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The Deer Park Marching Wildcats are headed back to State!
The Deer Park Marching Wildcats continued their remarkable tradition of excellence on Saturday, September 19, earning a State qualification at the Norwood Marching Band Competition in their very first qualifying opportunity of the 2026 season.
The achievement marks the 33rd consecutive year that the Deer Park Marching Band has qualified for OMEA State Band competition, extending a tradition that has become a point of pride for the Deer Park community.
Qualifying for State this early in the season is an exceptional accomplishment, particularly in the band's first opportunity of the year. The achievement reflects the countless hours of preparation, dedication and hard work put in by the students and directors throughout the summer and into the fall competition season.
The district extends its congratulations to every member of the Marching Wildcats, the band's directors, staff, volunteers and families whose continued support makes this achievement possible.
With a State qualification already secured, the Marching Wildcats will continue their competition season while preparing for another appearance on the state's biggest stage.
The Deer Park community will have an opportunity to celebrate the Marching Wildcats and recognize the program's graduating seniors this Friday, September 25, during the varsity football game.
The evening will feature performances by the Deer Park Junior High and Senior High bands, along with a special recognition of the Marching Wildcats' senior members.
Band Night Schedule | Friday, September 25
- 5:15 p.m. – Junior High band students report to the DPHS band room.
- 6:25 p.m. – DPHS Band Senior Night recognition.
- 6:45 p.m. – Combined Junior High and Senior High band performance.
- Halftime – The Deer Park Marching Wildcats perform their 2026 competition show.
Families, alumni and community members are encouraged to come out, support the Wildcats and celebrate the students who continue to carry forward one of Deer Park's proudest traditions.
33 consecutive years of State qualification, and this year's Marching Wildcats made it happen on their very first opportunity!
Congratulations, Marching Wildcats!
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