GENERAL INFORMATION:

“Are you interested in learning about other countries, cultures, and languages? Come to the Multicultural Fest! It’s this Sunday, September 9, from 12-5, here at UT. There will be dancing, singing, and other performances every half hour in the auditorium, and informational tables set up in the gym, including some by our own UT ESL students! There will also be food from around the world available for purchase. See Mrs. Erickson in room 261W for more information. See you there!”

Attention staff and students…. Picture day is finally here, so be sure to mark these dates in your planners!!! Freshmen will take pictures during English classes on Tuesday, September 11, sophomores and juniors will take pictures on Wednesday, September 12 and UTEC will take pictures on Thursday, September 13. Order forms will be distributed this week by the English teachers and will also be available for pick up in room 126E and the general office. Start practicing that award winning smile for next week!

Attentions seniors: the senior panoramic picture will be taken on Monday, September 17 at 9am. Order forms will be distributed by the English teachers next week and will also be available in the general office and in room 126E. You don’t want to miss out on this memory keepsake!!!

CLUBS:

There will be a Student Council meeting on Friday at 7:30 am in the auditorium.

Scholastic Bowl
Do you like playing with buzzers? Maybe you’re a trivia addict? Perhaps jeopardy or trivial pursuit is your secret passion? Maybe you just like to show off how smart you are. If any or all of these statement apply to you, come join the UTHS scholastic bowl team. The first meeting/practice will be Tuesday September 11th in Madame Ellis’s room-Room 263W right after school.

“Gamer’s Club will meet this Friday from 3 to 5 in the Cafeteria. There is no bus transportation, so be sure to have a ride ready to pick you up at 5.”

SPORTS:

Baseball open field workout has been canceled for today due to the field conditions.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Homecoming Royalty Sign-ups have started and end on September 7th. The sign-up sheet will be in the General Office. The Homecoming Theme this year is Hawaii!

“Are you interested in learning about other countries, cultures, and languages? Come to the Multicultural Fest! It’s this Sunday, September 9, from 12-5, here at UT. There will be dancing, singing, and other performances every half hour in the auditorium, and informational tables set up in the gym, including some by our own UT ESL students! There will also be food from around the world available for purchase. See Mrs. Erickson in room 261W for more information. See you there!”

UT Book Club’s September selection is: One of Us is Lying
This book is best described as The Breakfast Club meets Pretty Little Liars
You may pick up or reserve your copy in the library.
Students, teachers and staff may read the selections and join in our brief discussions. We meet on the last Tuesday of each months in the library from 3:05-3:25
Attention staff and students …. Picture day is finally here, so be sure to mark these dates in your planners!!! Freshmen will take pictures during English classes on Tuesday, September 11, sophomores and juniors will take pictures on Wednesday, September 12 and UTEC will take pictures on Thursday, September 13. Order forms will be distributed this week by the English teachers and will also be available for pick up in room 126E and the general office. Start practicing that award winning smile for next week!

Attentions seniors: the senior panoramic picture will be taken on Monday, September 17 at 9am. Order forms will be distributed by the English teachers next week and will also be available in the general office and in room 126E. You don’t want to miss out on this memory keepsake!!!

CLUBS:

“There will be a UTHS Crime Stoppers Club informational meeting today Wednesday, Sept. 5th after school in the main cafeteria with Officer DeGreve. Anyone interested in joining the UTHS Crime Stoppers Club should attend this meeting if possible. If you are unable to attend, but are still interested in joining, please see Officer DeGreve in his office – 218 South (by Student Services).”

All students are invited to attend the P-7 Club meeting today at 3:10pm in Room 223E. Come release some steam and grow your walk with God with games, a short lesson, and food.

There will be a Student Council meeting on Friday at 7:30 am in the auditorium.

Interact Club
Interact Club will be having its next meeting on Thursday, September 6th. We will meet at 7:30am in Cafeteria 3. Interact Club is a service organization which focuses on volunteering in and around our community. We are open to all interested students so even if you missed the first meeting you are welcome to attend.

Scholastic Bowl
Do you like playing with buzzers? Maybe you’re a trivia addict? Perhaps jeopardy or trivial pursuit is your secret passion? Maybe you just like to show off how smart you are. If any or all of these statement apply to you, come join the UTHS scholastic bowl team. The first meeting/practice will be Tuesday September 11th in Madame Ellis’s room-Room 263W right after school.

“Gamer’s Club will meet this Friday from 3 to 5 in the Library. There is no bus transportation so be sure to have a ride ready to pick you up at 5.”

Sheroes meets again today after school from 3:10-4 in room 206S. We have an eye-opening presentation planned for the members so we hope to have everyone there!

Student Council members, today will be the last day to pick-up your student council t-shirt in Mrs. Demory’s office. If you do not pick it up today, it will be given to someone on the waiting list.

SPORTS:

Wrestling
To all non-fall sport athletes or those interested. Coach Fotos will be beginning an after school elite weight training and conditioning program from 3:15 to 4:30 pm every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. It is recommended all wrestlers attend. Everyone is welcome!

Girls Basketball
Attention anyone trying out for girls basketball, there will be a brief meeting
today Wednesday, September 5th at 3:15 in the PE classroom. Open gym will start up September 10th at 6pm. Any questions contact Coach Walker.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Homecoming Royalty Sign-ups will start today September 4th and end on September 7th. The sign-up sheet will be in the General Office. The Homecoming Theme this year is Hawaii!

“Are you interested in learning about other countries, cultures, and languages? Come to the Multicultural Fest! It’s this Sunday, September 9, from 12-5, here at UT. There will be dancing, singing, and other performances every half hour in the auditorium, and informational tables set up in the gym, including some by our own UT ESL students! There will also be food from around the world available for purchase. See Mrs. Erickson in room 261W for more information. See you there!”

CLUBS:

“There will be a UTHS Crime Stoppers Club informational meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 5th after school in the main cafeteria with Officer DeGreve. Anyone interested in joining the UTHS Crime Stoppers Club should attend this meeting if possible. If you are unable to attend, but are still interested in joining, please see Officer DeGreve in his office – 218 South (by Student Services).”

P-7 Club will meet Wednesday, Sept. 5, after school.

There will be a Student Council meeting on Friday at 7:30 am in the auditorium.

Interact Club
Interact Club will be having its next meeting on Thursday, September 6th. We will meet at 7:20am in Cafeteria 3. Interact Club is a service organization which focuses on volunteering in and around our community. We are open to all interested students so even if you missed the first meeting you are welcome to attend.

Scholastic Bowl
Do you like playing with buzzers? Maybe you’re a trivia addict? Perhaps jeopardy or trivial pursuit is your secret passion? Maybe you just like to show off how smart you are. If any or all of these statement apply to you, come join the UTHS scholastic bowl team. The first meeting/practice will be Tuesday September 11th in Madame Ellis’s room-Room 263W right after school.

“Gamer’s Club will meet this Friday from 3 to 5 in the Library. There is no bus transportation so be sure to have a ride ready to pick you up at 5.”

Sheroes meets again Wednesday after school from 3:10-4 in room 206S. We have an eye-opening presentation planned for the members so we hope to have everyone there!

SPORTS:

Wrestling
To all non-fall sport athletes or those interested. Coach Fotos will be beginning an after school elite weight training and conditioning program from 3:15 to 4:30 pm every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. It is recommended all wrestlers attend. Everyone is welcome!

Girls Basketball
Attention anyone trying out for girls basketball, there will be a brief meeting Wednesday, September 5th at 3:15 in the PE classroom. Open gym will start up September 10th at 6pm. Any questions contact Coach Walker.

All boys cross country runners who were in attendance for this past Saturday’s postponed Galesburg Invite will be dismissed from class at 1:30 pm today for the rescheduling of this meet. All girls cross country runners will be dismissed at the same time. The bus will depart at 1:45.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Any student who arrives late to school must report to Student Services. You will finish that period in ISS and be able to return to that class the following day. Teachers will not allow students to interrupt their classes by showing up later than 5 minutes without a pass. Any student arriving to a class after this 5 minute tardy period will receive a discipline referral and be sent to Student Services. Talk to your Dean if you have any questions about arriving late and/or Super Late discipline referrals.

If you have passed classroom Driver Education and have a Permit and would like to take Behind The Wheel 1stQuarter you will need to go to Mr. Burklund’s room 259North before school, start of period 4 or after school and update your Behind the Wheel Request Card. If you do not update your Behind the Wheel Request card you will not be assigned a Behind the wheel teacher.

CLUBS:

French club will have its first organizational meeting on Tuesday, August 21 at 7:30 a.m. in room 250N. French club is a cultural club that celebrates the diversity in our UTHS population. French club is open to all current and former students as well as any French speakers in the building! A bientot!

Needing to just release some steam by meeting up with a couple friends? Wanting to spiritually grow in your walk with God? Or be able to impact your community?
P7 can help you out. To find out what P7 is and how you can be involved, join us next Wednesday the 22nd. We’ll be meeting in Mrs. Monson’s room #223E at 3:10pm for games, short lesson, and food to follow!
Sign up information is with Mrs. Minard in the Choir room #100S.

Attention all UT students there will be a Latinos Unidos and Amigos informational meeting on Tuesday August 28th in 256N before school at 7:35am and after school and 3:05.

There will be a Student council meeting in the auditorium at 7:30 am on Friday. The Back to School tailgate will be August 24th. It will start at 5:30 and end at 7:00 by the gravel below Soule Bowl. The first 150 students at the tailgate will get a free hotdog, chips and a water.
Student Council numbers should sign up for the Silvis Moonlight Parade in the General Office. It will start at 7:30pm. Meet at the Anchor parking lot. Bring glow sticks and wear your student council t-shirts!

GENERAL INFORMATION:

If you are interested in auditioning for the fall play, Get Smart, but could not make it to the informational meeting on Monday, talk to Ms. Ahuja in room 128E before or after school by Thursday for more information.

If you have passed classroom Driver Education and have a Permit and would like to take Behind The Wheel 1stQuarter you will need to go to Mr. Burklund’s room 259North before school, start of period 4 or after school and update your Behind the Wheel Request Card. If you do not update your Behind the Wheel Request card you will not be assigned a Behind the wheel teacher.

CLUBS:

There will be a Student Council meeting in the auditorium at 7:30 am on Friday, August 17th. Pete the Panther tryouts will be held on Wednesday August 15th and Thursday the 16th. Go to the Guidance Office and talk to Mrs. Demory if you are interested in Pete the Panther Tryouts!

We will be ordering Student Council shirts at the meeting on Friday at 7:30 am. Be there if you would like to be an official member!

French club will have its first organizational meeting on Tuesday, August 21 at 7:30 a.m. in room 250N. French club is a cultural club that celebrates the diversity in our UTHS population. French club is open to all current and former students as well as any French speakers in the building! A bientot!

Needing to just release some steam by meeting up with a couple friends? Wanting to spiritually grow in your walk with God? Or be able to impact your community?
P7 can help you out. To find out what P7 is and how you can be involved, join us next Wednesday the 22nd. We’ll be meeting in Mrs. Monson’s room #223E at 3:10pm for games, short lesson, and food to follow!
Sign up information is with Mrs. Minard in the Choir room #100S.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

If you are interested in auditioning for the fall play, Get Smart, but could not make it to the informational meeting on Monday, talk to Ms. Ahuja in room 128E before or after school by Thursday for more information.

The library is again hosting a monthly book club.
Our mission is to inspire, motivate, challenge
and broaden horizons through reading!
We read novels and graphic novels of all sorts.
Students, teachers and staff may read the selections and join in our brief discussions. We meet on the last Tuesday of each months in the library from 3:05-3:25August’s selection is- SPIDER-MAN: MILES MORALES volume 1You may pick up or reserve your copy in the library.
If you have passed classroom Driver Education and have a Permit and would like to take Behind The Wheel 1stQuarter you will need to go to Mr. Burklund’s room 259North before school, start of period 4 or after school and update your Behind the Wheel Request Card. If you do not update your Behind the Wheel Request card you will not be assigned a Behind the wheel teacher.

CLUBS:

There will be a Student Council meeting in the auditorium at 7:30 am on Friday, August 17th. Pete the Panther tryouts will be held on Wednesday August 15th and Thursday the 16th. Go to the Guidance Office and talk to Mrs. Demory if you are interested in Pete the Panther Tryouts!

The Interact Club will be having its first meeting this Thursday in Cafeteria 3 at 7:30am. All students are welcome to attend! Interact club is a service organization that focuses on volunteerism in and around our community. We work together with the East Moline/Silvis Rotary and selected seniors are junior Rotarians. Come to cafeteria 3 at 7:30am this Thursday to see what the Interact Club is all about!

“Attention all sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in theater: This year, we are adding a new student honors organization called the International Thespian Society. This organization is for individuals who have participated in Panther Players at some point in their high school career. Through your participation, you will earn points that will lead to awards and distinctions within the organization. With these points, you will be eligible for scholarships at universities around the US! It is a great honor to participate in ITS, and many members boast admission to prestigious colleges. If you are interested in joining, please speak with Mr. Greer in room 125E by Thursday.”

We will be ordering Student Council shirts at the meeting on Friday at 7:30 am. Be there if you would like to be an official member!

French club will have its first organizational meeting on Tuesday, August 21 at 7:30 a.m. in room 250N. French club is a cultural club that celebrates the diversity in our UTHS population. French club is open to all current and former students as well as any French speakers in the building! A bientot!

Needing to just release some steam by meeting up with a couple friends? Wanting to spiritually grow in your walk with God? Or be able to impact your community?
P7 can help you out. To find out what P7 is and how you can be involved, join us next Wednesday the 22nd. We’ll be meeting in Mrs. Monson’s room #223E at 3:10pm for games, short lesson, and food to follow!
Sign up information is with Mrs. Minard in the Choir room #100S.

SPORTS:

Boys basketball – there will be a boys basketball meeting for juniors and seniors today Wednesday, August 15 right after school in the film room at 3. It is only for those not playing a fall sport. It will be quick

GENERAL INFORMATION:

If you are interested in auditioning for the fall play, Get Smart, but could not make it to the informational meeting on Monday, talk to Ms. Ahuja in room 128E before or after school by Thursday for more information.

CLUBS:

There will be a Student Council meeting in the auditorium at 7:30 am on Friday, August 17th. Pete the Panther tryouts will be held on Wednesday August 15th and Thursday the 16th. Go to the Guidance Office and talk to Mrs. Demory if you are interested in Pete the Panther Tryouts!

The Interact Club will be having its first meeting this Thursday in Cafeteria 3 at 7:30am. All students are welcome to attend! Interact club is a service organization that focuses on volunteerism in and around our community. We work together with the East Moline/Silvis Rotary and selected seniors are junior Rotarians. Come to cafeteria 3 at 7:30am this Thursday to see what the Interact Club is all about!

We will be ordering Student Council shirts at the meeting on Friday at 7:30 am. Be there if you would like to be an official member!

“Attention all sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in theater: This year, we are adding a new student honors organization called the International Thespian Society. This organization is for individuals who have participated in Panther Players at some point in their high school career. Through your participation, you will earn points that will lead to awards and distinctions within the organization. With these points, you will be eligible for scholarships at universities around the US! It is a great honor to participate in ITS, and many members boast admission to prestigious colleges. If you are interested in joining, please speak with Mr. Greer in room 125E by Thursday.”

SPORTS:

Just a reminder that official cross country practice begins today Tuesday, August 14th. The boy’s team meets after school in 265W while the girl’s team meets in 267W. I you have any questions please feel free to stop by and talk to Coach Wallaert.

Boys basketball – there will be a boys basketball meeting for juniors and seniors this Wednesday, August 15 right after school in the film room at 3. It is only for those not playing a fall sport. It will be quick

GENERAL INFORMATION:

There will be a meeting after school TODAY Monday, August 13th in room 128E for all those interested in being involved with cast, crew, or tech for the plays or musical this year. We will be talking about the shows for the year and requirements for the International Thespian Society. We will start the meeting at 3:10.

CLUBS:

There will be a Student Council meeting in the auditorium at 7:30 am on Friday, August 17th. Pete the Panther tryouts will be held on Wednesday August 15th and Thursday the 16th. Go to the Guidance Office and talk to Mrs. Demory if you are interested in Pete the Panther Tryouts!

The Interact Club will be having its first meeting this Thursday in Cafeteria 3 at 7:30am. All students are welcome to attend! Interact club is a service organization that focuses on volunteerism in and around our community. We work together with the East Moline/Silvis Rotary and selected seniors are junior Rotarians. Come to cafeteria 3 at 7:30am this Thursday to see what the Interact Club is all about!

Are you looking for an opportunity to improve your school and community? Want to join a great group of like-minded people who are having fun making the world a better place? Then join us for our first Key Club meeting Tuesday, August 14th at 7:30 am in 209 South. Doughnuts and juice will be served as we introduce you to this year’s officers and talk about what the club has to offer.

SPORTS:

Just a reminder that official cross country practice begins Tuesday, August 14th. The boy’s team meets after school in 265W while the girl’s team meets in 267W. I you have any questions please feel free to stop by and talk to Coach Wallaert.

Boys basketball – there will be a boys basketball meeting for juniors and seniors this Wednesday, August 15 right after school in the film room at 3. It is only for those not playing a fall sport. It will be quick

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Bus 16 will be Bus 2, Bus 4 1st run will Bus 21 and Bus 4 2nd run will be Bus 2 this afternoon.

Any senior who was not in attendance at the Senior assembly needs to stop in the general office for information regarding graduation.

“The 15th annual beach volleyball tournament is Wednesday May 30th at 1 PM. Registration packets can be picked up in Mr. King’s room, 161 W. The cost per team is $30. Each team must have 2 girls on the court at all times. Money and signed packets need to be returned to Mr. King by Friday May 25th.”

Attention Driver Education Students who have successfully completed Classroom but still need to take Behind the Wheel, UT is offering for the first time in several years “Summer School Behind The Wheel.” If you are interested you will need to go to Mr. Burklund’s room 259 North before school, after school or start of Period 4 and Update Your Behind the Wheel Request Card. If you do not update your Behind the Wheel Request card you will not be assigned a Behind the wheel teacher this summer.

Student Council is having a fundraiser on May 22nd. Kona Ice will be at school during lunch periods. Students must bring their money to lunch if they wish to buy. All proceeds will go to student council.

GUIDANCE:

Seniors, two new Scholarships have been added to the Scholarship filing cabinet as of 5/11/18.

CLUBS:

“Gamer’s Club will meet today Friday from 3 to 5 in the Library. Come enjoy the end of the year Senior Send-Off.”

SPORTS:

“There will be an end of the season banquet for girls track on Wednesday May 23rd at 6:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Please bring a main dish and a dessert to share and be sure to turn in your jerseys to coach Bautista.”

“Attention all students interested in being a part of the football program. There is an informational meeting Friday May 25th in the cafeteria immediately after school. We will discuss the summer calendar and expectations for this year. If you can’t make it because you are in a spring sport, you need to see Coach DuPage in room 242N. All are expected to be there.”

“Attention boy’s track and field athletes: the end of season banquet is Tuesday, May 22nd at 6:00 in the UT cafeteria. Dress nicely and bring a dish to share. You must return your uniform to Coach Holschbach or Coach Wallaert before Tuesday to get your award.”

Attention boys’ basketball players. You can get basketball camp registration forms from Coach Webber in his office. You must have them filled out and paid for to participate. Camp begins June 4 at 8 am.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Bus 18 will be Bus 2 and Bus 4 1st run will be 21 and Bus 4 2nd run will be Bus 16 this afternoon.

Any senior who was not in attendance at the Senior assembly yesterday needs to stop in the general office for information regarding graduation.

1st Quarter Driver Education Blue Slip Pick Up
Attention 1st Qtr. 2018 Driver Education Students who have successfully completed Classroom and Behind the Wheel you can pick up your “Blue Information Sheet” in the General Office “After School” today Thursday May 17th.

“The 15th annual beach volleyball tournament is Wednesday May 30th at 1 PM. Registration packets can be picked up in Mr. King’s room, 161 W. The cost per team is $30. Each team must have 2 girls on the court at all times. Money and signed packets need to be returned to Mr. King by Friday May 25th.”

Attention Driver Education Students who have successfully completed Classroom but still need to take Behind the Wheel, UT is offering for the first time in several years “Summer School Behind The Wheel.” If you are interested you will need to go to Mr. Burklund’s room 259 North before school, after school or start of Period 4 and Update Your Behind the Wheel Request Card. If you do not update your Behind the Wheel Request card you will not be assigned a Behind the wheel teacher this summer.

Student Council is having a fundraiser on May 22nd. Kona Ice will be at school during lunch periods. Students must bring their money to lunch if they wish to buy. All proceeds will go to student council.

Percussion to band class today!

GUIDANCE:

Seniors, two new Scholarships have been added to the Scholarship filing cabinet as of 5/11/18.

CLUBS:

“Gamer’s Club will meet this Friday from 3 to 5 in the Library. Come enjoy the end of the year Senior Send-Off.”

There will be a Student Council meeting on Friday at 7:30 am in the auditorium.

SPORTS:

“There will be an end of the season banquet for girls track on Wednesday May 23rd at 6:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Please bring a main dish and a dessert to share and be sure to turn in your jerseys to coach Bautista.”

“Attention all students interested in being a part of the football program. There is an informational meeting Friday May 25th in the cafeteria immediately after school. We will discuss the summer calendar and expectations for this year. If you can’t make it because you are in a spring sport, you need to see Coach DuPage in room 242N. All are expected to be there.”

“Attention boys track and field athletes: the end of season banquet is Tuesday, May 22nd at 6:00 in the UT cafeteria. Dress nicely and bring a dish to share. You must return your uniform to Coach Holschbach or Coach Wallaert before Tuesday to get your award.”