Wednesday, February 4th 2026 Red day #1

Congratulations to the Academic Decathlon students for officially qualifying for the state competition. They actually achieved the highest score of any small school, in any region, in the state of Iowa! State competition is March 5th and 6th in Saydel, Iowa.

SPEECH PERFORMANCES this Thursday during WIN in the auditorium: If you are interested in seeing the group speech team perform their pieces that they have been working on, choose Mr. Bruns for WIN this Thursday.

There will be a GIRLS TRACK meeting this Thursday, February 5th at 2:50 pm in the upper gym. Bring a pencil.

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.

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: Cameron Pennell, Nash Schmitz, Anderson Karr and Arden Oberhauser!!

Lunch today: Crispy or spicy chicken on a bun (choice: hamburger on a bun) mashed potatoes with gravy, applesauce, and the fruit/vegetable bar and milk OR grab and go chef salad meal or uncrustable meal.

PLEASE STOP BY THE OFFICE:
KALEB NEELANS