Chaperones play an essential role in ensuring student safety, organization, and support during all band events and trips.

Chaperones must:

• Submit a Volunteer Application through the Catawba County Schools (CCS) website.

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• Pay the $21.95 fee, which includes the required background check.
• Upload a copy of your Secure Volunteer Card to the Chaperone Forms section of the store once your background check is approved.
• Note that Secure Volunteer Cards are valid for 2 years.
• Cover any personal costs associated with the trip or event.
• Understand that some chaperone opportunities have limited availability and are filled on a first‑come, first‑served basis.

Bus Transportation:

Each bus requires 2–3 chaperones in addition to the driver to ensure student supervision and safety during travel.

Overnight Trips:

Chaperones attending overnight events are responsible for:

• Verifying that room check‑in is complete
• Ensuring students are in their assigned rooms
• Monitoring that students are where they are supposed to be
• Supporting student safety and accountability throughout the trip

Note: All adults who work directly with students are required to maintain an active CCS volunteer application and upload a valid, non‑expired Secure Volunteer Card to BoosterHub.