Our second annual UIS Thanksgiving Parade took place on Tuesday, and we were to grateful this year to open things up for sixth graders families to attend and support their students. Ms. Wood and our 6th graders beginning band started off our celebration with “We Will Rock You”, “Hot Cross Buns” and “Let’s Go Red”. The sixth graders then were able to parade their awesome floats they have been working on in STEAM class. This fun tradition gives students the opportunity to work on time management skills, creative problem solving, collaboration, and engineering design skills. Thank you so much to Ms. Wood and the band, the families who came and supported our students and to the teachers, staff and students who helped and encouraged the sixth graders. We also had a special “Balloons Over Broadway” display put together by Mrs. Wood’s students which is in the display cabinet in the cafeteria. We hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving break and a very happy Thanksgiving!
3 months ago, Nicole Cole
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United Families,
Here is the 2025-2026 Winter Communication Fact Sheet. Please use this to answer any questions regarding school cancelation during the winter months. This fact sheet can also be found in the documents center of your child's school website. Thank you.

3 months ago, Thomas Hawkins
Thanksgiving Dinner activities in Mrs. Ruderman's classroom promotes math skills and manners.
3 months ago, Nicole Cole
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Our 6th Graders have been working to create floats for our UIS Annual 6th Grade Thanksgiving STEAM Parade, and our beginning band members will also perform. We would like to invite all of our 6th grade families and friends to join us in this much anticipated event on Tuesday, November 25th at 2:15 p.m.
3 months ago, Nicole Cole
Parade
Our 6th Graders have been working to create floats for our UIS Annual 6th Grade Thanksgiving STEAM Parade, and our beginning band members will also perform. We would like to invite all of our 6th grade families and friends to join us in this much anticipated event on Tuesday, November 25th at 2:15 p.m.
3 months ago, Nicole Cole
Steam Parade
Our 6th Graders have been working to create floats for our UIS Annual 6th Grade Thanksgiving STEAM Parade, and our beginning band members will also perform. We would like to invite our 6th grade families to join us in this much anticipated event on Tuesday, November 25th at 2:15 p.m.
3 months ago, Nicole Cole
STEAM Parade
We had a fun time celebrating 6....7...days of school.
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Our 6th Graders have been working to create floats for our UIS Annual 6th Grade Thanksgiving STEAM Parade, and our beginning band members will also perform. We would like to invite our 6th grade families to join us in this much anticipated event on Tuesday, November 25th at 2:15 p.m.
3 months ago, Nicole Cole
STEAM Parade
UIS PTO Meeting is tonight at 5:30 p.m. in the library. Join us to help make UIS a better place.
3 months ago, Nicole Cole
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This week in STEAM, UIS fifth graders were able to apply what they have learned about properties of light and how it travels, along with how light interacts with different objects and materials, to building and solve a light maze. Students were challenged to work together as a team to guide a beam of light through a series of obstacles to hit a target on the other side.
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Today we recognized a staff member for making a difference and helping a student during an emergency. Thank you, Lynda. We are so grateful for you. You make a difference!
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UIS continues to promote student safety in all areas. Thank you to our local fire department for providing this interactive safety experience.
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Help the United High School Social Media Marketing students launch their special holiday projects now through December 5th. Three student groups have partnered with The Strom Center, Western Illinois Animal Rescue, and The Jamieson Center to help with their respective non-profit initiatives.

Please consider supporting these causes over the next few weeks. You can drop off items or monetary donations at the United High School office or Mrs. Horner’s classroom.

Be sure to follow United Red Storm Media 304 on Facebook and Instagram to watch each group market their nonprofits' needs and share updates throughout the campaign.

Thank you for helping your United students learn the power of community, compassion, and creativity this holiday season.!

3 months ago, Thomas Hawkins
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Thank you to our veterans and staff who made our Veterans Day breakfast a special moment.
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The weather is getting colder, and our UIS students need to be outside as much as possible. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for outdoor recess. If your student wears shorts to school, please make sure he or she has pants for recess. Coats and jackets are a must as well. Thank you!
4 months ago, Nicole Cole
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Ms. Hulsizer was presented with a gift for her Garden Club. The new sign made by our own Jeff Tompkins and Lynda Stoutt will be placed near her greenhouse.
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UIS Students invite veterans for breakfast on Veterans Day, November 11th. Please RSVP the office if you have a veteran who would like to join us. 309-734-8511
4 months ago, Nicole Cole
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No Garden Club on Wednesday, November 5th.
4 months ago, Nicole Cole
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A little Halloween fun at UIS with the word of the year....6....7.....
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UIS November Monthly Newsletter is attached HERE.

4 months ago, Nicole Cole
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