Board approves Goddard High School band trip to San Antonio in spring 2026

The Roswell Independent School District board approved an out-of-state trip for the Goddard High School band to San Antonio, Texas, April 29—6May 3, 2026. Goddard band director (presenter) described the trip as a biennial opportunity for students to perform at a festival, visit San Antonio landmarks including the Alamo, and spend a day at Six Flags. The band director said the trip is an educational and cultural opportunity for many students who have never been to a large city. He said funding will be raised by students through fundraising; the district will not fully subsidize the trip. Board members congratulated the band on its state marching-band championship and discussed opportunities for military bands and recruiters to make presentations to students. The motion to approve the trip passed unanimously (vote recorded as "ayes have it"). Why it matters: the board's approval clears the band to pursue travel arrangements and fundraising; presenters emphasized educational, performance and cultural benefits for students.