Schools

Calhoun County schools opened Wednesday morning with some happy (and not so excited) faces filing in for class. Monday night, Altha students (pictured above and at left) got the lowdown on what to expect this year during open house. [Full Story »] 

Superintendent Yoder discusses
changes to local school policies
[Full Story »] 

Tra'Varus Boyd, a varsity cheerleader at Blountstown High School and his squad along with other area squads attended the UCA Camp at Troy University in July. [Full Story »] 

Blountstown High School cheerleader Khirsten White (pictured) was selected as an All-American cheerleader at the Universal Cheer Association (UCA) cheer camp. [Full Story »] 

Seth Goodwin and Chandler Vines recently traveled to Washington, D. C. as Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative’s representatives at the Rural Electric Youth Tour that electric cooperatives across the nation participate in. [Full Story »] 

Liberty County 4-H hosted a “Come Grow With Us” Day Camp June 25-26. The emphasis was on teaching children where food comes from and how to grow fruits and vegetables in containers. [Full Story »] 

Altha School Jr. Beta representatives traveled to Mobile Alabama, June 15 – 18 to compete at the national level. [Full Story »] 

Blountstown Middle School Cheerleaders participated in a cheer camp at the JAGS gym in Blountstown June 24-26. The owner, Michaeline Sheffield, and staff member, Bianca Hernandez, taught the girls many chants, cheer, routines, and stunts during the camp. [Full Story »] 

Altha FFA member Abbie Edenfield is shown above surrounded by her family and FFA sponsor Tyler Stoutamire after winning the Stars of Florida award at the State FFA Convention held this month in Orlando. [Full Story »] 

The Blountstown FFA Chapter had a very successful week at the 85th Annual Florida FFA State Convention. Several teams received recognition for their accomplishments made earlier in the year. [Full Story »] 

Blountstown Tiger Band 2013 Summer Band Camps are here. This year we have four (4) different camps that will allow new and old band members the opportunity to learn their instrument of choice as well as focus on getting our marching band back on the field. [Full Story »] 

Carr School held their Awards Day Thursday, May 23. [Full Story »] 

It’s Here!!!
Band Camps Are Back


Blountstown Tiger Band 2013 Summer Band Camps are here. This year we have four (4) different camps that will allow new and old band members the opportunity to learn their instrument of choice as well as focus on getting our marching band back on the field. These camps are open to all students who are going into grades 6th-12th and have registered for band at either the Blountstown Middle School or Blountstown High School. If your student is interested in joining the band but has not registered for band classes at either school, please have them do so ASAP. Registration and instrument fitting for all camps start June 3rd-7th from 8am to 12pm at the Blountstown Middle School Band Room.

The following is a list of upcoming 2013 Summer Band Camps. Please note that the camps do not cost anything to attend but we do ask that you purchase a t-shirt for $15 the opening day of your first designated camp to identify each student as a camp attendee while on school facilities—these shirts will also be used during the 2013-14 school year performances.

[ ] Beginner Band Camp (Middle School Band Room)
June 10-14 from 8 am to 12 pm
-This is for beginning band students and students who want a refresher or starting a new instrument
-First notes will be taught then we will begin learning stand songs.
-Beginning Band Books will be ordered for those students that attend the Beginner Band Camp once we know what instruments are being used.
-Students must have instrument arrangements made by this time but will be allowed to change instrument selection if needed.

[ ] Drum Camp (Middle School Band Room And Practice Field)
June 24-28 from 8 am to 12 pm
-This is for all drummers who want to participate with the Tiger Band Drum Line
-Drums will be provided---sticks will not—except for mallet instruments
-Everyone will need sticks

[ ] All Wind Camp (High School Band Room)
-July 8-12 from 8 am to 12 pm
-This is for all Brass and Woodwind Instruments
-Students must have instrument arrangements made by this time but will be allowed to change instruments selection if needed.

[ ] All Band Camp (High School Band Room/ Field)
-July 29-Aug 2 from 1pm to 4pm (inside) then 6pm to 8pm (outside)
-All band members (including beginning band members
-Students must have instrument arrangements made by this time but will be allowed to change instruments selection if needed.

All students will be required to have the following each day of camps:

• Sun Block
• Towel (something to wipe sweat off )
• Jug of water
• Small snack for break
• Hat
• Sun Glasses
• Shorts
• Band T shirt (no exceptions)
• Tennis shoes—can’t march or maneuver in flip flops or crocks
• Instrument
• Sheet music
• Pencils

Thank you.

Stewart Hobbie
Band Director BHS/BMS
stewart.hobbie@calhounflschools.org

Both Altha and Blountstown High School seniors turned their tassels last week at graduation ceremonies. [Full Story »]