SPRING PARENT MEETING
Welcome families!
With the new season upon us, the directors are asking that everyone complete the 2023-2024 Commitment Form to reserve your student's spot in the 2023 show.
If you have any questions regarding the Commitment Form or the required $50 deposit, please email Mrs. Norfleet at nnorfleet@grantspass.k12.or.us.
Grants Pass High School requires you to register your student on Family ID. Family ID is a program our district has implemented to use for all sports and most activities.
Family ID is a secure registration platform that provides you with an easy, user-friendly way to register for programs, and helps us to be more administratively efficient and environmentally responsible. When you register through Family ID, the system keeps track of your information in your Family ID profile. You enter your information only once for each family member for multiple uses and multiple programs.
If you already have a Family ID account:
All of your information from the previous registration is saved to your profile. You and your student need to re-read and re-sign the Medical Consent Form and the GPHS and/or OSAA Code of Conduct for every season, including summer activities, with your electronic signature.
Registration Process for people new to Family ID:
It will be helpful to have the following information handy to allow for accurate completion of your online registration:
Doctor Information | Health Insurance Information | Emergency Contact Information
Family ID Sign-Up Instructions
To sign up on Family ID:
Visit https://www.familyid.com/organizations/grants-pass-high-school.
Select the program you wish to sign up for.
Create your secure Family ID account by entering the account owners first and last name (parent/guardian), e-mail address and password.
Select "I Agree to the Family ID Terms of Service".
Click Create Account.
You will receive an email with a link to activate your new account. (If you don't see an email, check junk, spam etc.)
Click on the link in your activation email, which will log you in to Family ID.com
Choose the program you are registering for. Click Register Now button
Once on the registration form, complete the information requested. All fields with a red * are required
INCOMING FRESHMAN
Welcome to our organization!
As a freshman parent, activities can quickly get overwhelming as you enter into this next chapter.
The Band Boosters are here to try and guide you through the process the best that we can.
Did you know that once your child becomes a member of the G.P.H.S. Band or Color Guard, you also become a G.P.H.S. Band Booster member?
To find out more about what the Band Boosters do, please visit: https://www.gphsband.org/who-we-are.
For example, learn about the infamous Band Camp below with tips and tricks to make it a successful experience for your student.
Click here for the Band Camp Survival Guide.
If you find that you have questions, feel free to email president@gphsband.org.
COMMUNICATION
The G.P.H.S. Band Boosters will communicate in a few ways to our families.
Primarily, all information shared throughout the program will come from an email, a newsletter or posted on our private Facebook group. It is very important that all contact information be kept up-to-date as we all of you to be as informed as possible. Please make sure that your current email is on file with the organization. If is it not, or if you would like to add a parent or guardian to the mailing list, please email president@gphsband.org.
To join our private Facebook group, click here: Grants Pass High School Bands and Color Guard
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE ARE A FEW FACEBOOK GROUPS/PAGES OUT THERE FOR THE BAND. THERE IS ONE FOR PAST ALUMNI OR PARENT BOOSTERS CALLED G.P.H.S. MARCHING BAND & COLOR GUARD BOOSTERS.
THIS IS NOT THE GROUP THAT WILL RECEIVE THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION REGARDING THE CURRENT SCHOOL YEAR SO PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU JOING THE CORRECT FACEBOOK GROUP.
Please note that the G.P.H.S. Band Boosters do not share your contact information and will only use this information as necessary for the program.
VOLUNTEER
The Band Boosters are a dedicated group of people who volunteer their time and talent to ensure the success of each band and color guard student of G.P.H.S. We are here to support the needs of our organization providing vital support to all aspects of the program. We serve as your communication liaison, offer fundraising opportunities, coordinate volunteers, build and maintain props, manage uniform fittings, host events and so much more. The success of these events cannot happen without the support of individuals throughout our program.
Please email president@gphsband.org if you are interested in volunteering with our organization.
A board member will be in touch with you as needs arise.
FUNDRAISING
Fundraising is a vital component to the success of our organization. Our fundraising efforts help support the needs of our organization as well as provide individual fundraising opportunities for our students to help pay for season fees and travel. For example, based on our current budget, the G.P.H.S. Band Boosters provides support for the Fall Marching Band Season, Instruments, Scholarships, Winter Programs, Uniform Repairs, host Events & Clinics, etc.
We also are responsible for offering fundraisers that students can take advantage of to help families pay for band fees as well as any expenses associated with band travel. Remember, your Band Fees cover expenses directly related to your band program like Drill Design, Music Arrangement, Copyright, Props, Band Staff/Techs, Equipment/Instrument Needs, Entry Fees, and Concert Season expenses.
Have questions about Band Fees? Click here for a list of FAQ regarding what is included with your student's band fees.