Thursday, September 18th 2025 Red day #5
CONGRATULATIONS to the girls tennis team on competing in the 2025 Fall Girls Tennis Individual Regional. Addie Endel and Madison Martin were stopped in the first round vs. Pella Christian’s Gibson & Nikkel. Bailey Brown and Addison Pospisil were also stopped by Columbus’ Ava Kimball and Macey O’Brien in the first round but they played some top tennis for their season! Individually #1 Alivia Keegan beat AP’s Amy Mulder to get into second round. She faced the #2 seeded #1 Ava Breems from Pella Christian (who took 2nd in the entire region to move on to state) and won 2 games in two sets before conceding to the regional. Union’s #4 Kamryn Foulk, lone sophomore on the roster, beat senior #3 Holly Haugstad from AP to make it into the bracket on a pigtail match-up. She fought a hard long fight in many runs across the court for the (6-4)(6-1) win. She then took on Katherine Hansen from Independence in another hard fought battle that came down to deuce points before her day was done. CONGRATULATIONS to the Union Knights on a tough Individual Regional Match-up at Byrnes Park yesterday!
GOOD LUCK tonight to the cross country team who is running in Independence!!
GOOD LUCK tonight to the JV volleyball team who is hosting Waterloo East and Columbus!!
There will be Academic Decathlon bake sales TODAY and Friday this week after school. Stop by the table outside the office for goodies!!
Iowa Western Community College is visiting us on Monday, September 22 during WIN. Visits are open to all students in grades 10-12. Please submit your name here if you’d like to attend.
Students taking class/es through the Odysseyware (OW) program should be about 20% complete by Thursday, September 18. Emails on progress will be sent out to students and parents that day.
Money for the PSAT/NMSQT for interested juniors and sophomores is due by next Friday, September 19 to Mrs. Kriz or the office. Testing is October 16 at 8:10 AM. The PSAT/NMSQT is not the same thing as the ACT. Information about a practice ACT has been shared with juniors through advisory.
For those interested in signing up (if you are not already signed up) for Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), please email/talk with Mr. Bergmeier or the student leaders, Levi Hadachek, Brynn Albertsen, or Reagan Glenn. There will be a meeting during WIN next week to discuss this year’s plans, including the Veteran’s Day Assembly/Meal.
What is FBLA and what does it do for you?
FBLA is a group that helps high school students prepare for life after school. This includes preparing students for careers in business, leadership and development of skills working both individually and as a team.
The homecoming dance will be in the UHS upper gym on Saturday, September 20 from 8-11pm. Cost is $5 (cash) 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.
Knights Bites (La Porte City):
Hometown touchdown deal (Friday and Saturday Night) – 2 14inch 2 topping pizzas and a 10 inch garlic breadstick for $18.99
Old Stone Bistro (La Porte City):
Specials are Mac n Cheese bowls with BBQ, Buffalo or plain chicken or chicken bacon ranch, taco, pepperoni flatbread with a cookie. 20% off total bill.
HOMECOMING GUEST FORMS WERE DUE YESTERDAY: Please get these forms in if you have not already done so.
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!! There are extra forms in the office.
Happy Birthday today to: Austin Kirby!!!!
Lunch today: French Toast and sausage smokies (choice: hamburger on a bun) hash browns, seasonal fresh fruit, and the fruit/vegetable bar and milk OR grab and go chef salad meal or uncrustable meal.
PLEASE STOP BY THE OFFICE:
TIA BUTLER
MACY CLAUSEN