Tuesday, November 25th 2025 Black day #2

GOOD LUCK to Nick Tharp who is bowling with the Waterloo West team against Iowa City West tonight!!

GOOD LUCK to the boys and girls basketball teams who are hosting Grundy Center tonight right here at UHS!!

“Gratitude improves schools by boosting students mental and emotional well-being, it enhances performances through increased motivation on and off the courts, and gratitude improves mood, concentration, and focus. Be sure to check out the gratitude board and nominate someone TODAY who you have witness showing gratitude in our school.”

On Thursday, December 4 at 1:30pm, Union High School will be hosting a presentation on mental health and suicide prevention. Your parents received email communication regarding this presentation last week. Please speak with them about it. Parents would need to call the school if you need to opt out of this presentation. We will be following an alternative schedule on this day. That schedule is here:

1:30 pm Dismissal
1st Period | 8:10 am – 8:44 am
2nd Period | 8:47 am – 9:22 am
3rd Period | 9:25 am – 9:59 am
4th Period | 10:02 am – 10:35 am
5th Period | 10:38 am – 11:12 am
6th Period | 11:15 am – 11:48 am
7th Period | 11:51 am – 12:54 pm
A Lunch | 11:51 am – 12:11 am
B Lunch | 12:12 am – 12:32 pm
C Lunch | 12:34 pm – 12:54 pm
8th Period | 12:57 pm – 1:30 pm

JUNIORS: If you did not make it to the after prom meeting last week please stop by the office and pick up the survey and pie selling packet. Pie sales ends Monday Dec 1st!

WINTER CHEER SIGN UP: There is now a cheer sign up for winter sports in the office.

The La Porte City Lions Club is looking for volunteers to help at their upcoming breakfast fundraiser. This will be at the La Porte City American Legion from 8-12 on Saturday, December 6. Please contact Shawn Mehlert at 319-342-3121 or email at smehlert@gmail.com if you’d like to volunteer.

Northwest Iowa Community College will be visiting UHS on Wednesday, December 3rd at 2 PM (middle of 7th hour). NWICC is located in Sheldon, Iowa and is known for their programs in Powerline Technology, Heavy Equipment and Diesel Technology, Welding, Engineering Design, Radiologic Technology, Nursing and more. This visit is open to sophomores through seniors. You must sign up on this Google Form in advance to attend.

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: Clayton Freese!!

Lunch today: Pizza Day (cheese, pepperoni or crunchers) (choice: hamburger on a bun) corn, frozen fruit cup, and the fruit/vegetable bar and milk OR grab and go chef salad meal or uncrustable meal.

PLEASE STOP BY THE OFFICE:
COOPER SPORE
TAYLOR BALTES