Illinois Valley Central Marching Grey Ghosts

06/15/2026

This Thursday! Let's pack Portillo's and support the Illinois Valley Central Marching Grey Ghosts and the IVC Ghost Guard!

Got dinner plans for Thursday, June 18th? Now you do!

Mark your calendar to join the Marching Grey Ghosts for a delicious fundraiser at Portillo's! Whether you're craving an Italian beef, a classic hot dog, or a slice of chocolate cake, eating good food can do so much good. Portillo's will donate 20% of the proceeds directly back to our band programs!

📍 Where: Portillo's Peoria | 4412 N. Rockwood Drive, Peoria, IL
🗓 When: Thursday, June 18, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

How to make your order count:
👉 In-Restaurant: Show this flyer on your phone or bring a printed copy when you order!
👉 Online / App Orders: Ordering for pickup? Use the online code PORTILLOS55 at checkout on the Portillo’s app or website.

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06/05/2026

Got dinner plans for Thursday, June 18th? Now you do!

Mark your calendar to join the Marching Grey Ghosts for a delicious fundraiser at Portillo's! Whether you're craving an Italian beef, a classic hot dog, or a slice of chocolate cake, eating good food can do so much good. Portillo's will donate 20% of the proceeds directly back to our band programs!

📍 Where: Portillo's Peoria | 4412 N. Rockwood Drive, Peoria, IL
🗓 When: Thursday, June 18, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

How to make your order count:
👉 In-Restaurant: Show this flyer on your phone or bring a printed copy when you order!
👉 Online / App Orders: Ordering for pickup? Use the online code PORTILLOS55 at checkout on the Portillo’s app or website.

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05/25/2026

📣 WE ARE HIRING! 📣

The IVC Marching Grey Ghosts are looking for an passionate, energetic Assistant Color Guard Instructor to join our team for the upcoming fall season!

If you love teaching, choreography, and working with an incredible group of dedicated student athletes, we want to hear from you. You’ll work alongside our Head Instructor to teach flag, rifle, dance, and marching skills, while helping manage performance-day logistics and student mentorship.

Quick Details:
🏳️Fall Rehearsals: Mondays & Wednesdays (6–9 PM) + select Saturdays
🏳️Performances: Friday night football games, Saturday competitions, and local parades

👉 Check out the flyer below for full details. To apply or ask questions, please contact the IVCHS Band Director at [email protected].

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05/13/2026

Congratulations Ghost Guard!

It's always a great day to be a Marching Grey Ghost!

Congratulations to our 2026 team!

05/10/2026

Our Graduation Band will honor our Seniors next Saturday.

District 321 Graduations 🎓
It’s almost time to celebrate the hard work and achievements of our amazing students! Please join us on Saturday, May 16th, as we honor our 8th graders and the IVC High School Class of 2026.

All ceremonies will be held outdoors on Taylor Field.
(Rain location: IVC Main Gym)

CJH 1:30 PM
MJH 3:00 PM
IVCHS 5:00 PM

📺 Streaming: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/

We are so incredibly proud of our 8th graders and our graduating seniors. Let’s make this a day to remember! 👻

05/04/2026

"Legacy"
Composed by Craig Fitzpatrick as a Tribute to Matthew Chapman upon his retirement.

Premiered on May 6, 2026

Video from Fitzpatrick Music

05/04/2026

May the 4th be with you, Band Family.

05/04/2026

05/03/2026

📸 Pictured here, a band made up of past students, current students, mentors, mentees, and colleagues who debuted a piece called "Legacy" composed by Craig Fitzpatrick to honor Mr. Chapman's career.

"Thank you to everyone who made our final concert of the year a fantastic success. I was simply blown away by the love and sincere admiration directed my way. Thank you so much for putting together the commissioned piece. I couldn’t believe it. It was an amazing tribute I couldn’t have dreamed about in a million years. It really touched my heart. It is a gift that is priceless. I appreciate all the students who worked so hard on the difficult music and grew through their efforts. The entire band family should be proud of these wonderful musicians. Congratulations to all the award recipients. It was well deserved! Congratulations to our Seniors! Thank you for making music for all four years at IVC. I hope you can find ways to continue to play your instrument and/or sing and enjoy making music throughout your lives." -Mr. Chapman

We still have one more performance. (One to watch and one to perform)

One to watch
May 15th - Prairie Winds Concert at at the Performing Arts Theater at
Five Points Washington, 360 N. Wilmor Rd., Washington, IL. - 7:30pm
Mr. Cassidy, Mrs. Mills & Mr. Chapman are performing at this concert… Mr. Chapman is conducting too!

One to perform and celebrate for our Seniors
May 16th - Graduation Band - 5pm ceremony

Go Go Ghosts!