Thursday, February 19th 2026 Red day #5

Congratulations to FFA members that competed at sub-district FFA contest on 2/18 at Hawkeye Community College!
Job Interview- Jillian Hanson, Gold- 1st Place Advancing to District Contest
Ag Broadcasting- Bailey Brown, Gold- 1st Place Advancing to District Contest
Chapter Website- Keelan Even & Wesley Buckingham, Gold- 1st Place Advancing to District Contest
Ag Sales- Grant Severtsgaard, Silver
Conduct of Meetings- Peyton Brown, Olivia Schildroth, Maddie Schmitz, Dylan Mcgivern, Linkyn Vaughn, Paige Pipho, Mitchell Nechanicky- Silver
Prepared Public Speaking- Ben Rosauer, Gold- Alternate Advancing to District Contest
Extemporaneous Speaking- Brandon Frush, Gold- Alternate Advancing to District Contest
FFA Creed Speaking- Brooklyn Garcia, Gold- Alternate Advancing to District Contest
Greenhand Quiz- Peyton Brown, Gold- 10th Place
Greenhand Quiz- Olivia Schildroth, Silver
Chapter Quiz- Brandon Frush, Gold- 4th Place
Chapter Quiz- Wesley Buckingham – Bronze

GOOD LUCK today to the Jazz Banders who are playing at the Tall Corn Jazz Festival at UNI!!

GOOD LUCK tonight to the boys varsity basketball team that is hosting Sumner-Fredericksburg in the second round of district basketball!! Action starts at 7:00 pm right here at UHS!

GOLD STAR TEACHER NOMINATIONS DUE TOMORROW!!! 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!

An admissions rep from Iowa State University’s Ivy College of Business will be visiting UHS on Thursday, March 5 during WIN. This visit is open to students in grades 10-12 with an interest specifically in business majors and visiting the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State. During the visit, she’ll lead a business-related activity, then share information about business majors and career pathways. She’ll also be addressing the curriculum and courses that will be taken during their time at the Ivy College of Business. If you’d like to sign up for this visit, please submit your name through this form.

Seniors attending community college: if you have not taken your placement exams yet (either ACT or Accuplacer), please schedule a time to test your Accuplacer for free with Mrs. Kriz!

PROM DRESSES FOR SALE: Some community members have generously donated new prom dresses for our UHS students who may be looking for a prom dress. Suggested retail is $20/gown. Look for the email coming your way if you are interested in looking at any of the dresses in the enclosed link.

Seniors: The Wayne and Neva Leo Family Scholarship is due next Thursday to Mrs. Kriz. This is for a senior from the Dysart-Geneseo area that will be attending ISU in the fall.

Seniors: The Ascalon Masonic Lodge (Dysart) and Trowel Lodge #216 (La Porte City) Scholarships are due in two weeks – March 6! Don’t miss out on applying!

GIRLS TRACK SWEATS ORDER FORMS: Are due in the office by Thursday, February 19th.

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:

Lunch today: Philly Cheesesteak on a hoagie bun (choice: hamburger on a bun) peppers and onions, sweet potato fries, peaches, and the fruit/vegetable bar and milk OR grab and go chef salad meal or uncrustable meal.

PLEASE STOP BY THE OFFICE:
LIAM ALTHOFF
CHARLIE HARMON