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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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Sixth Grade Students: Wednesday is Santa Hat Day on your Countdown to Christmas Break!
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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.
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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.
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Yearbook prices will go up on 12/16/2022, buy your yearbook now! Visit inter-state.com/flyerentry/72752J to order online.
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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!
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There will be NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, November 8 for Election Day.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 21.
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There will be an EARLY DISMISSAL at 11:30 on Thursday, October 20 for our School Improvement Day.
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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.
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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.