1. Union Grove High School
ANNOUNCEMENTS
August 11, 2017

2. “Union Groove” Show Choir Auditions
Today, August 11th
@ 3:25pm in the
Chorus Room
Any Fine Arts
Student is eligible
Any questions, See Mr. McMichen

3. FFA FFA Membership Forms and T-shirt order Forms are located
outside Room 410.
There is a $5 membership discount through Friday, Aug 11th.
See Mrs. Crown if you have any questions.

4.  Emory's Overnight Program
Emory College’s CORE (Cultural Overnight Recruitment Experience) visit program supports talented, high-achieving high school seniors from underrepresented backgrounds in their college search.
Apply at:  application deadline is Wednesday, August 16.

5. FCCLA
Officer Elections will take place on August 17th at 3:30 in room 404.
See Mrs. Bates if you have any questions.
Hope to see you there!

6. Thursday, August 17th 3:20PM-4:20PM Room 209 See Mrs. Wood for details
Writing Club 2017
Thursday, August 17th
3:20PM-4:20PM
Room 209
See Mrs. Wood for details
Love to Write?

7. Senior Transition Night
Aug 17th
6:00pm
in the Commons
*There will be many Universities
*Information about Senior Activities
*HOPE Scholarship & College Planning
*Georgia Student Finance Commission
(GSFC: HOPE Scholarship)

8. YEARBOOKS!!!
Buy your yearbook today and get the discounted price! $80 until August 18! Buy in room 408!

9. Military Service Academy Day
When: Saturday, August 19th
Where: Georgia Military College (Milledgeville Campus)
Representatives from the 5 academies
will be present.
*For students interested in attending one of the service Academies.

10. Peach State Tour August 21 - September 7
Admission Sessions presented by
GA State, Georgia Tech, and UGA
Register at PeachStateTour.org

11. High School released at 4:15pm

12. A Leadership Program for Sophomores
YOUTH
A Leadership Program
for Sophomores
*See Ms. Watts in the counseling office for details of how to apply by August 22nd
*Demonstrate leadership in school and/or community activities.
*Develop an understanding of leadership qualities and group skills.
*Have at least an 84 grade average.
If interested, must attend meeting on August 15th at noon.

14. Fishing Club Do you want to join Fishing Club?
Membership forms are in Trailer 3.
See Mrs. Steele for details.

15. 8/11 vs Luella (sc) 8/18 @ Woodland 8/25 vs Whitewater
Games start at 7:30
8/11 vs Luella (sc)
Woodland
8/25 vs Whitewater
Go Wolverines!!!

16. Softball
8/11-8/12 JV Tournament
8/12 vs. Walnut Grove V (12:00)

17. 8/12 @ South Side Classic: V
Volleyball
South Side Classic: V

18. Midnight Madness Run-a-thon
August 12th 7:00pm-11:30pm
@ UGHS Stadium

19. California Blend, Orange Wedges
Lunch Menu
Friday, August 11
Pizza, Chicken Sandwich Deluxe, Chicken Strips w/Roll, Garden Salad w/Turkey & Cheese, Whole Kernel Corn,
California Blend, Orange Wedges

20. Lunch Menu Available Daily: Garden Salad with Chicken Strips*
Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich,
Deli Sandwich, Grilled Chicken Wrap Tray*, Chicken Sandwich, Pizza, Garden Salad, Fresh Apples & Oranges, Choice of Milk
*Salads & Wrap Trays are available Tuesday - Friday

21. All photo sessions will be in room 408
SENIOR PORTRAITS
·   August (3:30-7pm)
·   September 26 (formals only)—gym lobby
 Any senior who doesn’t have their photo made on one of these dates must call Lifetouch and schedule an appointment at the studio in Marietta, and the photo must be made by the end of October. To reschedule an appointment, call Lifetouch/Prestige Portraits at
All photo sessions will be in room 408

22. *through your English class Retake Day is September 28th.
PICTURE DAY!
Tuesday Aug 22nd
*through your English class
Retake Day is September 28th.

23. Visit the media center to purchase your school supplies
HOURS 7:50am -3:40pm

24. Come buy your agenda today in the Media Center!
Need an Agenda?
We got you covered!!
Come buy your agenda today in the Media Center!
Only $5!!

25. Come get one from the Media Center before 3rd Lunch
Need a pass for IF?
Come get one from the Media Center before 3rd Lunch

26. Infinite Campus Mobile Help
  **Parents and students must sign into to Campus Portal on a computer before accessing the mobile app. 
1.  Download the Infinite Campus Mobile Portal application from the App Store.
2.  Search for your district by name (Henry) and state (Georgia).
o    Select Henry County Schools
3.  Enter Portal Username and Password to Sign In
o    First time users may receive a message asking for you to review your settings.  
o    Subscribe to notifications to receive alerts about grades, assignments and  attendance changes.

27. Purchase your UGHS Spirit Wear
Show Your School Pride
Purchase your UGHS Spirit Wear
in the front office

29. The Media Center has eBooks & Audiobooks
Students use their Infinite Campus login
to access the FREE eBooks & Audiobooks.

30. The office requires 48 hours for completion upon requesting
Request For :
Certificate of Enrollment to obtain
*Learner’s Permit
*Permanent Driver’s License
Completion of Work Permits – are no longer required for youth age 16 and older.
The office requires 48 hours
for completion upon requesting

31. Union Grove High School received the
Silver Medal Award in the America's Best High Schools Report by US News and World Report!
Union Grove High School was ranked
#1 in Henry County and #44 in the state!

32. 4x8 bricks hold 3 lines of text for $50
If you have any questions, please call (678)

33. Meghan Walker -15

34. Want to tell your friend Happy Birthday on the announcements?
Turn in a note with your friends name and birthday on it to Ms. Manning in the Media Center.
Due at least 24 hrs in advance.
Only $0.50!!

35. Never, Ever Underestimate the Importance of Having Fun.
Quote of the day
Never, Ever Underestimate the Importance of Having Fun.
- Randy Pausch