It's time to place your order for your Homecoming Shirt! This year's theme is Hollywood Knights and we currently have shirts on sale at this link:
https://inkcouch.printavo.com/merch/ulhs-homecoming-tees-2025
Orders will stop being accepted on September 5th. Shirts will be delivered to the high school by September 22nd.
Shirt prices range from $20 to $23. When you make your purchase, the charge will appear as InkCouch
https://inkcouch.printavo.com/merch/ulhs-homecoming-tees-2025
Orders will stop being accepted on September 5th. Shirts will be delivered to the high school by September 22nd.
Shirt prices range from $20 to $23. When you make your purchase, the charge will appear as InkCouch
ULHS is opening the Prom Closet for Homecoming!
Please use the flyer and QR code to book an appointment to "shop"
We are always accepting donations but currently need shorter-style dresses and shoes. If you have donations they go to the ULHS Front Office.
Please use the flyer and QR code to book an appointment to "shop"
We are always accepting donations but currently need shorter-style dresses and shoes. If you have donations they go to the ULHS Front Office.
Mrs. Dennis and her Banking, Investing and Insurance students conducted mock interviews on Friday, August 29, 2025. This concluded their unit on Careers. Students studied lessons on Career Exploration, Finding a Job, Resumes and Cover Letters, The Interview and Starting a New Job. Students brought a cover letter, resume and a thank you letter in hand to their interview. A huge thank you to Coach Omar Johnson for volunteering his time to come in and interview all of our students! The Mock Interview Scenario - Students are applying to be a Business Education Teachers at Upson-Lee High School.
Congratulations to Mr. And Miss Upson-Lee and the Senior Class of 2026 Favorites. These students were voted on by their peers and are the true example of what an outstanding Knight is!
Seniors, you have the opportunity to vote for Senior Favorites tomorrow August 27 - Thursday August 28.
Senior favorites have already been nominated by their peers and faculty and staff at ULHS. Mr. And Miss Upson - Lee are the two senior favorites with the most votes!
Be sure to vote for your classmates starting tomorrow morning on the UL homepage.
Every month, counseling shares college program and scholarship information directly with senior students. Here is the September update!
Cappex
This year Cappex.com is giving high school students $25,000 in scholarships just for being themselves. There is no essay to write, no letter of recommendation to solicit. To qualify, students need only fill out a free profile onCappex.com. Students may apply for multiple scholarships using the same profile. In all, 26 scholarships in 14 categories will be awarded. There are scholarships for students headed to the top 10 most popular majors. Cappex is also giving away airline vouchers so students can visit potential schools with our college tour Travel Scholarships. There is even a Hardship Scholarship for a student that didn’t let adversity interfere with success. For full scholarship details and deadlines go to www.cappex.com
Coca-Cola Scholarship
Coca-Cola awards 250 merit-based scholarships to well-rounded individuals with highly developed interest in their communities. They spend time volunteering and tutoring and are leaders in the school and the community. Seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and those who are actively involved will have the highest chance to obtain a scholarship. However, all students may apply. Recipients are selected from all states in the U.S. and more than one-third are minority. Only on-line registration is accepted. You will need the high school CEEB code (112967), your GPA, and your class rank to complete the application. To apply, go to www.coca-colascholars.org DEADLINE: September 30th..
Common Application
The Common Application is a not-for-profit membership organization that, since its founding 35 years ago, has been committed to providing reliable services that promote equity, access, and integrity in the college application process. You can go to www.commonapp.org for more information.
P.E O. Georgia Scholarship
The Georgia P.E.O. Scholarship was founded in 1970 to help support and finance educational opportunities for women who are residents of the state of Georgia who plan to or are currently attending an accredited college or university in the U. S. or Canada. A woman is eligible to be recommended for the Georgia State P.E.O. Scholarship provided she:
-Has a minimum GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale
-Has residency in the state of Georgia
-Is a citizen or legal permanent resident of the U.S. or Canada
-Planning to enroll or currently enrolled in an accredited college in the U.S with at least one year of study remaining.
-Is recommended by and receive the vote of a local Georgia P.E.O chapter. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in applying, please see Mrs. Bailey in guidance by September 5th.
Probe College Fair
Upson-Lee High School will be having a college fair on November 18, 2025 from 9:00-11:00 a.m in the gym.
QuestBridge
QuestBridge National College Match program helps outstanding high-achieving low-income high school seniors gain admission and full four-year scholarships to some of the nation’s leading colleges. If you are a student who has achieved academic excellence in the face of economic challenges, we encourage you to apply. QuestBridge works with selective colleges that are committed to opening their doors to high-achieving students regardless of family income. Most QuestBridge partner colleges also include the cost of books and travel in their scholarship packages and automatically renew the scholarship for all four years of college. All College Match scholarships are loan-free. The QuestBridge National College Match application is tailored to enable high-achieving low-income students to highlight their strengths and the obstacles they have overcome. The application is available free of charge on the QuestBridge website (www.questbridge.org)
Retired Teachers Association Scholarship
Any student planning to pursue a degree in education should come by the guidance office to pick up an application for consideration of this scholarship. The deadline to sign up is March 13th.
University of Georgia
The University of Georgia has a non-binding Early Action Plan (October 15th- Deadline) in addition to Regular Admission (January 15th- Deadline). Applications may be made on-line at www.admissions.uga.edu or you may pick up a form in guidance. Scholarships are also available- for more information go to http://www.admissions.uga.edu/financial_firstyear.html
SENIORS:
**The last SAT test score that can be used for STAR student competition is the NOVEMBER test administration. STAR student is based on highest SAT score and ranking in top 10% of the graduating class.
**Any senior athlete who plans to play a sport in college should register with NCAA. The website for registration is www.eligibilitycenter.org . There is a registration fee.
Cappex
This year Cappex.com is giving high school students $25,000 in scholarships just for being themselves. There is no essay to write, no letter of recommendation to solicit. To qualify, students need only fill out a free profile onCappex.com. Students may apply for multiple scholarships using the same profile. In all, 26 scholarships in 14 categories will be awarded. There are scholarships for students headed to the top 10 most popular majors. Cappex is also giving away airline vouchers so students can visit potential schools with our college tour Travel Scholarships. There is even a Hardship Scholarship for a student that didn’t let adversity interfere with success. For full scholarship details and deadlines go to www.cappex.com
Coca-Cola Scholarship
Coca-Cola awards 250 merit-based scholarships to well-rounded individuals with highly developed interest in their communities. They spend time volunteering and tutoring and are leaders in the school and the community. Seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and those who are actively involved will have the highest chance to obtain a scholarship. However, all students may apply. Recipients are selected from all states in the U.S. and more than one-third are minority. Only on-line registration is accepted. You will need the high school CEEB code (112967), your GPA, and your class rank to complete the application. To apply, go to www.coca-colascholars.org DEADLINE: September 30th..
Common Application
The Common Application is a not-for-profit membership organization that, since its founding 35 years ago, has been committed to providing reliable services that promote equity, access, and integrity in the college application process. You can go to www.commonapp.org for more information.
P.E O. Georgia Scholarship
The Georgia P.E.O. Scholarship was founded in 1970 to help support and finance educational opportunities for women who are residents of the state of Georgia who plan to or are currently attending an accredited college or university in the U. S. or Canada. A woman is eligible to be recommended for the Georgia State P.E.O. Scholarship provided she:
-Has a minimum GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale
-Has residency in the state of Georgia
-Is a citizen or legal permanent resident of the U.S. or Canada
-Planning to enroll or currently enrolled in an accredited college in the U.S with at least one year of study remaining.
-Is recommended by and receive the vote of a local Georgia P.E.O chapter. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in applying, please see Mrs. Bailey in guidance by September 5th.
Probe College Fair
Upson-Lee High School will be having a college fair on November 18, 2025 from 9:00-11:00 a.m in the gym.
QuestBridge
QuestBridge National College Match program helps outstanding high-achieving low-income high school seniors gain admission and full four-year scholarships to some of the nation’s leading colleges. If you are a student who has achieved academic excellence in the face of economic challenges, we encourage you to apply. QuestBridge works with selective colleges that are committed to opening their doors to high-achieving students regardless of family income. Most QuestBridge partner colleges also include the cost of books and travel in their scholarship packages and automatically renew the scholarship for all four years of college. All College Match scholarships are loan-free. The QuestBridge National College Match application is tailored to enable high-achieving low-income students to highlight their strengths and the obstacles they have overcome. The application is available free of charge on the QuestBridge website (www.questbridge.org)
Retired Teachers Association Scholarship
Any student planning to pursue a degree in education should come by the guidance office to pick up an application for consideration of this scholarship. The deadline to sign up is March 13th.
University of Georgia
The University of Georgia has a non-binding Early Action Plan (October 15th- Deadline) in addition to Regular Admission (January 15th- Deadline). Applications may be made on-line at www.admissions.uga.edu or you may pick up a form in guidance. Scholarships are also available- for more information go to http://www.admissions.uga.edu/financial_firstyear.html
SENIORS:
**The last SAT test score that can be used for STAR student competition is the NOVEMBER test administration. STAR student is based on highest SAT score and ranking in top 10% of the graduating class.
**Any senior athlete who plans to play a sport in college should register with NCAA. The website for registration is www.eligibilitycenter.org . There is a registration fee.
We are thrilled to announce that Lesley Murphy has been named a Finalist for Assistant Principal of the Year by the Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals!
Her leadership, and dedication makes a difference every single day at Upson-Lee High School.
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Murphy on this well-deserved recognition! #KnightPride #GASSP #ThatsOurAP
Her leadership, and dedication makes a difference every single day at Upson-Lee High School.
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Murphy on this well-deserved recognition! #KnightPride #GASSP #ThatsOurAP
Seniors may nominate or sign up to be a senior favorite on the school website under the class of 2026 tab.
After nominations are submitted, voting for senior favorites will be held next week!
🎓 UGA is Coming to Upson-Lee! 🐾
The University of Georgia Admissions Team will be visiting Upson-Lee High School on Friday, August 22, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM!
This is a fantastic opportunity to:
✅ Learn about UGA’s admissions process
✅ Ask questions about campus life, majors, and scholarships
✅ Connect directly with UGA representatives
📣 Interested students should speak with their counselor and teacher to confirm if they should attend.
Don’t miss your chance to explore what it means to be a Georgia Bulldog! ❤️🖤
#GoDawgs #UGAAdmissions #CollegeBound #UpsonLeeKnights
The University of Georgia Admissions Team will be visiting Upson-Lee High School on Friday, August 22, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM!
This is a fantastic opportunity to:
✅ Learn about UGA’s admissions process
✅ Ask questions about campus life, majors, and scholarships
✅ Connect directly with UGA representatives
📣 Interested students should speak with their counselor and teacher to confirm if they should attend.
Don’t miss your chance to explore what it means to be a Georgia Bulldog! ❤️🖤
#GoDawgs #UGAAdmissions #CollegeBound #UpsonLeeKnights
🏈 It’s That Time of Year, Knights! 🏈
We are proud to announce the 2025 Upson-Lee Knights Homecoming Courts! 👑
Our Knights will shine even brighter this fall — and we’ll be sharing official court photos after August 24th.
👑 Senior Homecoming Court
💜 Sydney Casteel
🖤 Ma’Lia Gibson
💜 Shikiera Ellerbee
🖤 Sydney Carthon
💜 Taylor Rogers
🖤 Jamayah Carthon
💜 Ashrmaine’ Neal
🖤 Avery Salter
💜 Krissa Lewis
🖤 Ceaziia Parker
💜 Brie Montano
🖤 Abigail Ozley
💜 Kinsley Woodard
Junior Homecoming Court
💜 Leilah Kirk
🖤 Kynslee Crawford
💜 Hadley Chastain
🖤 Sophia Harris
💜 GG Hammack
Sophomore Homecoming Court
💜 Audrey Hemphill
🖤 Fernanda Mata
💜 Sofia Dumas
🖤 Jasiyan Smith
💜 Peyton Walker
Freshman Homecoming Court
💜 Adelyn Bishoff
🖤 Ta’kyla Lockhart
💜 Mylah Wall
🖤 Lundon Price
💜 Reagan Bennett
Let’s hear it for our Homecoming Royals in the making! 🎊 Drop a 💜 or 🖤 in the comments to show your Knight pride!
#ULKnights #Homecoming2025 #KnightPride #PurpleAndBlack
We are proud to announce the 2025 Upson-Lee Knights Homecoming Courts! 👑
Our Knights will shine even brighter this fall — and we’ll be sharing official court photos after August 24th.
👑 Senior Homecoming Court
💜 Sydney Casteel
🖤 Ma’Lia Gibson
💜 Shikiera Ellerbee
🖤 Sydney Carthon
💜 Taylor Rogers
🖤 Jamayah Carthon
💜 Ashrmaine’ Neal
🖤 Avery Salter
💜 Krissa Lewis
🖤 Ceaziia Parker
💜 Brie Montano
🖤 Abigail Ozley
💜 Kinsley Woodard
Junior Homecoming Court
💜 Leilah Kirk
🖤 Kynslee Crawford
💜 Hadley Chastain
🖤 Sophia Harris
💜 GG Hammack
Sophomore Homecoming Court
💜 Audrey Hemphill
🖤 Fernanda Mata
💜 Sofia Dumas
🖤 Jasiyan Smith
💜 Peyton Walker
Freshman Homecoming Court
💜 Adelyn Bishoff
🖤 Ta’kyla Lockhart
💜 Mylah Wall
🖤 Lundon Price
💜 Reagan Bennett
Let’s hear it for our Homecoming Royals in the making! 🎊 Drop a 💜 or 🖤 in the comments to show your Knight pride!
#ULKnights #Homecoming2025 #KnightPride #PurpleAndBlack
🏈 Upson-Lee Knights Football – Important Game Day Info 🏈
Our first home football game is TOMORROW NIGHT at Matthews Field! Please take a moment to review our updated safety procedures before you arrive:
✅Clear Bags Only – Bags must be clear and no larger than 12"x6"x12".
✅ New Open Gate Security System – Quick, contactless metal detection.
✅ Special Exceptions – Diaper bags and medically necessary bags are allowed but will be subject to inspection.
Gates open at 6:30 PM Friday. Please plan your arrival accordingly.
For more details on our enhanced safety measures, check out the attached graphic.
Together, we create a safer Thomaston-Upson County Schools! 💜🖤
#GoKnights #ULHS #FridayNightLights
Last week we honored the following students and an AP teacher who received the following National AP Scholars Awards:\
AP Scholar with Honors: Sarah Kate Bennett, Anna Claire Dean, Christopher Peppers, Wyatt Pettis
AP Scholar with Distinction: Aisha Derico
AP Scholar: Avery Salter, Nicholas Wells, Brody Moss
Mr. Josh Herrin- AP Government
The AP Scholar Awards are academic distinctions from College Board that recognize high school students who have demonstrated outstanding college-level achievement through their performance on AP Exams. These awards are determined by these achievements:
• AP Scholar – Score 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams.
• AP Scholar with Honor – Have an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.
• AP Scholar with Distinction – Have an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. Mr Herrin was also honored for every student who took the AP Government exam making a score of 3 or above!
Congrats to everyone!
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
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
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.
