills and uneven terrain. Consider wearing sturdy winter boots (we recommend leaving Uggs and other fashion footwear at home). And remember to dress warmly – temperatures will be cold this evening.
It may be chilly, but the lights, the woods, and the atmosphere make this a can’t-miss winter experience.
🌲 Bundle up and join us Saturday and Sunday from 6-8 PM for Warrior Wonderland! 🌲
🎁🎄 TOMORROW! 🎄🎁
Don’t forget — the Band Boosters Annual Craft Show is happening tomorrow, and you won’t want to miss it!
📍 Saturday, December 13, from 10 AM - 3 PM at Chippewa Hills High School.
Come shop from 80+ amazing booths featuring wood crafts, sweet treats, holiday décor, candles, soaps, jewelry, and so much more!
It’s the perfect place to find unique gifts while supporting our CHHS Band Boosters. Bring a friend, grab a treat, and enjoy a fun day of shopping!
See you there!
Don’t forget — the Band Boosters Annual Craft Show is happening tomorrow, and you won’t want to miss it!
📍 Saturday, December 13, from 10 AM - 3 PM at Chippewa Hills High School.
Come shop from 80+ amazing booths featuring wood crafts, sweet treats, holiday décor, candles, soaps, jewelry, and so much more!
It’s the perfect place to find unique gifts while supporting our CHHS Band Boosters. Bring a friend, grab a treat, and enjoy a fun day of shopping!
See you there!
🎶✨ Holiday Concert Season is Here! ✨🎶
We’ve got a full lineup of festive performances over the next few days! We hope you’ll join us to support our amazing student musicians!
TODAY, December 11
🎄 Our Barryton Elementary Christmas Program has been rescheduled for tonight with modified times to give our Middle School Band families a little extra travel time. Barryton’s performance times are as follows: Kindergarten at 5 PM, 1st & 2nd Grade at 5:45 PM, and 3rd & 4th Grade at 6:30 PM.
🎄 Middle School Band Concert at 7 PM in the Middle School Gym
Sunday, December 14
🎄 High School Band Concert at 2 PM in the Middle School Gym
Tuesday, December 16
🎄 Middle School & High School Orchestra Concert at 7 PM in the High School Auditorium
Come enjoy the holiday sounds of the season and celebrate all the hard work our students have put into these performances! ❤️💙
We’ve got a full lineup of festive performances over the next few days! We hope you’ll join us to support our amazing student musicians!
TODAY, December 11
🎄 Our Barryton Elementary Christmas Program has been rescheduled for tonight with modified times to give our Middle School Band families a little extra travel time. Barryton’s performance times are as follows: Kindergarten at 5 PM, 1st & 2nd Grade at 5:45 PM, and 3rd & 4th Grade at 6:30 PM.
🎄 Middle School Band Concert at 7 PM in the Middle School Gym
Sunday, December 14
🎄 High School Band Concert at 2 PM in the Middle School Gym
Tuesday, December 16
🎄 Middle School & High School Orchestra Concert at 7 PM in the High School Auditorium
Come enjoy the holiday sounds of the season and celebrate all the hard work our students have put into these performances! ❤️💙
Chippewa Hills Schools will be closed today, December 10, due to inclement weather. The Little Warriors program will also be closed. Stay safe, Warriors!
All after-school activities and events are cancelled today, December 9. This includes all athletics practices and games. Stay safe, Warriors!
❄️ Winter weather is on the way! ❄️
As winter weather is expected today, we want to remind our Warrior families how we communicate school closures and delays, so you can stay informed:
1. CHSD App & Website: Check our app and/or website for the latest updates on closures or delays. We’ll post notifications and updates as soon as decisions are made.
2. Text Alerts, Phone Calls & Emails: We’ll send out notifications via our school messaging system. Please ensure your contact information is up-to-date!
3. Social Media: We’ll post all closure and delay announcements to our school Facebook accounts, so be sure to follow us.
4. Local TV & Radio: Tune in to these local stations for broadcasted school closures – TV 9&10, Fox 33, NBC 25/Fox 66, ABC 12, ABC 7&4, WNEM TV 5, Fox 17, Wood TV 8, WZZM 13 – and radio stations 102.3 and 100.9 Y102-WYBR, 95.3 WCFX, 105.3 WCZY, 94.5 WCEN.
We understand how important it is to stay informed, and we’re committed to keeping you updated quickly!
For more details regarding all our communications channels, visit the District Communications page on our website here: https://www.chsd.us/page/district-communications
As winter weather is expected today, we want to remind our Warrior families how we communicate school closures and delays, so you can stay informed:
1. CHSD App & Website: Check our app and/or website for the latest updates on closures or delays. We’ll post notifications and updates as soon as decisions are made.
2. Text Alerts, Phone Calls & Emails: We’ll send out notifications via our school messaging system. Please ensure your contact information is up-to-date!
3. Social Media: We’ll post all closure and delay announcements to our school Facebook accounts, so be sure to follow us.
4. Local TV & Radio: Tune in to these local stations for broadcasted school closures – TV 9&10, Fox 33, NBC 25/Fox 66, ABC 12, ABC 7&4, WNEM TV 5, Fox 17, Wood TV 8, WZZM 13 – and radio stations 102.3 and 100.9 Y102-WYBR, 95.3 WCFX, 105.3 WCZY, 94.5 WCEN.
We understand how important it is to stay informed, and we’re committed to keeping you updated quickly!
For more details regarding all our communications channels, visit the District Communications page on our website here: https://www.chsd.us/page/district-communications
🌟 We’re Hiring! 🌟
Middle School Social-Emotional Mental Health Professional
Do you have a heart for helping students thrive both academically and emotionally? We’re looking for a compassionate, dedicated mental health professional to join our Middle School team and support the well-being of our Warriors.
In this role, you’ll:
🔹 Provide mental health and social-emotional support right in the school setting
🔹 Work closely with students, families, and staff
🔹 Connect families to helpful community resources
🔹 Empower students with skills to navigate challenges and grow with confidence
If you’re passionate about supporting young people and making a meaningful impact every single day, we’d love to hear from you!
➡️ Learn more & apply here: https://www.chsd.us/o/chsd/page/employment
Help us spread the word by sharing this post!
Together, we can help every student feel seen, supported, and ready to succeed. ❤️💙
Middle School Social-Emotional Mental Health Professional
Do you have a heart for helping students thrive both academically and emotionally? We’re looking for a compassionate, dedicated mental health professional to join our Middle School team and support the well-being of our Warriors.
In this role, you’ll:
🔹 Provide mental health and social-emotional support right in the school setting
🔹 Work closely with students, families, and staff
🔹 Connect families to helpful community resources
🔹 Empower students with skills to navigate challenges and grow with confidence
If you’re passionate about supporting young people and making a meaningful impact every single day, we’d love to hear from you!
➡️ Learn more & apply here: https://www.chsd.us/o/chsd/page/employment
Help us spread the word by sharing this post!
Together, we can help every student feel seen, supported, and ready to succeed. ❤️💙
❤️ Blood Drive Tomorrow! ❤️
Our High School Honor Society students are hosting a community blood drive tomorrow, December 9, from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM in the High School Gym.
Please join our students to help make a difference for patients in need during the holidays. Walk-ins are welcome, but scheduling an appointment helps reduce wait times.
You can schedule an appointment here: https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11612171
Thank you for supporting our students and giving the gift of life this holiday season.
Our High School Honor Society students are hosting a community blood drive tomorrow, December 9, from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM in the High School Gym.
Please join our students to help make a difference for patients in need during the holidays. Walk-ins are welcome, but scheduling an appointment helps reduce wait times.
You can schedule an appointment here: https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11612171
Thank you for supporting our students and giving the gift of life this holiday season.
🎄✨ It’s Christmas Program Season! ✨🎄
Our Weidman Elementary students kicked things off last week with an amazing night of music, smiles, and holiday cheer! A huge thank-you to our students, staff, and families for making the night so special.
Next up is the Barryton Elementary Christmas Program this Wednesday, December 10. The show begins with Kindergarten at 6 PM, followed by 1st & 2nd Grade at 6:45 PM, and the 3rd & 4th Grade performances at 7:30 PM.
We can’t wait to celebrate more magical moments with our Warriors this week!
Our Weidman Elementary students kicked things off last week with an amazing night of music, smiles, and holiday cheer! A huge thank-you to our students, staff, and families for making the night so special.
Next up is the Barryton Elementary Christmas Program this Wednesday, December 10. The show begins with Kindergarten at 6 PM, followed by 1st & 2nd Grade at 6:45 PM, and the 3rd & 4th Grade performances at 7:30 PM.
We can’t wait to celebrate more magical moments with our Warriors this week!
Our December Board of Education meeting is tonight at 6 PM in the High School Media Center.
🎨🎄 Just 1 Week Away! 🎄🎨
Get ready to shop ‘til you drop at the CHHS Band Boosters Craft Show! Join us on Saturday, December 13 from 10 AM – 3 PM at Chippewa Hills High School.
Explore over 80 booths from local vendors filled with wood crafts, sweet treats, glass décor, candles, soaps, jewelry, and so much more!
Support our CHHS Band Boosters while finding unique gifts for everyone on your list. Don’t miss out – mark your calendar and bring the whole family! 🎁
Get ready to shop ‘til you drop at the CHHS Band Boosters Craft Show! Join us on Saturday, December 13 from 10 AM – 3 PM at Chippewa Hills High School.
Explore over 80 booths from local vendors filled with wood crafts, sweet treats, glass décor, candles, soaps, jewelry, and so much more!
Support our CHHS Band Boosters while finding unique gifts for everyone on your list. Don’t miss out – mark your calendar and bring the whole family! 🎁
🍦 The Warrior Cup: Project-Based Learning Never Looked So Delicious! 🍦
If you’ve ever seen the long line in the hallway, you already know… the Warrior Cup is a BIG deal at the High School!
This student-run project from Mrs. Johnson’s Life Skills class sells ice cream, slushies, and popcorn every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Students learn real-world skills by managing the entire operation, including ordering, inventory, sales, and profits.
Thanks to their hard work (and the support of hungry high schoolers!), the class saved enough from their sales to purchase a brand new soft-serve machine to replace the 20-year-old one! 🙌
Every dollar earned goes right back into class projects and field trips that make learning even more meaningful.
We are so proud of this program — the Warrior Cup is truly a staple of CHHS! 💙❤️
If you’ve ever seen the long line in the hallway, you already know… the Warrior Cup is a BIG deal at the High School!
This student-run project from Mrs. Johnson’s Life Skills class sells ice cream, slushies, and popcorn every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Students learn real-world skills by managing the entire operation, including ordering, inventory, sales, and profits.
Thanks to their hard work (and the support of hungry high schoolers!), the class saved enough from their sales to purchase a brand new soft-serve machine to replace the 20-year-old one! 🙌
Every dollar earned goes right back into class projects and field trips that make learning even more meaningful.
We are so proud of this program — the Warrior Cup is truly a staple of CHHS! 💙❤️
December is a beautiful time of year, but it can also bring extra stress. If you or someone you know could use a little support, our district keeps a list of local resources for food, clothing, housing, and mental health.
These organizations serve families year-round and their support can make an even bigger difference during the holidays.
🔗 Visit our Community Resources page here: https://www.chsd.us/o/chhs/page/counseling-office-community-resources
Please share this page so it reaches anyone who may need it this season. ❤️💙
These organizations serve families year-round and their support can make an even bigger difference during the holidays.
🔗 Visit our Community Resources page here: https://www.chsd.us/o/chhs/page/counseling-office-community-resources
Please share this page so it reaches anyone who may need it this season. ❤️💙
🎁 Give the Gift of Hope This Holiday Season! 🎁
The Chippewa Hills High School National Honor Society is proud to sponsor a community blood drive on Tuesday, December 9, from 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM in the high school gym.
Your donation can make a lifesaving difference for patients in need this holiday season. Walk-ins are welcome, but scheduling an appointment helps reduce wait times.
Schedule your appointment here: https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11612171
Let’s share a little hope and warmth this season — give the gift of life! ❤️💙
The Chippewa Hills High School National Honor Society is proud to sponsor a community blood drive on Tuesday, December 9, from 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM in the high school gym.
Your donation can make a lifesaving difference for patients in need this holiday season. Walk-ins are welcome, but scheduling an appointment helps reduce wait times.
Schedule your appointment here: https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11612171
Let’s share a little hope and warmth this season — give the gift of life! ❤️💙
🎶 It’s Concert Season! 🎶
The holiday season brings with it a special kind of magic, and our Band and Orchestra programs capture it beautifully. We invite you to join us and celebrate the sounds of the season at our upcoming Holiday Concert series.
📯 Middle School Band Concert
Thursday, December 11| 7 PM
Middle School Gym
🥁 High School Band Concert
Sunday, December 14 | 7 PM
Middle School Gym
🎻 Orchestra Concert
Tuesday, December 16 | 7 PM
High School Auditorium
We hope you’ll join us for these special holiday performances from our student musicians! 🎄✨
The holiday season brings with it a special kind of magic, and our Band and Orchestra programs capture it beautifully. We invite you to join us and celebrate the sounds of the season at our upcoming Holiday Concert series.
📯 Middle School Band Concert
Thursday, December 11| 7 PM
Middle School Gym
🥁 High School Band Concert
Sunday, December 14 | 7 PM
Middle School Gym
🎻 Orchestra Concert
Tuesday, December 16 | 7 PM
High School Auditorium
We hope you’ll join us for these special holiday performances from our student musicians! 🎄✨
