Georgia Milestone Parent Tips and Resources - Click the link below or find it under the Parent Tab.
https://aptg.co/0RXbRN
https://aptg.co/0RXbRN
Congratulations to our March Students of the Month, Teacher of Month and Staff of the Month. Thanks to Chick-fil-A, Paul Sheets State Farm and Jinger’s Showcase for supporting these recognitions.
8th graders: Please read the flyer for information on tryouts.
It may be summer, but work continues throughout the T-U School District! This week, district and school leaders met for the annual District Leadership Retreat, held at Upson-Lee Middle School. School personnel reviewed and revised their continuous improvement plans, aligned expectations and goals, and focused on key performance measurements. The annual district retreat is an opportunity to review, reflect, and reimagine teaching and learning initiatives while strengthening the leadership's commitment to success!
This weekend at the Upson-Lee Fine Arts Center, ULMS Stage Knights present Disney's "Alice in Wonderland Jr."!!! Friday and Saturday, May 2 and 3, at 7 PM and Sunday, May 4, at 3 PM. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students. Children under 5 years of age are free. TU employees are free with valid district/school ID. Come and join young Alice as she travels through the strange world of Wonderland and encounters iconic characters, such as the ever-tardy White Rabbit, the grinning Cheshire Cat, a cool Caterpillar, the wacky Mad Hatter, and the hot-tempered Queen of Hearts. This is a timeless tale that is fun for all ages!!! See you at the FAC!
Please see Notes from the April 1, 2025, Board of Education meeting:
📢 We Need Your Input! 📢
The Thomaston-Upson School District invites our community and business partners to share their feedback in the Spring 2025 Community Stakeholder Survey! Your input helps shape our District Improvement Plan.
📝 Take the survey here: https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/277481/1804/1
📅 Survey closes May 9th!
Thank you for supporting our schools and students! #TUStakeholderSurvey #CommunityMatters #BetterTogether
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!
After consultation with the Sheriff’s Office, local EMS, and the TU transportation department, we have made the decision to close school again tomorrow, Friday, January 24. This decision was made out of an abundance of caution for our buses, parent/staff drivers, and our young student drivers who may be driving themselves to school on secondary roads that could be icy and dangerous in the morning after refreezing overnight. As you know, we will always put student and staff safety first when making decisions such as this one. All schools will return to a regular schedule on Monday, January 27. Thank you for your support of Thomaston-Upson Schools!
Due to the probability of icy and hazardous road conditions, particularly on secondary roads, and our safety concerns for students and staff, the Thomaston-Upson School System will be closed on Thursday, January 23.
Due to severe weather and the probability of adverse driving conditions in the morning, all Thomaston-Upson Schools and Central Office will be closed on Wednesday, January 22. We will continue to monitor the weather and will release information about Thursday’s plans as soon as possible.
The TU School System has been monitoring weather reports and gathering the information necessary to make an informed decision about this week’s predicted storms. In order to ensure the safety of students and staff, all Thomaston-Upson Schools and central office will be closed Tuesday, January 21. We will release information about Wednesday’s plans on Tuesday afternoon after assessing the weather situation. Please know that the Thomaston-Upson School System will always put safety first when making decisions that affect our students and staff.
Don't miss "An Enchanted Bookshop Christmas" - a ULMS Knight Theatre production - this weekend (Dec. 13, 14, & 15) at the FAC!!! Revisit or discover anew the beloved literary characters of the bestselling "The Enchanted Bookshop" in this VERY MERRY prequel. This time, they’re joined by a whole crew of Christmas themed characters, including the Nutcracker Prince, Amy March, the Velveteen Rabbit, the Little Match Girl, and even Ebenezer Scrooge himself! (Run time is approximately 1.5 hours.) Book Drive!!! - ULMS Knight Theatre will also be accepting donations of new and gently used books to donate to children. Donate in the lobby before the performances. ULMS drama teacher is Ms. Susan Musser. See you at the FAC!!! #ULfinearts
Press release from the Thomaston-Upson School System with information about Math Leader Schools and SB 233 the Promise Scholarship Act
So excited to welcome State School Superintendent Mr. Richard Woods to Upson-Lee Middle School on Thursday, December 5, to recognize ULMS as a Math Leader School for outstanding achievement in 8th grade Enhanced Algebra and to present Principal Mrs. Rhonda Gulley with the 2024 GA Masters of Mathematics banner to hang in the school! Congratulations to ULMS!!!
Our 6th Annual Family Engagement Night will be Thursday, November 21, from 5-7 PM at the UL Agriculture Center. We can't wait to see you there!
All schools have completed their school lockdown drills and will be returning to their regular class schedules. Parents and guardians, please take a moment this evening to talk with your children about the lockdown experience. Ask questions about the process, such as “What do you do first?” and praise your children for listening to the teacher and doing the things that they have been taught to do during a drill. You may want to explain that safety is something that we must practice, just like we practice reading or math. And, the more we practice, the better and more confident we become. We want safety drills to be a confidence-building experience, not a scary experience. Thank you for entrusting us with the education and safety of your children, and thank you to the Upson County Sheriff's Office for their assistance today! #weareUL
School Lockdown DRILL: At 9 AM this morning, all Thomaston-Upson Schools, with the assistance of the Upson County Sheriff’s Office, initiated a school lockdown DRILL. During a lockdown drill, all exterior doors are locked and no entry or exit is allowed. Phones at the school are not answered during a lockdown drill.
At the September 10 Board of Education meeting, the Board approved the 2025-26 school district calendar.
Upson-Lee Middle School Girls' Volleyball Team Kicks Off Season Against Lamar County
The Upson-Lee Middle School girls' volleyball team is set to kick off their season on Monday, August 12th, with a highly anticipated home game against Lamar County. This marks the second year of the program, led by Coach Perdue and Coach Jordan, who are eager to build on the foundation they established last year.
With a roster filled with returning 8th graders, the team is poised for a successful season. These young athletes have been working hard in practice, honing their skills and building team chemistry. The coaches are confident that their experience and dedication will translate into strong performances on the court.
As the season unfolds, fans and supporters are encouraged to follow the Upson-Lee Middle School girls' volleyball team closely. With a mix of returning players and new talent, the team is ready to make their mark and aim for a winning season.
Be sure to show your support and catch the excitement of middle school volleyball as the Upson-Lee girls take on their opponents. Go Knights!
