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.

Uni's third Saturday workshop — hosted by Uni students/clubs and supported by an Urbana Arts & Culture Grant — will be on April 11 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. We invite Uni families (or other families you may know) with a 3rd-6th grader to participate. Participating students and caregivers will create their own haiku poetry and then turn their work into a "rain poem" on a wooden board. RSVPs are required to attend. Lunch will be provided for attending students and caregivers. Please see the sign-up form for more details. If you know local 4th-6th graders, please help us spread the word!

Uni High's Asian American Association will be hosting a Ramen Fundraiser. The event will be in the kitchen during lunch on Tuesday, April 7. The ramen options are cup noodles (including Buldak and Shin Ramen). The price is as follows: Ramen + 2 toppings: $5, + 3 toppings: $6, and + 4 toppings: $7. Toppings include kimchi, beef and pork slices, tofu, and bean sprouts. Condiments will be provided. We take cash only. Money raised will help support the 2026 Uni Moon Festival. If you have any questions, please reach out to Renee Wang (rw19@illinois.edu) or Ruijing Tang (ruijing5@illinois.edu). 

The PE department wanted to remind everyone that the Illinois Marathon 5k will be on Friday, April 24. Students are required to participate in a 5k as part of their final for class. Running a 5k has been a part of the PE curriculum for over 40 years! Students have already been registered for the race. Please take a look at this google doc for details and email us with any questions. Spring sport athletes are exempt from participating in the 5k. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e-89yL9sMRqwFuu7jPQYL66YMZeIFzWVaK9HUbSAcfE/edit?usp=sharing

Poetry students are hosting Uni's third Saturday lunch arts workshop for 3rd-6th graders on April 11, and we need student volunteers to help with the activity. For the workshop, participating 3rd - 6th graders and their caregivers will create their own haiku poetry and then turn their work into a "rain poem" on a wooden board. 
Volunteers are needed from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 11. Lunch will be provided for volunteers. Please fill out this form ASAP to sign up volunteer for the April workshop. More information will be sent to volunteers soon. Contact Max Wang (maxzw2@illinois.edu) with questions. 

Uni High is currently looking to fill a couple athletic coaching positions next school year.   
Fall: Assistant girls swim coach. 
 Winter:Head basketball coach. 
If you know of anyone interested please forward them to Athletic Director Kyle Hummel, KHummel@illinois.edu.  

Join NAHS for a felt-tastic time as we transform felt into cool crafts. Make a  bookmark, a picture frame, maybe a slightly lopsided masterpiece you didn’t know you had in you. No pressure, no grades, no one judging your cutting skills (this isn’t a surgery).
Bring your friends! 
Thursday, Uni Period - Library

In conjunction with the planting of Uni's new native mixed prairie garden, the PTSA and Uni's Ecological Restoration Coalition (ERC) are selling ERC t-shirts to students, staff, and parents.  We have some fun garden work days planned (complete with snacks and free raffle prizes) and we'll need lots of volunteers to make this garden a reality!  Come garden in style with an ERC t-shirt! To order, follow this link: https://dixon-graphics.com/erc_garden_tee/shop/home. The store closes on April 19 and shirts can be picked up at Uni. A signup form for the garden work days will also be shared soon!

Do you like volunteering? Do you enjoy working with kids ages 9-13? If so, you should consider being a volunteer at Uni High Summer Camp. We are offering a variety of fun classes and look forward to showing community members an inside look of Uni. 
Check out more information and how to apply here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15M4_7BU3iojWe_JeBO132Po8GMp6hc2COg85A-oai4U/edit?usp=sharing

For students who have individually pursued AP coursework and are taking AP exams this school year: a Documented Absence Request Form is required to be submitted and approved prior to the exam (at least 1 month) in order to excuse the time for the test. No late requests will be approved. 
Students are required to uphold requirements for Uni classes and coordinate any necessary make-ups. 
Per the handbook (pg 49): "Students are required to notify their teachers in advance of them missing class for an AP exam (recommended at least 1 month in advance) and submit a Documented Absence Request Form to the assistant/associate director for approval."

The PTSA invites all subbies and their families including parents and siblings to a fun class family party at the ARC. We will play basketball, volleyball, pickleball, badminton, and spikeball. There will also be space to hang out, chat, relax, and enjoy snacks together.
Please follow this link to donate food or money to the event. 
Questions? Email us at uniptsa2021@gmail.com
We can’t wait to see you. Let’s play, laugh, and spend time together!

Subbie Promotion will be on May 4 at 8:30 a.m. in Uni Gym.
Subbies and parents we welcome to join this Subbie Buddy hosted event and stay after for a small reception and pictures. 
Please look out for emails with further details on the half day schedule and sign up with the link for breakfast potluck items. We look forward celebrating a wonderful year!

Juniors and their family members are invited to a Junior Family Class Party on Sat., April 18, from 5-7 p.m. at the U. of I.  sand volleyball courts. The PTSA will provide ice water, watermelon, pizza, plates, napkins, and Uni volleyballs; families are invited to bring a snack or dessert to share and should bring their own water bottles. Those attending are also encouraged to bring a picnic blanket or lawn chairs as well as sunscreen/bug spray. We hope you can come help us celebrate a fantastic school year! 

The Urbana Park District is putting together a C-U area baseball team of 13-15 year olds of all ability levels to play against teams from the surrounding communities on weekday evenings this spring/summer.  
Season runs April 13 - July 9.  Players must be the correct age for participation by September 1, 2026.  
EB Deadline: March 30. Deadline: April 6. Call (217) 255-8601 for more information, or email Kyle at kamills@urbanaparks.org with any questions. 

If you like agriculture and photography, consider entering this photo contest sponsored by the Illinois Treasurer's office, Mike Frerichs.  Check out the website for details including prizes.  
Deadline to enter:  June 12, 2026

The PTSA will hold its annual election for officers and parent reps at our upcoming general meeting on Wed., April 15, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Siebel Center for Computer Science, Room 1404. We currently have openings for a co-secretary and a co-president. In addition, there is no limit on the number of parent reps per class! If you are interested in an officer or parent rep position, or if you would like to nominate a parent for one of these positions, please contact us at uniptsa2021@gmail.com. Thank you!  

Thank you to the parents who have signed up to volunteer for Uni's St. Elmo Brady Day collaboration at Booker T. Washington STEM Academy on April 20.
We still need several more parent volunteers to help out with activities during Uni's third annual St. Elmo Brady Day celebration. Support from parent volunteers is needed from 7:45 a.m. - 2 p.m. on April 20. Volunteers can sign up for a particular shift or help out all day. Please see the sign-up sheet for more details and reach out to Dr. O'Brien with any questions.

On Saturday April 11, Moms+ will be meeting at Meadowbrook Park for a leisurely walk around "the loop" starting at 3 p.m.  Then, we will journey to nearby Mexican restaurant Casa del Mar for Margaritas and chips (or whatever you feel like!).  Please email Cyndi Smyser at cl40@illinois.edu if you would like to attend or have questions.

As a follow-up to the Director’s message sent on March 11, the Advancement team would like to reiterate our appreciation for the partnership we share with Uni families. Gifts to the Parent Fund play a direct and immediate role in sustaining the programs, activities, and opportunities your students experience every day. We are grateful for the support already received this year and encourage families who are able to consider making a gift to help ensure Uni can continue offering the distinctive educational experience that defines our community.  Support the Parent fund by clicking HERE

As we enter into 4th quarter, we are well aware that the end of the year is approaching quickly. If you are a freshman and want to chat with your counselor, please email us or use the "make an appointment with your counselor" link in the Students Service Office tab of the student intranet. 
Meeting with your counselor can help with debunking fears about the future, summer job ideas. brainstorming how to engage your interests, ideas for stress relief, organization, and mental health.
All other grade levels will be interacting through SSO programming, but we wanted to extend a specific invitation for freshmen students to meet and do a check-in.

If you will be in 9-11grade for the 2026-2027 school year and are interested in being a Subbie Buddy, please fill out this SB application form by April 10: https://forms.gle/cq1xXmznY53Bk5VD6
Subbie Buddies will be considered based on application, interviews and teacher recommendations.
Interviews will begin on April 15.
If you have any questions please reach out to Ms. Amy and Mrs. Deedrick