Uni’s Quarter 2 lunch program sign-up is now available. You can find the 2025-2026 menu here. If you’d like to participate in Uni’s Quarter 2 lunch program, please sign up by Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025.
We are offering a 3-day plan (Mon/Wed/Fri, $172.50) plan or a 5-day plan (Mon – Fri, $292.50). Families who are eligible for full or partial fee waivers can participate in the lunch program at no cost.
Please see the sign-up form for additional information about the lunch program.

Yearbook Picture Retake forms have been distributed on student lockers.  All envelopes should be returned to the box in the Main Office by Friday Oct. 10.  Orders turned in by that point will be sent to the photographer for processing and the yearbook.  
Orders will be accepted after Oct. 10 but no promise when pictures will be delivered.

A reminder to all members of the Class of 2026 that your senior items for the yearbook are due by 8 a.m. Nov. 5.  Due to new deadlines by our publisher, this will have to be a firm deadline this year.  You should have received a few emails on this including one from your yearbook staff contact with the form to be completed.  Also you can submit your photo and baby photo at any time via email.  If you have questions reach out to the staff.

• Mon. Oct. 6 Lunch, Uni 109 - University of Illinois Springfield
• Mon. Oct. 6 Uni Period, Uni 109 - Northwestern University
• Tues. Oct. 7 Lunch, Uni 109 - University of Illinois Chicago
• Wed. Oct. 8 Lunch, Uni 109 - University of Chicago

The PTSA will be hosting our annual Fall Conference Meal for Teachers on Thurs., Oct. 23, from 3-5 p.m. in Uni Kitchen.  The PTSA will provide plates, napkins, and table service, and we are asking families to donate a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian foods.  There are so many ways you can help!  Please follow this link for details on how to donate food and/or time to the event: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0445AEA92AA64-59070425-fall
Questions?  Contact Mary Kate Arend at uniptsa2021@gmail.com.  Thanks in advance for your help!

The Oct. PTSA Exec Board meeting will be held on Wed, Oct. 15, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Uni Room 109.   All are welcome!  We will be discussing our proposed budget, mini-grants, plans for a student-led garden, and our fall conference meal for teachers.  We will also elect our new PTSA Subbie Parent Reps.  Thus far we have two volunteers for this position, but we always have room for more parent reps!  Duties include attending six PTSA meetings and helping with a few events. If you would like to learn more, please contact Mary Kate Arend at uniptsa2021@gmail.com. We hope you can join us! 

The PTSA would like to thank all the parents, guardians, teachers, and students who attended our recent Coffee Hour in Uni Gym.  Thanks also to everyone who contributed food and/or volunteered time at the event.  We had a great turnout and everyone enjoyed the opportunity to talk with Dr. Fitzgerald and with each other.  We plan to host another Coffee Hour this winter; we hope you will join us!  

Journeys: To College and Beyond is a podcast by University of Illinois Admissions. This episode features our own Lisa Micele!
S2 E1: Holistic Living (and Applying) with Lisa Micele
Applying to college can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. With over 30 years of experience, Lisa Micele, Director of College Counseling at Univeristy Laboratory High School, shares how using your resources, living holistically, and easing the pressure can make the journey more manageable—and even meaningful.

Join us for the SSO podcast: COFFEE (Counselors Offering Fun Facts and Emotional Education)
Our new series "Hold Up... Who Dis??" will highlight  various diverse student groups in school. This week we have a fun conversation with a few of our Asian American students. We talk about hot pot, meaningful traditions and exploring Asian American identity. Join us and take a listen here: https://media.rss.com/20152020/feed.xml