Upson-Lee Middle School

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!

UL ATHLETIC PROJECTS: PHASE I Superintendent Dr. Larry Derico and the Thomaston-Upson Board of Education are excited to inform the community that Phase I of the T-U School System Athletic Facilities Projects has begun. Phase I involves upgrades to Matthews Field, home of the Upson-Lee Knights football and soccer teams. Brickwork and some minor electrical work are ongoing, but things will kick into high gear following ULHS graduation on May 24. Over the summer, major changes will occur: • Artificial turf (See art rendering of field.) • Stadium lighting + entertainment package • Fencing around field • Minor construction to the visitors’ stands The tentative completion date for Phase I is August 30, 2024. This will not mark the completion of Matthews Field renovations, but most work will pause at that site for the duration of the 2024 football season. Phase II begins on September 2, 2024, and includes ULMS Baseball & Softball Complex (north side of Matthews Field), Upson-Lee Athletic Complex (behind ULHS, to include Track & Field facility, etc.) and the completion of Matthews Field. More information about Phase II will be released as Phase I nears completion. The tentative completion date for Phase II is December 31, 2025. Information about Matthews Field sod giveaway: Once graduation celebrations are completed on Friday night, May 24, crews will begin removal of the sod from Matthews Field. Pieces of sod will be cut and stacked and available to the public on Saturday morning, May 25 (1st come, 1st served, 1 per person while supplies last). If you would like to pick up a piece of Matthews Field, we will have detailed information about this process as we get closer to the date.

The Thomaston-Upson School System will be closely monitoring the weather throughout the school day. Current reports do not predict severe weather during school dismissal times this afternoon. Please review our district protocol for student dismissals during a tornado watch or warning: 1. Students may be checked out or picked up at school during a Tornado Watch. 2. Students may NOT be checked out or picked up at school during a Tornado Warning. 3. If a Tornado Warning occurs during release time on a school day, students will be held at school until it is deemed safe by the National Weather Service or the Georgia Emergency Management Association. This protocol is in effect to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and parents/guardians/others who may be picking up students at the end of the school day. This information is also available on the T-U School System's Severe Weather Guide webpage at: https://www.upson.k12.ga.us/page/severe-weather-guide

ULMS Spring Football Information DATES: 4/29-5/2 and 5/6-5/9 TIME: 3:30-5:00 p.m. LOCATION: Players are to report to the field house 1st wave PICK-UP: At the field house(behind the school) Ride must be here by 5:00 BRING: Everyone MUST HAVE cleats, tennis shoes, gym shorts, t-shirt, mouthpiece, and a football girdle or you will NOT be allowed to practice *WE WILL BE IN FULL PADS* INFO: Everyone must have created an account in Rank One by April 22nd, directions are located on the ULMS web page under athletics. *CANNOT BE FAILING MORE THAN ONE CLASS FROM THE 1ST SEMESTER TO BE ELIGIBLE*

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Hello! The Thomaston-Upson School System is required to administer stakeholder surveys as a part of an annual comprehensive needs assessment. These surveys gather perception data regarding many facets of the school district, identify strengths and weaknesses, determine the professional learning needs of staff, and set goals for our FY25 Continuous Improvement Plans (CIPs). The surveys are administered through Cognia, an accreditation, professional learning, and assessment organization that supports districts through customized improvement services. All survey responses are completely anonymous. There are 2 surveys available - 1 for parents & guardians and 1 for community members. Thank you in advance for assisting TU Schools in this process! Parent Survey: https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/249297/1804/1 Community Survey: https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/249252/1804/1

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This is Georgia School Board Appreciation Week, and we are extremely fortunate in our community to have school board members who embrace and embody our vision for the future of Thomaston-Upson Schools. We want to offer a BIG THANK YOU to Ms. Jacqueline Hollis, Board Chairperson – District 2; Mr. Jaye Eubanks, Board Vice-Chair – District 7; Ms. Angeline McGill, Board Member - District 1; Ms. Sheila Hall, Board Member - District 3; Mr. Brian Salter, Board Member - District 4; Mr. Scott Roberts, Board Member - District 5; Mr. Stephen Sadler, Board Member - District 6. We appreciate you all!

BIG shoutout to the TU Grounds Crew for the FANTASTIC JOB they did on the UL Soccer Field today!!! Isn't this beautiful?!! #ULProud

We will be offering FREE physicals for the 24-25 school year at the middle school on April 24th starting at 4:00 PM. Physical forms will be available for current 6th - 8th grade students on April 15th. Your child will need to bring the physical form, with the front and back of the first page completed and signed, with them to the physical on the 24th in order for the doctors to complete the back page. If you also have a high school student check with the high school for their procedures. This is for middle school students only. More information about pick up time and location will be coming later. If you have any questions email me at mperdue@upson.k12.ga.us.

The month of March is set aside to recognize the arts in our schools. This month we are celebrating the creative arts and those educators who inspire and engage our students in music, visual arts, media arts, theatre, and film. BIG THANKS for all your hard work! Fine arts performances at the FAC this month include: ULHS Chorus on March 7 at 7 PM and ULHS Symphonic Band on March 12 at 7 PM. Both concerts are free to attend.

The UL Softball & Tennis complex is looking GREAT, and we are excited about the many athletic upgrades still to come within the TU School System. Here's an app-exclusive first look at the construction/renovations timeline for our athletic facilities.

Visit the Thomaston-Upson School System's employment site for the latest job openings within our school district: https://upsonk12.mysmarthire.com/jobs/