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

Our first all-school semester event planned by StudCo this year is a Flag Football Competition! It will take place on Friday, Oct. 24, from 1-3 p.m. at the Florida and Lincoln soccer fields. Please sign up your team here to participate. We hope to see you there!

Want a fright? Come enjoy your night at Sprabitat's Haunted House and Carnival! A $5 admission fee gets you into the Haunted Cabin, and access to fortune telling, carnival games, and other fun activities. There is also a pie-in-the-face raffle and a cake walk.  The fun is at Kenney Gym on Friday, Oct. 17, 8-10 p.m.  All proceeds will go to Spring Initiative in this PTSA-affiliated fundraiser.
Please wear gym shoes to the event to protect the new nice Kenney Gym floor!
Want to volunteer as a scarer in the Haunted House? Or help in some other way? 
Click here to sign up to volunteer!

Submissions to Unique, Uni's literary and arts magazine, during the month of October will be considered for Unique's annual Halloween Contest! Staff members will vote to select one winner per category: poetry, prose, and visual art. Winners will win a baked good of their choice. Submit here: https://forms.gle/6YxrxWZC2JFW6W3D7.

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 each receive $50, and winning posters will be displayed at Uni during the cultural heritage month for which they were submitted.
We are currently seeking poster submissions for Native American Heritage Month (November). Please see the submission form for contest guidelines.

We are very pleased to share with you that Leah Harvey will join the Uni High Advancement team as the Advancement Administrative Coordinator.
Leah comes from the University of Illinois Veterinary Medicine Advancement team where she served as an Office Support Associate.  She is passionate about creating experiences that bring people together, whether through events, office coordination, or building authentic connections on social media. Over the years, she has managed everything from busy offices to large events and thrives on finding creative ways to make things run smoothly. Welcome Leah! 

The Moon Festival Committee sends huge thank-yous to all the parents who donated food or volunteered to set up, take down, or serve food at the Moon Festival.  We highly appreciate everything you’ve done to support this important Uni tradition. In addition, special appreciations go to all the students who performed. Your support made this celebration truly memorable! 

REMINDER : Girls at Uni may now apply for the Barbara Lazarus Award, through the Barbara Lazarus ’63 Memorial Fund.
The Barbara Lazarus ’63 Memorial Fund exists to encourage, facilitate and support girls at Uni in the study of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
Click HERE for additional information and to access the application.
Questions: Contact Bridget Hughes at bsheen2@illinois.edu
Deadline for submissions is this Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 at 5 p.m.

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 PTSA will hold an Exec Board meeting 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.  If you're unable to attend in person, please join us via Zoom by following this link:
https://illinois.zoom.us/j/81858542572?pwd=kBtc1om4yqVKXAQwSnvC5prMk6NXi4.1
Questions? Contact Mary Kate Arend at uniptsa2021@gmail.com. We hope to see you on the 15th!

Please review to help reduce traffic congestion at drop off. Note: Traffic issues are especially prevalent in bad or cold weather.

Drop off (Mathews):

• Pull all the way to the front of the cut out (or as far up as possible)
• If there is not room, continue around to Stoughton to drop off instead of waiting

Drop off (Stoughton):

• Pull all the way to the beginning of the drop off space (at least as far as the yellow posts)
• Do not block the intersection/crosswalk. If there is not room, pull around to the front of the drop off line

Both:

• Do not leave excessive space between yourself and the car in front
• Do not park and block the flow of drop off

Did you know that thousands of employers offer gift-matching programs? This could double or triple your impact. 
To find out if your employer participates in gift matching, simply go to the University of Illinois Foundation website HERE and scroll until you see the Matching Gifts icon halfway down the page. Then, click the icon to search for your employer. Taking this small step could amplify the impact of your generosity, and provide meaningful support to the school.
Already made a gift earlier in the year? Not a problem! Reach out to your company as you still may be eligible to receive their gift match.
Support the Parent Fund TODAY!

Save the date for a Game Afternoon on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 2- 4 p.m., hosted by Multicultural Parent Advisory Group (MPAG). We'll have games to play, such as mahjong, or you can bring your own and teach your friends to play. We'll also have a variety of snacks to share. If you'd like to share a favorite game, look for a SignUpGenius in upcoming UniWeeks. All Uni families, students, and staff are welcome.

Please join us for the Multicultural Parent Advisory Group (MPAG) meetings on the following Thursdays for the semester. They are all via Zoom from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. 

• October 30
• November 20
• December 4

Join us to discuss planning a Uni community Game Night, other multicultural initiatives at Uni, and other possible events during the school year. We'd love to have you! All parents, students, and staff are welcome! Our meeting link is go.illinois.edu/mpag (Meeting ID: 850 7082 8404, Password: unimpag)

Ms. Motley from Urbana High School will join us in room 109 on Oct 20 for a Question and Answer session and give guidance on registering for AP exams. All freshmen-seniors are invited to take AP exams in the spring at Urbana High School.
Come join us for this info session and discussion on if AP exams may be right for you.

As we enter the colder months, Uni High strongly recommends that everyone get updated vaccinations for the 2025–26 respiratory virus season.   
COVID-19 vaccines are readily available in Illinois without a prescription according to recently updated IDPH guidance. Most health insurance plans are continuing to cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccines.
Everyone over 6 months of age should also receive an influenza vaccine.