Announcement
January 13, 2025
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Cheesy Lasagna Served With A Whole Grain Garlic Bread Stick
Spicy Chicken Tender Served With A Whole Grain Garlic Bread Stick
Green Bean
Baby Whole Carrot
Mixed Green Salad
Assorted Fresh Fruit
On Friday, January 17th, all 9th through 11th grade students will be taking the Pre-ACT test. Seniors will not attend on the 17th. Normal bus pickup in the morning. Students will be dismissed at 11:15. Grab and Go Lunch provided. Students will need their FULLY charged chrome book, a calculator, and something to write with. Testing room locations will be posted starting January 13.
Berlin-Auschwitz-Budapest Trip 2026
If you have always wanted to visit some of the major sites of WWII this trip is for you! We will visit the world's largest museum focused on the rise and fall of of Hitler's Third Reich Nazis, see the remains of the Berlin Wall, tour the concentration camp of Auschwitz, and see where Hitler invaded Czechoslovakia. This trip also includes beautiful cities of Prague and Budapest and the amazing mountains of Eastern Europe. Spend a day in the gorgeous springs of Budapest, stroll through markets and cathedrals. There is an informational meeting on January 22 at 6pm in the Commons for all UTHS families that are interested. This trip includes the opportunity to win scholarship money towards the trip. Check out the posters around the school for the QR code to sign up for the meeting or stop by Mrs. Monson's room 223E to get a flyer.
ACC Career Day
Attention Sophomore Students.
On Thursday, January 23rd, all Sophomore students will be participating in the Area Career Center’s Career Day. Sophomores are reminded to report to Gym A during their regularly scheduled PE, Health, and Driver’s Education classes. Sophomores who have PE, Health, and Driver’s Education period 5 will receive a pass to attend the Career Day, during their normally scheduled lunch and take lunch during 5th period.
CLUBS:
Unified Sports will be meeting in front of the auditorium at 7:30 on Tuesday, January 14th. We will be discussing upcoming events. Hope to see you there.
Attention Tri-M members: We will meet Tuesday, Jan 14th, at 7:30am. Wear your club shirt for the yearbook picture, then we'll continue our meeting in the Choir Room to sign up to help with Contest and Music in our School week, and we'll distribute Senior honor cord information.
The following clubs will have their group yearbook picture retaken on Tuesday, January 14. The morning session includes TRI-M, NHS, SNHS, and Unified Sports. The afternoon session includes Peer Mentors, Latinos Unidos, and Spanish Club. Club members are encouraged to talk to their advisor for their scheduled time. All pictures will be taken in the auditorium. Hope to see you all there!
There will not be a Student council meeting this Friday due to the ACT testing day. We look forward to seeing everyone at our next meeting on Friday, January 24th.
GUIDANCE:
Seniors, please check out the new scholarships available. For a complete list, visit the counseling office or the counseling google classroom. Continue to check for new scholarships on a weekly basis this month!
Seniors, a new scholarship for students in Rock Island county interested in attending WIU and living on campus. The scholarship is called the Local Leatherneck Housing Scholarship. This one-time, scholarship pays up to $3,000 toward an on-campus residence hall room for one year only.If you are interested, please see your counselor or Mr. Davis, the College & Career Advisor.'
'Students, the ISAC representative, Ms. Madeline Schaefer, will be at UT this Thursday to visit with students from 9 - 11:30 in the Center Conference Room. If you would like to meet with Ms. Schaefer to finalize your FAFSA form or have questions for Ms. Schaefer, please sign up in the Guidance Office or see Mr. Davis, the UT College & Career Advisor.'
SPORTS:
There will be a mandatory girl’s track meeting Wednesday January 15th after school in the commons. It will be about 20 minutes. If you cannot attend because you are currently in a winter sport, see Mrs. Larson in room 242N.