UNIFORM INFORMATION

THE 4S’s and MARCHING BAND UNIFORMS 

Uniforms

4S’s – Band Shirt, Shorts, Socks, and Shoes 

  • 4S's are used as an informal uniform and are worn under the Marching Band Uniform.
  • Students should wear 4S's to all evening rehearsals, performances, competitions, and football games (unless otherwise stated). 
  • These items are not included in the registration fee and can be purchased through Bandstanders Membership Toolkit (MTK) at beginning of season for limited time. 
  • The following 4S items are required, but may be reused each year if in good condition: 
    • 4S Band Shirt = One required (two recommended)
    • 4S Band Shorts = One required (two recommended)
    • 4S Band Socks = One pair required (multiple recommended)
    • 4S Band Shoes (Dinkles) = One pair required (Uniform Team will size your student)

Marching Band Uniforms

  • During Marching Band Days, band members will be properly fitted for the uniforms.   
  • Both Uniforms (Marching & Show/Costume) and accessories (shako, plume, gloves) are provided and will be stored at the school.  
  • If your student comes home with a piece of their uniform, it needs to be returned ASAP.
  • Only 4S items come home with the student. 

FOR ALL PERFORMANCES, COMPETITIONS, AND FOOTBALL GAMES (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED), STUDENTS MUST: 

  • Arrive to call time in their 4S’s
    • Marching Band: Band Shorts, Band Shirt, LHS Black Band Socks, and Shoes/Dinkles
    • Color Guard: Band shirt, body tights, black leggings/shorts, LHS Black Band socks, Jazz Shoes
  • Hair should be DONE and show ready when student arrives.  
  • No fingernail polish of any kind
  • No jewelry (except for medical alert purposes) 
    • Any piercings or jewelry that are visible and can be removed, should be removed.
    • Clear “piercing retainer” jewelry is permitted.
    • Piercing jewelry that cannot be removed will be covered with bandaids
  • Students will not get their uniform unless they are fully prepped!
  • **Please keep in mind that we are scored based on our appearance as well as our music and visuals at competitions!

2026 Show Hair Guidelines

  • This is for Marching Band (including Pit/Front Ensemble & Prop Helpers)
  • No Shakos this year.
  • Hair must be a color that occurs naturally on human heads.  
  • Hair should be slicked back using a strong hold gel combined with hairspray, preferably without a part.
  • Long hair should be slicked back tightly into a low bun.  Medium length hair that is too short for a bun should be put in a low ponytail.  
  • What to use: hairbrush, comb, STRONG HOLD hair gel, STRONG HOLD hairspray, bobby pins, hair ties, hair net that matches your hair color (for bun).
  • *Color Guard: Specific instructions regarding hair, makeup, and uniforms for performances will come from directors/section leaders. 

What does this mean for our families and students?  

  • Practice styling hair at home BEFORE performance days so you know the best styling method for your specific hair.  There are TONS of tutorials online for how to do hair.
  • Students and families need to learn to do their own hair.  Please practice at home. 
  • Students need to arrive to call time with hair DONE and show ready.   
  • Families may need to shop for some supplies and create a “hair kit” for your student to keep with their show day supplies.
  • Most of the students will require some kind of hairstyling. Practice makes perfect! 

 

Maintaining a high standard for appearance on show days will continue to instill the disciple and pride that our band program strives for.  Clean, cohesive, and uniform appearance is an expectation, and reflects well on everyone.  

 "Excellence is in the details.” - Perry Sexton