Thursday, January 29th 2026 Red day #3

Congratulations to the Academic Decathlon students who competed yesterday in the regional competition at Grundy Center High School!

The A team won 1st Place, and the B team won 3rd place! Students on all teams, including our C team, won many individual awards!
A special shout out to Ella Grote who had a perfect score for the Interview category – an extremely difficult accomplishment, and to our brand new students who did amazing for their first AC/DC competition!! Way to represent Union !!

Hayden Hemsath
Ella Grote
Lane Wood
Stratton Wood
Claudia Craft
Hayden Toenges
Taryn Ambrose
Ian Grimm
Gus Kirby
Quinn Moine
Garrett Hemsath
Brianna Fleming
Mia Michael
William Asmussen
Hannah Gasco
Jaxon Gerst
Marely Merchant
Prudence Weber
Skylar Pearson
Jersey Siech
Jace Bormann

GOOD LUCK tonight to the JV wrestlers who are headed to East Marshall!!

GOOD LUCK today to Nick Tharp who is bowling at the MVC Valley Divisional in Cedar Rapids!!

Iowa Western Community College will be visiting us Monday, February 2, during WIN. Iowa Western is located in Council Bluffs, Iowa and is known for the aviation programs, surgical technology and veterinary technology programs, along with all of their technical programs (welding, construction, electrical and plumbing). You can see a list of their academic programs here. All students in grades 10-12 are welcome to meet with the admissions rep to learn more about their college. Students must sign up in advance here.

GOLD STAR TEACHING AWARD: It’s that time of year again!! Online nomination of a teacher that has made a difference in your life is open now. Please see the link to nominate someone www.GoldStarTeacher.com or see one of the flyers that are hanging throughout the building and use the QR code. Please get your nominations in by February 20th!

Black Hawk County Conservation is looking to hire full-time summer maintenance positions to work at Hickory Hills, McFarlane, Black Hawk Park, and/or the Cedar Valley Nature Trail. Applicants must be 18 years old and have a good driving record. To apply, see the attachment or click here.

There is now a SOFTBALL SIGN UP in the office. Please stop by and sign up if you are interested in softball for the 2026 season. There will be a SOFTBALL meeting Monday, February 2nd in the UHS media center at 5:45 pm.

PROM DRESS CONSIGNMENT: Ladies if you are interested in selling or buying a prom dress, please see the flyer in the office for a consignment sale going on at the Sweet and Sassy Boutique in Waterloo. (Behind Olive Garden between Lucky Nail and Hair Gallery)

PROM’S CLOSET: There is also a flyer in the office for the 2026 Prom’s Closet! This year it will be held at Newaldaya Lifescapes in Cedar Falls on Friday, February 27th 4-8 pm and Saturday, February 28th 10am-1 pm.

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/

Happy Birthday today to: Lance Ohl!!!

Lunch today: Orange chicken over fried rice (choice: hamburger on a bun) egg roll, peas, mandarin oranges and the fruit/vegetable bar and milk OR grab and go chef salad meal or uncrustable meal.

PLEASE STOP BY THE OFFICE:
JACOB MCCOY