UHS National Honor Society is hosting a blood drive on Friday, April 26th. Students will have the opportunity to sign up in person on Friday, but community members are very much welcome and needed! Sign up information is on the attached flyer. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Stoneking - jennifer.stoneking@u304.org.
Hello United! The link below will take you to a summary update of things going on in the United School District, including another link to a survey from the state of Illinois that will up us get better as a district. Please take a minute to check out the new things happening in the district and complete a survey about United! Have a great break too!
https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/uSBRzjEmVhlir
The Class of 2025 have a few flats of strawberries left!! These will make great strawberry shortcake, strawberry pies or freeze them for smoothies!! With Spring Break starting we have lowered the price. COME out TODAY!!
STRAWBERRIES are In and ready for PICK UP TODAY (Tuesday, March 19) from 3-5 pm in the AG SHOP. We have a lot of EXTRAS that need to be sold. If you need strawberries and didn't order any, just show up Tuesday and pick up some fresh Florida strawberries!! Thank you for supporting the Class of 2025!
STRAWBERRIES will be in and ready for PICK UP Tuesday, March 19 from 3-5 pm in the AG SHOP. We have a lot of EXTRAS that need to be sold. If you need strawberries and didn't order any, just show up Tuesday and pick up some fresh Florida strawberries!! Thank you for supporting the Class of 2025!
United High School’s Students of the Month for February are Senior, Lily; Junior, Vincent; Sophomore, Liberty; and Freshman, Evan. Lily was nominated by Mrs. Burgess and Mrs. Pedigo for being a leader and role model as well as going above and beyond in her classes. They say that Lily represents the UHS Core Values of “Family, Pride, Commitment and Integrity” and is a joy and asset to have in class. Vincent was nominated by Mrs. Wascher due to his display of the UHS Core Values of “Commitment, Integrity and Empathy." Mrs. Wascher says that Vincent is a very polite young man who works hard and is always willing to do extra when a helping hand is needed. Liberty was nominated by Mrs. Burgess for creating so many amazing things in art this year and because she has developed a boldness that has been both impressive and inspiring. Because of these attributes and the fact that she works diligently, Liberty personifies the UHS Core Values of “Pride and Commitment”. Evan was nominated by Mrs. Wascher because he is responsible, kind, and caring. Evan represents the "Empathy, Pride, Integrity, Family, and Commitment" Core Values for UHS because he can always be counted on to lend a helping hand, before being asked. Congratulations to these students! Each student will receive a gift certificate good for 1 drink at Dame Fine Coffee! Thank you Dame Fine Coffee for sponsoring this program!
Attention UHS 9th Grade Students & Parents/Guardians:
Freshman Orientation will be on March 20th from 6:30-8:30
Reminder- There is a dual credit parent meeting this evening in the high school commons at 6 PM. This is a meeting for parents to learn more about dual credit options. A rep from Carl Sandburg College will present this information.
United High School 21st CCLC B.O.O.S.T Program has a lot of opportunities in March check out the calendar below.!! Contact Mr. Dennison if you would like to add something new at the U!
United High School Cheerleading Tryouts will be Friday, March 8th after school. All current 8th grade-Juniors from United and ICS may tryout. Junior High students may ride the bus to the high school. More info is located on Google Classroom (use class code ga6tr2f). Questions contact Coach sarah.horner@u304.org
United High School Juniors are taking the Illinois Science Assessment on Monday, March 4, 2024. All juniors need to bring their CHARGED chromebooks to school on Monday in order to take this assessment. Please charge your chromebooks on Sunday!!
Tomorrow is the last day to order FRESH FLORIDA Strawberries from the Class of 2025. Pick-up will be the second week of March, times will be announced. Please order online via the QR code or bit.ly/strawberriesUHS. Any questions please email Mrs. Horner or Mrs. Wascher. Thank you for supporting the Class of 2025!!
Congratulations to Reece Bertelsen and Landon Burns for their IHSA Academic All-State awards! Reece earned all-state recognition and Landon was represented on the honorable mention list.
Scholarship reminder: Seniors (and parents) are encouraged to look at the scholarship page of the UHS Counseling Website weekly for an updated list. Don't forget about the Mellinger Scholarship which is due May 1. All students are encouraged to apply even if they will be using the Sampson Promise Scholarship for Carl Sandburg College.
https://sites.google.com/u304.org/school-counseling-uhs304/home/scholarships
There will be a dual credit meeting for parents presented by Megan Jones from Carl Sandburg College on March 5th at 6 PM. Anyone interested in learning more about dual credit options is welcome to attend. This will be held in the commons of the high school.
The Class of 2025 is selling FRESH Florida Strawberries. The order deadline is February 27. Pick-up will be the second week of March, times will be announced. Please order online via the QR code or bit.ly/strawberriesUHS. Any questions please email Mrs. Horner or Mrs. Wascher. Thank you for supporting the Class of 2025!!
Future Red Storm Cheerleaders will perform, tomorrow Feb 12 at the boys varsity half time. I know several were sick, so I am posting the cheers and dance and if you were registered, but couldn't make it Saturday, you may still attend on Monday! I will hand out your shirt and bow Monday. Please meet in the new gym by 6:30 pm. bit.ly/UHSBasketballCHEERS24
