Please remember that any students arriving to school prior to 8:00 a.m. must be dropped off at the north end of the building. We have observed vehicles entering the bus lane during arrival times, which creates an unsafe environment for unloading students. Ensuring the safety of all students is our top priority. Thank you for your attention and cooperation.
Save the date and invite your friends and family: Join us on May 8th and May 11th for our two performances of the Spring Musical at UIS. May 8th at 1:45 p.m. and May 11th at 9:30 a.m.
Get ready, UIS families—we’re celebrating the end of testing in a BIG way!
We’re kicking things off with a fun-filled Spirit Week to build excitement and energy leading up to Friday, April 17th for an all day spaced themed celebration. Our students have worked incredibly hard, and we’re ready to celebrate their efforts with a day packed full of engaging activities!
Each grade level will enjoy a full day of fun, including exciting relays, interactive challenges, and time to celebrate being done with testing. The highlight of the day will be our all-school escape room designed and created by some of our very own talented 5th graders! In the afternoon, students will enjoy a bounce house extravaganza and snacks galore sponsored by our amazing PTO.
There will be three opportunities throughout the day for families to join in and observe the fun. Below, you’ll find the schedule for when your student will be participating in the escape room, relays, and bounce house fun. Parents are welcome to join us during these times to observe and share in the excitement!
Please note: Due to overlapping lunch schedules, we are unfortunately unable to accommodate additional visitors during lunch periods.
We can’t wait to celebrate with our students and make it a day to remember!
4th Grade:
Galaxy Relays: 9:15-10:15 a.m.
Escape Room: 10:15-11:15 a.m.
Bounce Houses: 12:30-1:15 p.m.
5th Grade:
Escape Room: 8:15-9:15 a.m.
Galaxy Relays: 10:15-11:15 a.m.
Bounce Houses: 1:15-2:00 p.m.
6th Grade:
Galaxy Relays: 8:15-9:15 a.m.
Escape Room: 9:15-10:15 a.m.
Bounce Houses: 2:00-2:45
We’re kicking things off with a fun-filled Spirit Week to build excitement and energy leading up to Friday, April 17th for an all day spaced themed celebration. Our students have worked incredibly hard, and we’re ready to celebrate their efforts with a day packed full of engaging activities!
Each grade level will enjoy a full day of fun, including exciting relays, interactive challenges, and time to celebrate being done with testing. The highlight of the day will be our all-school escape room designed and created by some of our very own talented 5th graders! In the afternoon, students will enjoy a bounce house extravaganza and snacks galore sponsored by our amazing PTO.
There will be three opportunities throughout the day for families to join in and observe the fun. Below, you’ll find the schedule for when your student will be participating in the escape room, relays, and bounce house fun. Parents are welcome to join us during these times to observe and share in the excitement!
Please note: Due to overlapping lunch schedules, we are unfortunately unable to accommodate additional visitors during lunch periods.
We can’t wait to celebrate with our students and make it a day to remember!
4th Grade:
Galaxy Relays: 9:15-10:15 a.m.
Escape Room: 10:15-11:15 a.m.
Bounce Houses: 12:30-1:15 p.m.
5th Grade:
Escape Room: 8:15-9:15 a.m.
Galaxy Relays: 10:15-11:15 a.m.
Bounce Houses: 1:15-2:00 p.m.
6th Grade:
Galaxy Relays: 8:15-9:15 a.m.
Escape Room: 9:15-10:15 a.m.
Bounce Houses: 2:00-2:45
How do you engage 6th graders in math? Dr. Carson made graphing interactive and life-sized.
Miss Hale had a slam dunk idea when she created a March Madness picture book bracket. The students were exposed to quality literature, inspiring authors, and creative illustrators. The best part may have been the surprise guest readers for the final showdown. Thank you Mrs. Wallace and Mr. Coate for being a part of the UIS fun.
Mrs. Oehlert took learning new heights with a scavenger hunt practicing their skills.
🚀✨ Get ready for an out-of-this-world celebration at UIS! ✨🚀
One of our 5th grade RTI classes has created an exciting escape room experience for our all-school end-of-testing celebration! On April 17th, each grade level will be LOST IN SPACE as they work together to solve clues and make their escape. 🛸🔍
The fun doesn’t stop there. Our amazing UIS PTO is bringing the excitement in the afternoon with Fields of Fun! Students will enjoy bounce houses, games, snacks, and movies galore. 🎉🍿
Join us in celebrating our hard work and success on state testing by participating in our Spirit Week next week. Let’s make it a week to remember! 🌟
One of our 5th grade RTI classes has created an exciting escape room experience for our all-school end-of-testing celebration! On April 17th, each grade level will be LOST IN SPACE as they work together to solve clues and make their escape. 🛸🔍
The fun doesn’t stop there. Our amazing UIS PTO is bringing the excitement in the afternoon with Fields of Fun! Students will enjoy bounce houses, games, snacks, and movies galore. 🎉🍿
Join us in celebrating our hard work and success on state testing by participating in our Spirit Week next week. Let’s make it a week to remember! 🌟
The United Community Unit School District #304 Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Washabaugh as the new Principal of United Junior Senior High School, effective July 1, 2026. Mr. Washabaugh brings 14 years of educational experience, with the last four years as an administrator at Galesburg Junior Senior High School.
"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."
"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."
Mrs. Hull's 6th grade students used critical thinking skills to complete an escape room in ELA.
UIS yearbook orders are due tomorrow! Don’t miss out on your chance to own your own copy of all the great memories from the 2025-2026 school year! Order yours online today or send in your cash or check order to the UIS office by tomorrow! Yearbooks are only $20!
We celebrated UIS artists today. These students participated in the OSF Nutrition Poster Contest and received first, second, or third place in their grade level. Our first place students' art work will be on display at the Warren County Library during April.
Only six days left to order your 2025-2026 UIS Yearbook! Be sure to order online or send cash/check orders in to the office to reserve your copy today! Yearbooks will be delivered to your student before the end of the school year! Order yours today!
These girls are leaving their mark! Keep reading!!
Our readers continue to reach milestones. These readers have read 250,000 words this year. Keep it up!
Thank you Fortress Bank for the generous donation of snacks for testing. We appreciate your support for our students.
As we approach our upcoming testing season, our homeroom teachers are collecting snack donations to help keep students energized and focused. Testing will begin Wednesday, March 25th.
If you are able to donate snacks for the classroom, please reach out to your child’s homeroom teacher for more information.
Thank you for helping support our students during testing!
If you are able to donate snacks for the classroom, please reach out to your child’s homeroom teacher for more information.
Thank you for helping support our students during testing!
4th Grade celebrated those met their Accelerated Reader goals. Encourage your student to read every day.
UIS students love Art Presentation Days. Thank you to those who take time to share with our students.
These two superstars have reached a new milestone!! Keep reading. You are doing AMAZING things.
Students in grades 4–6 will be participating in state testing this spring.
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Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR)
(Grades 4–6)
📅 March 25–31 (one test per day)
• Math: 3 tests
• ELA: 2 tests
Make-ups: April 1 & April 7
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Illinois Science Assessment (ISA)
(Grade 5 Only)
📅 April 8, 9, 10 (one test per day during science)
Make-ups: April 13 & 14
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How Families Can Help:
✔ Ensure students arrive on time and come rested.
✔ Encourage breakfast.
✔ Check that your student has working headphones at school.
✔ Snack donations are appreciated to support focus and readiness.
Thank you for your support!
United Intermediate School
