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
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.
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:
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Community Survey:
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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.
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ULMS Future Farmers of America (FFA) students showcased their dedication and expertise at the prestigious Georgia National Junior Livestock Show held from February 22 to 24. With unwavering determination and a passion for agriculture, these students represented their school with pride. Through months of rigorous preparation and hands-on experience, they honed their skills in livestock management and showmanship. Amidst intense competition, they demonstrated remarkable poise and professionalism, earning recognition for their exemplary efforts. Their participation not only exemplified their commitment to the agricultural community but also served as a testament to the invaluable lessons learned through FFA programs. As they returned home, they carried with them not only ribbons and accolades but also memories and experiences that will shape their future endeavors in the world of agriculture.
Mark your calendars and start gathering your required documentation! ULPK Lottery Registration starts March 4 and ends on March 15. The live lottery drawing will be held on April 4, 2024, at 3:30 PM at the Upson-Lee Fine Arts Center.
Logan Ellington was named the Champion 10th Grade Showman at the 2024 Georgia National Junior Livestock Show in Perry! There were over eighty 10th graders competing today. Congratulations on this outstanding accomplishment Logan!
Welcome back from Winter Break, everyone! We hope you had a lovely week off and are excited to see you again!
This is National School Counseling Week, a week that focuses public attention on the unique contributions of school counselors within U.S. school systems and how students are different because of what school counselors do. National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. Join us this week in celebrating our wonderful school counselors at all TU schools and cheer them on as they help to prepare students for the challenges they face today and for the challenges they may face in the future!
Congrats to ULMS teacher, Mrs. Bosworth, who was selected as the December Highline Teacher of the Month. Mrs. Bosworth received a gift card and goodies, compliments of Highline, a Partner In Education with Thomaston-Upson Schools. She is pictured with Mr. Dillon Watson, Operations Manager at Highline, Thomaston, GA.
Parents,
The Thomaston-Upson School System would like to hear from YOU! Please click on the link below and complete the Georgia Department of Education’s School Climate Survey for Parents. Your opinion is very important to us. Your survey responses are confidential and will be combined with the survey responses of other parents at your child’s school to identify areas in need of improvement. It should take only ten or fifteen minutes to complete the survey. Thank you for your time and participation.
Survey link: https://gshs.gadoe.org/parents