The U304 Spirit Store is open and has three new design options! All proceeds go to help the Small Business class get supplies for upcoming projects and attend a Business Simulation field trip in the Spring!! All designs are available in a t-shirt, hoodie, or crewneck. Check out our new product (shown on the Red Storm design) a Puffed 3D font that sticks up on the shirt! Deadline to order is January 24! You can order here bit.ly/U304SpiritStore or click the QR code. Contact U304 Designs- sarah.horner@u304.org with any questions.
Here are the dates and times for the upcoming book fair at UJSHS.
In addition to working on SIP data, teachers were challenged to complete a friendly competition of a scavenger hunt! There were laughs, a little sabotage, and finding areas in the building some didn't even know exist! We are ready for a fantastic second semester!
United High School’s Students of the Month for November/December are Senior, Kiley; Junior, Ava; Sophomore, Aurora and Freshman, Carter. Kiley was nominated by Mr. Klimkewicz and Ms. Sarver in recognition of her hard work, kindness and empathy. They say that Kiley represents the UHS Core Values of “Empathy, Commitment, Integrity, and Family.” Ava was nominated by Mr. Klimkewicz due to her exemplification of the UHS Core Values of “Pride and Commitment." He says that Ava has a lot to be proud of in terms of her drive and willingness to succeed. Aurora was nominated by Mr. Ross because she is among the top readers, writers, and thinkers of her entire class and a privilege to have in class. The UHS Core Values that Aurora best represents are “Family and Commitment.” Carter was nominated by Mr. Wascher in recognition of his willingness to pitch in and help out which really makes a difference in the class.. Carter represents the "Empathy, Pride, 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!
On Tuesday, Delabar CTE came to provide our 8th graders with a career exploration simulation! Students learned about different career clusters, followed by a virtual tour of GAVC. They also participated in a virtual reality career simulation of their choice!
United Families, I apologize for placing a typo in the web address. It was not my intention to do so causing you to be sent to an incorrect site. Please visit our website at https://www.u304.org, go to Board of Education, and then the Board Meeting Agenda. Once again, I apologize. Tom Hawkins, Superintendent
The agenda for the December 12th Board Meeting can be viewed by visiting www.304.org, then selecting Menu>Board of Education> Board Meeting Agenda. Thank you.
The faculty and staff had some fun this week with a "Hidden Spirit Week." The students didn't know we had themes picked out for each day; it was so fun listening to them try to figure out what was going on (especially on Monday), and they looked forward to seeing what we were doing each day! Monday was "Dress Like Roger Day;" Roger is our Technology Director and has a very specific wardrobe. He was such a good sport when he figured it out! Tuesday was "Dress Like a Coach" (with a whistle around your neck ready to make a call). Wednesday was "College Sweatshirt Day," and Thursday was "Represent your Favorite Holiday." Christmas was very much represented, but we had St. Patricks Day, Halloween, and July 4th represented as well. Friday was "Dress Like the Students and Anything But a Cup." The students picked up on this theme very quickly! :) We will have dress up days for the students during our last week before break so we aren't the only ones having fun!
Check out what UHS NHS has been up to!
Remember that tomorrow, Friday, December 6th, UJSHS will be dismissing early at 12:46pm.
A reminder that all United CUSD 304 schools will dismiss at 1:00 PM tomorrow, December 6, 2024. Thank you.
The agenda for the Special Meeting of the United Board of Education is now available on the website. Reminder, this special meeting is a Board of Education workshop. You may view by visiting the United website, selecting Menu> Board of Education> Board Meeting Agenda. Thank you.
December brings the end of first semester and the 21st CCLC B.O.O.S.T. Program is available for any and all Homework Help, Monday-Friday before school (7-8AM) and Tuesday and Thursday after school (3-5:30PM). Plus there are a lot of other events happening as well, check them out!!
The United CUSD 304 Board of Education will hold a special meeting on December 5, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is for board training with the Illinois Association of School Boards. Thank you.
The DAR Good Citizens Award and Scholarship Contest, created in 1934, is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship.
This award recognizes and rewards high school seniors who possess the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their homes, schools, and communities. These students are selected by their teachers and peers because they demonstrate these qualities to an outstanding degree. UHS is excited to annouce that the 2024-25 recipient is Samira.
Once a student is chosen as their school's DAR Good Citizen, the student is invited to participate in the scholarship portion of the program. This consists of a personal statement and an essay. Student participation in the scholarship portion of the program is optional.
United High School’s Students of the Month for October are Senior, Kellan; Junior, Aubrie; Sophomore, Quinlan; and Freshman, Donald. Kellan was nominated by Ms. Wood in recognition of his willingness to help teach junior high lessons and sparking the same love of music he has in our junior high musicians. Ms. Wood says that Kellan represents the UHS Core Values of “Pride, Empathy, Commitment, and Family.” Aubrie was nominated by science teacher, Mrs. Menge, because of her exemplification of the UHS Core Value of “Commitment." Aubrie is challenging herself this year and succeeding in the process. Quinlan was nominated by Mrs. Burgess because he is always inquisitive and interested in understanding correct technique in art. The UHS Core Value that Quinlan best represents is “Pride.” Donald was nominated by Ms. Butler in recognition of his positivity; she says he is a ray of sunshine in this building as he always takes time to say ‘hello’ and ‘have a good day.’ Donald represents the "Family" Core Value 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!
Have questions about the upcoming FAFSA? Have a senior heading off to college and not sure where to start with the financial part? Make sure to attend the Financial Aid Night this Thursday!
Thank you to all of our veterans that took time out of their day to join us for breakfast this morning at UJSHS! I shared this morning with our building an excerpt from our nation's Secretary of Defense, "On Veterans Day, we honor the extraordinary selflessness and strength of the American patriots who have served in the U.S. military. Today and every day, we give thanks to the generations of men and women who have answered the call to protect our country. They have defended our freedoms and upheld the values of liberty, justice, democracy, and the rule of law that define us as Americans. . .To all our veterans, thank you for your service. You have defended our freedoms, protected our democracy, and shown us all the true meaning of patriotism. We are forever grateful."
Industrial Arts teacher, Corbyn Wascher took 12 students to the SkillsUSA Construction Pathways event at Caterpillar’s Learning Center today! They got hands-on experience and met with employers, helping them get ready for future jobs in construction.
U304 Small Business class is selling Ugly Christmas Sweaters again, with all profits going towards the Angel Tree! Pick your favorite design!! Deadline to order is Thursday, November 14th. Ugly Christmas Sweaters are $25 each. Use the QR code or click here: bit.ly/uglychristmas24 . Thank you for all your support!
