🎶 5/10 Update
In this edition, you will find:
Area Concert Info (May 13)
Knott’s Info (deadline May 13)
Athletic Clearance Info (needs to be done by the end of school!)
🤝 Volunteers Needed
Wednesday, May 13 we’re hosting one of the three ABCUSD Area Band Concerts! Our students created themed gift baskets for raffle drawings, and we’ll also be selling refreshments — both are great fundraiser opportunities for our program! We need volunteers to help man the gift basket table and the refreshments table.
Friday, May 15 is our annual Band Banquet. Many hands are needed for a variety of tasks, from setting up the banquet room to serving food and more.
If we all pitch in, we can make these events run smoothly and lighten the load for everyone. đź’Ş
Sign up here:
đź“… Week at a Glance
Monday 5/11
Tuesday 5/12 Booster Meeting @6:30 in the Band Room (board elections- all are welcome to come!)
Wednesday 5/13 Cerritos High School Area Concert
Thursday 5/14
Friday 5/15 Band Banquet
Monday 5/18
Tuesday 5/19 Guard Auditions
Wednesday 5/20 Spring Concert
Thursday 5/21
Friday 5/22
Other Upcoming Events
6/1-5 Band Camp and Uniform Fitting
You can see all events that are currently on the calendar by clicking here.
Please note that the calendar is tentative and subject to change! I would recommend adding the program Google Calendars to your calendar app, so you will always be up to date. The calendar is also synced to the Band app!
🎷 Area Concert
The district Area Concert for Cerritos High School is this Wednesday.
Students will set-up and run through music at the start of 7th period.
They will then be dismissed until 5:45. All students need to be back and ready to perform at 5:45.
Dress code is concert black.
🎢 Knott’s Berry Farm
If you’re coming to our Knott’s Berry Farm Family Day (June 6), you have until this Wednesday, May 13, to complete the required Registration Form and submit payment for tickets and parking.
Registration Form
https://forms.gle/UmHneDyn5uQ2SFQZ6
Payment options for Knott’s (deadline extended May 13)
Cash or Check: place in an envelope in the black box next to the director's office. Please place payment in an envelope with the student name and amount.
Pay electronically by visiting this page on our website (includes a small processing fee). Please take a minute to do this right now so we can meet our payment deadline and lock in the discounted pricing. https://www.cerritosrog.com/store/p/knotts-berry-farm-ticket
If there are any questions regarding the family fun day, please reach out to Grace Walters at outreach@cerritosrog.com .
đź’µ Donations!
As a reminder, our “Fair Share” Assessment is the program’s suggested voluntary financial contribution that helps support the operational needs of our band and color guard program each year. These contributions help make possible the instruction, performances, and experiences our students enjoy throughout the season.
For the 2025–2026 school year, the suggested annual contribution was $800 per student. Percussion and Color Guard students have an additional $800 assessment to support the costs associated with their winter seasons, for a total suggested contribution of $1,600.
These donations directly support many essential program expenses, including competition and registration fees, coaching stipends, sheet music, food for students during long rehearsal and performance days, and transportation.
It is vital to the continued success of the program that everyone participates to the best of their ability.
As we move toward the end of the school year, we are asking families who have not yet had the opportunity to contribute to consider making a donation if they are able. Every contribution helps us continue providing the opportunities and experiences that make this program special for our students.
Thank you for supporting our band community and the students who make it so great.
Athletic Clearance
All students participating in the music program next year need a new Athletic Clearance on file with the school.
âś… General Overview
All athletic clearance is done online via HomeCampus.com.
Required for all students participating in sports or auxiliary units.
Only one clearance packet per school year, even if the student participates in multiple activities.
New packet and physical are required each year and expire at the end of the school year.
Physicals must be dated on or after April 1, 2026, for the 2026–2027 school year.
Allow up to 5 school days for processing a complete packet.
đź’˛ Transportation Fee
Mandatory annual fee (yes, it is cheaper to get the ASB card!):
Option A: $175 (includes ASB card)
Option B: $225 (transportation only)
Pay only after making the team/unit.
Payable to the ASB office via cash or check.
đź“ť Clearance Process (Steps)
Go to HomeCampus.com → Select California.
Login or create an account with parent/student emails.
Select “Start Clearance Here!” → Search “Cerritos” → Choose the correct school year/sport.
Fill out student info → Click “Save and Continue”.
Upload documents:
Physical form (with physician’s stamp, dated/signed)
Medical history questionnaire
Optional: Private Vehicle Use form (if student drives themselves)
Confirmation email sent when clearance begins.
Clearance completed once reviewed. Status viewable online.
đź“„ Physicals
Must be:
Signed, dated, and stamped by a physician.
Performed after April 1, 2026 (or within one year of submission).
Forms downloadable from the school's site or accepted electronically (e.g., from Kaiser, if questionnaire is also uploaded).
🏥 Insurance Requirement
All students must have health insurance.
Low-cost options available via Myers-Stevens & Toohey.
📧 Contacts
Ana Herrarte (Athletic Secretary): ana.herrarte@abcusd.us – For help completing the form.
Todd Denhart (Athletic Director): todd.denhart@abcusd.us – Response times may vary.
