Individual Student Accounts

Marching band and fall color guard students have an individual student account (ISA) set up to keep track of balances due and fundraising dollars accrued for these programs. The Band Parent Association has a volunteer ISA Treasurer who uses a software program to manage student accounts.

WAYS TO EARN ISA FUNDS

Student Accounts: What They Cover & How to Pay

For various programs students participate in, there are costs families are responsible for above and beyond what the school district and the Band Parent Association is able to cover. The program cost students are responsible for will be communicated in advance to families, and amounts will be higher during big trip years. We offer convenient online payments plus cash and check options.

Marching Band

Typically, fall program amounts are announced by April before the season. For fall 2024, the ISA amount is $750. Fall color guard amounts may be higher and will be communicated directly to students and families.

For the marching band 2024 Macy's trip, this amount is $1,710 with payments made from January through July 2024. See the Macy's student trip page for more details.

New in 2024: We have established monthly payment installments for January through November for the fall and Macy's amounts. See the 2024 Payment Schedule below for dates.

PAY MARCHING BAND ISA

Winter Guard & Jazz Band

These amounts will be announced directly to participating students and families at the start of these seasons. Not all of our jazz band ensembles need supporting ISAs.

PAY JAZZ BAND ISA

PAY WINTER GUARD ISA

Pay by Check

Make payable to LHS Band
Please note with payment student’s first & last name along with what payment is for. Example - for John Doe's ISA.
Mail to: LHS Marching Band, PO Box 2965, Sioux Falls, SD 57101

Program costs covered by ISAs most often include:

Music, music instruction and percussion arrangement
Color guard and marching band staff
Transportation, lodging and some meals for specific competitions
Transportation of students and gear to various venues

There are additional costs occur for out-of-pocket expenses, which may vary and are subject to change:

Marching band uniform elements that are personal to you (t-shirt underneath and shoes)
Spirit wear
Meals not covered by the BPA
Instrument rental from the school district (select instruments)
Fees and travel for band and color guard programs not part of fall marching season
Other costs

Having payments in ISAs on time helps the BPA plan for expenses whether it's a regular year or a big trip year. These installments also help families better plan for the cost.

For Macy's trip: $1,710 total

January 5, 2024: $100 down payment
February 5, 2024: $225
March 5, 2024: $225
April 5, 2024: $225
May 5, 2024: $225
June 5, 2024: $225
July 5, 2024: $225

For 2024 fall marching season: $750 total

August 5, 2024: $225
September 5, 2024: $225
October 5, 2024: $225
November 5, 2024: $75

Note that color guard may have an additional ISA amount dependent on the year's show. A separate ISA will also apply for winter guard season.

Scholarships

Scholarships may be available to help with financial assistance. Refer to our form to complete a request, which will be confidentially reviewed by the BPA executive board.

SCHOLARSHIP FORM

Getting Your Statement

In the past, we have used Charms to manage student account balances. That software is going away, so we will migrate to a new tool. Stay tuned for updates from the BPA. In the meantime, watch your email for monthly ISA statements.

If you have questions, please contact our ISA Treasurer.

Questions?