United Intermediate School

UIS School Pictures are Tuesday, August 25th. Note the photographer uses a green screen, so please avoid wearing green clothing items.

We have two evenings of PTO coming up! September 1st is our regular meeting, and September 2nd is Crafts & Courts Night. Hope you can join us!

This week in STEAM, students have been working on the four Cs of STEAM: communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking through different team building activities. Grades 4-6 all participate in our paper change challenge which we do three iterations of each year. This challenge is meant to encourage reflection, innovation, persistence and teamwork as partners work to create the longest paper chain possible using one piece of 8x11 paper, one glue stick, and one pair of scissors. I am so impressed with the communication and collaboration I am seeing across all grades this year! Our longest chain so far this year is 223”, created by a couple of our amazing sixth graders! Sixth grade has also been working on communication and teamwork through a cup stacking activity where they must work together to unstack cups and the build a pyramid with them by using string and a rubber band. Fifth graders have also been dusting off their creative thinking skills as we worked on some design exercises this week, creating things like trampolines for sharks, water bottles for octopi, and seesaws for elephants! The creativity of our students is incredible. Fourth graders listened to the book, Rosie Revere, Engineer by Andrea Beaty and learned about the importance of confidence and perseverance. We also learned a bit about history and how this book connects to Rosie the Riveter icon from World War II. We are off to such a strong start this year! Excited to see all that we will accomplish in STEAM!

The UIS library is buzzing with readers.

Mark your calendars!

Mark your calendars!

UIS PTO wants you!

Join UIS Drama Club

We had a fantastic first week back. Out 5th graders spent a little time building Omnifix Cubes for their new math program.

We’re Looking for Volunteers!

UIS is looking for Junior Achievement volunteers and Art Presenters to share their time, talents, and experiences with our students!

If you enjoy working with kids and would love to make a positive impact, we’d love to have you join us. Your time can help inspire, educate, and encourage our students! Each homeroom class is seeking volunteers.

Interested in volunteering? Please reach out to Mrs. Cole (nicole.cole@u304.org) for more information. We appreciate our amazing community partners!

Reminder that today is an early dismissal at 1:00 p.m.
Shuttles are dismissed at 12:40 p.m.
Pick ups are dismissed at 12:50 p.m.
West Campus buses are dismissed at 1:00 p.m.

We are seeking paraprofessionals. Contact Mrs. Cole (nicole.cole@u304.org) if you are interested in joining the UIS team.

Come meet your teachers on Backpack Night!

We are searching for paraprofessionals. If interested, reach out to Patrck Coate (patrick.coate@u304.org) or Nicole Cole (nicole.cole@u304.org).

Notice of a Rescheduled Public Meeting
United Community Unit School District No. 304
Warren County, Illinois

Notice is hereby given by the Board of Education of United CUSD 304, that the regular scheduled meeting of:
Thursday, August 13, 2026, 6:00 p.m., at United Junior Senior High School, 1905 100th Street, Monmouth, Illinois, 61462

Has been rescheduled to:
Thursday, August 20, 2026, 6:00 p.m., at United Junior Senior High School, 1905 100th Street, Monmouth, Illinois, 61462

This notice has been given in accordance of the Illinois Open Meetings Act.
Dated this 27th Day of July, 2026.

Tom Hawkins, Superintendent of Schools

All our incoming 6th Graders must meet Illinois Health Requirements. Check out what your student needs to begin the school year.

Update for JH Golf: Due to projected heat on Monday, July 27th - the first practice is being moved to Wednesday, July 29th. Please see the attached graphic for more information. Reminder - this is for 6th, 7th and 8th grade athletes.

We are hiring PARAPROFESSIONALS. If interested, please contact Mrs. Cole (nicole.cole@u304.org). To apply, send credentials to Mr. Hawkins (thomas.hawkins@u304.org).