Greenery order forms are coming home today!
3 days ago, United North Elementary
greenery flyer
Join the United North "Unplugged Challenge!!" Share a picture of your unplugged adventure(s) to your classroom teacher and your family will be entered into our monthly drawing for a family activity prize. The first prize for October is a pumpkin sensory kit!
6 days ago, United North Elementary
October Unplugged
pumpkin sensory
Math in Motion - September edition!
10 days ago, United North Elementary
math in motion
math in motion

United Families,
Happy Homecoming Week!!! All United CUSD 304 schools will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. today, Friday, September 18th.
Thank you!

20 days ago, Thomas Hawkins
Dismiss
Join us for the homecoming game tomorrow!!
21 days ago, United North Elementary
free admission

United CUSD 304 is accepting bids for the 2026-2027 Winter Season for Snowplowing services at all campuses: United South Campus for the United Junior Senior High School; United West Campus for West Elementary and United Intermediate; and the North Campus for North Elementary. Please click on the link for the Notice to Bid and Instructions.

Thank you,

Tom Hawkins, Superintendent

24 days ago, Thomas Hawkins
Plow
Thank you to everyone who helped make our new playground upgrade a reality!

https://youtu.be/RvINYnsqONA
27 days ago, United North Elementary
playground
thank you
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
2 months ago, Thomas Hawkins

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.

3 months ago, Thomas Hawkins

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.

4 months ago, Thomas Hawkins
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boys
working

United Girls Basketball Camp Form : LINK

If the link above doesn not work, you may access the form by visiting any United school website, and checking for the story in the live feed.

4 months ago, Thomas Hawkins

UHS Girls Summer Basketball Camp Registration

Sign up your child (by June 19th to guarantee a t-shirt) to join the UHS girls basketball players and staff for our annual youth summer camp! July 7, 8, 9 - 12:30-2:00 each day at United High School. You may bring payment to the first day of camp or mail it to Coach Olson at 200 Sims St, Alexis, IL, 61412. Please make checks payable to United High School Girls Basketball. #Together

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefIYocX6nBT7UH63ao9kJkUEGvRcho-09rRQXoNh9Rgh3reg/viewform

4 months ago, Thomas Hawkins
Good Afternoon,

Reminder that tomorrow, May 28th, for the final day of school we will have a 1:00 p.m. dismissal.

Thank you.
4 months ago, Thomas Hawkins
We have a few yearbook copies left for sale $20 each. Let the office know if you're interested!
5 months ago, United North Elementary
yearbook
Just a reminder to students and families, the week of May 4th - May 8th is Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you!

6 months ago, Thomas Hawkins
Teachers
On behalf of United CUSD 304, I would like to wish a Happy Administrative Professionals' Day to Kris Repp and Katie Feehan (District); Jessica Rothzen, Tiffany Leary, and Margo Olson (UJSHS); Donna Teel (Intermediate); Dorothy Oaks (North); and Patty Johnson (West).

Your dedication to our staff and students is unmatched, and for that we THANK YOU!!!
6 months ago, Thomas Hawkins
Admin Professionals Day
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."
6 months ago, Thomas Hawkins
New Principal, Michael Washabaugh
United Families,

Please remember that on Sunday, March 8th, Daylight Savings Time begins. That means it is time to Spring your clocks ahead by 1 hour.

Thank you!
7 months ago, Thomas Hawkins
Spring Ahead
United Families,

United CUSD 304 schools are in session tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026. Unfortunately there was an erroneous report on another Face Book account that stated closure. This is not the case. All United CUSD 304 schools will be in session tomorrow, January 26, 2026.
9 months ago, Thomas Hawkins
Good afternoon,



All United CUSD 304 schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 23rd, due to extremely cold winter conditions.



Mr. Hawkins
9 months ago, Thomas Hawkins