A Tale of Two St. Patrick’s Days
This March, Super Holiday Tours is taking two groups on special St. Patrick’s Day trips in two different countries. At the high school level, the Riverview High School Kiltie Band is a unique ensemble from Sarasota, Florida that consists of over 200 students,...
How to Prepare the Perfect Chaperones
Chaperones are a crucial part of any school trip—one teacher simply can’t keep track of dozens of excited and energized students. That said, you don’t always get to pick who your chaperones are, unless you’re lucky enough to have a flood of volunteers. So before you...
Teacher Feature: Jason Richins
For 18 years, Jason Richins has led the band at Dodge City High School, and he’s not planning on leaving anytime soon. What began as a local job offer fresh out of college in 2005 has turned into a career-long legacy, and now Richins and his wife have really invested...
Return to New York: Milton at the NYC Veterans Day Parade
As director of bands at Milton High School in northern Georgia, Chris Shumick has taken his students on a trip across the country every other year. Now in his 11th year at Milton, Shumick enjoys showing his kids what New York City and Los Angeles have to offer, with...
SMARTER AND LIGHTER: WINTER PACKING TIPS
We've all been there: trying to fit everything we think we need in a suitcase, on top of needing bulky (yet necessary) winter gear. Ditch the stress that comes along with traveling during the snowy season, with these pro tips. Embrace packing cubes. At first, they...
What to Know About Broadway Safety
One of the most exhilarating and memorable student travel activities out there is seeing a Broadway show. Though the pandemic hasn’t made taking students to see a show among the bright lights easier, there’s still ample room to safely experience the magic of Broadway....
Teacher Feature: Michael Stone
For five years, Michael Stone has been leading Bourbon County High School in Paris, Kentucky to success. Under his leadership, the marching band has won state championships and national championships. These accomplishments have been leading up to this year’s trip to...
How to Do the Holidays in New York City
New York City is always ready to wow visitors, but the five boroughs are particularly dazzling from Thanksgiving through New Year. The city’s fifth season (aka the holiday season) will feel especially festive this year, as many beloved events have returned once again....
Teacher Feature: Randy Webb
Band director Randy Webb taught for 30 years in Kentucky before making his way to Cypress Lake High School in Fort Myers. Five years later, his time there has certainly been eventful. Cypress Lake had seen a revolving door of band directors before Webb came in, which...
Student Travel Fundraising Tips & Ideas
One of the most common barriers to student travel is the cost of a trip. And while there are a variety of steps you as an educator can take to try and help offset some of those fees (traveling in the off-season, choosing an under-the-radar destination, etc.), the...