At Uni High, we strive to foster an environment where everyone, inclusive of race, color, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, political beliefs, ability, language, and religion, will feel welcome, visible, and heard.

Come see Uni High Athletics in their first home games on the year.  Girls volleyball on our new Kenney Gym floor Vs. Salt Fork on Tuesday 8/26 with JV at 6 p.m., V to follow.  Boys Soccer also home on Tuesday with Varsity only match at 4 p.m. vs. Calvary Christian.  
Athletic Backpack sale : https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/YkTCtdrJVQ

The Yearbook Picture Day is set for this Monday Aug. 25 in the morning.  Students should report immediately to the North Attic during their period and get their picture taken.  After your picture students will return immediately to their class. 

• First Period: Subbie
• Second Period: Juniors
• Third Period: Sophomore
• Fourth Period: Freshmen

Madrigal Auditions 2025/2026         
Tuesday, Aug. 26 during Uni Period in the South Attic

Everyone in the Uni community is invited to attend the PTSA's first general meeting on Wed., Sept. 3, from 6-6:30 p.m., right before the Uni Open House. Come to school a little early to meet our new director and hear from several wonderful parent groups at Uni High.  More info re the meeting will be coming soon!. Questions? Contact Mary Kate Arend at uniptsa2021@gmail.com

To celebrate cultural heritage months in 2025, Uni High and the Multicultural Parent Advisory Group are holding student art competitions. We invite student artists to submit their original art for a 16" x 20" poster. The artists whose posters are selected as the top three submissions will receive monetary prizes, and winning posters will be displayed at Uni during the cultural heritage month for which they were submitted.
We are currently seeking submissions for posters for National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sep. 15 - Oct. 15, 2025). Please see the submission form for contest guidelines.

The Writing Center is now accepting applications for peer-tutors from juniors and seniors who are interested in working with students from all grade levels on all manner of writing projects. The Writing Center is open every Tuesday and Thursday during Uni Period in 106S, and peer-tutors would be expected to work either Tuesday or Thursday each week. Applications are due by the end of the day TODAY, Monday, Aug. 25.
https://forms.gle/WErWqRv4vstQLoM59 

Hi Uni Students! I'm Renee, one of the leaders of Uni High's Asian American Association. Every year, we hold a Moon Festival celebration, which includes performances and cultural lunches. We are currently seeking students to join the planning committee. If you are interested, please fill out this short form: https://forms.gle/ZDKwPieAyQ3mR6ubA

 If you have any questions, please reach out to rw19@illinois.edu.

Club confirmation can be filled out through this digital form until midnight on Thursday, Aug. 28. This is for only pre-existing clubs to confirm that they are still running this year. If you want to propose a new club, you must fill out the physical form, which are found in Ms. Hughes' office, and contact Exec StudCo about presenting at a Thursday meeting. 
Both forms are also available on the student intranet.

The new Uni High Research Journal is an annual journal comprised of different nonfiction papers/essays to which any students can submit (including papers written for a class). We will need a couple of peer reviewers to help edit, review, and make decisions on which submissions are accepted. We will meet monthly, and you can peer review subjects of your choosing, on your own time. This is a great extracurricular opportunity for students interested in STEM or the Humanities. Learn more and apply! Feel free to reach out to Ms. Arnold or Hannah Elshennawi for more information.

• Howdy Hop and Orientation Potluck photo gallery
• 'A place to call home for now': C-U at Home addresses homelessness
• New poll: Could you survive a week without screens?

Last week we held our yearly Handbook Review Meetings. Students met with the Assistant Director to hear about updates and FAQs for the Student-Family Handbook. Students that could not attend should be on the look-out for communication from Mrs. Hughes.

Highlights include (but not limited to):

• Attendance
• Code of conduct
• Cell phone policy
• Posters/flyers
• Drop off and pick up
• Cleanliness in the building

Please sign the signature form and return to Mrs. Hughes by the end of this week.

The Uni Athletics Booster club merchandise fundraiser web store is now open. It closes at midnight on Sept 8. All orders are either picked up at Dixon Graphics or shipped to you. Proceeds go toward team senior nights and other team needs. Thanks in advance for your support! Alison Smith Booster President aliso22@gmail.com
https://dixon-graphics.com/uni_high/shop/home

Welcome New Families to Uni!
Reminder: Our New Families Reception is an opportunity for the new parents and guardians of our incoming subbie and transfer students to hear about all the programs available at Uni High and what they can expect as they join the Uni community.
The 2025 New Families Reception is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 28, from 6–7:30 p.m. at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts (500 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana). 

The Subbie Buddies welcome all subbies to join them each week for various events set up by small groups of Subbie Buddies. From going to Green street to making treats in the kitchen, bowling or playing mafia... we have something for a variety of interests! Please use this form to view the events and remember to sign up so your Subbie Buddies know how many people to expect each week! You will see more information on the bulletin boards too!
Sign Up HERE
See you soon!

Carle College of Medicine is hosting their 2025 Regional Medical Education Conference (RMEC). This year's conference will be hosted by the CI MED chapter of the Student National Medical Association under the theme, Equity Engineered: Designing a More Inclusive Future in Medicine. 
The conference will feature students across multiple stages of the educational journey, from high-school to medical school, gathering to network, attend career-development workshops, and present their exciting research through a symposium. This may be a great opportunity for students interested in a future in medicine.
For high school students, the admission is $20.