As we all have learned, parents need as much assistance as students do to keep up with the fast-paced and rigorous demands of the Raider Band. The purpose of the Adopt-A-Rookie-Parent program is to ease the transition to the Raider Band for new parents by pairing them with parents that are veterans of the program.

​Adopter parent volunteers are matched to no more than three Rookie parents, with the adoptions being “section specific” (i.e., flutes adopt flutes, percussion adopts percussion, etc.), unless there is a shortage of Adopter volunteers in any particular section. The Adopter serves as a valuable source of information about band life by answering questions and checking on how things are going. It is comforting for Rookies to know that there is one person who is dedicated to helping them and to whom they can go with any questions. If you were a rookie parent yourself this year, don’t feel left out. With the end of the school year fast approaching, you have advanced to the status of “veteran” and you can be an Adopter too! In fact, you are especially encouraged to become an Adopter, while your own rookie year is still fresh in your mind.

Contact the Adopt-A-Rookie Coordinator.