RCHS Bands (a combination of the Symphonic Band, Honors Wind Ensemble, and Color Guard) will march in the Olney Halloween Parade, followed by the Fright Night performance on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Bowers Park.
Seventh and eighth grade students are invited to march with the RCHS Bands for the parade. The attire for the event is Halloween spirit, so dress up in your favorite Halloween costume.
While the weather may not be warm on the day of the parade, students are encouraged to drink plenty of fluids to prevent heat-related injuries.
The RCHS Bands are also proud to host the fifth annual Fright Night at Bowers Park (next to PizzaFast) following the Olney Halloween Parade. The band will perform soundtrack favorites such as Avengers, Star Wars, Ghostbusters, Thriller, and more, while movie and music video clips play on the big screen.
Candy will be handed out to spectators and middle school students. The RCHS Bands will perform a selection of Halloween tunes and movie themes, making this a fun and festive evening for children of all ages.

Show-times are 6:45-7:10 pm, or following the conclusion of the parade.

3:00-4:29 PM................................Change into customs & dinner (on your own)
4:30 PM.........................................Call-time at RCHS & rehearse
5:00 PM.........................................Load equipment & depart for rally location
5:30 PM.........................................Meet at Trust Bank on Main St.
6:00 PM.........................................Parade step-off
6:45 PM.........................................Fright Night Concert in Bower Park next to PizzaFast and across from the City Hall (showtime 6:45-7:10 p.m. - only one performance this year)

7:15 PM.........................................Pack & return to RCHS

The Halloween Movie and Cookout for RCHS Bands & friends is from 8:00-10:00 p.m. Attendance is not required for the movie and a cookout.

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The RCHS Marching Tigers Final Performance is held in the RCHS stadium at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, October 14th, 2025. The performance is open to the public at no cost. The call-time for Marching Tigers winds & percussion is 6:30 pm. The call-time for color guard to put on makeup is at the discretion of the color guard instructor.

We hope to see you there!

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The 2025 Mt. Zion Music Games is scheduled for Saturday, October 11th in Mt. Zion, IL. This is our last field show competition for the season.

Please make sure to bring the following items:​

• Department shirt
• Department shorts
• Black crew socks
• Drillmasters
• 1 quart water cooler filled with water
• Roughly $10-20 in cash for dinner & snacks (lunch is provided)
• Sweatshirt or light jacket, pants, & comfortable shoes. It gets cold!

The schedule for the day is as follows:
9:00 am.................Call-time at RCHS for all Marching Tigers
9:10 am.................Front ensemble loads equipment on trailer while winds, color guard, and drumline practice in the stadium
10:05 am...............Buses arrive at RCHS, exit 10
10:15 pm................Depart for Mt. Zion, IL
12:30 pm................Arrive at Mt. Zion High School (305 S. Henderson)
12:35 pm...............Lunch provided by the Olney Music Boosters
1:00 pm.................Unload instruments, & equipment
1:45 pm..................Mental warm-up at trailer in full uniform
2:00 pm..................Meet event guides
2:10 pm..................Report to warmup
2:15 pm..................Warm-up (Location B)
2:45 pm..................Move to staging area
2:55 pm..................Arrive at the gate
3:00 pm.....................Perform at the Mt. Zion Marching Music Games (Class 3A)
3:15 pm..................Return to buses to load equipment & instruments
4:00 pm..................Departs for Olney, IL
6:30 pm..................Estimated arrival in Olney, IL

So that students may return in time for the homecoming dance, we are not staying for the awards ceremony. 

The 2025 Effingham Marching Hearts Invitational is scheduled for Saturday, October 4th in Effingham, IL. 

Please make sure to bring the following items:​

• Department shirt
• Department shorts
• Black crew socks
• Drillmasters
• 1 quart water cooler filled with water
• Roughly $10-20 in cash for dinner & snacks (lunch is provided)
• Sweatshirt or light jacket, pants, & comfortable shoes. It gets cold!

The schedule for the day is as follows:
8:00 am.................Call-time at RCHS for all Marching Tigers
8:10 am.................Rehearsal in stadium 
9:45 am.................Load equipment on trailer
10:05 am...............Buses arrive at RCHS, exit 10
10:15 am...............Depart for Effingham, IL
11:30 am................Arrive at Effingham High School (1301 W. Grove Ave)
11:35 am.................Lunch provided by the Olney Music Boosters
12:00 pm.................Unload instruments, & equipment
12:25 pm................Mental warm-up at trailer in full uniform
12:45 pm..................Meet event guides
1:05 pm..................Leave for warm-up
1:15 pm..................Warm-up (Location B)
1:45 pm..................Move to staging area
1:55 pm..................Arrive at NW Gate
2:00 pm..................Perform at the Effingham Marching Invitational  (Class 2A)
2:30 pm..................Return to buses to load equipment & instruments
3:00 pm..................Free-time (concessions available for dinner)
3:45 pm..................Meet in the visitor stands stadium stands (dept. shirts)
4:45 pm..................Awards ceremony
5:15 pm..................Departs for Olney, IL
6:30 pm..................Estimated arrival in Olney, IL

If you or someone you know is looking to replace a bed, now is the time!
 
Richland County HS Band Program is excited to announce they will be hosting a one-day Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday October 18, 2025, from 10am to 5pm at RCHS aux gym. 
 
How does it work?
On the day of the event, we will have a mattress showroom set up for customers to try.

There will be about 30 floor models on display for customers to try. 
Name brand beds from Simmons, purple, Therapedic, Tranquility, Helix and more!

All models come in all sizes, are made to order, and come with 5–10-year factory warranties.
 
What do we need to do?
Every student/family in the program has just one responsibility – find at least ONE person you know who needs to replace a bed in their home and get them committed to coming to the sale. That’s it!

Of course, you can refer as many people as you can, and your student will get money in their student account for every customer you refer who buys a mattress and/or adjustable base!
 
Because we understand not everyone in this group will be in the market for a new bed right now, this event relies on heavy promoting to your personal network.

***We need everyone to find at least ONE person who needs to replace a bed in their home and ask them to come to the event.

--One of every 10 adults in the U.S. will buy a new mattress each year, so you know a lot of people who are planning to do so – you just need to talk to them!
 
Use the attached flyer or send/share the Facebook event page  https://www.facebook.com/share/17MxarA85X/ to give details to anyone who is interested.
 
Also, please share this flyer with everyone you know!
 
Thank you,
 
Mr. Jones