1. Union Grove High School
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Dec 25th - Jan 9th

3. Prom 2018 Ticket Prices are: Dec – Jan: $80 Feb – Mar: $90
When: April 21, 2018
Where: Georgia Freight Room
Time: 8pm – 11pm
Tickets can be bought from Ms. VonLaken in the front office or Ms. Merlino in Room 804.
Ticket Prices are:
Dec – Jan: $80
Feb – Mar: $90
NO TICKET SALES IN APRIL!!!

4. Club News

5. Priceless…see Mrs. Spivey in room 410 for an application!
Participating in Work-Based Learning your junior or senior year of high school
Priceless…see Mrs. Spivey in room 410 for an application!

6. 2 18 Environmental Science Club is moving to Thursday.
Starting in:
2 18
Environmental Science Club is
moving to Thursday.
Room 411 (Dr. White’s) at 3:25 pm.

7. Registration is now OPEN!
UGHS Teens Teaching Tots Preschool 2018
Registration is now OPEN!
Up to 15 students ages 3 – 5 (fully potty-trained) will be able to participate in the Preschool at UGHS.
There’s still room!
Preschool will be from 8:am – 11:00 am on most Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in Room 404 at UGHS.
Registration fee is $150 one time only and FREE tuition.
Preschool dates are January 16th – April 27th (excluding school breaks and special testing dates).
If interested Mrs. Bates or visit the UGHS Office.

8. Important Senior Information

9. To be turned into the Counseling Office
Remember to bring in your acceptance letters & scholarship awards to be included on the website and/or the graduation program.
To be turned into the Counseling Office

11. Noah Major – Georgia Southern University
College Acceptances
December 2017
Noah Major – Georgia Southern University
Thuy Ngo – SCAD (Academic Honors Scholarship) & Kennesaw State University & University of Bridgeport
Trinity Johnson – University of Tennessee
Joshua Gavett – Mercer University
Amaya Baker – Webster University & University of West Georgia
Maya Lofton – Duke University & University of Georgia
Krystal Huggins – Middle Georgia State University
Jalen Jones – Western Carolina University

12. Scholarship Information

13. For more scholarships and important dates,
Follow Me
@UGScholarships
For more scholarships and important dates,
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14. https://scholarships360.org/unigo-10k-scholarship/
Unigo Scholarship
$10,000
To apply, register for a Unigo account and write a short essay. The essay prompt is: “Surprise! You just got elected president. What’s your first tweet?”.
Deadline to apply is December 31st.

15. Deadline to apply is January 2nd.
Danforth Scholars Program
Recipients will receive full or partial tuition scholarships that are renewable each year. Must be nominated by your counselor and the scholarship is for Washington University in St. Louis.
Deadline to apply is January 2nd.

16. $1,000 - $3,500 You could receive High School Seniors
We are awarding 7 scholarships to graduating HS Seniors.
Deadline: Jan 3, 2018
For more information, please visit our website:

17. GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Deadline to apply is January 4th.
This program annually provides college-bound students with $10,000 renewable scholarships – up to $40,000 total per recipient – and supports them as they lead and serve in college and beyond.
Deadline to apply is January 4th.

18. Tuskegee Airmen, Inc (Atl Chapter) Deadline to apply is January 5th.
$1,500 academic scholarship – could qualify for more on the National level.
See Ms. Watts for application packet.
Deadline to apply is January 5th.

19. ”Why is a college education important to me?”
Win Dollars for College!
Black College Expo is looking for all juniors & seniors to participate!
Win scholarship Money by writing an essay on…
”Why is a college education important to me?”
All entries are to be typed, double spaced and embedded in the .
submission to:
More details available at
Deadline: Jan 22, 2018

20. National Beta Scholarship Program
$1,000 - $15,000
Must be a member of Beta Club, community service, leadership, and participation in Beta activities.
Deadline to apply is January 25th.

21. Scholarship Foundation Deadline to apply is January 31st.
Henry County
Scholarship Foundation
Awarded for college and vocational programs and are given for $500, $750, or $1,000, depending upon several factors, including recipient’s qualifications and needs, donor’s wishes, and available funds.
Deadline to apply is January 31st.

22. 2017-2018 Alice Dodd Scholarship for Outstanding Community Service
1st Place receives $1,200
2nd Place receives $800
Bobby Dodd Memorial Scholarship for Outstanding
Community Service
1st Place receives $1,200
2nd Place receives $800
All Applications must be postmarked by January 31, 2018.
See Mrs. Watts in the Counseling Office for an application and more details.

23. Do you have a 3.75 GPA or higher?
Are you in 10th or 11th grade?
Do you have a 3.75 GPA or higher?
Are you engaged in community service?
If you answered yes, see Ms. Watts about the Carson Scholars Program

24. College Information

25. Jacksonville State University
See Mrs. Watts in the Counseling Office if you are interested in attending Jacksonville State.
There are several scholarship opportunities available starting at score of 23 on ACT or 1100 on SAT with a 3.0 grade point average. The scholarship period begins September 1, 2017.

26. Clemson’s Challenge for Academically Talented Students
(C-CATS)
For High achieving 9th and 10th graders
Top-Ranking students will experience weekend adventures offered at
Clemson University
Interested students should see Ms. Watts in the Counseling Office

27. Sports

28. Tryouts will be held on January 9th, 10th, &11th from 3:40-5:15 P.M.
TENNIS TRYOUTS
Tryouts will be held on January 9th, 10th, &11th from 3:40-5:15 P.M.
You MUST have a completed physical in order to tryout.

29. Summer Opportunities

30. Yale Young Global Scholars Program
Highly selective admission process for current 10th and 11th graders
Deadline to apply is February 6th
Application link  

31. Submit your online application to
SSU Media High
A digital magazine and 2 week camp at Savannah State University is looking for HS students for its 2018 Summer Program!
Students, ages 14-17, will produce multimedia content for mobile devises and social media.
Experience 2 weeks of journalism for mobile devises at Savannah State university.
Submit your online application to
By April 30, 2018

32. • Listen and interact with guest speakers in the industry
The Hospitality Careers Academy is a terrific summer opportunity for students that are interested in a career in hospitality and tourism. During the weeklong Academy students will:
• Listen and interact with guest speakers in the industry
• Participate in job shadowing and industry tours
• Take part in team-building and leadership activities
A $450 program fee is due upon acceptance into the program.
The tentative dates for the program are July 16-20, The deadline to apply is Monday, April 30 by 5pm
Student acceptance will be based on a competitive process which includes: a completed application, an essay question, three recommendations and a personal interview. We are looking for the future leaders in our industry.
The online application for the Hospitality Careers Academy can be found here.

33. Other
Important
Information

34. 7th Annual Geranium Drop On the square in downtown McDonough, GA
December 31, 2017
On the square in downtown McDonough, GA
It’s FREE!
LIVE MUSIC!
Specials from local restaurants

35. The Governor's Office of Student Achievement has named Union Grove High a Bronze Award winner for highest academic performance. Student achievement at UGHS ranks in the top 7% of high schools in Georgia. Congratulations to our outstanding students and dedicated faculty and staff.

36. 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