WEEK OF AUGUST 4, 2025
MONDAY, AUGUST 4: Color Guard and Percussion (indoors), 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 5: Marching Band (outside), 3:45 - 5:45 p.m.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 7: Marching Band (outside), 3:45 - 5:45 p.m.
(NOTE: The band is not going to the scrimmage on Friday, Aug. 8.)
MONDAY, AUGUST 11: Color Guard and Percussion (indoors), 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 12: Marching Band (outside), 3:45 - 5:45 p.m.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 14: Marching Band (outside), 3:45 - 5:45 p.m.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15: FOOTBALL at Jefferson County; report 4:30 p.m. Summer uniform
Want to add the BAND CALENDAR to the calendar on your phone?
Just click the "Add to Google Calendar" link at the bottom of the calendar.
It's not too late to order band pictures. You have two options:
Fill out the order form, put the form and your payment in an envelope, and bring it to Mr. Carter by Friday. You must either write a check (payable to Prestige Digital Imaging) or bring the exact amount in cash; no change can be given. This option includes free shipping.
Order online: https://www.pdiportraits.com/Music-Packages_c_41.html. Enter the coupon code 073125 for FREE SHIPPING when you order. All orders will be shipped to the school UNLESS you pay the $6 shipping fee ONLINE.
Remember, denim is not allowed at rehearsal, and you must have the right shoes. Make sure you stay hydrated throughout the day so you will be ready for the heat after school.
We will compete twice this season:
Saturday, September 27th: "Band Blast" at Southeast Bulloch HS.
Saturday, October 25th: East Georgia Marching Band Championships at Statesboro HS.
Competition days are an all-day affair, so please plan accordingly.
You can pay ANY SCHS Band fee online with your debit or credit card using this link:
https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/GG052-VAR4
If you ordered supplies but did not pay for them yet, please get that taken care of soon!
Need help? Click here for detailed instructions on how to pay online.
Call or text the Band Hotline: (912) 549-0262.
Ways to NOT attempt to contact Mr. Carter: FB or Insta DM, tell a friend*, smoke signals, tell Ms. O, text someone else who lives at my house, carrier pigeon, ESP. Just text the hotline.
*The words, "Tell Mr. Carter" should never be the first words in a text to your friend. Just text the hotline.
Jamaria R. (guard) - Aug. 6
Lexi L. (guard, clarinet) - Aug. 11
Brianna S. (guard, sax) - Aug. 13
Rebecca H. (clarinet) - Aug. 13
*If your birthday is this month and your name isn't here, it's because I don't have your birthday on my list. Send it to me and I'll add you to the list!
Have you found the online band calendar yet? You can view it on your computer, sync it to your phone or tablet, or even print it!
Step 1: Get on your computer, then click here: https://goo.gl/QMZ7V4 OR scroll up to the calendar above.
Step 2: Click the +Google Calendar icon in the bottom-right corner. You will have to create a Google account if you don’t already have one.
OR
If you use iCal on your iPhone or other Apple device, use this link: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/scss.screven.k12.ga.us_vjbgemi8c4dkkuovhf85se1s50%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics
First day of school is MONDAY, AUGUST 4. Color Guard and Percussion DO have rehearsal after school that day!
Our first after-school marching band rehearsal is TUESDAY, AUGUST 5th.
BAND HOTLINE (call or text): (912) 549-0262
Remind – Use the Remind app, or text the code to 81010:
- Marching Band: @gamecockmb
BAND CALENDAR: https://goo.gl/QMZ7V4
Mr. Carter’s email is hank.carter@screven.k12.ga.us
Be sure to follow our official Instagram: @screvencountyband