On January 27, Detective Richard Wistocki, nationally recognized High Technology Cyber Crimes Specialist, will be presenting proactive strategies, expert insight, and invaluable resources designed to empower students to combat cyberbullying, vaping and sexting. For additional information about Richard Wistocki and Be Sure Consulting visit https://www.besureconsulting.com/. Detailed information was sent to parents via email on Friday. If you missed this information, please call the office and we will send home a physical copy of the letter with your student.
The next Pep Club meeting will be on Tuesday, January 24 at 7:00-7:45am or 3:00-3:45pm in the UJHS Library.
There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
We look forward to seeing all students on Tuesday, January 3 as we return from our holiday break! Don't forget to charge your chromebooks.
To cap off our Holiday Spirit Week, tomorrow is Winter Wear Wednesday! Deck yourself out in your most festive holiday gear.
Also, school will dismiss at 2:15 on Wednesday.
Unity Junior High School is looking for donations of single serve pre-packaged ice cream treats for their Accelerated Reader Rewards party. If you are able to donate a box of treats, please use the Sign Up link below.
Treats will need to be sent in after the holiday break, by Friday, January 6th.
Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949A5A928A1F4C52-accelerated
Tomorrow for Spirit Week, it's Tinsel Top and Twinkle Toes Tuesday! Put on your hat/headband and show off your holiday socks!
Sixth Grade, for the Christmas Countdown tomorrow is Sweater Day.
School will dismiss at 2:15 PM on Wednesday, December 21. There will be NO SCHOOL Thurs., Dec. 22 through Monday, Jan. 2 for the winter holiday. School will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 3. Have a safe and happy holiday!
Dear Families,
We are unable to call out or receive phone calls this morning. This issue is being worked on and we hope it resolves soon. In the meantime, please email absences or other attendance information to moorek@unity.k12.il.us.
Thank you!
Holiday Spirit Week starts on Monday! On Monday, we're Mad About Plaid! Cozy up in your favorite flannel shirt.
Sixth Grade: Add some accessories for your Christmas Countdown! Don a holiday necklace, elf ears, reindeer antlers, or other holiday accesories!
Sixth Grade Students: Wednesday is Santa Hat Day on your Countdown to Christmas Break!
The Internet is down at UJHS. We are also unable to receive or make calls. If you need to get in touch with the office please email Mrs. Fitzgerald at Fitzgeraldl@unity.k12.Il.us.
Fannie May will be available on Monday December 12 from 2:00 - 4:00.
Tuesday December 13th candy will be sent home with students unless too large to sit on the student’s lap in the bus.
Arrangements will need to be made for pick-up with parents if needed.
Thank you to all of you who participated in our fundraiser.
Yearbook prices will go up on 12/16/2022, buy your yearbook now! Visit inter-state.com/flyerentry/72752J to order online.
School will dismiss at 2:15 PM on Tuesday, November 22. There will be NO SCHOOL Wed., Nov. 23 through Friday, Nov. 25. Enjoy your Thanksgiving break!
There will be NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, November 8 for Election Day.
In honor of Veterans Day Unity Junior High School is collecting approved items to take to Danville VA in December. The collection will take place from November 11 through December 16. Needed and approved items to to donate to the VA are posted in Parent Documents at ujhs.com. Erika Hiser is the UJHS faculty member leading this effort. Please contact her at hisere@unity.k12.il.us if you have questions. Drop off locations: Unity High School, Junior High School, Unity West, Unity East, Center for your Health Ltd in Philo, Longview State Bank in Sidney, and Busey Bank in Tolono.
Want to place an online order for the Fannie May Fundraisesr? Visit https://www.ruthieanddanafundraising.com/ and click on "Explore Fundraisers". Next, click on "Order Now" from the Fanny May Candy Fundraiser section. At checkout, you can note "Unity Junior High School" and the name of the student you are supporting with your purchase. In delivery options, you can also choose to have the order sent to the school if you plan to receive the order from the student you are supporting, and the shipping charge will be removed.
The UJHS yearbook may be ordered online at inter-state.com/order and by entering code 72752J. The cost is $17 through December 16. The cost goes up to $20 after December 17-February 28.
There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 21.
There will be an EARLY DISMISSAL at 11:30 on Thursday, October 20 for our School Improvement Day.
Wear orange on Wednesday, October 19 to celebrate Unity Day, a day to unite for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. After school events are planned for that day, including a 1-mile fun run, music, games, and dinner and dessert available from Smith Burger and Sidney Dairy Barn! See the calendar or news feed for more information.
Parent Teacher Conferences: Parent-teacher conference night is October 20 from 3:00-9:30 pm. Conference information was sent to parents emails on October 7. Visit UJHS.com to sign up with your student's teachers. The district has set aside October 20 from 3:00 to 9:30 for conferences. Parent-teacher conference night is another opportunity to bridge the connection between home and school. Online individual conference signups will be posted at ujhs.com under the Parent-Teacher Conferences link the afternoon of October 11. The following information is provided by UJHS to help you determine what kind of conference or communication would best fit your needs.
Hope this finds you having a great fall and getting ready to enjoy Unity Homecoming festivities this weekend. October is a busy month. Here are our updates:
Chromebooks:
Students have been doing an overall good job of keeping up with Chromebooks as part of the District One-to-One Device Initiative. A friendly reminder that charged Chromebooks and earbuds are needed each day.
Parking Lot Safety: Thank you for not blocking the orange cones at dismissal. This helps our students to be able to exit the building with an unobstructed view of the parking lot. Deputy Mayo has asked administration to remind our school community to slow down in the school parking lots. The parking lot speed limit is 15 miles per hour.
Unity Day 2022: The UJHS Cross Country Team, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Pep Club present UNITY DAY 2022, hosted on the UJHS/UHS school grounds on Wednesday, October 19. The event will start and finish near the UHS softball field with a 1-mile cross country race for grade school through junior high students. 6th, 7th, and 8th grade runners will start at 3:40; sign up for the races will begin at 3:15 until race time. Once the race is complete, we invite all Unit Seven families to unite in ORANGE in support of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion with a family get-together complete with music, games, Smithburger and Sidney Dairy Bar.
UJHS Fundraiser: Fannie May fundraiser kicks off on October 20, 2022. UJHS limits to one major fundraiser per year. This fundraiser helps to cover the expenses of school trips, student handbook and planner, all-school bowling event, student incentives, and more. We appreciate your participation.
Parent Teacher Conferences:
The district has set aside October 20 from 3:00 to 9:30 for conferences. Parent-teacher conference night is another opportunity to bridge the connection between home and school. Online individual conference signups will be posted at ujhs.com under the Parent-Teacher Conferences link the afternoon of October 11. The following information is provided by UJHS to help you determine what kind of conference or communication would best fit your need.
Individual Meeting:
1. Need for a conversation with a specific teacher.
2. Need to problem solve about performance or adjustment to a specific class.
3. Need to ask questions related to content or curriculum.
Team Meeting Request (Please contact a grade level teacher to arrange this kind of meeting).
1. Parent has information to share about academic, medical, and/or social/emotional information with multiple staff.
2. Student is experiencing adjustment issues at a particular grade level.
3. Student is underperforming in all classes; a problem solving approach is needed.
Email:
1. No need for a conference, but would like a general check in with teacher.
2. Opportunity to provide information that doesn’t require a conversation.
Opt out of parent-teacher conference night:
1. No specific concerns or questions at this time.
2. Already in regular communication with my student’s teachers.
Picture Day Retakes: Retakes for picture day scheduled on the morning of October 20, 2022. Please send the packet you are returning with your student for retakes. Students who were absent on the August picture day will also be able to have their pictures taken on this date.
Today, we had our first all-school assembly of the year. The School Climate team planned fun activities, we recognized individual students and student sports and clubs, and grade levels cheered on their peers and teachers in minute-to-win- it style grades. Our school spirit was electric! It was a refreshing reminder that we are part of wonderful family we call Rocket Nation. Have a great weekend. Go Rockets!
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 10 for Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day
There will be an EARLY DISMISSAL at 11:30 on Friday, October 7 for our School Improvement Day.
There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, Sept. 30 due to a Teacher Institute Day.
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 5th in recognition of Labor Day.
Unity West Elementary School is looking for two special education teaching assistants for the 2022-2023 school year. Currently, only a high school diploma is needed, but other paraprofessional requirements must be met within three years. Starting pay is $15.98/hour and includes benefits. Employees of Unit 7 who live outside of the district may enroll their children in the district tuition-free. Please contact Janah Sudduth-Mottola, Unit 7 Special Education Coordinator, at sudduthj@unity.k12.il.us/217-485-6510 for more information.
Tomorrow, Monday, August 29 is Picture Day! Pictures will be taken during PE classes. Order online at INTER-STATE.COM/ORDER use order code: 68818CB
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.
UJHS Girls Basketball Pictures on Oct. 14: Please go to the following link: https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry and enter the code: 63561Y
Monday kicks off spirit week with Sports Team Day. Have you planned what you are wearing for spirit week? Check out UJHS daily announcements.
School pictures go home today! Picture retake scheduled for October 21.
Updates from Principal Fitzgerald
UJHS students are at the halfway point in the first quarter. Please check your student’s academic progress in Information Now. Grades have been updated for this progress reporting period. Parents who need their login and/or password, please call the office at 217-485-6735 for assistance. The secretaries can provide login and password information to you if you need assistance.
Thank you for using the back lot for after school pickup. A reminder that for the safety of our students, drivers should not park along the coned off area in the back of the building at any time during dismissal. This area is designated as “no parking, no waiting” in order to provide better visibility for our students as they exit the building in the afternoons. Please help us by relaying this information to family and friends who may be picking up your student at school, but who are unfamiliar with our process.
September Updates from Principal Fitzgerald are posted on the UJHS website and available in parents' email.
To order your student's UJHS yearbook visit: inter-state.com/order and enter code: 62376Q. Names will be on the covers, so please list your student's first and last names in the order. The price is $15 until Dec. 15; then the price increases to $20. Last day to order is Feb. 28.
Reminder: Picture Day at UJHS is today, 08/30/2021. Ordering online is easy, visit inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/59146BF
Reminder: Picture Day at UJHS is 08/30/2021, mark your calendar! Ordering online is easy, visit inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/59146BF
UJHS Families, Please check your email for UJHS Updates on Chromebooks, cases, chargers, and Information Now password reset.
September Menus can be found at https://www.ujhs.com/o/unity-junior-high-school/browse/36503.
Picture Day at UJHS is 08/30/2021, mark your calendar! Ordering online is easy, visit inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/59146BF
Bus information can be found under Parent Documents. It has also been sent to contact email addresses.
Please complete UJHS Online Registration if you have not done so already. We need these numbers to plan for the first day of school. If you need help with registering, please come into the school from 8:00-1:30 on Monday 8/9 or Tuesday 8/10 and we can assist you.
Please check your parent email or visit www.ujhs.com for an updated message from Mr. Larson.
Please read your email for details about UJHS's first ever Back to School Night. Links to sign up ONE parent and student are listed below.
Sixth grade team signup - Fourth hour teacher https://signup.com/go/aDOZLEc
Seventh grade team signup - First hour teacher https://signup.com/go/symuiaf
Eighth grade team signup - Third hour teacher https://signup.com/go/jyWPWfC
Please read your email for a message from Mr. Larson concerning CUSD #7 2021-2022 Plan for Safe Return to In-School Instruction and Continuity of Services
UJHS students who have are taking school chromebooksfor remote learning sessions at 1:30-2 should bring their chargers and cases to school tomorro.
All UJHS library books are due tomorrow. Please bring your UJHS library books with you to school tomorrow!
Dear Parents
Our district nurses are exploring the option of providing a COVID19 vaccine clinic for Unity students 12 and older. Please complete the survey at our website as soon as possible so they can determine how many people may be interested in attending the clinic. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
Please read May Updates under News
State testing continues to tomorrow. Please bring headphones or earbuds, two pencils, two AR books and fully charged device.
State testing begins tomorrow for UJHS students. Please remember to bring headphones or earbuds, two pencils, two AR books, and fully charged device
Parents: UJHS April Updates can be found in your email. Please take time to read this.
Parents: Please read your email for a message from Mr. Larson concerning UJHS.
UJHS third quarter report cards were sent home today with students.
Please read your email for a message from Mr. Larson concerning UJHS.
UJHS Parents: Please read your email for a message from Mr. Larson.
UJHS Parents: Please complete 5Essential parent survey. Here is the link: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/. Details in parent emails from March 5.
UJHS dismisses at 12:30 today. No remote learning today.
A friendly reminder that during eLearning for inclement weather days student attendance is required. If your student cannot participate in eLearning today please email UJHS attendance secretary, Krista Moore at moorek@unity.k12.il.us. Please provide your child’s first and last name with the reason for absence just as you would on regular school day. Please email Mrs. Moore for attendance only.
Teachers are communicating with students by way of Google Classroom. Teachers can also be reached through email. Students should start with their first class of the day.
Expectations for the day are posted in News at ujhs.com.
Have a happy and safe winter day!
Parents: Inclement Weather Plan is posted on the UJHS main page under news and has been sent in email.
Please read your email for an announcement from Mr. Larson concerning UJHS.
Unit Seven Schools has made the decision that February parent-teacher conferences will be held virtually this fall. Parent-teacher conference night is February 25, 2021 from 3:00-9:30 pm. UJHS is offering virtual team meetings at each grade. We believe that this will provide an efficient means of optimizing conference time for parents who want to meet with more than one teacher at a grade level.
If you wish to sign up for the team meeting option, please visit www.ujhs.com. The Parent-Teacher Conference link is listed under Parent Resources. Please use the sign up by 4:00 pm on Friday, February 12. You will be sent a Google Meets invitation via your email on February 22 from Mrs. Fitzgerald if you choose the virtual team meeting option. Beginning February 16, parents who wish to schedule a phone conference time with an individual teacher only may do so by directly emailing teachers. Teachers will then return the email with a designated time for a phone conference on February 25 during the 3:00 pm-9:30 pm time frame. See the website under News for complete details.
Please read your email for February news from Mrs. Fitzgerald. This email includes information about upcoming Parent/Teacher Conferences.
Please read your email for a message from Mr. Larson concerning UJHS.
Seventh and eighth grade boys basketball is starting Monday. Please read your email for details from Mr. Hamilton, Athletic Director.
Get your yearbook now- online ordering ends on 01/31/2021! Visit inter-state.com/flyerentry/52604T to order online.
Parents: Please read your email for a message from Mr. Larson, our superintendent.
January Updates are ready for your reading. They are available in your email and in the Parent Documents folder at the UJHS website.
Happy 2021! Please read your email to find answers to most questions regarding the start to second semester.
Parents: Please read your email for a message from Mr. Larson concerning UJHS.
We are now in the process of finalizing plans for students who will attend UJHS in-person and those who will be enrolled in Remote Learning via Educere for second semester: Families of students who are currently enrolled in Educere for first semester will not complete the survey in this email. Instead, families of students who are currently enrolled in Educere will complete the survey sent to your email address by Mrs. Grussing on November 24, 2020. Please finalize your choice for second semester by December 1, 2020. Families of students who are currently enrolled in In-Person learning, please finalize your choice by completing this survey link by December 1. Please understand that we need your second semester finalized commitment by December 1 in order for us to provide the necessary protocols for in-person learning. Please contact Mrs. Grussing, Mr. Hamilton and/or Mrs. Fitzgerald with questions. Please note that once a final choice is made for second semester it will remain in effect until the last day of school in May 2021.
Parents: Please read your email for a message from Mrs. Fitzgerald.
Parents: Please read your email for a message from Mr. Larson concerning UJHS.
Parents: If your student needs to bring home his/her chromebook for remote learning, please fill out the form in your email by Wednesday, November 18.
Parents: Please read your email for two important messages.
Parents: Please read your email if you are interested in picking up lunches during remote learning that starts on November 30.
Parents: If you did not receive a phone call from Mr. Larson today, please read the Message from Mr. Larson Nov. 12 under Documents in the Parent Document folder.
Parents: Please read your email for a message from Mr. Larson concerning UJHS.
UJHS will honor Veterans Day tomorrow by wearing red, white and blue to school. Special presentation of our own local veterans during social studies classes.
Parents: Please read your email for a message from Principal Fitzgerald.
Parents: Please read your email for a message from Mr. Larson concerning UJHS.
Parents: Please read your email for a message from Mr. Larson.
Please read the message from our nurses concerning recommendations about returning to school after travelling. You will find this under Documents in the Nurse section. Please email or call the nurse at your student's building if you have questions. It was also sent by email.
Please read your email for a message from Mr. Larson.
Hello Parents/Guardians,
The Community Outreach & Engagement Committee of Back the Blue Champaign County has been collecting winter coats for children in our community, and they would like to serve your family! If your child(ren) is in need of a winter coat, please email Stephanie Grussing, School Counselor at grussings@unity.k12.il.us, or Katrina Freehill, Title 1 Social Worker at freehillk@unity.k12.il.us by Monday, October 19 at 3:00pm to receive a link to provide your contact information and coat sizes to this organization.
Yearbooks are now on sale. Click on Menu and then Documents. In Parent Documents you will have what was sent home to parents' email. Only online orders will be accepted this year.
Order your UNITY DAY 2020: KINDNESS IS CONTAGIOUS* shirt HERE. Wednesday, October 21 is Unity Day, a day dedicated to uniting for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Come together in one giant orange message of hope for our schools, our communities, our nation, and our world. Be a part of this visually compelling expression of solidarity across Unit Seven by wearing orange on Wednesday, October 21 and showing kindness to all those around you.
*Place your Unity Day shirt order online from now until 3:00pm on Monday, October 12. Select "Unity Day Pickup" at checkout. A drive-thru pick-up will take place on Monday, October 19 from 3:15-6:45pm in the Unity Junior High School Circle Drive.*
Parents, please read your email for an important message from Mr. Larson.
October lunch menus are up. From the UJHS webpage, click on Menu, then Documents, and then finally Menu Information.
Spirit Week-Friday: Unity Day: Let's all come together to end the week in our maroon and gray.
Coach Hamilton, our athletic director, is offering football fundraiser cards that have all sorts of great deals. The cost is only $20 to support your Rockets. Contact Mr. Hamilton for yours today!
Spirit Week-Thursday: Matching Masks Day: Since we are living in a unique time period, why not flaunt our style? Match your COVID mask to your outfit, or match up with your friends with the same mask patterns.
Spirit Week-Wednesday: Decades Day: Which time period do you like between the 1950s and the 1990s? Are you a groovy hippie from the sixties? Or do you prefer a poodle skirt and bobby socks from the fifties? How about bell bottoms from the seventies? What about leg warmers and permed hair from the eighties? Whatever your favorite decade, show your style.
Spirit Week-Tuesday: Fantasy Day: Who would you secretly like to be from Disney, as a Marvel superhero or from a childhood picture book? This is your time to show us! Let's see your capes, crowns, and Dr. Seuss hats!
Tomorrow is the first day of Spirit Week. Monday is Sports Day. Show us your favorite team: Bears, Cards, Cubs, Packers, or even our hometown fav--Unity Rockets
This week already marks the middle of first quarter. Mid-term grades are viewable through InformationNow. If you are unable to access InformationNow, please contact the school office, so we can assist you. If you have concerns regarding your child's grades, please contact his or her classroom teacher.
Smile! UJHS picture packets go home today. Have a nice weekend!
Please read your email for a message from Mrs. Fitzgerald.
UJHS School Picture Day is Monday, August 31. Please visit https://inter-state.com/order. UJHS pre-pay online ordering code is 51904JB.
Baseball pictures will be taken on August 31. Our website to order is:
inter-state.com/order Baseball & Softball pre-pay online ordering code is 51768CA
Check out new Student Support Services webpage: https://sites.google.com/unity.k12.il.us/student-services/home
Softball pictures will be taken at 3:00 on August 28. The website to order is inter-state.com/order Baseball & Softball pre-pay online ordering code is 51768CA
Check out UJHS Virtual Open House!
Cross Country Pictures on Friday at 4:00. Order online at inter-state.com/order. Cross country pre-pay online ordering code is 51766TA
Welcome back, UJHS Rockets! Bring your schedule with you (if your have it.) Remember your signed COVID-19 Symptom Free Parent Certification sheet, your earbuds, and a water bottle. Mask required - You've got this!
Go to UJHS and under News see our Welcome Back Video.
Bus information is now available under Parent Documents.
Please be sure to have your student login to his/her email account, so the first day of school will be a great experience. If your student has forgotten the password, please contact Mrs. Wickline at wicklinek@unity.k12.il.us.
UJHS Back to School Information from Mrs. Fitzgerald can be found under Documents and then Parent Documents. Parents: this was also sent to your email.
Our new daily time schedule is posted under Documents and then click Parents Documents. Parents--this was also sent to your email.
Parents: Please send your student to school on the first day with COVID certification paper filled out. You will find this document in your email or click Documents and then click Parent Documents.
Returning families: Today is the last day of school registration. We need registration information to help us make decisions for the coming school year. Please take time to register online today. If you are unable to register online, please sign up for an in-person appointment today. Please call the school office at 217-485-6735 if you need assistance. All information is posted at www.ujhs.com under the Registration link.
Fall athletic information for UJHS is posted on the District website and on the UJHS website.
Please read your email if your student is interested in participating in fall sports.
Registration is now open for the 2020-2021 school year. Click here!
UJHS Registration reminders were sent to parent/guardian emails today. Please visit www.ujhs.com for detailed information. Thank you!
Change in fall sports: Please read your email for a message from Mr. Hamilton concerning a change in fall sports plans.
UJHS’s Return to School Plan is now available and is posted under News on the UJHS website. Also, it has been sent to parent/guardian's email addresses.
Registration Information has been posted under News at the UJHS website.
From Mr. Hamilton: we received news that the IESA has cancelled junior high baseball, cross country and softball for this fall. Please read your email for full details.
Please visit the UJHS webpage for the registration information for the 2020-2021 school year.
Dear UJHS Families, please see the following with more information about our back-to-school plan.
• Teachers and administrators are creating a detailed plan to describe the format and expectations of remote learning for students who do not attend in-person. The remote learning plan will be provided on July 31 so that families are fully-informed before making their enrollment decision.
• UJHS students who attend school in-person from 8:20am-12:30pm will have completed 4 hours 10 minutes of the required 5 daily clock hours. The additional 50 minutes of the school day will be provided through remote guided instruction during the 1:00-3:00 pm time frame. This will be explained in our school plan on July 31,
• UJHS families will be surveyed regarding technology needs during registration. Students who lack access to technology for completion of remote instruction at home will be given the opportunity to checkout school Chromebooks.
• Grab and go breakfast/lunch at UJHS: School breakfast/lunch is available for purchase. Students who qualify for free breakfast/lunch will not be charged. Students who qualify for reduced breakfast/lunch will be able to purchase meals based on the reduced rate. School lunch prices will be available with registration information.
Unit 7 families please follow this link to the CUSD Reopening Plan: https://5il.co/ieij
Message from Superintendent Larson available at www.ujhs.com under News link.
Eighth grade promotion certificates, report cards and awards are in the mail. Have a happy and safe summer!
Parents, please have your student log into Google classroom and watch the two end of the year videos together. Enjoy! Have a great summer!
We are encouraging students to keep reading over summer. Go to https://www.ujhs.com/article/251012?org=unity-junior-high-school to learn what the library is offering.
AR Points for Fourth Quarter are due Friday.
Locker clean out for UJHS students May 18 and May 19. For sign up and details link to https://www.ujhs.com/article/240860?org=unity-junior-high-school. May 1 - Letter from Mrs. Fitzgerald.
Remote learning packets with new material for the week of May 11 – May 15 are available at UJHS and the elementary school sites.
Remote Learning packets for the week of May 4-May 8 are available at UJHS and the elementary building sites.
Information about locker clean out for UJHS students can be found at https://www.ujhs.com/article/240860?org=unity-junior-high-school
UJHS Blast Off scheduled for May 7 has been cancelled per Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order. General information typically provided during Blast Off will be mailed to students' home addresses the week of May 11. Please look for communication from UJHS via Information Now email, the school website @ujhs.com, the Unity Rockets App and on Twitter Unity Junior High@UnityJHS.
Remote learning packets for the week of April 27-May 1 are available for pick up at UJHS and the elementary school sites.
UJHS Remote Learning packets for the week of April 20-April 24 are available for pickup at Unity Junior High and the elementary school sites.
Band students: Instrument pick up time will be from 9-11am this Wednesday, April 15. The band room doors in the back (south side) will be open, but students and parents are not allowed in the school. Mr. Cardiff will get their instrument and music and bring it outside to them.
Tuesday, April 14 junior high Remote Learning packets are available. If you are able to access Google Classroom the packets are not needed.There is no requirement to print in Google Classroom. See information from your teacher if you need help with sharing your work.
No School from April 9-13
New assignments have been posted in Google Classrooms for the week of April 6-April 8. If your student cannot access Google Classroom, learning packets may be picked up at UJHS Monday, April 6 from 8:20am to 3:00.
UJHS learning packets are also available at Unity West and Unity East elementary schools, the office at The Oaks Sadorus town hall newspaper vending machine, and Pesotum lending library.
Good Morning, UJHS! Go to your Google Classrooms and find Mrs. Wickline’s activity. Use your school account to email Mrs. Fitzgerald a one sentence summary of what you found. I’ll put your name in for prize drawing. Emails must be sent today, March 30!
Remote Learning for week of March 30
Check your Google Classroom for core clasees or pick up a packet on Monday at UJHS or at the elementary buildings.
For Speech-Week of March 30
PE Activities for the week of March 30
Wellness Bingo
PE Fitness Calendar
UJHS third quarter reports cards can be accessed through Information Now. Access Information Now through the Unity Rockets App or on the UJHS Website. Questions? Call the UJHS main office.
Congratulations March Students of the Month!
6th grade - Ginna S.
7th Grade - Sarah T.
8th Grade - Isaac R.
Spring Break starts Monday.
AR Points for third quarter are due on Wednesday
UJHS Instrumental Concert on Tuesday at 7:00 pm.
UJHS Vocal Concert at 7:00 on Tuesday
No School on Monday to honor our Presidents.
11:30 Dismissal on Thursday with Parent/Teacher conferences starting at 3:00
On Feb. 13 Trooper Rush will meet with each grade level to address safety and responsibility when using Internet and social media. Social media outlets such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat and other Apps will be discussed.
Progress Reports and Parent Teacher Conferences: Progress reports go home today, February 7. A reminder that parent-teacher conferences will be held on Thursday, February 13 from 3:00-9:30pm. Please schedule a conference particularly if you have concerns about your child’s school performance. Making adjustments in February, can create a positive turning point in your child’s school experience. Schedule by using the following link: https://www.ujhs.com/parent-teacher-conferences--18 . If you do not have internet access, you may call the office for help with scheduling.
Please consider taking the 5Essential Parent Survey for UJHS if you have not done so already. We need 20% of our UJHS households to participate in order to receive a report. Link for parents to take the survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
UJHS: Parent Teacher conferences will be held on Thursday, February 13 from 3:00-9:30pm. Schedule by using the following link: https://www.ujhs.com/parent-teacher-conferences--18 . If you do not have internet access, you may call the office for help with scheduling.
No School on Monday to honor Martin Luther King.
Second Quarter ends Friday.
2:15 Dismissal on Friday to start Winter Break
Winter MAP Testing starts on Tuesday
UJHS Vocal Concert on Thursday at 7:00 pm
UJHS Instrumental Concert on Tuesday at 7:00 pm.
2:15 Dismissal on Tuesday to start Thanksgiving Break
Incredible Edible Book Festival is MONDAY! Have your entry here at 6:00. Judging starts at 6:15.
Come see our talented students in Cinderella on Nov. 7-9. Purchase your tickets at https://unityrockets.seatyourself.biz
Unity Junior High School cordially invites local veterans to a breakfast in their honor on November 11, 2019 from 7:00-7:45 am. Relatives of our students are invited to attend. Please RSVP to the main office at 485-6735.
Book Fair starts Wednesday
Shop our online book fair at https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=ujhs! Your purchases support our students!
11:30 Dismissal on Thursday and Parent/Teacher conferences start at 3:00 on Thursday.
Sign up for Parent/Teacher Conferences at https://www.ujhs.com/o/unity-junior-high-school/page/parent-teacher-conferences--18
First Quarter ends Friday.
AR points are due on Wednesday
No School for students on Friday (Teacher Institute) and no school on Monday for everyone
11:30 Dismissal Friday with the Homecoming Parade at 12:00
Cross Country pictures have been moved to Friday, Sept. 20. Softball and Baseball pictures are after school today.
Student Council invites all UJHS students to the Fall Dance on Friday from 3-5. The cost is $2 and concessions will be available.
MAP Testing start tomorrow.
No school on Monday-Labor Day.
Triple S (Super Service Squad) meets in the library at 7:30 on Friday. They meet every Friday before school to serve our school, our community, and our world.
Picture Day is tomorrow. SMILE!
Triple S (Super Service Squad) meets in the library at 7:30 on Friday. They meet every Friday before school to serve our school, our community, and our world.
Open House at 6:30 on Thursday
First Day of School on August 19! Looking forward to a great school year at UJHS.
Registration begins Monday, Aug. 5 from 12 -7 pm.
AR testing at Unity West today from 9-11
AR testing at Unity West today from 9-11
AR testing at Unity West today from 9-11
AR testing at Unity West today from 5-7
AR testing at Unity West today from 5-7
AR testing at Unity East tomorrow from 8-10 am and 6-8 pm
AR testing at Unity West today from 5-7
AR testing at Unity East tomorrow from 8-10 am and 6-8 pm
AR testing at Unity West today from 5-7
AR testing at Unity East tomorrow from 8-10 am and 6-8 pm
AR testing at Unity West today from 5-7
AR testing at Unity East tomorrow from 8-10 am and 6-8 pm
AR testing at Unity West today from 5-7
Band Concert Tonight
Vocal Concert Tonight
Summer AR testing hours are posted at http://unitsevenil.apptegy.us/article/106734?org=unity-junior-high-school
Spring Break starts on Tuesday, April 16. School resumes on Tuesday, April 23.
No School on Friday, March 22. Enjoy your three day weekend!
Parent-Teacher Conferences are tomorrow, March 21.
Our UJHS Enchanted Forest of Books opens Monday morning. Students can shop the book fair before school, during lunch, and after school. The fail will be open during Parent/Teacher conferences, too. Stock up to encourage summer reading!
Our online book fair is now open at http://www.scholastic.com/bf/ujhs. Please include your student's language arts teacher's name as the homeroom. Support your child's reading and our library!
Band concert tonight at 7:00 pm.
You can sign up for Parent/Teacher conference now. Go to ujhs.com and click Menu. You will see Parent/Teacher Conferences as a new page. Click on it.
No School on Monday, March 4 for Pulaski Day
FFA Week continues Wednesday with a bake sale and Meme Day. Remember your $.50 to purchase goodies.
Tuesday starts FFA Week. Dress like a Cowboy for tomorrow to celebrate
No School on Monday, February 18 for Presidents Day
Early dismissal at 11:30 on Friday, February 15
Well done UJHS! We reached our goal of raising $500 for childhood cancer!
There will be bus service this afternoon.
January 31 is the last day to order a yearbook. Use this website: https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob
Due to cold morning temperatures, school will be closed tomorrow.
Due to extremely cold conditions, school has been cancelled for tomorrow.
Game Day has been moved to Thursday, February 7 from 3-4:30. Admission is $2 and includes one snack.
January 31 is the last day to order your yearbook. Place your order at https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob
Thank you to Trooper Rush for his presentation on Internet safety. Ask your student to share one fact that he/she learned.
Looking forward to Trooper Rush presenting on Internet safety for students on Friday.
On Thursday, Jan. 17, 8th graders will be attending the 8th Grade Career Conference at the IHotel in Champaign where they will listen to various speakers discuss their careers. They will leave UJHS at 8:45am and return at 12:00pm; pizza will be provided for lunch.
M&P Presentations will be visiting UJHS tomorrow. We will enjoy hearing their presentation entitled Everyday Heroes during fifth hour.
Congrats to our Students of the Month!
2:15 Dismissal on Thursday!
JH Vocal Concert Thursday, December 6 @ 7 in High School Auditorium
JH Band Concert Tuesday, December 4 @ 7 in High School Auditorium