Each year, the Music Program offers an exciting opportunity for all students involved in music classes, marching band, chorus, and more to participate in the Spring Trip! 
 
This year, the trip is planned for Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, OH, from May 15–18, 2026. 
This is a wonderful opportunity for your student to perform in a unique setting, build lasting memories, and bond with friends who share a passion for music and performance. The group typically departs from the SPHS parking lot before school ends on Friday and returns on Monday afternoon. The trip is filled with activities, performances, and, of course, plenty of time to enjoy the rides with friends. 
 
At this time, we would like to share instructions for how to register and set up payment plans. 
Please note: A detailed itinerary and performance schedule are not yet available. 
Trip Cost: 
  • Student: $1,000 
  • Chaperone (Adult): $850 
    Travel insurance is highly recommended and will be offered at the time of registration. 
 
Fundraising Opportunities 
To help offset the cost of the trip: 
  • The travel company offers a monthly payment plan (September 2025 – February 2026). 
  • The Band and Orchestra Boosters (BOB) will be running fundraising initiatives open to all music students. A portion of the money raised will go directly into your student’s personal account in Membership Toolkit at www.sphsmusic.org, and can be applied for the final payment. Here are some of these events: Double Good Popcorn, ad sales, sponsorship sales, etc.  
 
New This Year – Scholarship Fund 
We’re excited to introduce a new opportunity: two full scholarships will be awarded to students whose families demonstrate financial need. These generous scholarships are donated by a family within our BOB community, and we are incredibly grateful for their support. 
Details on how to apply are included in the attached document. 
Application deadline: October 1, 2025 
 
This is a trip that many students look forward to all year. 
Student and chaperone registration is due by October 17, 2025. 
More details will be shared as they become available. 
In the meantime, if you have any questions, please contact Mr. Kilby at: 
📧 ekilby@aacps.org 
We hope your students can join us for this unforgettable experience! 
 
 
 
 
💡 Did you know there’s a NEW scholarship available to help cover Spring Trip costs? 
We’re excited to introduce a need-based scholarship for students who want to attend the 2026 Spring Trip to Cedar Point but may be unable to due to financial hardship. 
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✅ WHO CAN APPLY? 
🎵 Students enrolled in: 
  • Band - Marching Band – Chorus -Orchestra 
If your student is music classes or programs, they are eligible for the Spring Trip, they can apply for the scholarship! 
 
💲 WHAT DOES IT COVER? 
  • At least 2 full scholarships will be awarded. 
  • The scholarship will cover 100% of the trip cost for selected students. 
  • Payment will go directly to CCIS on the student’s behalf. 
 
📅 DEADLINE TO APPLY: 
October 1, 2025 
📍 Apply here: https://forms.gle/9FqXMTEq2TVdvUF49 
 
🙋‍♀️ HOW DOES IT WORK? 
  • This is a NEED-based scholarship. Please apply only if your student cannot attend without financial support. 
  • We operate on the honor system — no need to submit proof of income or financial records. 
  • The process is anonymous. Only Mr. Kilby and the donating family will know the recipients' identities. 
 
🤝 WHO MADE THIS POSSIBLE? 
A generous local band family created this fund to support other families in need. 
We are incredibly grateful for their kindness and commitment to our music community. 
 
📣 QUESTIONS? 
👂 Start by asking your student — we reviewed this during band camp! 
✉️ Still unsure? Email: springtripfund@gmail.com 
 
🎯 FUTURE GOALS 
We’ll continue fundraising so we can help even more students attend the Spring Trip in the future.