Free Baseball Clinic!
Free softball clinic!
Mark your calendars for 9th Grade Open House and upperclassmen schedule pick up!
Students, we know how important your cell phones and headphones are to you, and we understand they’re a big part of your daily life. However, there are new rules in place this year to help everyone stay focused and keep our school environment positive. Please take a moment to review the updated guidelines in the image attached so we can all be on the same page. Thanks for your cooperation and understanding!
Welcome back, students and families! As you prepare for the new school year, be sure to check out our suggested school supply list (posted in the image below) to help you get off to a great start. Your teachers might have other requests but these supplies should get you started!
Please remember that we have a new door security system in place this year for everyone’s safety. To avoid delays or setting off the alarm, we kindly ask that you leave unnecessary metal objects at home. Some suggestions on what not to bring are in the image below.
Let’s work together to keep our school safe and our mornings smooth!
Upson–Lee NJROTC Summer Orientation Camp 2025:
Upson-Lee High School NJROTC program will be hosting its annual Freshman Orientation Camp on July 14th – July 17th, 2025. The camp will be held at the Upson-Lee High School NJROTC spaces and will run from 8:00 a.m. until Noon. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Although not mandatory, the camp will give students an early introduction to the NJROTC program, good citizenship practices, and the importance of physical fitness. Participants should have expressed interest in the NJROTC program while in 8th grade and requested the class with their guidance counselor. If there are any questions, please contact Upson-Lee High School NJROTC at (706) 647-6795. Instructors also can be reached by email at ankendall@upson.k12.ga.us or mbert@upson.k12.ga.us.
Upson-Lee NJROTC Announces Leadership Academy Graduates 2025
On June 8th – 15th, Upson-Lee NJROTC cadets participated at the NJROTC Area’s 8,9, and 10 – sponsored Leadership Academy. The training was held on the campus of the historic Riverside Preparatory Academy in Gainesville, Georgia.
Upson-Lee NJROTC cadets received more than 60 training hours with topics including psychology of leadership, military drill, being physically fit, the importance of STEM, and much more. The young Knights trained alongside nearly 300 fellow NJROTC cadets who represented newly configured Area’s 8, 9, and 10 high schools in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Virginia.
Upson-Lee’s Company Commanding Officer Cadet Lieutenant Commander Keelyn Quiller returned to Leadership Academy for a second year as a Cadre (specialty trainer) to a designated platoon. The cadets were accompanied by Naval Science Instructor Chief Petty Officer Anthony Kendall, who assisted in the training as a Platoon Advisor. This valued training can be seen as an investment in the schools NJROTC program and will aid tremendously in continued productivity and professionalism.
Pictured left to right: Cadet Miles Self, Cadet Jeremy Demand, Cadet Kenya Montfort, Cadet Kenya Worthy, Cadet Commanding Officer Keelyn Quiller, and CPO Anthony Kendall.
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!
Upson-Lee High School congratulates the winners of the 25-26 Freshman Class elections, President: Peter Caspers, Vice President: Ruth Tser and Secretary Raegan Bennett. We are very excited to welcome ALL of the new Student Council Members, it will be a great year!
The Upson-Lee High School Graduation will be live-streamed on the Thomaston-Upson Schools' YouTube channel. Streaming should start around 7:30 PM. The faculty processional will begin at 7:55 PM and the student processional will follow immediately after that. Congratulations to the ULHS Class of 2025!!! We're so proud of you!!! Live-stream link: www.youtube.com/@T-USchools
#ULProud #weareUL #ULclassof2025 #makinghistoryontheturf
Upson-Lee High School Celebrates Georgia Milestones Success with Student Giveaways
Upson-Lee High School is proud to recognize the hard work and achievement of our students on the Georgia Milestones assessments. To celebrate their efforts and encourage continued academic growth, the school recently held a drawing for two iPads, open to all students who scored Proficient or Distinguished in both semesters of testing.
In addition, Brightmoor Hospice generously donated gift cards to be included in a second drawing. This drawing was open to all students who scored Developing, Proficient, or Distinguished on the Georgia Milestones, ensuring that a wide range of student accomplishments were acknowledged and celebrated.
We are grateful to Brightmoor Hospice for their continued support of our students and community. Congratulations to all of our winners!
iPad Winners:
Kea'Nyah Searcy
Anna Beard
Charity Santos
Axel Rosas
Gift Card Winners
Joshawn Dozier
Kemontavious Raines
Priscilla Blackburn
Evans Bruce
some winners not pictured.
Current Student Council members need to go vote for student council officers asap in the student council google classroom. Voting closes at 3:10 today!
In Loving Memory of Aisha Quinn Our Upson-Lee High School family is deeply saddened by the passing of one of our own, Aisha Quinn.
Aisha’s joyful spirit, kindness, intelligence, and vibrant energy touched the lives of many. She will be deeply missed by her friends, teachers, and all who had the privilege of knowing her.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.
A celebration of Aisha’s life will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, 11:00 AM in Elizabeth's Chapel of Alfonso Dawson Mortuary, 3000 M.L. King Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30311.
Interment, Mt. Harmony Memorial Gardens, Mableton, GA.
For more information or the opportunity to leave your condolences or a tribute, click below:
https://www.articobits.com/obituaries/alfonso-dawson-mortuary-inc/aisha-quinn-obituary
🎉 Exciting News from the Yearbook Staff! 🎉
We’re proud to announce the leadership team for the upcoming 2025-2026 Upson-Lee High School Yearbook:
📘 Editor-in-Chief: Sarah Kate Bennett
🎨 Managing Editor – Layout & Design: Anna Claire Dean
📝 Managing Editor – Head of Copy: Aisha Derico
📸 Photography Editor: Sydney Carthon
These creative and driven students will be leading the charge to produce a yearbook that celebrates the spirit, success, and stories of our school year. We’re excited to see their vision come to life!
Seniors, it's almost that time! Here is the schedule for the remainder of the week. Make sure you have paid your senior dues so you can participate. If you have questions find Mrs. Bentley or Mrs. Knight! Let’s make the most of your final days at ULHS!
Congratulations to Marze’vionn Dixon! He participated in the High School High Tech computer competition and won a new laptop. Students had to complete an essay or PowerPoint project describing how they will use a laptop to transition from high school to either work or post-secondary education. Way to go!
New Security System Implementation Begins Tomorrow
Starting tomorrow, our school will implement a new weapons detection system. All students and visitors will be required to walk through this system upon entering the building. To help keep arrival smooth and efficient, we ask that students:
• Wear their backpacks on their backs
• Have binders in their hands to give to school personnel
Bus riders and car riders will receive guidance from bus drivers and school personnel when they arrive.
Through testing, we’ve learned that certain items can trigger the system, including:
• Metal eyeglass cases
• Metal pencil boxes
• Flashlights
• Umbrellas
• Binders
These items do not need to be left at home — students are welcome to bring and use them. However, to ease the screening process, students should hold these items in their hands and be ready to hand them to a staff member before passing through the detector.
We understand this is a change and may create minor inconveniences. We appreciate your patience and support as we take steps to ensure a safer school environment for everyone. Thank you for your cooperation and positivity!
Want to be a Student Council Officer?
If you would like to run for an officer position, select the position, or positions, you would like to run for using this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeD-Z2hI9kljq5uvzSjs4t5JEVB1akH7hM0XcYPT3VxDB8qBw/viewform
The deadline to submit your name as a candidate is 3:10pm on Friday May 9th. If you would like to run, you must pay your 25-25 Dues. You can use the CheddarUp link below to pay them.
https://my.cheddarup.com/c/25-26-student-council/items
Congratulations to ULHS seniors Breyden Zickefoose and Brodee Hurt who signed to play soccer at Southern Crescent Technical College!!! These young men will trade in their purple, silver, and black for the royal blue, green, and gold of the SCTC Tigers following their graduation from ULHS in May. Way to go, Breyden and Brodee!!! #ULProud #weareUL #ULsoccer
Want to take the ASVAB?? The ASVAB will be administered on May 13th.
Students interested in taking the ASVAB can sign up in the guidance office by May 2, 2025.
