Friday, September 12th 2025 Black day #2
CONGRATULATIONS to the 2025 Homecoming Court!!
Emily Anton
Lauren Frush
Reagan Glenn
Alivia Keegan
Maddux DeWinter
Levi Hadachek
Kolton O’Connor
Luke Winkelpleck
Here are the spirit days for next week:
Tuesday: PJ Day
Wednesday: Country vs. Country Club
Thursday: Twin Day
Friday: Spirit Day
GOOD LUCK tonight to the varsity football team who is headed to Oelwein!! It’s a RED OUT!!! There is no fresh/soph game tonight, varsity starts at 7:00 p.m.
Admission – Purchase tickets through Bound prior to arrival OR card at the gate. $7 adult and student
Streaming – https://thehuskycast.com/ (voice only) or https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ia/oelwein/organization/2125/oelwein-high-school
GOOD LUCK tomorrow to the girls swimmers who are swimming at Central Middle School in the Wahawk Invite!!
GOOD LUCK tomorrow to the varsity volleyball team who is playing in the Haley Eckerman Tournament at Waterloo East!!
GOOD LUCK to the JV volleyball team tomorrow who is has a HOME tournament right here at UHS!!
HOMECOMING REMINDER: Just a reminder that the hallway decorating contest will be this Monday from 1-3pm. Don’t forget that if you volunteer, you can get silver cord hours and it can count as serving detention hours!
The homecoming dance will be in the UHS upper gym on Saturday, September 20 from 8-11pm. Cost is $5 at the door. You must arrive before 9pm, no one will be let in after that! All detention hours must be served if you want to attend the dance. Cost is $5 at the door.
ALSO something new this year during Homecoming, local businesses will have Homecoming Specials on Saturday Sept 20th! The following Specials are listed so far in our communities:
Harper’s Public House Homecoming Special (Dysart):
25% off total ticket
The Getaway (La Porte City):
Wing Basket Special – $14
Sugar and Spice (Dysart):
1 medium pizza, 2 drinks, large appetizer for $25, carryout only.
LPC Golf Cours (La Porte City):
½ price appetizer with purchase of a large specialty pizza.
Powder Puff/Tuff reminder: Sign ups for all players and coaches are located outside Ms. Deitrick’s room. Please grab a waiver to get signed and turn back into Ms. Deitrick by September 15.
HOMECOMING GUEST FORMS: If you plan on taking a student from another school or past graduate under the age of 21 to homecoming this year, please stop by and pick up a guest form. They are due Wednesday, Sept 17th.
BOWLING MEETING: There will be a high school boys and girls BOWLING meeting on Tuesday, September 16th at West High to those interested in bowling for the 25-26 bowling season. There is a flyer in the high school office with more information.
2025-2026 YEARBOOKS: If you are interested in purchasing a 25-26 yearbook, here is the link to purchase them. This is different than years past. Please reach out to Mrs. Vogeler with questions.
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1071628/Union-High-School/
The La Porte City FFA Ag Museum is looking for student volunteers on 9/28 from 11:00 AM-3:00 PM- this is a great silver cord opportunity. Students will help answer questions at the historical walking tour on main street in La Porte City. Contact Mrs. Damro by September 12 if you are able to help as a silver cord volunteer opportunity.
School photos will be taken on Wednesday, September 24th!! Forms will go out during advisory next week. There will also be extras in the media center.
Happy Birthday today to: Ian Messer and Eve Miller!!
Lunch today: Pepperoni French bread (choice: hamburger on a bun) green beans, mandarin oranges, and the fruit/vegetable bar and milk OR grab and go chef salad meal or uncrustable meal.