Announcements
April 21st, 2026
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Walking Taco
Chicken Chili Tortillas
Mixed Green Salad
Taco Fiesta Beans
Fruit Cocktail
Applesauce
Students who will be taking the bus home today, please pay attention as this may apply to you:
1. Both runs of BUS 30 will be driven by BUSES 14 and 22.
2. BUS 22 will do its normal second run after the bus is back from taking students home for the BUS 30 first run. BUS 30, second run students will ride as well.
3. Girls Track students are asked to ride BUSES 18 and 31 to Soule Bowl for practice.
Students, to attend Prom on May 9th, you must have no more than ten discipline entries in Skyward by the time you purchase a ticket. This includes period truancies and excessive tardy referrals. Please check Skyward to confirm your eligibility to attend. Guest forms are in Student Services and will be due on May 7th. Tickets will go on sale the week of May 4th.
The time to preorder a yearbook for $50 has passed, but that doesn't mean you can't still reserve a copy of this year's annual. Yearbooks may be purchased in the General Office for $60. We have about 50 books left on the reserved list, and they are on a first-come, first-served basis. Prepaying for the book now guarantees you a yearbook in May. Act quickly, you do not want to miss out on this great opportunity!
Seniors - May 30, 2026, will be here before you know it! Seniors and families, to ensure you have all the information you need regarding graduation, please visit our Senior Information 2026 page on the uths.net website. If you ordered a cap and gown, pick up will be on Thursday, April 23, from 10:45 AM to 1:15 PM in the West Hall of Values.
Students! The Panther Pant is here! Wednesday, April 22nd, join in the community fun by walking or running one mile at 5:30 pm or three miles at 6:00 pm. See you there!
Students ABC Countdown begins this week! Thursday, April 23, kicks us off with Athletes vs Mathletes. Friday is Beach day. Visit the Student Council Instagram page for ideas on your outfit.
Students, the Silvis Rocket Boosters are looking for volunteers to help with their 2nd Annual Color Run race/walk on May 23rd, 2026, from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM. 27 volunteer spots remain. First-come, first-served! See Ms. Jill Sanders-Colgan or Mr. Davis, the College & Career Advisor, for more information or to sign up.
Therapy Dog Lily is here today! Stop by Room 258N to see her, or catch her in the counseling office during 2nd–4th periods. Come say hi and get some stress relief!
GUIDANCE:
Seniors - Urgent FAFSA Update: 59% of our seniors still need to complete their FAFSA. To avoid major processing delays that could last until July, you need to file by April 25. Your future matters to us - whether it's college or trade school, do not let paperwork stand in your way. Meet with the ISAC representative, Ms. Eden DeTombe, at the Career Fair on April 22 to get it done. Let's get that completion rate up!
There will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 5:30-6:00 pm in the UTHS Library, for any student enrolling in dual credit classes next school year. We will discuss what dual credit is, how to enroll, and any requirements needed. The dual credit coordinators from UT and Black Hawk College will both be present. There will also be information about the new Once Click College Admit initiative from the State of Illinois for Juniors. Current Juniors have a deadline of May 22, 2026. A FAFSA Completion Workshop will follow from 6:00-7:30 pm for any Senior and their parents or guardians who still need to complete the FAFSA. If you are considering attending college, trade school, or a technical school, you should complete the FAFSA. This year's recommended deadline is April 25, 2026, to avoid delays. The ISAC FAFSA Representative will be here to answer questions and help you complete your FAFSA. This is a good alternative if you can’t make it to the Career Fair on April 22nd.
Students, Teachers - get ready! On April 22nd, a number of businesses and organizations will participate in the 4th Annual UTHS Career Fair from 8:00 - 10:45 in the morning. Students, remember that you need to get permission from your teachers to attend. Stay tuned - more information to follow.
SPORTS:
CLUBS:
Hello unified partners, we have Unified Regionals coming up on Sunday, April 26. We need as many volunteers as possible to make this event a success. We will be heading to Galesburg, and volunteers will help guide athletes. Please fill out the Google Form in Google Classroom. If volunteering, please arrive at UT AT 7:15 AM. Also, make sure to wear your Unified Sports T-Shirts! See Jill Sanders-Colgan for any questions.
The student matinee of this year's musical, SHREK, will be this Friday, April 24th, during periods 7 and 8. Tickets are $7 (cash or check only) and will be sold before school and during all lunches this week. Limited seating is available, so buy your tickets early to guarantee yourself a spot! Students who purchase tickets will be field-tripped in Skyward for the performance. You won't want to miss this!
Join us on May 22nd from 6-9 pm in the UTHS boys' gym for FCA’s Fields of Faith event. Bring a friend and enjoy some snacks, games, and testimonies from our leaders!
We will have an Interact Club meeting this Wednesday, April 22nd, at 7:30 am in Room 119C. All are welcome to attend. We have a couple of final opportunities to discuss to finish out the year.
The Student Council will meet this Friday, April 24th, at 7:30 am in room 109S. Attend the meeting for more info on our upcoming events.