The J-Hawk Experience
Info you need to know for week of September 18-22!
Messsage from the principal
It takes each of us, staff members, students, community members, deciding to make that difference that will continue to make this happen beyond events like last week. This week, students from Urbandale HS, Johnston HS, Waukee HS, and Valley HS, will be working together to raise money to donate to the American Red Cross to support victims of recent hurricanes in Texas and Florida through a "Change Battle" between the schools. We will collect as much loose change as we can throughout the week to support these people in need following this natural disaster. It's just one way we can get involved and help others.
Sincerely,
Tim Carver
Principal
#UHSpride
Attendance
UHS attendance - 96%
Student Announcements and Day 1/ Day 2 for the week
This week Monday, September 18th, is a Day 1 (and picture re-take day). Tuesday is a Day 2. Block Days are a Day 1. Friday is a Day 2.
Mr. Willyard's Connections
Mrs. Johnson's Connections
Mrs. Bergman's Connections
UHS Homecoming 2017...fun times during a Mardi Gras themed week.
Monday featured 'Merica Monday for theme day with Powder Puff Football/Iron Man Volleyball later that night.
Tropical Tuesday saw lots of beach themed outfits throughout the day.
Whatever Wednesday brought a variety of characters to the halls of UHS. Connections groups also got into the Homecoming spirit with Sidewalk Chalking. Congratulations to Mr. Anderson's Connections for being selected for their winning design.
Seniors Andrew Rader and Grace Rempe were crowned Homecoming King and Queen at the coronation assembly on Thursday morning.
The Homecoming Street Party was a new activity this year out in front of UHS prior to and following the Homecoming Parade. It was a huge hit with hundreds of community members in attendance for games, activities, and even food trucks.
The Homecoming Dance played host to over 750 student on Saturday Night in the UHS Commons (lunchroom). It was a festive Mardi Gras theme.
UHS Student Clubs & Organizations...get involved!
UHS to host PSAT - October 14
Things you should know about the PSAT:
*It is a practice test for the SAT, which is a standardized test for college admittance. The PSAT is also the entrance exam for the National Merit Scholarship program. Juniors who score in the top 3% nationally (approximately) are entered into the National Merit competition. This is one of the highest academic honors a student may receive.
This is a link for more information: National Merit Scholarship Program
*The SAT is a different test than the ACT. The majority of our students take the ACT instead of the SAT. Both are standardized exams that 4-year colleges and universities require for admittance. Here is a link that describes the differences between the two tests: ACT vs. SAT Comparison
How to register: To register, students should bring $27 cash or check (payable to UHS) to Mrs. Gibson in the UHS Counseling Office. Registration opened on September 12. Please register soon. Space is limited. If you have questions concerning the PSAT, please feel free to contact your student’s counselor at UHS.
UHS Athletics and Activities for the week! Go J-Hawks!!
New lunch policy...remember to bring student ID
Starting this week, students without cards will have to wait until others with ID's go through the line first.
Follow us...new UHS Twitter!
Shout Outs
UHS Student Senate students and advisors lead the way!
J-Hawk football victory!
UHS Library Media Center...Green Screen photo pics throughout Homecoming Week!
Get into the J-Hawk Spirit!
For those who haven't learned it yet, here are the words:
"Urbandale, with the Blue and White,
Ready to go and fight
with all our might.
Striving, and trying,
to put it all together
and always come out winning.
We the J’s strive for victory.
Watch us fight
and you will surely see
that with our spirit,
and the teams’ determination
we will fight with confidence
we will rise, we will win.
We’ll be number one!
Urbandale, J-Hawks.
Fight! Fight! Fight!"
School Picture Re-takes
Picture order form can be found here.
Monday, Sep 18, 2017, 07:30 AM
Urbandale High School, Aurora Avenue, Urbandale, IA, United States
2018 Legislative Page Application - Juniors and Seniors
Message The Iowa Senate, House of Representatives, and Legislative Services Agency invite Iowa high school juniors and seniors to apply for Page positions for the 2018 session of the Iowa General Assembly. Serving as a legislative page is a great opportunity for students.
Included in this email is a link https://www.legis.iowa.gov/careers/apply?pid=57 to the online application.
The application forms can be completed by students and downloaded for signing,https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/careers/positions/D564415D-63D1-464E-A287-4F727447FE4B.pdf.
Please note that living arrangements for Pages are not supervised or provided. We ask parents, guardians, and school personnel to carefully consider this aspect of the program and not recommend students who may need a supervised environment.
The deadline for receipt of applications is October 6, 2017.
If you have questions regarding the program, please contact one of the persons listed below. Thank you for your assistance in making this opportunity known to your students.
W. Charles Smithson Carmine Boal
Secretary of the Senate Chief Clerk of the House
Urbandale High School
Website: http://www.urbandaleschools.com/schools/urbandale-high-school/
Location: 7111 Aurora Avenue, Urbandale, IA, United States
Phone: (515) 457-6800
Twitter: @UHS_UCSD
Tim Carver, Principal
Email: carvert@urbandaleschools.com
Website: http://www.urbandaleschools.com/directory/tim-carver/
Location: 7111 Aurora Avenue, Urbandale, IA, United States
Phone: 515-457-6801
Twitter: @TimPCarver