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Help us congratulate the Van Wert Cougar Pride Marching Band on their STATE-QUALIFYING performance at Versailles tonight...
10/11/2026

Help us congratulate the Van Wert Cougar Pride Marching Band on their STATE-QUALIFYING performance at Versailles tonight!!

Our next stops are Columbus Grove next Saturday and OMEA State Marching Band Finals on November 1st at Piqua High School!

If you have any photos from this evening share them below!

10/09/2026

COME SUPPORT THE MARCHING BAND AT VERSAILLES!

The Van Wert Cougar Pride Marching Band is headed to the Versailles Band Invitational this Saturday, October 10!

We invite our families, friends, alumni, and community members to come out and cheer on our students as they perform their 2026 production, “A Mad New World!”

⏰ Van Wert Performs: 6:30 PM

📍 H.B. Hole Field
422 W. Wood St., Versailles, OH 45380

🎟️ ADMISSION
- Adults: $10
- Students & Seniors: $7
- Children under 3: FREE

Stadium gates open at 4:15 PM, with the first competing band performing at 5:00 PM. Awards will take place at approximately 7:30 PM.

🚗 PARKING INFORMATION

Please note that H.B. Hole Field is NOT located at Versailles High School. Construction along Wood Street may affect parking, so we encourage spectators to arrive early and follow event signage.

📣 COME READY TO CHEER!

Wear your Cougar gear, bring your friends and family, and help us fill the stands with Van Wert supporters!

We also encourage everyone to arrive early and enjoy performances from the other competing bands. Please be respectful of all performers by limiting conversations during performances and waiting between bands to enter or exit the stands.

Artificial noisemakers, including air horns and cowbells, are not permitted at OMEA competitions.

Our students have put a tremendous amount of work into this season, and we'd love to see our community out supporting them!

We hope to see you at Versailles! GO BAND!

🎶 IT’S 8TH GRADE BAND NIGHT! 🎶We’re excited to welcome our 8th Grade Band students under the Friday Night Lights tonight...
10/02/2026

🎶 IT’S 8TH GRADE BAND NIGHT! 🎶

We’re excited to welcome our 8th Grade Band students under the Friday Night Lights tonight!

Our 8th graders will join the Van Wert Cougar Pride Marching Band in the stands throughout the game and take the field alongside the high school band for a special halftime performance!

📍 8th Grade Band students should arrive at the Goedde Building at 5:30 PM! We will warm-up as a group at 6:00 PM.

We’re excited to give these future Cougar Pride members a taste of what Friday nights with the high school band are all about!

Come out, cheer them on, and help us make it a great night for our 8th graders!

The Van Wert Cougar Pride Marching Band had a fantastic performance this evening, marking their first performance of the...
09/27/2026

The Van Wert Cougar Pride Marching Band had a fantastic performance this evening, marking their first performance of the full production of “A Mad New World”!

The Marching Cougars received an overall rating of II (Excellent) at Ottawa-Glandorf’s Parade of Bands and brought home the trophy for 1st Place — Class B!

We are incredibly proud of the students and all the work they have put into bringing this production to life. There is still plenty of season ahead, and we’re excited to continue growing and improving with every performance!

Congratulations to all of the bands who performed this evening, and thank you to the OG Titan Band Boosters and Ottawa-Glandorf Local Schools for hosting a great evening of music!

If anyone has any photos from tonight, please share! We’re always looking for more photos of the full ensemble!

Congratulations, Van Wert Band!

A gorgeous day to come watch the Van Wert Cougar Pride Marching Band perform their 2026 production, “A Mad New World” at...
09/26/2026

A gorgeous day to come watch the Van Wert Cougar Pride Marching Band perform their 2026 production, “A Mad New World” at Ottawa-Glandorf’s Parade of Bands this evening at 8:00 PM!

Adults — $10
Students & Seniors — $5
Gates open — 5:00 PM

IMPORTANT: Ottawa-Glandorf is CASH ONLY

Help us cheer for Van Wert! Wear your Cougar gear, sit together when possible, and make some noise for our students. Applause during solos, big musical/visual moments, between portions of the show, and at the end of the performance is absolutely encouraged.

OMEA rules prohibit audience use of air horns and other artificial noisemakers such as cowbells and boom clappers.

Finally, still photography is permitted at marching band events. OMEA has restrictions regarding video recording of adjudicated performances.

Please feel free to take pictures throughout the evening and share your positive photos and support of the band!

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS 🎉 to Harrison Sloan for being selected to perform in the 2026 OMEA Northwest Region Orchestra!Harrison...
09/24/2026

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS 🎉 to Harrison Sloan for being selected to perform in the 2026 OMEA Northwest Region Orchestra!

Harrison was selected through a competitive audition process and will represent Van Wert High School alongside outstanding student musicians from across Northwest Ohio.

The Northwest Region Orchestra gives students the opportunity to rehearse and perform challenging orchestral repertoire while collaborating with talented musicians from schools throughout the region.

Harrison will perform with the ensemble on Sunday, November 15 at 2:30 PM at the Bowling Green Performing Arts Center at BGSU.

We are incredibly proud of Harrison and his accomplishment. Congratulations, Harrison! 🎺🎶

Catch the Van Wert Cougar Pride Marching Band at Ottawa-Glandorf’s “Parade of Bands” Marching Band Competition this Satu...
09/24/2026

Catch the Van Wert Cougar Pride Marching Band at Ottawa-Glandorf’s “Parade of Bands” Marching Band Competition this Saturday!

The Cougar Pride takes the field at 8:00 PM. The official event starts at 6:00 PM. Come out, cheer them on, and help us kick off our competitive season! Go Cougars! 🎶🎵

Information for the band’s first competition this Saturday:Families, please check your email from Sept. 19 for details a...
09/24/2026

Information for the band’s first competition this Saturday:

Families, please check your email from Sept. 19 for details about the OG Band Competition.

Also, see the attached image for a special concession item available this weekend!

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10708 State Route 118
Van Wert, OH
45891

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