Your dedication to our staff and students is unmatched, and for that we THANK YOU!!!
"I am honored to serve the students, staff, and families of United Junior Senior High School. I have seen the pride that the communities have for United, and I am excited to be a part of that," said Michael Washabaugh. "My goal is to ensure that our school is a place where innovation thrives and where every student feels empowered to reach their full potential. Together, we will focus on continuous improvement and a school that celebrates both our collective achievements and individual growth."
Please remember that on Sunday, March 8th, Daylight Savings Time begins. That means it is time to Spring your clocks ahead by 1 hour.
Thank you!
United CUSD 304 schools are in session tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026. Unfortunately there was an erroneous report on another Face Book account that stated closure. This is not the case. All United CUSD 304 schools will be in session tomorrow, January 26, 2026.
All United CUSD 304 schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 23rd, due to extremely cold winter conditions.
Mr. Hawkins
We will be dismissing students at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 19, 2025. Winter Break for students is Monday, December 22nd through Monday, January 5, 2026. School resumes on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
Thank you,
Mr. Hawkins
Due to deteriorating township roads, all United 304 schools will be closed on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025.
Thank you.
Due to impending winter weather, all United 304 schools will dismiss at 1pm today. A decision regarding afterschool activities will be made later this morning.
Thank you.
Tom Hawkins
Help the United High School Social Media Marketing students launch their special holiday projects now through December 5th. Three student groups have partnered with The Strom Center, Western Illinois Animal Rescue, and The Jamieson Center to help with their respective non-profit initiatives.
Please consider supporting these causes over the next few weeks. You can drop off items or monetary donations at the United High School office or Mrs. Horner’s classroom.
Be sure to follow United Red Storm Media 304 on Facebook and Instagram to watch each group market their nonprofits' needs and share updates throughout the campaign.
Thank you for helping your United students learn the power of community, compassion, and creativity this holiday season.!
United CUSD 304 Community,
Please click HERE to see a letter to the community regarding the annual ISBE Summative Designations for the school report card. You may also visit Illinois Report Card, and search your school for a complete look at the school report card.
Mr. Tom Hawkins, Superintendent
Reminder that we will be dismissing school at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Also, school will not be in session on Friday, October 24, 2025. There is still time to sign up for Parent and Teacher Conferences, please call your school to make an appointment.
United Community, we have some great principals. Thank you to Maggie Wallace, United North; Patrick Coate, United West; Nicole Cole, United Intermediate; and Brian Higbee, United Jr/Sr High School.
Stay alert. Slow down in school zones and neighborhoods.
Stop for the bus. Obey the stop-arm law every time—no exceptions.
Attention Snow Removal Experts,
We are reopening the bid for Snow Removal for the 25-26 Winter Season. To see bid requirements please visit Snow Removal Bid.
United Families,
A reminder that school will not be in session on October 13th and October 14th. School will resume on Wednesday, October 15th. Enjoy your time with friends and family.
United CUSD 304 will dismiss at 1PM on Friday, September 19, 2025.
Thank you.
News Alert! We are reopening the bids for Snow Removal for the 25-26 Winter Season. To see the requirements for bid proposals please visit: Snow Removal Bid
All United 304 schools will dismiss at their regular times on Monday, August 25, 2025. Thank you.