Upson-Lee High School

Students & Parents — Big Day Tomorrow at ULHS!

Tomorrow, we’ll be recognizing our outstanding Knights who earned GOAL Cards for their Spring Semester 2025 academic achievements. Now in its 34th year, the West Central Georgia Bank GOAL Card program was implemented in support of the new Thomaston-Upson School System and in support of academic achievement for all Upson-Lee High School students. West Central Georgia Bank provides these all-“A” students with a student identification GOAL card, which gives them free admission to all ULHS regular season home athletic events for the semester.

We’ll also be celebrating our AP Scholars. The College Board’s AP Scholar Awards recognize high school students who excel on multiple AP Exams:

AP Scholar – Score 3 or higher on three or more AP exams.

AP Scholar with Honor – Score 3 or higher on four or more AP exams, with an average score of at least 3.25.

AP Scholar with Distinction – Score 3 or higher on five or more AP exams, with an average score of at least 3.5.

These awards highlight our students’ dedication, academic talent, and college-level achievement.

We are incredibly proud of our students for their dedication, perseverance, and commitment to excellence!

#DisciplineBuildsChampions #WeAreUL #KnightPride

Yesterday, our English Composition II students kicked off their Science Fiction unit with a lively gallery walk in the hallway. Students moved from station to station, responding to big “What if…” questions written on chart paper — sparking curiosity, creativity, and conversation. Science fiction literature often explores imaginative ideas about the future, technology, and the unknown, asking “What if?” to challenge our understanding of the world. This interactive start set the stage for an exciting journey into the possibilities and wonders of the genre!

We are proud to spotlight Upson-Lee High School rising senior Bryson Allen, who was recently selected as a delegate to the 2025 Congress of Future Medical Leaders, held at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. Bryson was nominated anonymously and chosen based on his strong academic performance, leadership potential, and passion for a future in biomedical engineering with a focus on sports medicine. Over three days, he connected with top medical professionals, heard from Nobel Laureates, and gained valuable insight into the world of medical research and innovation. Way to go, Bryson! The future of medicine is in great hands!

It’s almost time to Meet the Knights! Join us on Wednesday August 6 from 5:00–6:30 PM at the UL AG Center as we celebrate our incredible Upson-Lee athletes, band, cheer, and more! Featuring Fall Sports: Football • Softball • Volleyball • Cheer • Color Guard • Band • Cross Country Free food & face painting for all! Let’s pack the house and support our Knights! #ULKnights #MeetTheKnights #PurpleAndBlack #WeAreUL

Miss McKinley, Ms. Bishop, Mrs. Herrin, and Dr. Gist are cranking up the excitement for 9th grade! To kick off their “Investigative Journalism” unit, students are stepping into an assembly line simulation—complete with bosses, workers, muckraking journalists, producers, and consumers. Inspired by The Jungle by Upton Sinclair, this hands-on activity gives students a taste of the chaos (and injustice!) of early industrial America. To make sure everything runs like a well-oiled machine, the teachers even held a trial run with volunteers. By the end, students will channel their inner reformers and write letters to “government officials” demanding an investigation into unsafe working conditions and shady products. Let the muckraking begin! "

We cannot wait to see the Class of 2029 TONIGHT at Freshman Orientation. Please meet in the ULHS gym at 5pm and then pick up your schedule, meet your teachers and tour the school.
Upperclassmen, we are excited to see you TOMORROW at schedule pick-up between 10am and 12pm.
School starts this Friday August 1, 2025

Welcome to Upson-Lee High School, Class of 2029! We’re so excited to have you join the Knight family. Freshman schedule pick-up and orientation begins at 5:00 PM. We can’t wait to meet you!

Seniors can pick up their t-shirt during schedule pick up this Thursday. Students may not pick up a shirt for another student. If you are unable to pick your shirt up Thursday, you will be able to get it in guidance on the first day of school.

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.