Announcements
October 28th, 2026
LUNCH MENU:
Baked Italian Rotini Served With Whole Grain Garlic Bread Stick
Chicken Nuggets Served With Whole Grain Garlic Bread Stick
Mixed Green Salad
Green Bean
Assorted Fresh Fruit
COUNSELING:
Seniors! Thinking about applying to SIU - Carbondale? If yes, the Application Fee is waived through October 30. SIU - Carbondale has a strong research standing, small class sizes, and is home to nationally recognized programs, including Aviation Management & Operations, Mortuary Science, and specialized offerings in Fashion Design and Architecture. Hurry up! Get those applications in to Southern Illinois University - Carbondale. It's FREE up to October 30! If you have questions, visit your school Counselor or see Mr. Davis, the College & Career Advisor.
Senior students: If you have committed to joining the Armed Services (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force or Space Corps, Coast Guard, or the Army or Illinois Air National Guard), please let Mr. Davis, the College & Career Advisor, know your intent. Principal Wright would like to recognize you at the upcoming Veteran's Day ceremony here at UTHS. Mr Davis's office is located in the Center area of the school.
Calling all students and families! Join us for a FREE College Readiness Workshop on Wednesday, October 28, from 5:30–7:30 PM! Presented by The Place2B, this workshop is designed to help first-generation college students and their families navigate the college journey with confidence. Families will have the opportunity to ask questions, learn about the college application process, and access valuable resources to prepare for college. Topics include FAFSA and financial aid, college applications, scholarship preparation, and connecting with Black and Latino college graduates and professionals who can share their experiences and advice. Laptops will be available to help you get started with your FAFSA, and food and drinks will be provided by Coya’s Café. Guidance and resources will be available in both English and Spanish. The workshop will take place at the YWCA Quad Cities, located at 513 17th Street, Rock Island, IL. To register, please visit www.ywcaqc.org. Don’t miss this opportunity to take the next step toward your college dreams. Let’s get college-ready together!
CLUBS:
There will be a H.O.P.E club meeting in Wednesday October 28th at 3:00 in room 189V
Please join the new library teen advisory board in our first lunch program! Come in for the first half of your lunch, or the second half, and we will have scary books on display, tell scary stories, and talk about our favorite scary books!
There will be no student council meeting this week please bring your cans and donate to Student hunger drive instead!
SPORTS:
Attention anyone interested in playing Girl's Basketball this year. We will have our final Open Gym today in Gym A right after school until 4:30pm. There will be an informational meeting after to go over Tryouts and SNAP Registration. Varsity Tryouts begin Monday, November 2nd at 6:00am in Gym B, and Fresh/Soph Tryouts begin Monday, November 2nd from 3:20-5:30pm in Gym B. If you have any questions, please see Coach Pavelonis.
UT Basketball Cheer Tryouts will be on Friday, Oct 30th. In order to tryout, you will need to attend the clinics on the 28th and 29th from 3:30-5pm in Gym C or reach out to Coach Catilyn if you are unable to attend.