ROAR Union County High School 1000 S Lake Ave Lake Butler, FL 32054 Mission The purpose of the district is to provide a collaborative learning culture where students are dedicated to excel with commitment from staff, family, and communities.

School Announcements 2/9 — Mid-terms posted in Skyward 2/10 — ACT Exam at UCHS 2/14 — Senior Cap/Gown Pictures 1st-4th periods AND Senior Superlatives Pictures 6th-7th periods 2/16 — Senior Baby Pictures due to Mrs. Gainey 2/16 — Celebration of Abilities Prom 2/19 — No School due to President’s Day Holiday 2/27 —11th and 12th grade FSA ELA Writing Retakes 3/1 — 9th and 10th grade FSA ELA Writing Assessment 3/5-3/9 — Spring Break

Girls Weightlifting Team is STATE CHAMPS! UCHS girls weightlifting team took home four State Champions and the State Champion Team title last Friday in Pensacola, FL. The first winner of the day was Josie Godwin in the 139 lb class with a combined total of 355. Mia Jackson had a combined total of 385 for the 169 lb class. Brandy McCoy had a 500 combined total. Kurston Bakken broke the bench press record with a 300lb bench, a record that hasn't been broken since 2008. This put her combined total at 525. Taylor Gainey competed in the 154 lb class placing 7 th. Breyonce Cummings competed in the 183 lb class and placed 13th. The team won with a score of 28 points. This is the first state championship for the school in this sport.

February 9, 2018

This Week in Sports

Basketball February 9 @ Dixie Co JV at 6:00 p.m and Varsity at 7:30 p.m Tennis February 13 vs St. Johns Country Day 3:45 p.m. February 15 vs St. Johns Country Day 3:45 p.m. Softball February 12 @ Keystone JV at 5:00 p.m. and Varsity at 7:00 p.m. February 13 @ Hilliard Varsity only at 7:00 p.m.

Miss U Co High Recap

Winner- Emily O'Neal 1st Runner Up- Ciarra Hopkins 2nd Runner up- Macey Hardee 3rd Runner Up- Audyn Woodington

Talent Winner- Emily O'Neal Interview Winner- Ciarra Hopkins Casual Wear- Emily O'Neal and Ciarra Hopkins On Stage Question Winner- Emily O'Neal and Macey Hardee Opening Number Presentation- Macey Hardee Activities Award Winner- Ciarra Hopkins Miss Congeniality- Ciarra Hopkins Most Photogenic- Emily O'Neal Highest Academic Achievement- Ciarra Hopkins Best Evening Gown- Ciarra Hopkins + Directors Award- Elizabeth Avila

Valentine’s Day Deliveries Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. Deliveries to Union County High School will be accepted on Tuesday, February 14th in the Media Center from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Deliveries after 1:00 p.m. will not be accepted. Signs will be posted directing you to the east entrance of the Media Center. Students will receive their items during 7th period. Please adhere to the following procedures:  We cannot allow latex balloons but Mylar or metallic balloon are acceptable.  Balloons or glass containers are not allowed on buses.  Candy or food items must be sealed from the manufacturer not wrapped in homemade wrapping.  If several gifts are for one student, they need to be tied together or in one gift bag prior to delivery.  All deliveries must have the student’s first and last name along with their grade level.  Students leaving school early may pick up by their items upon signing out with attendance.  Delivered items must be picked up the person stated on the card.  Items not picked up on the February 14th will be delivered the next day.  UCHS assumes no responsibility for lost or undeliverable item Should you have any question, please contact Linda Norcross at 496-4194.

Parent Survey On behalf of the School Advisory Council (SAC), all parents are encouraged to participate in the annual school climate survey. The link below will direct you to an anonymous survey that you will be able to complete one time. Each question ranks on a scale of 1 – 5, with 1 representing “Strongly Disagree” and 5 representing “Strongly Agree.” The SAC committee conducts these surveys each year in order to use the responses to discuss what the school is doing well and what the school may want to focus on improving. The input from parents is beneficial in seeing all aspects of Union County High School. Your student will be completing a similar survey, as well as the faculty and staff. Each question has a comment box where you are welcome to leave any positive feedback, suggestions for improvements, or comments elaborating on your choices. Once all surveys are complete, the SAC will look at the data and make a presentation to the faculty and administration. The link for the survey will be available in Skyward today and will remain open through midnight of February 16.

FFA Corn Hole Tournament FFA members held a memorial Corn Hole Tournament in honor of former member, Daniel Elixson. Money raised from the event will be given as a scholarship to a graduating senior this year. Members of the Elixson family were in attendance of the event and contributed money for the scholarship. Winners of the tournament were Chase Gallagher and Shands Howard.

Class of 2018 Baby Pictures If you would like to have your baby picture included in this year's book, please submit your picture using the form below. Pictures should be of you prior to school age (age 5 or younger). All pictures must be school appropriate or they will not appear in the yearbook. See Mrs. Gainey should you have any questions or concerns. Baby pictures are due by Friday, February 16 at 3:00 p.m. NO EXCEPTIONS! Baby Picture Submission Form

FBLA State Officer Trip to Tallahassee Earlier in the week, the state officers for Florida FBLA traveled to Tallahassee where they were able to tour the Capitol. Officers met with lobbyists, Senators, and Representatives about their roles in the Capitol and upcoming bills that were on the agenda to be voted on during session this year. They also held a mock session in the Senate Chamber as well as toured the Supreme Court building. Ashley Harris, senior at UCHS, represents Region 2 as the vice president for Florida FBLA.

February is CTE Month This month, the Florida Department of Education, students and educators are celebrating Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month with the 2018 theme, “Celebrate Today and Own Tomorrow.” More than half a million Florida students are enrolled in secondary and postsecondary career and technical education. Programs around the state will hold activities during February to promote awareness about these educational opportunities. “CTE programs have evolved from the ‘vocational’ programs of the past that prepared students for a single job with limited skills to today’s programs where students are prepared for a career,” said Career and Adult Education Chancellor Rod Duckworth. “Students who are enrolled in Florida’s CTE courses and programs are developing the skills to be successful in today’s workplace and those necessary for the jobs of the future.”  More than 420,000 K-12 students are enrolled in career and technical education programs in Florida’s public schools.  More than 52,000 students are enrolled in district technical center programs that prepare students for immediate entry into high demand, high skill employment opportunities.  More than 164,000 students are enrolled in the Florida College System postsecondary career and technical education programs.  The number of industry certifications earned by K-12 students continues to rise. In 2015-16, high school students earned a total of 81,970 industry certifications, and in 2016-17, that number jumped to 102,044.  More than 489,000 students in grades 6-12 are enrolled in one of over 1,900 registered Career and Professional Education Academies and more than 17,000 registered Career-Themed Courses.