If you were listening to WMOI this morning, my apologies for making the announcement that United schools were on a 1PM dismissal schedule. That is not the case, we are scheduled for a regular full day. Once again, my apologies. Tom Hawkins
Congratulations to our 8th Grade Volleyball Team for their Regional Championship win last night over Mercer County in three sets! The team moves on to play next Monday in the sectional in Washington, IL.
United Community,
The agenda for the March 2025 Board Meeting is posted. You may view it by visiting www.u304.org, Menu>>Board of Education>>Board Meeting Agenda. Thank you. #BeUnited
Too rushed in the morning to eat breakfast at home? Enjoy our Grab N Go School Breakfast!
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Wellness Day 2025 is complete! Students at United Jr/Sr High School were able to participate in four morning sessions ranging from petting goats to making slime, and then they met our guest speaker Jimmy Maley (www.themaleyway.com) in the afternoon. A big thank you goes out to those organizations who sponsored our day, YES System of Care Student Empowerment Services and ROE 33, as well as community members who volunteered their time, and guest speakers from ROE 33 and Monmouth College. Thank you to teachers and staff for leading events and supervising making this event a success.
United Families,
Today, Friday, March 7th, all United schools will dismiss at 1:00 p.m.
Thank you.
Congratulations to Luke Sombke for qualifying for State in Junior High Wrestling. Luke had a tremendous showing at Sectionals by winning three straight matches to qualify. He will compete this Friday in DeKalb. Good luck Luke!
United Parents and Guardians,
Information regarding the 5 Essentials Survey is located on your school's webpage in Documents > 5 Essentials Survey. You will have access to two documents, an information letter and an Opt-Out letter. Students in grades PK-3 do not participate. Parents may take the Parent Survey at https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/
State of Illinois Health Requirements for the 2024-2025 School Year
All Illinois students in 9th grade are required by the Illinois State Board of Education to have a dental examination on file by May 15, 2025. School dental examinations must have been completed within 18 months prior to the May 15th deadline.
A Dental Examination form or a Dental Examination Waiver form must be submitted to the school by May 15, 2025. Please contact the school office with questions.
Congratulations to UHS English Teacher Darrin Ross who has recently been awarded by the Illinois State Board of Education with the Award of Excellence for Early Career Educator. Mr. Ross was one of only 10 recipients of this award in the State of Illinois.
United High School’s Students of the Month for January are Senior, Mae; Junior, Elly; Sophomore, Brooklyn and Freshman, Jozlin. Mae was nominated by Mrs. Carter in recognition of her hard work and determination to achieve her goals. She says that Mae represents the UHS Core Values of “Empathy, Integrity, Commitment, and Family.” Elly was nominated by Ms. Wood due to her exemplification of the UHS Core Values of “Pride, Integrity, Commitment, and Family." She says that Elly is an excellent musician, a responsible student and a delightful person. Brooklyn was nominated by Mrs. Burgess because she constantly works hard to do her absolute best in art class and is eager to assist in the classroom. The UHS Core Values that Brooklyn best represents are “Family, Pride, and Commitment.” Jozlin was nominated by Mrs. Menge in recognition of her impressive work ethic and positive attitude. Jozlin represents the "Empathy, Commitment and Integrity" Core Values for UHS. 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!
This is a reminder to all UJSHS families that all pre-arranged absences must be approved by the building principal at least five school days prior to the student’s first day of the absence. Parents must provide a written request or contact the school office by phone detailing the dates their student will be gone and a brief reason as to why they’ll be gone. Students will receive a pre-arranged absence form to complete with each of their teachers and return the completed form to the office before leaving for the missed day(s). Please see the student handbook for further details.
The United Junior-Senior High School is actively looking to fill both 1st and 2nd shift custodial positions. Interested candidates may send their letter of interest and credentials to: Mr. Thomas Hawkins 1905 100th St. Monmouth, IL 61462 or email: thomas.hawkins@u304.org
Remember that tonight @ 7PM in the junior high cafeteria is the informational meeting on the 2026 Costa Rica Trip. This is for all interested sophomores, juniors and their parents to attend.
United FFA Week Update: Due to the anticipated much colder temperatures forecasted for this week and some of the key scheduled activities taking place outside, most FFA Week activities will be postponed until next week. The FFA trip scheduled for tomorrow is still a go.
Mrs. Pedigo and members of the UHS Chamber Choir took time on their day off this past Friday to perform and show off their talents at a group luncheon in Aledo.
All United 304 schools will be closed Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
On Tuesday, February 18th, at 7:00pm, there will be an informational meeting in the junior high cafeteria for the proposed 2026 Costa Rica Trip. This meeting will be for interested students that are currently sophomores and juniors at UHS and their parents. Please see the attached flyer for further information.
The HS Girls' Basketball Games that were postponed last night will be played this evening at Bureau Valley High School starting at 5:30.
We are still planning to play the JH Girls' Volleyball Games scheduled for this evening at UJH vs. Costa starting at 5:30.