Freshmen Orientation 2026

The Purple Pride Marching Band helped welcome the newest members of the ARC family during Freshman Orientation 2026, filling the campus with music, energy, and school spirit as incoming students prepared to begin their high school journey.

This performance was especially meaningful for PPMB. It was one of the band's first performances under the leadership of our new Band Director, Mr. Robert Gidron, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the Purple Pride.

It also celebrated the return of a treasured part of our marching tradition. For the first time in six years, PPMB took the field with a Drum Major leading the band.

For our incoming freshmen, the day represented the beginning of their high school experience. For the Purple Pride Marching Band, it represented a beginning of our own: new leadership, renewed traditions, and another season of making music and memories together.

Browse the gallery below and experience some of the moments from Freshman Orientation 2026.

Welcome to ARC class of 2030. 💜💛