8th grade night

9/26/25

Who is participating?

•  All current 8th grade students in the Leonard Band Program

Where is 8th grade night? 

• This year we are going to bus our 8th grade students to Handley Stadium on the east side of Fort Worth

What is 8th grade night?

• This is an amazing opportunity for our 8th graders to get an idea of what marching band is like. They have been learning songs that they will get to play in the stands with the Western Hills Marching Band! Then, during halftime, our Longhorns will play 'Crunch Time' on the field!

How long is 8th grade night?

• We will be staying at the football game from kickoff to the end of haltime. Parents are welcome to attend, and you can take your child home after the performance. We will bus our students back to Leonard following the performance if parents are unable to go to the game.

Will my child be fed? 

• The marching band will provide snacks, and if your student participates in afterschool program they may get a snack. If you would like for them to have dinner, that must be brought to the school. I ask that all 8th graders stay with me after school until departure.

What do they wear?

• They will need their 25-26 8th grade gray shirt that was provided for them this year. They will need to wear blue jeans and athletic/closed toed shoes. If the forecast has high temperatures around 6 pm we will allow our students to wear athletic shorts.

What does my child need?

• They will need their instrument, binder, and a water bottle. 

INCOMING EVENTS!

Band Camp for returning members

• July 28-31 from 1-4 in the Band Hall!

• August 12 is the first day of school!

• August 22 is the Fall Parent Meeting!