Union Grove Union High School

🚴‍♂️ Calling All Cyclists! Make a Difference in Union Grove! 🚴‍♀️ Join Cycling Without Age and bring joy to seniors and adults in our community! As a volunteer, you’ll pilot special trishaw bikes, offering passengers a chance to experience the outdoors, share stories, and enjoy the wind in their faces. 🌞 ✅ Special trishaw bikes for comfortable rides ✅ Training for new volunteers ✅ Only 3 hours a month commitment ✅ A rewarding way to give back to your community Be part of something meaningful! Volunteer today or donate to support this incredible initiative. Visit 👉 www.cwawalworth.org 📩 For more info, contact: info@cwawalworth.org | 📞 (262) 320-7325 #CyclingWithoutAge #VolunteerOpportunity #GiveBack #JoyOfMobility

🏀📚 Big News, Bronco Fam! 📚🏀 The Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association has announced its 2025 Boys and Girls Basketball Team Academic All-State awards, and Union Grove High School Girls Basketball had the highest team GPA in the entire state! 🎉👏 This incredible achievement reflects the dedication and hard work of our student-athletes both on and off the court. Way to set the standard, Broncos! 🏆🔥 Read more here: 🔗 https://www.wissports.net/news_article/show/1333821 #BroncoFam #StudentAthletes #AcademicsMatter #AllState 🏀📖

SPRING SPORT REMINDERS: 🥎 The Softball player-parent meeting is TODAY 3/12 in Rm. 222 at 6pm . Tryouts are 3/17. 🎾 Anyone interested in Boys Tennis there will be a player/parent meeting on Tues., March 18 in the cafeteria at 6pm. Tennis begins 3/31. ⛳ Boys Golf will have their Player/Parent meeting Tues., March 18 at 6pm in the Performance Center (enter through the Hwy. 45 doors). Tryouts begin 3/31. ⚾ Baseball has a MANDATORY Player/Parent meeting 3/19 at 5pm in the large gym. Open gym 3 :00 - 4:45pm before meeting. Tryouts are 3/24. ⚽ Girls' Soccer tryouts begin when we return from Spring Break 3/31. See Coach Jung or Coach DelPonte for any questions. ✔ Skyward Athletic Registration, concussion/cardiac form (on Skyward) and current physical need to be completed before a practice permit can be received in the Athletic (Main) office. Permits need to be obtained by next week Thursday 3/20, as the Athletic office will be closed during Spring Break.

🎭🎶 Thank You, Dawn Van Ess! 🎶🎭 Please join us in thanking and congratulating Dawn Van Ess for her incredible 33 years of service on the Union Grove High School Board of Education! Since 1992, Dawn has been a dedicated advocate for our students, staff, and community. Her passion for education has touched countless lives, but the musicals and the arts have always held a special place in her heart. At her final board meeting, we had the opportunity to celebrate Dawn with cake, gifts, and heartfelt gratitude. 🎂🎁 While her time on the board is coming to a close, her impact on UGHS will be felt for years to come. Thank you, Dawn, for your unwavering support, leadership, and love for UGHS! ❤️🐴 #ThankYouDawn #UGHS #BroncoFam

🎨🏆 Congratulations to our talented student artists! 🏆🎨 The Art Department is proud to recognize our Broncos who earned awards in the 2025 Scholastic Art Awards! 🎨 Senior Grace Nelson received two Honorable Mentions: 🖌 "Hidden Faces" (Painting) ✏️ "Instinctual Carnage" (Drawing & Illustration) 🎨 Freshman Evelin Garcia-Saldana received an Honorable Mention: ✏️ "Stegosaurus Adventures" (Drawing & Illustration) Way to go, Grace and Evelin! Your creativity and dedication to the arts are inspiring! 👏🎭 #BroncoFam #UGArt #ScholasticArtAwards

🚧🔨 Real-World Experience in Action! 🔨🚧 Shoutout to Redek, one of our outstanding Youth Apprentices, who is gaining hands-on experience with JP Cullen! 👏 Redek has been working hard alongside both the concrete crew and carpenter crew at the new Educators Credit Union project in Mt. Pleasant. 💪 This opportunity allows him to build skills, gain industry knowledge, and take meaningful steps toward a future in the trades. Keep up the great work, Redek! Current Sophomores and Juniors interested in Youth Apprenticeship should set up a time to meet with Mr. Wetzel or their counselor. #YouthApprenticeship #BroncoFam #BuildingTheFuture #HandsOnLearning 🏗️🔧

📢 ACT Test Day is Tomorrow! 📢 Juniors, be ready for the ACT on Tuesday, March 11! ✅ Here’s what you need to know: 📍 Report to the cafeteria by 7:30 AM 🍽️ Breakfast will be available 🚌 No bus transportation—plan ahead! 📝 Bring these items: ✏️ Pencils 📱 Calculator 💻 Charged Chromebook & Charger Get a good night’s rest and come prepared to do your best! 💪 You've got this! 🎯 #BroncoFam #ACTTestingDay

Congratulations to the Girls Basketball team for winning the first round of Sectionals last night against Whitnall. Sectional Finals will be held at Whitefish Bay High School this Sat., March 8th at 1pm against Wauwatosa East. Tickets are $7 for all and can be purchased through GoFan, no cash accepted. https://gofan.co/app/school/WI19517 It will stream on Hudl TV. Pictures attached are from UG's fan section last night. Photo credit: Aimee Katterhagen and Patti Halbach

🌍🍣 It was Sushi Day in International Foods! 🥢 Our students have been rolling up their skills and exploring new flavors as they travel the world through cuisine. From perfecting their sushi rolls to learning about Japanese culture, our culinary department is serving up hands-on learning at its finest! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳 #BroncoFam #CulinaryAdventures #SushiDay

☕🍪 Join Us for Coffee & Conversation on Foster Care Needs! 🍪☕ Union Grove High School teachers, staff, and community members are invited to an afternoon at Just Brew It to learn more about the foster care needs in Racine County. 📅 Date: March 11, 2025 ⏰ Time: 3:30 PM 📍 Location: Just Brew It RSVP: https://bit.ly/3EtVN4F Enjoy a coffee and cookie on us while gaining valuable insight into how we can support foster care in our community. We hope to see you there! 💙 #BroncoFam #CommunityMatters

Ms. van der Zel's AP Biology students have been hard at work researching the effects of various environmental factors on zebrafish embryo development! 🧐🔬 Check out these snapshots from their February research sessions! Next up? In April, they’ll take their learning to the next level by attending a student research conference! 🎓👏 #BroncoFam #HandsOnLearning

📢 One Week Until ACT Testing! 📢 Juniors, your ACT test day is coming up on Tuesday, March 11! 🎯📖 Remember, only juniors need to report to school that day. Families, check your mail and email for important details. 📬📩 If you have any questions, reach out to the school. Keep up the preparation, and finish strong! 💪 #BroncoFam #ACTTestingDay

Girls Basketball Sectional @ Wilmot on Thursday 3/6/25 ❤️🏀 Ticket Prices - $7 adults and students. 2000 tickets will be available on GoFan for presale. Each team has been given an allotment of 625 each. Those remaining tickets will be made available to the general public at 7 PM on Wednesday. 🎟️All tickets must be purchased through GoFan: https://gofan.co/app/school/WI19522 📏Sportsmanship Guidelines: 1. Air horns, whistles, and devices that simulate gunfire are not allowed 2. Noisemakers may NOT be used during playing action 3. Pennants, shakers, homer hankies are acceptable 4. School flags are permitted as well as hand-held banners that are not offensive in nature, or disrupt players, officials or interfere with spectators. 🎥Streaming - The game will be streamed on Hudl Fan: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/wilmot/organization/12860/wilmot-high-school 🅿️Parking - The Wilmot Fieldhouse is located inside Entrance A, which is on the far western end of the South parking lot, adjacent to the football field.

📢 Summer Job Opportunity! ☀️🎢 Looking for a fun and rewarding summer job? One of our amazing business partners, BCI/Jellystone, is hosting a Hiring Event on Saturday, March 9, from 12 PM - 2 PM! 🏕️🎡 They have tons of exciting summer jobs available for students in areas like: 🍔 Food & Beverage 🏊 Aquatics 🛍️ Retail 🎟️ Reservations 🎭 Recreation 🧗 Ropes Course Guides … and more! If you're looking for a great way to gain work experience, meet new friends, and have fun this summer, don’t miss out! Stop by the hiring event to learn more and apply. 📍 Jellystone Park™ Caledonia 📅 March 9 | 12 PM - 2 PM Tag a friend who needs a summer job and spread the word! 👏 #BroncoFam #SummerJobs #HiringEvent

Gateway Technical College - Horticulture Career Fair 📅 March 7, 2025 🕛 10am-2pm Register here: https://gtc.edu/Horticulture-fair

🎩♦️✨ Senior Prom 2025: House of Cards 🃏♥️♠️ ✨♦️🎩 Get ready for a night of glamour, luck, and high-stakes fun at Senior Prom 2025 – House of Cards! 🏰♠️ 📅 Date: Friday, May 17 📍 Location: County Fair Grounds 🚗 Motorcade: Starts at 6:00 PM 🎟 Tickets: $55 More details will be sent to students' email, so keep an eye out! Don’t gamble on missing this unforgettable night! 🃏♣️♥️ #HouseOfCards #BroncoProm #BroncoFam

🎉 Happy National School Social Worker Week! 🎉 This week, we’re celebrating Mrs. Heifner, our incredible school social worker, who plays a vital role in supporting our students, staff, and families. 💙 Mrs. Heifner is always there to provide guidance, encouragement, and resources to help students overcome challenges and reach their full potential. Whether she’s offering a listening ear, connecting families with community support, or advocating for student success, her dedication makes a difference every single day. Thank you, Mrs. Heifner, for your compassion, hard work, and unwavering commitment to our Bronco Family! 🐴❤️ #NationalSchoolSocialWorkerWeek #ThankYouMrsHeifner #BroncoFam

Today, at the SALT BINGO fundraiser the Go Frank Go Foundation presented SALT with a check for $2,000! Frank Lamping would be proud to know the community continues to give back to help each other in his honor. Thank you GFG! #GoFrankGo #broncofam

Congratulations to Camden Rugg who won the Division 1 Wrestling State Championship at 106 pounds today at Madison's Kohl Center!  Bronco Country is extremely proud of Camden!!!!

🎉 BINGO is almost here! 🎉 Don't miss out on the 2nd SALT Bingo Event this Sunday, March 2, at 11:30 AM in the UGHS Cafeteria! ✅ $2 per Bingo card – fun, prizes, and a great cause! 🍕🥤 Pizza, chips, soda, and popcorn will be available. 💙 All proceeds support mental health initiatives at UGHS! 📍 RSVP now: https://tinyurl.com/4e4sann3 Grab your lucky charms and join us for a great time! 🎊 #BroncoFam #MentalHealthMatters