March 13, 2020 - Please take your band instruments home

Hello band families, Although school is at this time still on for Monday, all students should take their instruments home today after school just in case. In the event that MCPASD would move to online classes, the best options for students to complete course requirements would involve playing their instruments. Students who play school instruments should also take them home if possible.  If this is not possible (e.g. you play the tuba but ride the bus), we will work to get instruments home if and when classes are actually canceled. We will continue to play during class for as long as classes are in session, so please bring your instrument back on Monday! === A few quick updates that were communicated during class today: -- Large group festival is completely canceled (no guest clinicians allowed in the school). -- WSMA State Solo/Ensemble is canceled, with a possibility of virtual alternatives. --  Michael Ver Voort Music Teacher & Director of Bands  Middleton High School 

March 13, 2020 - Info about MN trip cancellation

Dear Music Families of MHS,

We are receiving information and inquiries about the message sent by the music department to cancel the upcoming Minneapolis Music Field trip as it pertains to refunds.  It will take us some time to determine information from the vendors regarding refunds or how we might be able to utilize credit in the future.   Right now, the District's priority is creating plans for continuing instruction due to potential closure as well as creating procedures to handle staff or student exposure to COVID-19.   Trip organizers are going to need time to contact vendors, and the district needs to determine the best way to handle the significant number of refunds that could potentially result. What our nation and community are experiencing is unprecedented.   The situation is rapidly evolving. Either myself or the District Office will reach back out to you and other families in the district whose events have been canceled to share more information on refunds at a later date. 

Respectfully,

Peg Shoemaker

Principal

Ms Peg ShoemakerPrincipal 

Middleton High School

(608) 829-9923 pshoemaker@mcpasd.k12.wi.us

March 12, 2020 - Minnesota Trip Canceled

Dear music parents and families, We have just learned that the district has decided to cancel our tour to Minneapolis tomorrow due to concerns about COVID-19.  Unfortunately, they will not be able to offer any refunds or waive fees. We do not have any additional information to share at this time.  Please direct any questions to district administration. We are sorry to break the bad news, and we appreciate your patience and understanding as the school continues to navigate this evolving situation. Doug Brown, Steve Kurr, Jamie Pitt, Eric Rothacker, and Mike Ver Voort --  Michael Ver Voort Music Teacher & Director of Bands  Middleton High School  (608) 829-9680  mvervoort@mcpasd.k12.wi.us