BPA MEETING SCHEDULE 2026-2027
*All BPA Meetings will begin at 6:00 PM in the band room
(Meeting schedule & location is subject to change)
Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026
Thursday, Sept 10, 2026
Thursday, Oct 8, 2026
Thursday, Nov 12, 2026
Thursday, Dec 10, 2026
Thursday, Jan 14, 2027
Thursday, Feb 11, 2027 *Seeking officer interest for 27-28
Thursday, Mar 11, 2027 *Meeting/Elections for 27-28 officers
*All band parents are encouraged to attend the meetings
*BPA Membership is for a parent or legal guardian of a band student
Important Information for LP Band Parents
Band Room Phone Number
815-223-1721 ext 736
Direct Line 815-220-2736
LP High School Calendar
On right side of page click on the calendar
Mr. Stevens’ email address:
jstevens@lphs.net
Weebly site: lphsband.weebly.com
BPA Email address:
lasalleperuband@gmail.com
BPA Facebook Address: LP Band Parents
BPA Instagram: lasalleperuband
BPA Twitter: @lasalleperuband
Band Parent Association Executive Officers
Jeremiah Lesman - President
815-326-2987 Email: jeremiah.lesman@gmail.com
Matt Westerman - Vice-President
815-343-4683 Email: mashish98_99@yahoo.com
Emily Lesman - Secretary
815-343-5250 Email: emily.lesman@gmail.com
Denise Harper - Treasurer
815-252-9340 Email: dgreening80@yahoo.com
Band Parent Association Standing Officers
Krista Westerman - Assistant Treasurer
815-780-0494 Email: krista.westerman@yahoo.com
Jessica Goodbred- Communications and Fundraising Coordinator
815-830-7944 Email: jntruty@gmail.com
Sara O’Dell - Uniforms Coordinator
815-730-7366 Email: catsan500@gmail.com
Jeremiah Lesman / Committee - Concession Stand Coordinators
Concession Stand Dates 2026
Freshman/Varsity Home Games
Friday, August 21: Senior Night
Saturday, September 5
Friday, September 11
Friday, September 25: Homecoming/Alumni Night
Friday, October 9: Junior High Night
Junior Varsity Home Games
TBD
LP Band Fundraisers 2026-2027
Tag Day: August 14-16 (LaSalle, Oglesby, Tonica, Walmart)
*Chair : Exec Committee
Igloo Drive-In: Thursday, September 17
Starved Rock Coffee: Date TBD
LP Cavalier Blend and other SRC blends available
HyVee Bagging: late November
Applebee’s Breakfast: Saturday, December 5
Trivia Night: Saturday, January 16
*Chair : Autumn Spayer
Butter Braids: January 2027
Spaghetti Dinner February 2027
Association Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarships are available to all current band and color guard students whose parents are members in good standing of the BPA.
Drum Major: 1st year drum major will have their drum major camp fees paid in full.
(Camp receipt must be submitted to the Treasurer at the conclusion of the camp for reimbursement.)
Seniors interested in the Band Parent Association scholarship awarded at the end of each year must apply through the LP Counseling Department.
Other scholarship opportunities must be applied for with a written letter of request which shall include desire to attend/want to learn and the name of the music camp.
(Camp receipt must be submitted to the Treasurer at the conclusion of the camp for reimbursement.)
Individual scholarships may be awarded on an individual basis.