Ellen Ochoa Middle School
Instrumental Music Program
2026 - 2027
Ellen Ochoa Middle School
Instrumental Music Program
2026 - 2027
Welcome Back!
Letter from Mr. Dignen
English & Spanish
Announcements & Reminders
2026 - 2027 School Year
Forms/Information
CLICK HERE to find the required forms due by
August 31.
Teacher-approved Rental Shops
Be sure to only rent from one of the approved rental shops by CLICKING HERE. Rental flyers are at the bottom of the page.
Instrument Supplies
CLICK HERE to see the necessary supplies and equipment that students should have with them at all times.
Music Dues
Music Dues are PAST DUE. They were due by October 5 (less any fundraising).
Communication is key! I can always be reached via email. This is the best way to contact me. I am sympathetic to everyone's situation as
long as we are communicating.
Mr. Dignen: tim.dignen@pgcps.org
Upcoming Events:
Check out our Google Calendar below
Fundraiser Delivery (Otis Spunkmeyer)
Date & Time: Wednesday, October 21,
from 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Location: Cafetorium
What to Bring: Order forms (required to verify your items)
Important Note: Only in-person delivery orders will be delivered to the school. The school is not responsible for any orders left after 5:00 PM.
Northwestern High School VPA Performance
@ EOMS (8th Grade Students Only)
Date & Time: Thursday, October 22, from 10:30 - 12:00 PM
Performers: NHS VPA Band & Orchestra
Program: Two musical selections from each ensemble, followed by a talk about the VPA program and the audition process.
Instrumental Music Calendar
Ellen Ochoa Middle School Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!
Wow! What an opportunity to meet the person after whom
the building you attend.
Check out a video of our awesome student musicians and a few
after photos taken with Dr. Ellen Ochoa herself!
Ribbon Cutting Performance
Dr. Ochoa's remarks from our
ribbon cutting!
Music Advocacy