KINGSTON — In the hustle and bustle of education these days, one vital subject seems to be forgotten — rock ‘n’ roll.

But not so at Wolfle Elementary School as their staff rock band, the Wolfle Howlers, is hosting a benefit concert to gather its community together and collectively let their hair down.

While the concert will also serve as a fund raiser for the school’s technological and outdoor educational needs, first and foremost the Howlers are hoping to provide a rockin’ good time.

“Just to have fun and enjoy themselves,” Howlers singer and Wolfle special education teacher Cheri Edje said of why people should come out to the Dec. 1 show.

The eight-member Howlers band is made up of all regular Wolfle staff other than their drummer, Michael McCurdy, who is a substitute teacher. The band formed over two years ago to participate in the school talent show and has since taken on a life of its own.

Last spring at a district-wide staff battle of the bands, the Howlers took second place to the Kingston Junior High band.

The Howlers’ musical style can only be defined by one word Wolfle principal Ben Degnin said: eclectic.

With a repertoire of about 16 cover songs, the Howlers pride themselves on their variety of songs such as the Beatles’ “Twist and Shout,” Joan Jett and the Blackhearts’ “I love Rock and Roll,” and even John Mayer’s rendition of “Route 66,” from the Cars movie soundtrack.

Edje, first grade teacher Stephanie Pugh and kindergarten teacher Maria Smith front the band with vivacious vocals while music teacher Dennis Nicholson, counselor Pat Byrne and fourth grade teacher Kelly Daniels add the sweetness with harmonies and guitars. Speech specialist Stuart Wakefield mans the backbone of the band on bass.

“We all have our own strengths, and we do well together,” Edje said. “There’s always a lot of humor, it’s fun to watch.”

Seeing their teachers on stage, letting loose as part of a rock ‘n’ roll band is always entertaining for Wolfle students, Edje said.

While the kids enjoy the beat and the volume more than lyrical content or musical perfection, “They enjoy getting up and moving anytime,” Edje said.

“It’s like a good ol’ rock and roll concert,” Degnin said. “There’s nothing very academically related, but it does help the kids relate to their teachers and see them in a different way.”

Proceeds will go toward technological upgrades at the school.

Sales of refreshments — including pizza, popcorn, soda, water and cookies — at the concert will benefit Wolfle’s outdoor education trips. In addition the first-ever Howlers’ band T-shirts — featuring fourth-grader Rane Wilson’s logo — will be on sale at the event.