Unity Junior High School

Picture day is Aug 29. Pictures will be taken during PE classes. Order online at INTER-STATE.COM/ORDER use order code: 68818CB

Parents, in effort to maximize safety for our students, orange cones have been placed along the no parking area at the Rocket Center exit/entrance. The purpose of these cones is to allow students to have an unobstructed view when exiting the building to the parking lot. At dismissal, please DO NOT block the cones with your vehicle, park or “line up” in front of the cones, or block the handicap parking spaces. Please park in the lot and have your student walk to your car or walk to the outside area of the building to meet your student. Deputy Mayo will be helping us to support this safety goal. We ask that you share this information with grandparents, older siblings, sitters, etc. who pick up from the junior high. Thank you for supporting a safe school dismissal for our students.

Schedules: Students schedules were mailed on August 9. After looking over your student’s schedule, If you feel that there is an error or change that needs to be made please email Stephanie Grussing at grussings@unity.k12.il.us. If a change is made an updated schedule will not be available until the first day of school. Back to School Night: Signups are posted at ujhs.com. Parents/Guardians will sign up by grade level. You will need your student’s schedule when you sign up. Parents and students will have the opportunity to meet all core team teachers, get information about UJHS, drop off supplies and visit lockers. Students attending the event must be accompanied by a parent or an adult family member. Sessions are 2:00-3:00 and 5:30-6:30 on August 15. Please choose one session. 8th grade signup with third hour teachers 7th grade signup with first hour teachers 6th grade signup with fourth hour teachers Physicals, Immunizations, and Other Medical: Nurse Short will be in attendance on Back to School Night. Please drop off paperwork to her during this event. Picture Day: Picture day is August 29. Pictures will be taken during PE classes. Order online at INTER-STATE.COM/ORDER use order code: 68818CB. PE Uniform: During online registration if you paid for a PE shirt and/or shorts online or indicated that you would pay by check, please call into the school to provide the sizes that you want for your student. Please ask to speak to Sara Farruggia at 217-485-6735. Thank you! Sixth graders who ordered in the spring do not need to call into the office. We have your information. Planners: UJHS students will receive planner/handbook on the first day. There is no charge.

Families of UJHS Students: Registration continues at UJHS until 2:00 today! Please check your email to start the registration process with Teacher Ease, the new online registration system. If you did not receive an email please contact the UJHS office at 217-485-6735. Last year's eighth grade, please contact the high school.

The junior high cross country season will begin on August 1st. Practices are from 8 to 9:30am or 6 to 7:30pm whichever is most convenient until school begins. Once school starts, practices are after school until 5:00. Dual sport athletes that have after school conflicts can run before school from 7 to 8am. All runners need a physical before their first practice. Contact Coach Kyle kylej@unity.k12.il.us

JH Softball Information Tryouts will be July 27, 28 and August 1 from 9-11 at the high school softball field. All athletes trying out must have a current physical on file to try out for the team. JH Baseball Information Tryouts will be August 1st and 2nd from 9-11AM at the high school baseball field. All athletes trying out must have a current physical on file to try out for the team.

July 15, 2022 The Unit 7 Board of Education is seeking a person that resides within Unit 7 District boundaries to fill a vacated seat on the Unit 7 School Board. This person can be from any of the townships within the district boundaries except Tolono. The board of education currently has the maximum number of board members from Tolono Township seated on the board. All interested parties should send letters of interest to Andrew Larson, Unit 7 Superintendent by August 10, 2022. larsona@unity.k12.il.us

UJHS Updates: Illinois Assessment of Readiness Testing: State testing begins Monday, April 4 for all UJHS students. Please make sure that students are at school, on-time each day during testing week. Sixth and seventh grades will IAR test on April 4, 5, and 6 Eighth grade will IAR test on April 4, 5, and 6 and participate in the Illinois Science Assessment on April 20, 21 and 22. Important details and changes during testing week: • Students who arrive late will not be admitted to testing. They will wait in the office until the testing schedule is completed. • Students will need fully charged Chromebooks, earbuds or headphones, and an AR book each day.

UJHS Spirit Week scheduled to begin on March 7 has been postponed to the week of March 28. Please look for reminders in the student announcements later in the month.

FFA week kicks off at UJHS tomorrow with the first spirit day of the week: Country vs. Country Club.

Order your UJHS yearbook at https://inter-state.com/. Last day for orders is 2/28/22. Contact Mrs. Wickline at wicklinek@unity.k12.il.us if you need to check if you have already ordered one.

Information about the 5Essential Survey that UJHS students will take on March 7 can be found under Documents and then under Parent Documents.

The daily bulletin will be coming later today.

UJHS Parents: Please check your email for second semester updates.

UJHS Yearbook prices will go up on 12/15/2021; buy your yearbook now! Visit inter-state.com/flyerentry/62376Q to order online.

All staff and students please wear red, white and blue in honor of Veterans Day. Thank you to families who submitted stories and pictures for presentations in social studies classes. Level up your appreciation by demonstrating an act of kindness to a veteran that you know.

Tickets to the UHS Playoff Football Game: IHSA Quarterfinal Football Game vs. Williamsville @ Hicks Field Saturday, November 13, 2021 - 2:00 p.m. On Line Ticket Sales can be found at: https://gofan.co/app/events/44... IHSA is requiring host schools to use digital tickets. Please use the above link to purchase your tickets in advance. Digital tickets will be emailed to you. Please have them ready on your phone when you enter the contest.

Report cards go home today. Information can also be accessed using Information Now. If you need help with passwords, please call the office at 217-485-6735. Parent-Teacher Conference Night: Unit Seven Schools has made the decision to offer in-person parent-teacher conferences this year. Parent-teacher conference night is October 21, 2021, from 3:00-9:30 pm. Signup is online at ujhs.com. Click on Parent Resources and then click on Parent-Teacher Conferences. Conference sign-up will close at 2:30 on October 21 to allow teachers time to prepare for meetings. Picture retakes are October 21. Please see school announcements for details. School Fundraiser: Fannie May candy sales kick off on October 21. Forms and money are also due on November 4. Purchases may also be made online. A flyer will go home today with details. This one-time for the school year fundraiser helps pay for school handbooks and planners, assemblies, student incentives, and field trips. Thank you in advance for your participation.

Picture retake day is on October 21. This is for anyone who was absent on Picture Day in August. It is also for anyone who wants a retake. Students who want a retake must bring their pictures packet with them.

Information about Parent-Teacher Conferences can be found in your email.