Incredible First Week Of School For APK!
From Day 1 to Day 4 and to our first game, this was an incredible week that showcased the real excitement that exists for our year ahead! Proud of our students for coming in and getting to work with us for the 2026-2027 journey! Grateful to our fantastic admin and staff at AHS for helping to create an environment that set up this awesome experience! Visit our social media to check out the great atmosphere we experienced at West Orange and the energy that was created! Going to be an amazing season ahead! #iegyb
Calling All Parents!
We have two amazing events JUST FOR YOU this week! Visit with us on TUESDAY for our month booster meeting – held in the band room – from 7 PM – 8 PM. Afterwards, you can mingle with everyone until the end of practice, or, feel free to come and check out the end of practice before picking up your kiddo! One THURSDAY, come and join us for our annual Band Parent Mixer event at The Depot at Zellwood Station! This annual event serves as our unofficial kick off to all of the fun and excitement that will ensue. THe event will be from 6 PM – 8 PM – and – NO KIDS! This is an adult only event! Get ready to have a blast! #iegyb
PAPA JOHNS FUNDRAISER KICKS OFF THIS WEEK!
We are excited to bring back this year-round hit that continues to SAVE YOU MONEY on your Papa Johns online ordering experience! You will be able to pay via CASH or GOFAN this year for cards! The sale officially starts on Monday, August 17th, however, go ahead and begin locking in your sales today! Sale closes on Monday, August 31st. This year’s card is good for 18 used and will be good until July 31st, 2027! Check back on Monday for the QR link! Students will receive sales sheets in class to begin making sales and collecting funds! Each sale is $15 and the selling student receives a $10 credit for each sale made towards their fair share! SELL! SELL! SELL! #iegyb
College Band Day Sign Ups! (UF has closed/FSU is open through Wednesday!)
FSU BAND DAY Sign Up closes on Wednesday! Payment links have already begun going out to those that signed up! Visit the google form below to sign up by Wednesday, August 19th! #iegyb
Click here to sign up for FSU Band Day!
DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19th!
Tentative Trip Details
- Saturday, August 29th
- $60 Per Traveler (Students & Chaperones)
- Game Tickets = Free For All Travelers
- Approximate Times (Subject To Change)
- 11 AM Departure
- 4 PM Marching Chiefs Skull Session
- 7 PM Game Kick Off
- 9 PM Depart After Halftime For APK
- 1:30 AM Arrive APK
So, What Do I Need To Pay To Be In Band?
Membership within the Blue Darter Band comes with a minimal cost that provides tremendous returns on the educational experience for each participant. Breaking down our costs looks like this:
- 26-27 Band Fair Share: $250.00 per member
- Can be broken up into equal payments to help defray paying all at once.
- Can be fundraised.
- Email apkbandfinance@gmail.com for more information.
- Summer 26 Band Camp Fee: $50.00 per member
- Uniform Cost
- Rookie Package (Jersey, Hat, Shorts, Shoes, Concert Black Uniform) $165.00
- Veteran Costs – A La Carte ($ TBD)
- Depends on items needed. All items can be used for all 4 years.
Our first fundraiser will be up and running VERY SOON! Papa Johns Cards! Get ready to SELL SELL SELL!
Need To Make A Payment?
Visit our Finance Page to learn how to make payments! Need to use cash? Bring it before rehearsals! Mrs. Hurst and Mrs. Weyland are there from 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM each week! Got questions? Look up their contact info via the Band Booster page! Thank you to Mrs. Hurst and Mrs. Weyland for your support of the Blue Darter Band! #iegyb
Click Below To Access The Following Pages!
Apopka High School Band 