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UMS is heading to State for Spell Bowl!

Please congratulate the following students in getting UMS to qualify as a finalist for the State Spell Bowl meet taking place at Purdue University next Saturday!

Elyza Batton, Luke Springer, Mason Floyd, Nayomi Riddle, Cassadee Humphrey, Kiah Haas, Kelly Clemons, and Claire Menefee 

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November 25 Newsletter

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October 25 Newsletter

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UMS Food Drive!!!

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empowHER Girls Night at UMS

Thank you to Max Blevins, Tasha Scott, and Joanne Rippey for helping set up and get things ready. Thank you to Joanna Celmer, Jodi Alexander, Jodie Temple, Kristen Nicks and Faith Reynolds for being there to help supervise and have fun with 85 Urey girls!! We really do have a great group of girls!

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UMS Staff Spotlight!!!

We want to highlight staff throughout the school year so what better way than to start with...

Mr. Steinkellner, our principal!

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Urey Counseling Corner!

The Latest Counseling Corner can be found here!
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Shamrock Blessings Fundraiser!

NEW Name and NEW Fundraiser!!! We are excited to announce that after 10 successful years with the national Blessings in a Backpack organization, our food program is going to begin feeding children at North Liberty Elementary School under a new name-Shamrock Blessings! We are thankful to the Walkerton Christian Community Food Pantry for welcoming us under their umbrella to continue carrying out our mission of assisting children in need with food on the weekends. You can follow us on our new Facebook page- Shamrock Blessings and email any questions you may have to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..We are also excited to announce a NEW fundraiser that includes DECALS for school spirit, sports, and extracurriculars. Please click on the following link to view all the decals and place your orders. The first order deadline will be Wednesday, October 1. After that, orders will be placed with the printer every Monday.

https://forms.gle/he6WP4U5GRF8BQjRA
We continue to offer yard signs for school spirit, sports, and extracurriculars. All signs can be viewed and ordered at the following link. Orders are placed with the printer every Monday.
https://forms.gle/mQ3d2b44vNiAUVSn9
We also offer yard signs for the Future Falcons Football players and cheerleaders. Orders can be placed at the following link. Decals for the two groups are included on the order form mentioned above.
https://forms.gle/KJuEQZhSeKK8gj4k6
All proceeds from our fundraisers are used to purchase the food that we send home with the kids in our program.


Shamrock Blessings

Julie Brinkhoff - Program Coordinator

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Falloween Parking Map

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Netflix Celeb Sends Special Message

Tanner Smith, one of the stars of Netflix's Love on the Spectrum, sends positivity to our WES Students and Staff. 

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International Dot Day September 15

WES is celebrating Dot Day in a big way.  Inspired by Peter Reynolds' book 'The Dot,' students have been practicing positive self talk and encouraging others.  September's focus trait is Courage. Our students have the courage to step up in many situations and do the right thing.  They have the courage to take the first step in a big challenge or a new experience.  

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Sept 2025 NLES Newsletter

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Urey Counseling Corner

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Urey Counseling Corner | Smore Newsletters for Education

Urey Counseling Corner - Dream. Plan. Go! by Stephanie Reynolds | This newsletter was created with Smore, an online tool for creating beautiful newsletters for individual educators, schools and districts
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Urey Fall Sports Info!

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Aug 2025 Back to School Newsletter

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2025-26 Back to School Letter

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WES School Supplies Available:

Parents! This is the final week to order your 1st Day School Supplies Kit! Many families purchased last year and were pleased. Don't miss out! In just a few clicks you can have everything you need for next year! Check back-to-school shopping off your list now: https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/38509 

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Registration Info:

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Calling all Kindergarteners!

If you have a child ready for kindergarten, please come to the Walkerton Elementary School office to register.  We are anxious to meet you, and you will have a chance to see our new beautifully renovated building, too. 

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Free Summer Meals!

Free meals available for all youth ages 18 and under. 

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2025 Commencement

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2025 Commencement

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CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION

John Glenn Art Department competed in the congressional art competition. Two of our students, Reese Blair and Pacience Stock, are in the top five winners.
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2025 Duck Stamp State Competition

John Glenn High School competed in the State competition for the Duck Stamp Contest. The Contest promotes learning about waterfowl and conservation by creating art. Reese Blair won 3rd place and Maggie Nowak earned staff pick.

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Field Dedication April 19th

Come out to JGHS and help celebrate our field dedication and light display to memorialize Mr. Richard "Dick" Reese! It will be at approximately 6:30pm before the championship game on 4/19/25.

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