Wednesday, The Thomaston Chamber of Commerce's Adult Leadership Upson was on campus here at Upson-Lee High School. The group members were able to tour our classes and check out the great technology we have for our students and teachers. Upson-Lee High School is very thankful to have such a wonderful relationship with our community leaders , and their continued support is invaluable to our students.
The yearbook staff has a lot of information to share right now. Please check out the infographic for important updates on Senior Ads, Senior Quotes, business ads and how to purchase a yearbook!
Today Mrs. Knight and Mrs. McCraney took 11th and 12th grade students who are a part of the High School High Tech program to tour The University of West Georgia. Go West, Go Wolves! HSHT provides information, programs and transition activities to enter technological careers, and facilitate a successful transition to post-secondary education and gainful employment.
The TU School System and Upson-Lee High School would like to remind you of important student/fan behavior expectations and stadium rules for football games at Matthews Stadium.
1. ALL students/fans should remain seated/standing in the bleachers throughout the games unless getting concessions or going to the restroom.
2. After going to the concession stand or restroom, students/fans should immediately return to their seats.
3. Ball playing or other games on the grass banks or side areas will not be allowed.
4. Loitering and/or congregating outside of the stands will not be allowed.
5. Please note that all restrooms and concession stands will be closed and locked at the 6-minute mark in the 4th quarter.
6. At the end of the game, all students/fans should exit and report to their cars. No loitering is permitted after the game in the parking lot or in the stadium.
7. The following items are NOT allowed at Matthews Field: backpacks, coolers, umbrellas, pets (with the exception of service dogs), weapons, tobacco products of any kind, vapes, and balloons.
Failure to comply with these rules and expectations could result in removal from the stadium. Thank you in advance for helping us to ensure student and spectator safety and to maintain a respectful and enjoyable environment for everyone at our Upson-Lee Knights football games. Go Knights!!! #weareUL
Monday, the FFA Livestock Evaluation Team traveled to the Gwinnett Co. Fair for a Livestock Judging competition. The team competed well in their first outing of the season in preparation for the area contest this winter. Team members are Logan Ellington, Lila Chastain, Brie Montano, and Presleigh Kate Conway. Montano lead the team with a score of 351 out of 400 points!
We would like to thank Young Harris College and Gordon State college admissions for talking to our students this week!
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.
Congratulations to the new National Honor Society members who had their induction ceremony tonight!
Congrats also to the NHS officers for a great ceremony.
The University of Georgia and Georgia Tech admissions teams are coming to Upson-Lee High School. UGA representatives will be in the media center on Friday September 20th from 8:30am to 10:00am. Georgia Tech representatives will be in the media center on Tuesday September 24th from 8:30am to 10:00am.All seniors are welcome to attend with permission from their first block teachers.
Senior Favorites voting is now live! You have until tomorrow night (Thursday September 19) to cast your vote for your favorite seniors. You can vote by clicking the link below or going to the ULHS website and looking under the Class of 2025 tab.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfw_uo5F7gmX2EfcsONi-23fJfxnuxhpeXyghZevJmfNMW_-g/viewform
Nominees were subject to attendance, grades, and behavior criteria to be eligible for Senior Favorites.
Students who have received their invitation to National Honor Society, and paid their registration on Cheddar Up, are invited to the induction ceremony at the Fine Arts Center on September 18 at 7:00 pm. Registration fees must be paid by Tuesday at noon through the Cheddar Up link on the student tab. Those unable to attend the induction ceremony are still able to maintain their active status in the club. If you have any questions, email Mrs. Bethany Norris at bnorris@upson.k12.ga.us
At the September 10 Board of Education meeting, the Board approved the 2025-26 school district calendar.
Mr. Gooden is the sponsor of TSA. The Technology Student Association (TSA) is a national organization devoted exclusively to the needs of students interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This club participates in competitions and events and can be a lot of fun. If you have had Mr. Gooden in class, stop by to ask for more information! This is a great place to start your future career.
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.. If you have taken an introductory course with DECA sponsor Coach Peyton and are interested in joining DECA, talk with him before the next meeting!
FBLA is the largest business career & technical student organization in the world, helping more than 230000 members prepare for careers each year. Mrs. Williams is the FBLA sponsor. If you are interested in FBLA, talk to her before the next meeting!
Another club meeting today is SkillsUSA. SkillsUSA is a United States career and technical student organization serving more than 395,000 high school, college and middle school students and professional members enrolled in training programs in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, including health At ULHS, Coach Wells, Mrs. Chandler, Coach Legg, and Coach Canady are sponsors. If you are interested in joining SkillsUSA, talk to one of these sponsors for more information!
Coach Hollliday and Mrs. Busby sponsor HOSA. The mission of HOSA is to empower Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration, and experience. If you aren't a member of HOSA and are in one of our healthcare pathways, talks to a sponsor about joining today!
A brand new club to Upson-Lee High School is the National History Club. When you join the National History Club, you join students and teachers from around the country in learning, reading, writing, and living history. The NHC's main goal is to bring together students and teachers with a real passion for history, helping them learn from each other's ideas, experiences, and stories, which are distributed through our tri-annual eNewsletter, monthly eUpdates, and other communication methods. Mrs. Norris and Mr. Herrin are sponsoring NHC after many of their students expressed interest in taking their love of history to the next level! If you are interested in joining NHC, talk to a sponsor or click the link below to pay your $10 dues! https://my.cheddarup.com/c/24-25-clubs-and-ctso-dues-copy/items?cart
Today is Club Rotation B at Upson-Lee High School. Key Club is a student-led, high school organization. Our members make the world a better place through service. In doing so, we grow as individuals and as leaders by answering the call to lead, summoning the courage to engage and developing the heart to serve. At ULHS Mrs. Pelham is head sponsor and Mrs. Riney assists. If you are interested in joining Key Club, click the link below to pay your dues! https://my.cheddarup.com/c/24-25-clubs-and-ctso-dues-copy/items?cart
