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Events
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Via the BAND app and Facebook
Every year the Spirit of Woodlan competes in several competitions, performs during halftime at home football games, and participates in a community performance.
Competitions occur nearly every weekend. They begin with local competitions against various bands in Class D. Classes are defined by the size of the school, Class D being the smallest class. Even though we are small, we are MIGHTY! Competitions are fierce! Itineraries for these events are sent home with the student, posted on the website, and shared via social media approximately one week prior (sometimes sooner) to the competition. These tend to be all day events so be prepared to spend your Saturdays with these amazing kids from morning to night!
2026 Competitions include, in order:
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9/19/26 Dekalb High School Invitational
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9/26/26 Carroll High School Invitational
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10/03/26 ISSMA Prelims (Homestead High School)
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10/10/26 ISSMA Regionals (Carroll High School 2027 / Lafayette Jefferson High School 2026 - alternating years)
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10/24/26 ISSMA Semi-State (Franklin Community High School)
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11/07/26 ISSMA State Finals (Lucas Oil Stadium - Indianapolis)
Once ISSMA competitions begin, it is important to remember that video recording is not allowed. Photography yes, video no. You can record at any of the invitationals.
There is also a cheer – the parents scream at the top of their lungs as the students March onto the field. Every year one parent in the crowd leads the cheer and the crowd follows:
Woodlan, on your feet!
Give me a W (W!), Give me an O (O!), Give me an O (O!), Give me a D (D!), Give me an L (L!), Give me an A (A!)! Give me an N (N!) What’s that spell? (Woodlan!) What do we have? (Spirit!) WHO! ARE! WE?? (Spirit of Woodlan!)
One parent is chosen every year that has a voice loud enough to hear miles away… will it be you?
Volunteer opportunities during competition and performance days include Meal Prep, Pit Crew, chaperoning, and uniform crew. All IMPORTANT roles and responsibilities! (See volunteer section for more information.)