United Intermediate School welcomes Miss Tippett!
"I am so excited to be back for another year! This will be my third year as a substitute at
United. I am also a United Graduate. Last year I got the chance to substitute long term at both
the West elementary and Intermediate through the school year. I loved the time I got to spend
with the 5th/6th grades last year and am beyond grateful to see what this school year brings!
A little about me outside of subbing is that I am a current graduate student at WIU. I am going
for my degree in counseling, mainly school track. I golf quite a bit through the summer, even
doing league with a friend. Beyond that you can normally find me reading, or traveling!"
I grew up in Alexis and recently graduated from Monmouth College in May with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. As a past graduate of United it’s incredibly special to return to the community that helped shape who I am today, and I couldn’t be more excited to start my first year of teaching at United, a place that has always felt like home. Throughout college I completed many field experiences in a variety of elementary classrooms, where I discovered my passion for teaching and helping upper elementary students learn and grow!
I’m thrilled to be joining the staff at UIS, and look forward to meeting the students and families, while making this a fun-filled and memorable year. I can’t wait to see what this school year has in store! Go Red Storm!
Hello! My name is Jessica Rapp, or you can call me Ms. Rapp. I am so excited to start working with students and staff at United Intermediate School! Go Red Storm!! I love going on coffee outings with my fiancé, mom, grandma, and friends. Over the summer, I have been hiking at local parks in our area. I love cooking, and my favorite dish is chicken or steak fajitas. My favorite color is purple. I'm a big reader, and enjoy learning new things. I can't wait to share my love of learning with my students. Let's have a fantastic start to the new school year! 🍎📚
Please see the most recent article about United West Elementary Teacher, Bethany Schnetzler. https://ruralschoolscollaborative.org/stories/emergent-educators-advisory-council-2nd-year-reflections-bethany-schnetzler
Good job, Bethany! United is proud of you.
UIS PTO Meeting Reminder
Tuesday, July 14th at 5:30 p.m.
Hope you can join our first planning meeting of the year!
Students will NOT be able to attend school after October 15, 2026 until ALL required physical exams and immunizations are received.
*Health requirements and exclusion criteria are determined by the state of Illinois. All Illinois public schools must comply and enforce these laws. (105 ILCS 5/27-8.1)*
Sixth Grade Students:
Physical Exam (Sports physical NOT acceptable, IL Certificate of Child Health Exam form required) Parents please complete yes/no questions on the back and sign and date
Complete immunization record signed by a doctor, including (1)Tdap,(1)Meningitis-these are 6th grade requirements
Dental Exam on IL form due May 15, 2027(dated within 18 months of May 15th deadline)-dental is not part of the October 15th deadline.
Tdap and Meningitis vaccines are a state requirement for 6th grade. The only acceptable exemptions for your child not receiving both vaccines are 1) a Certificate of Religious Exemption that must be signed by a parent AND the child’s health care provider, or 2) a Medical Exemption submitted in writing from your child’s healthcare provider stating why they are medically unable to receive vaccines.
Any exemption forms are also due by October 15, 2026 or your child will face exclusion from school until documentation is received.
Any appointments scheduled after October 15, 2026 must be reported to the school office otherwise your child will be excluded beginning on October 16, 2026.
Current Opening:
Interventionist
Contact Mrs. Cole with any inquiries. nicole.cole@u304.org
Join the UIS Staff!
Current Openings:
-5th & 6th Social Studies Teacher
-Interventionist
-5th Grade Teacher
Contact Mrs. Cole
Sweating for the Community: United CUSD 304 Students Swap Summer Workouts for Tornado Cleanup
MONMOUTH, IL — In the wake of a powerful EF-1 tornado that tore through Warren County on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, leaving a trail of uprooted trees, downed power lines, and damaged structures, a different kind of force hit the streets of Monmouth the following morning.
Instead of reporting to their scheduled, summer athletic workouts, 80 student-athletes and FFA members from United CUSD 304 laced up their sneakers, grabbed work gloves, and diverted their energy directly into helping their neighbors rebuild.
Shifting Gears from the School to the Streets
The tornado, which the National Weather Service confirmed packed winds of up to 100 mph, carved a 1.3-mile path of destruction straight through the heart of Monmouth. Recognizing the immediate need in their community, school coaches, advisors, and student leaders made a swift decision: the workouts could wait.
By early morning, 80 students had mobilized. Armed with gloves, rakes, and sheer determination, the teenagers fanned out across the hardest-hit areas, including neighborhoods near Monmouth College and Warfield Park.
They spent hours hauling massive fallen tree limbs to the street's curbs for city collection, clearing debris from blocked driveways, and assisting elderly residents who were overwhelmed by the sudden devastation.
Deep Gratitude from Monmouth Residents
The impact of the students’ hard work was felt instantly—not just in the physical clearing of the streets, but in the spirits of the residents, many of whom were still without power as Ameren crews worked around the clock.
"I woke up feeling completely overwhelmed looking at my yard," said one local resident whose property was covered in heavy oak branches. "Then, out of nowhere, a small army of United students showed up. In less than an hour, they did what would have taken me weeks to do alone. I can't thank them enough."
For the students, the grueling day of manual labor was more rewarding than any standard summer conditioning program.
"We talk a lot about teamwork and character in our athletic programs and FFA," said one of the participating student-athletes. "This morning, the community needed a team. It wasn’t about lifting weights today; it was about lifting up Monmouth."
A Community Moving Forward
Thanks to the combined efforts of city public works employees, emergency crews, and the fast-acting United CUSD 304 students, the road to recovery is moving swiftly. The City of Monmouth has noted that storm-damaged limb collection will continue through July 1st, but the massive dent made by 80 pairs of helping hands gave the town a vital head start.
While the storm of 2026 will be remembered for its 100 mph winds, the residents of Monmouth will just as easily remember the day their local youth stepped off the field and onto the front lines to carry the community through.
Information gathered from the National Weather Service and WMOI Monmouth.
Join the UIS Team!
Current Opportunities:
-Interventionist
-5th & 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
-5th Grade Teacher
Current Openings:
-Interventionist
-5th & 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
-5th Grade Teacher
Current Openings:
-Fifth Grade Teacher
-Fifth & Sixth Grade Social Studies Teacher
-Interventionist
We are hiring!
Current Openings:
Fifth Grade Teacher
5th/6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Interventionist
Current Openings:
Fifth Grade Teacher
Interventionist
