Upson-Lee High School

Want to take the ASVAB?? The ASVAB will be administered on May 13th. Students interested in taking the ASVAB can sign up in the guidance office by May 2, 2025.

Upson-Lee Athletics is once again sponsoring free physicals for all athletes! You can get your free physical on May 7th at Upson's-Lee Middle School starting at 3:30pm. Students must pick up a physical form from the athletic department. The first two pages of the physical form must be filled out and signed by a parent or guardian. The student must bring the signed physical with them on May 7th. Physical forms will be outside the athletic department for anyone interested in participating.

📸✨ CALLING ALL CREATORS! ✨📸 Are you into graphic design, photography, or have a talent for social media? Want to be part of something BIG at Upson-Lee High School? The Yearbook Staff is now taking applications for next school year! This is a year-long class where you’ll help capture the memories that make ULHS unforgettable. 👉 Scan the QR code to apply and show us what you’ve got! We’re looking for dedicated, creative, and motivated students ready to work hard and have fun. Spots are limited, so don’t wait—your story starts here. 📖💜⚔️ #ULKnights #YearbookSquad #DesignTheLegacy #ULHS For more information, stop by room 203 to talk with Mr. Norris!

Today our Spanish class participated in a Spanish Verb Review by hunting for verbs tucked into plastic eggs. Students practiced making present progressive verbs, affirmative tú commands, conjugating regular verbs, irregular verbs, and reflexive verbs. There was a prize egg for each class and candy for all students to enjoy! They worked great together helping each other. It was a beautiful day for hunting for verb eggs. "¡Eggcelente!" 🐣

La casa de mis sueños Our Spanish students created their dream home. They used their new vocabulary to label the names of the rooms and the floor levels in a home. They also wrote complete sentences in Spanish answering 20 questions, including writing a short description of their dream home! What an accomplishment! From "hola" in August, to writing complex sentences! Congratulations Spanish students!

Are you interested in being a member of the 2025 - 2026 ULHS Student Council? Please complete the form linked below to apply. Membership is open to all students, whether you have previously been a member or not, as long as you meet the requirements. Deadline to apply is next Wednesday, April 23. Sign up below! You must be logged in with your student ID for it to work. https://forms.gle/jsqH4tXkXUKfY3Fi6

Celebrate Your Achievements at Gordon State's Dual Enrollment to Freshman Night! Gordon State College invites you to a special celebration for our 2025 Dual Enrollment graduates! We are thrilled to recognize your hard work and achievements as a dual enrollment student. During this event, we will: Present you with a special cord to wear during your high school graduation ceremony. Acknowledge those continuing their journey with Gordon State in the fall. Announce the winners of the prestigious Dual Enrollment to Freshman Scholarship! Event Details: 📅 Date: Tuesday, April 29 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: 419 College Drive Barnesville, GA 30204 (Fine Arts Auditorium) This is your moment to shine and celebrate with your peers, family, and the Gordon State community. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to be recognized for your achievements and to connect with your future Highlander family. Register at the link below: https://visit.gordonstate.edu/event/851589

The STORY Tour is coming to Macon! The Small Town Outreach, Recruitment Yield (STORY) Tour will be in Macon on May 1. Join admissions representatives from dozens of colleges and universities to learn about holistic admissions, making a college list, and applying for admission and financial aid. The STORY program will feature a 60-minute general admissions information session followed by an 90-minute college fair featuring highly selective research universities, flagship public institutions, and liberal arts colleges from around the country. Visiting colleges and universities include Auburn University, Barnard College, Caltech, Case Western Reserve University, Claremont McKenna College, College of the Holy Cross, Cornell University, Georgia Tech, Harvard College, James Madison University, Johns Hopkins University, MIT, Northwestern University, Notre Dame, NYU, Princeton University, Rice University, Smith College, Swarthmore College, Tufts University, University of Chicago, University of Michigan, University of Southern California, Vanderbilt University, Washington University in St. Louis, Wellesley College, Williams College, and Yale University. There will be photography and videography at the event. Photos and videos captured might be used in future marketing material. Please note that this is a free event. All you need to bring is your enthusiasm and questions! Location: Central High School - 2155 Napier Ave Macon, GA Date: Thursday, May 1 Time: 6 - 8 p.m. Students are encourage to register at the link below: https://apps.admissions.yale.edu/register/STORYGA

Please see Notes from the April 1, 2025, Board of Education meeting:

Today our U.S. History students took their learning outside for an exciting milestone review! They visited stations where they answered questions, solved puzzles and read excerpts to deepen their understanding of US history. Adding a fun twists, students hopped their way to each new station!

Celebrate Your Achievements at Gordon State's Dual Enrollment to Freshman Night! Gordon State College invites you to a special celebration for our 2025 Dual Enrollment graduates! We are thrilled to recognize your hard work and achievements as a dual enrollment student. During this event, we will: Present you with a special cord to wear during your high school graduation ceremony. Acknowledge those continuing their journey with Gordon State in the fall. Announce the winners of the prestigious Dual Enrollment to Freshman Scholarship! Event Details: 📅 Date: Tuesday, April 29 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: 419 College Drive Barnesville, GA 30204 (Fine Arts Auditorium) This is your moment to shine and celebrate with your peers, family, and the Gordon State community. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to be recognized for your achievements and to connect with your future Highlander family. Register at the link below! https://visit.gordonstate.edu/event/851589

Southern Crescent offers so many opportunities to our students. Southern Crescent shared with us the following: "I am writing to let you know about a few exciting, upcoming initiatives at Southern Crescent Technical College: 1. Our summer internship partnership with the Henry County Water Authority is open again this year—students selected for the internship will work a paid job with the HCWA over the summer and will take an SCTC class through Dual Enrollment during that term. There is an information session on Thursday, April 17, at 5:30pm at SCTC’s Henry County Center (300 Lakemont Drive in McDonough). Interested students will need to attend that session where application and hiring information will be provided. 2. We are offering a one week Ag Camp in Butts County and Upson County this summer—interested students can email me for more details, but it’s a great opportunity for them to learn about this industry through hands-on demonstrations, tours with local business partners, and interactive sessions. 3. Our Ag Entrepreneur Certificate program is starting this fall—students who complete the two semester credential during the 2025-26 school year will be eligible to participate in a pitch contest with $2500 going to the winner for startup costs. Again, interested students can email me with any questions. 4. Lastly, we have another more open-ended Entrepreneurship program that consists of primarily business classes (the Ag program will include both business and Ag coursework) that also culminates in a pitch contest with prize money. If you have any students who would like to participate in this, please have them reach out to me. We are excited about these opportunities for your students, and are hopeful we’ll have quite a few that are interested. " If any students have any questions at all, please talk to their counselor!

PBIS Presents: Upson Lee High School Talent & Fashion Show Are you a singer, dancer, comedian, musician, or performer? Or do you have a passion for fashion and want to strut your style on the runway? This is YOUR time to shine! 💫 Calling all talented students—showcase your skills and creativity in the ULTIMATE Talent & Fashion Show! ⭐ How to Sign Up: Dr. Harbour, Coach Canady or in the Media Center Sign up by April 1st Bring your A-game and get ready for an unforgettable night!

***Important Schedule Change*** For the weeks of March 31-April 4, April 14-18, and April 21-25, we will be on a modified schedule each day so our teachers and students can properly prepare for the upcoming Milestones Exam. On Mondays for these three weeks, students will have an extra Milestones Review class period for 1st Block. On Tuesdays, 2nd block will get the extra milestone study block. On Wednesdays, 3rd block will get the extra class time. 4th Block will get this extra milestone review on Thursdays during these three weeks. CLUBS AND CLUB SCHEDULE WILL BE ON FRIDAYS DURING THESE THREE WEEKS! It is important for students to see the attached schedules to make sure they are on time for each class. This includes students in dual enrollment and work based learning.

Coming to the Upson-Lee Fine Arts Center April 17, 18, and 19: "The SpongeBob Musical"!!! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world! "The SpongeBob Musical" is based on the animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg. See you at the FAC!

Upson-Lee High School performed a surprise cardiac drill this morning and we want to thank the members of our staff emergency response team for their efforts. School Nurse Lisa Sollenberger shared information on our drill The drill started at 901am when Mr. Norris found a student (CPR mannequin) in his room unresponsive. He pushed his Centegix button 3 times (which notified the medical team on campus) and pushed the intercom button to notify the front office that he had a student not breathing in his classroom. An intercom announcement was made for the CPR team to report to room 203 at 902am. The first rescuer (Josh Culverhouse) arrived within 30 seconds after the announcement was made. Rescuer 2 arrived within seconds after Josh. Josh started CPR at 903am. Akia Dawson and Christi Corley brought an AED machine with them and arrived at 903am, shortly after Josh. Wayne Puckett applied the AED pads and performed the AED functions at 903am. 911 was activated by Sargeant Kirschmann. Several staff members did chest compressions while waiting for AED prompts and EMT's to arrive. EMT's arrived and transported the patient to ER. This was a surprise drill, only 2-3 people knew information on the drill, and they stepped back and let the responders use their training. We had 15 staff members (responders) show up when the announcement was made over the intercom. CPR/chest compressions began less than 1 minute after the announcement was made. An AED machine was brought to the scene and pads applied shortly after chest compressions began. A shock was given within 2 minutes of the announcement being made. If this had been a real situation, a life would have been saved! We are very impressed and proud of our response time and the CPR certified staff members who showed up to help when they heard the announcement! Thank you so much to our staff who responded to help with this emergency training.

CALLING ALL SENIORS! Bring your final college or military acceptance letter or commitment to a job to the guidance office by April 15, 2025. We have BIG PLANS to celebrate your future.

STUDENTS!!!  Do you want more SCHOLARSHIPS, COLLEGE CHOICES, CAREER PATHWAYS, JOB OPPORTUNITIES?  After completing You Science, you will be able to ACCESS these opportunities!!! 

Seniors, Herff Jones will be in the cafeteria during all three lunches on March 28 to deliver cap and gowns! If you have not purchased a cap and gown make sure to visit the school website and click the Herff Jones link under the class of 2025 tab! You are required to purchase a cap and gown in order to participate in graduation. If you have any questions please reach out to Mrs. Knight or Mrs. Bentley. Only 76 days until graduation!!

Upson-Lee High School Spring College Fair is March 11th! If you plan to attend and have not registered, register now by scanning the QR code or following this link: https://www.gaprobe.org/student-fair-registration/