2019 Kansas Bandmasters Marching Festival

Yaeger Stadium 1700 SW College Ave, Topeka, KS, United States

Kansas Bandmasters Association - SM West Pride Band has our first performance at 9:30 AM! Schedule from Mr. Thomas: Saturday:  KBA Marching Festival - STRANGE schedule.  Not my desire, but due to a packed performance schedule (28 bands), we must leave the campus at noon (fire marshal’s declaration), then if we are in finals, we will drive back.  Please eat breakfast prior to arrival in the morning.  You can eat lunch when we arrive back in KC.  Similarly, if we make it into finals, please eat before arrival back at West to return.   6:15a - Call time – come in T-shirt, shorts, socks, marching shoes etc.   […]

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2019 Redwheel Fundraiser Begins!

The 2019 Redwheel Fundraiser begins today!  Redwheel has been in the business of manufacturing food for fundraising since 1982 and are headquartered in the heart of the country, Council Bluffs, Iowa. Their business has grown steadily over the years and today we are proud to be the industry’s largest manufacturer of the greatest variety of frozen food for fundraising. They use only the freshest ingredients. They use tried and true recipes people love. They blast freeze our products to immediately lock in freshness & flavor. They are USDA certified. They back everything we sell with a 100% Goodness Guarantee. Get […]

SM West vs Edgerton Football – Senior Night and Glow Show

Shawnee Mission South Stadium 5800 W 107th St., Overland Park, KS, United States

Come out to one of our final games and cheer on the team.  Our band Seniors will be introduced at Halftime, and following the game we have our annual Glow Show - no stadium lights, just glow sticks and flashlights!  Always an amazing time! Schedule and Info from Mr. Thomas: Everyone needs 2 (D-Cell - flashlights), then all the glow sticks you want.  Purchase early, so you are not frantic the night of the show.  There can be no lights shinning toward the audience.  It also helps to pre-tape your glow sticks on your clothes for the night using clear packing tape.  Nothing should […]

2019 Redwheel Fundraiser Turn-In Date

Shawnee Mission West High School 8800 W 85th St., Overland Park, KS, United States

Band Students - please have your Redwheel Fundraiser turned in today, 1-November-2019

First Annual Viking Village Craft Fair and Pancake Breakfast

Shawnee Mission West High School 8800 W 85th St., Overland Park, KS, United States

November 2nd, Shawnee Mission West Band will be hosting our first annual Craft Fair in conjunction with a pancake breakfast and performances by our top bands!  Over 40 vendors will have their crafts for sale, Chris Cakes will be serving pancakes, and our band will be performing throughout the day! Check into and share the Viking Village Facebook Event and invite your friends, neighbors and relatives!

Reception for Dr. Bill Thomas

Shawnee Mission West High School 8800 W 85th St., Overland Park, KS, United States

All band and color guard alumni and their families are invited to a reception to honor Dr. Thomas on Wednesday, November 20, from 7:00 AM-7:30 AM in the band room. Parents, please swing by before work to congratulate Dr. Thomas. The BAW Executive Board will have coffee, orange juice and donuts.  Please come and celebrate with us!

Band Aides West Parent Meeting, December 2019

Shawnee Mission West High School 8800 W 85th St., Overland Park, KS, United States

Come find out what's going on with the band, upcoming concerts, events, fundraisers and more!  Get involved and take part in your band students shows and more!

2019 All Bands Winter Concert

The first concert of the school year in the West High auditorium featuring Freshman Band through the top Jazz Bands!  Come early to get a good seat and get ready for some great music!

Alumni Pep Band at Shawnee Mission West

Shawnee Mission West High School 8800 W 85th St., Overland Park, KS, United States

West Pep Band will be playing for the Shawnee Mission West boys Varsity basketball game on January 7 - and our Band Alumni are invited to come play with the Band! Call time in the band room is at 5:30PM; game starts at 7:00 PM! Cover photo courtesy band parent Russ Bettendorf!

Band Aides West Parent Meeting, January

Shawnee Mission West High School 8800 W 85th St., Overland Park, KS, United States

Parents, come together to learn what is coming up with the band, what your students will be doing and how you can help make it more excellent!