August 30, 2026 Weekly Bulletin
In this week’s edition…
- Weekly Schedule
- Knight Crew SignUp
- Concessions SignUp
- Chaperone/Nurse SignUp
- Mums Fundraiser – Due 9/8
- Knight of Sound – 10/10
- Business Sponsorships
- NPMA General Parent Meeting – 9/22
- Upcoming Dine Around – 9/16
- Current Fundraisers
- Ongoing Fundraisers
- View & Share Photos
- Video Recording Policy
- Reminders
Weekly Schedule
Mon, Aug 31
- NPMK Rehearsal, 6-9pm, report at 5:30pm
Tue, Sep 1
- NPMK Rehearsal, 6-9pm, report at 5:30pm
Thu, Sep 3
- NPMK Rehearsal, 6-9pm, report at 5:30pm
Fri, Sep 4: Home Football vs. Central York
- Report: 1:30 PM
- Rehearsal: 2:00 PM
- Dinner/Dress: 5:00 PM (pack dinner)
- Line-Up: 6:00 PM
- Perform Pre-Game (roughly 6:40 PM)
- Game Begins: 7:00 PM
- Game Ends: 9:30 PM
- Dismissal: 10:00 PM
Knight Crew SignUp
Parent Volunteers Needed! The Crew is made up of parent volunteers that are responsible for LOADING, TRANSPORTING, and SETTING UP the Band Equipment for every Marching Band event…all 21 of them! Active and fast-paced; field-level view for each show; and we tailgate! All events for the season are listed in the signup below so please sign up when you can. Also, please join the Crew Chat on the Band App for more details. Thank you! Questions? Contact Mike Beuke at 267-210-1966.
Knight Crew Chat (If you are unable to join. Please let Mike Beuke know so he can invite you.)
Concessions SignUp
Our first home game is this Friday, September 4! Thanks to everyone who has signed up! We still have a few open slots for counter service and grilling, and we need a cashier to work behind the snack stand when our kids take a break after half time. Sign up below.
Football Concessions SignUp – 9/4/26
Chaperone/Nurse SignUp
We need one more chaperone for Friday’s game. Sign up below!
All volunteers must have current district clearances on file (clearances are good for 5 years). Need to apply or update your clearances? Visit our Volunteer page for instructions. Once you’re cleared, sign up to help out and be part of the fun! Contact Laura Moore (on the Band App) for more information. The link below will run for the full season.
Mums Fundraiser – Due 9/8
Time is running out…order your gorgeous, colorful mums today! Spread the word to your friends and neighbors! This fundraiser supports the NPMA general fund. 9in pots for $12. Orders are due by 9/8 and will be delivered to the HS for pickup at the end of September (details TBA).
- 2 ways to order: Google form OR printable form.
- 2 ways to pay: PayPal link or check/cash in an envelope placed in the Blue Box in the band room.
Questions: Email Katie Landrigan at NPMA.Fundraising@gmail.com.
Knight of Sound – 10/10
As a follow-up to last Thursday’s special bulletin, keep an eye out for information regarding our Knight of Sound home show on October 10, 2026. Volunteer signups will be coming out soon. You can find all the details on our Knight of Sound webpage as they become available.
Business Sponsorships
The North Penn Music Aides (NPMA) is currently seeking business sponsors for the 2026–2027 season. We offer a variety of sponsorship opportunities that provide valuable recognition for your business throughout the season at home games and competitions.
Below, you’ll find our sponsorship flyer and sponsorship form with details on the available levels. We would greatly appreciate it if you could share this information with any businesses or individuals who may be interested in supporting our program.
If you have any questions or would like me to email you the sponsorship form directly, please contact me, Amy McCafferty, at npmapublicity@gmail.com.
Thank you for your support!
NPMA General Parent Meeting – 9/22
The next General Parent Meeting is on Tuesday, September 22 at 7:30pm. View the August 2026 General Parent Meeting minutes.
Upcoming Dine Around – 9/16
Save the date for our next Dine Around on Wednesday, September 16, 5-9pm at Chipotle (1758 Allentown Rd, Lansdale)!
Current Fundraisers
Check out our Fundraising page for details on our current fundraisers:
- Mums Sale – ends 9/8
- Philly Sports Raffle – ends 9/22
Ongoing Fundraisers
RaiseRight – Sign up for a RaiseRight account to earn student credit while shopping. Visit our Fundraising page for more details.
View & Share Photos
Throughout the season, you can find photos on our Flickr page at flickr.com/photos/npma/albums.
We encourage you to take photos and upload them to our Flickr account to share with others. Please follow these guidelines:
- Use this login information. Do NOT change the password!
- Email: npmapublicity@gmail.com
- Password: Npma20212022
- Add your photos to an album so they can be easily found.
- Should you be the one to create a new album, use this naming convention: “YYYY-MM-DD Name of the event”
- Please only upload high quality photos and not multiples of the same shot.
Video Recording Policy
We can NOT put videos of our shows on social media. We purchase the rights to use the music in these programs, and posting our show on social media can cause NPMA to incur fines. We can record without sound or record sound without video, but not both. We can live stream, but we cannot record and post to any websites. You can post on YouTube, but it must be PRIVATE. Thank you for adhering to these guidelines!
Reminders
- Check out the NPMK Parent Handbook for tons of info about the program including competitions, uniforms, volunteering, and more!
- If your child needs to miss any rehearsals, please complete the NPMK Absence Form so the Director and staff can adequately plan.
- View the 2026 NPMK Calendar.
- NPHS Band Program Calendars – Use this link to subscribe to individual ensemble calendars (NPMK/NPMA, NPWP, NPVE, Navy Jazz, Columbia Jazz, and Pit Orchestra). These calendars are synced with the corresponding Band App calendars.