Announcements
February 6th 2026
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Breaded Fish Sandwich On A Whole Grain Bun
All-Beef Hot Dog Served On A Whole Grain Bun
Dill Breaded Chicken Served On A Whole Grain Bun
Oven-Baked French Fries
Baked Beans
Baby Whole Carrots/Dip
Assorted Fresh Fruit
Seniors, check your UT student email for an important message titled “UTHS Class of 2026 Important Form.” You must complete this form as soon as possible to ensure you receive a digital copy of your diploma upon graduation. This form must be completed by the end of the school day today. Any questions, please see CJ in the Counseling Office.
Attention Students! Sadie’s is happening on February 21st! Get ready for a magical night with our Winter Wonderland theme. Ticket sales will be on Tuesday, February 17th, and Thursday, February 19th. For more details or questions, be sure to attend this week’s Student Council meeting.
WQAD News 8 invites students to honor an outstanding educator by submitting a short essay for the My Favorite Teacher Contest. Five winners will be featured on WQAD in March/April 2026. Entry Window is open now through Feb. 8, 2026. The online link is: https://www.wqad.com/article/news/local/contests/wqad-news-8-invites-students-to-honor-teachers-in-my-favorite-teacher-contest/526-d0fb3cf9-d3a2-4804-a49a-82c0b3b3f653. Copies of the paper form are available in the General Office. Mail entries must be postmarked by Feb. 8 and received by 5 p.m. CT on Feb. 13 at WQAD News 8.
It's that time of the year to make the Plunge for the Special Olympics teams and athletes. We are asking all coaches, clubs, and organizations to come out and participate. There are two ways to support. Plunge as a team or sponsor an athlete. Polar Plunge packets will be available in the general office for pickup. Please have your teams turned in by February 26th. If you have any questions, please contact Jill Sanders-Colgan.
Students! Get excited for the upcoming Panther Pant! The official date is Wednesday, April 22nd. The 1 mile at 5:30 and 3 mile at 6:00pm. For updates and additional information, reach out to Student Council or attend our daily meetings every Friday.
GUIDANCE:
Students, the last day to record Community Service Hours or volunteer hours is February 26. You must have earned 100 community service hours to be eligible to wear the Silver cord at graduation. Those hours need to be reported by February 26. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS!!! February 26 is the deadline to submit community service hours. If you have questions, please see Mr. Davis, the College & Career Advisor.
Student, LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! Fresh Films, a local film production company, will be at UT today to meet with students during Period 6. If you have an interest in working in the film industry, or want to rub noses with film industry executives, or want to learn how you can earn volunteer hours working behind the camera, then sign up in the Counseling Office to visit with Fresh Films reps this coming Friday.
Any juniors who missed the registration presentation should stop by the counseling office to get the materials. You can find a link to the presentation and directions in your email. Online registration will end on the night of February 10th, and you will meet with counselors on February 10th and 11th.
SPORTS:
CLUBS:
The LGBT+ club is having a meeting next week in Miss Williams' room 125E, after school, on Tuesday, February 10th. The club will be planning their Comfy Day event, afterwards, activities and snacks will be available to celebrate Valentine's Day!
Buzz Buzz Honeybees! It's time to RSVP for Galentine's Day! This is a day where we celebrate our best friends and practice some much-needed self-love. We will have crafts, snacks, and a few raffle items. We will be celebrating on Thursday, February 12 from 3:15-5:15 pm. RSVP will close on Tuesday, so BEE sure to rsvp.
Gamers Club will meet today in 149N.