Parents
When students join the band, we believe their parents also become members aswell. Parents can play a vital role in the success of the band program by providing support and becoming a member of the Waltrip Ram Band Alumni/Parent Support Group. Below you will find important information to stay active and current with the inner-workings of the Ram Band.
Joining the Band Boosters Organization is as easy as showing up to the meetings. Meetings are scheduled throughout the school year to discuss ways parents can better the band program and play an active role in their child's musical development. To join or receive more info, please send an email to bandboosters@waltripramband.org
Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS)
VIPS are HISD volunteers. Each year, thousands of parents, students and community partners support HISD students and teachers by volunteering their time. VIPS represent all economic, ethnic and educational backgrounds. They are caring adults or children who tutor students, serve as classroom assistants to teachers, provide enrichment and hands-on experience with computers, work in the library, clinic, office, cafeteria, and provide other support.
How can I become a VIPS?
All volunteers must register online and pass a criminal background check before they can participate as a volunteer. Please follow the steps below to become a VIPS:
| Step 1: | Register online at www.houstonisd.org, stay on the homepage, and click on the VIPS login under the Related Links section or the Community section.. |
| Step 2: | Once you have registered, you must go in person to the school of interest and show proof of identification. |
| Step 3: | Identification information will go into our database for processing by the |
| Step 4: | The criminal history background check can take 2-3 weeks to complete. |
| Step 5: | Once you are CLEARED to volunteer, you are eligible to volunteer throughout HISD. |
What type of identification is accepted?
● Texas Driver’s License
● Official Passport
● Texas Identification Card
● Official U. S. Military ID
● Driver’s License (issued by any state in the U.S.)
● Matricula Consular
● Identification Card (issued by any state in the U.S.)
● Resident Alien Card
Our students benefit when we all volunteer!
For more information about volunteering in HISD schools, please contact Vicki Luna at 713-556-7206.