The Daily Knightline November 2-7
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
Dates & Times
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held:
Monday, November 2: 4:00–8:00 PM
Tuesday, November 3: 4:00–6:30 PM
Busing Schedule
Please note the following changes to next week's bus schedule due to Parent-Teacher Conferences at Unity and OCCS:
Monday (11/2): Sioux Center route – 1:30 PM; all other routes – 3:30 PM
Tuesday (11/3): ALL routes – 1:30 PM
Wednesday (11/4): ALL routes – 3:30 PM
Thursday (11/5): Sioux Center route – 3:30 PM; all other routes – 1:30 PM
Friday (11/6): NO SCHOOL
Support the Guatemala Mission Trip!
During Parent-Teacher Conferences, the Guatemala team will be selling Nothing Bundt Cakes as part of our current fundraiser for our trip in June!
If you haven't had a chance to order from a team member yet, you'll have another opportunity when you come for conferences. Team members will have a table set up near the office and will be available to take orders.
Thank you to everyone who has already supported our team and our upcoming trip. We greatly appreciate your generosity!
NEW At-Large Board Trustee Nomination Process
The Unity Christian Board of Trustees is accepting nominations submitted by Monday, November 2 for the At-Large Board Trustee position.
While supporting churches will continue to nominate Trustee candidates for two Board positions each year, the third position will be filled through the new At-Large nomination process. This position is designed to identify individuals whose gifts, experience, and perspective can strengthen the Board's work.
As the Board considers its current needs, we are particularly interested in individuals with experience in construction or facilities management, institutional advancement, executive leadership, and strategic planning. We invite members of the Unity Christian Society to prayerfully nominate individuals who are committed to Christian education and who may bring strengths in these or other areas.
Additional information about Trustee qualifications, responsibilities, and the nominations process can be found in the attached flyer.
To submit a nomination, please complete the online nomination form by TODAY - November 2: At-Large Board Trustee Nomination Form
Thank you for helping identify individuals who can provide faithful leadership and support Unity Christian's mission for years to come.
For more information, see Board Nomination Flyer.
STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Girls Track Meeting: If you are interested in or planning on participating in track this spring, please come to the meeting on Wednesday, Nov 4th at 3:30 PM in the courtyard in front of the Knight Center. If you have questions or can't attend, please email Coach Schiebout by emailing kinsey.schiebout@gmail.com.
2026 Block Party – Powder Puff Volleyball & Dance!
All students are encouraged to come out and cheer on the junior and senior boys as they face off in Unity’s very own Powder Puff Volleyball Tournament! Bring your school spirit and get ready for a fun night of friendly competition, school pride, and plenty of excitement!
Sign Up: There is a sign up sheet in the office for the juniors and seniors to sign up. The deadline to sign up to be on a team is Wednesday, November 11.
Date: Friday, November 20
Time: Games start at 6:30 PM (doors open at 6 PM)
Location: Unity Main Gym
Admission: $5 per person - block party only
$10 per person - block party and dance
$7 per person - dance only
A full concession stand will be available!
Dance: Following the Powder Puff games, there will be a dance at the Alton Country Club.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a Unity-only dance, no outside guests will be permitted to enter.
In-Season (New) Locker Rooms: Starting Monday, November 2, the in-season (new) locker rooms will be reserved for basketball players only. Thank you for your cooperation!
Softball Players: If you played softball this past summer, please stop in the office to pick up a stats book.
Bowling Team: Unity will once again participate in a bowling co-op with West Sioux, MOC-Floyd Valley, and Akron this year! Interested in joining the bowling team? Complete the 26-27 Bowling Sign Up form. The first bowling meeting for both boys and girls will be held on Monday, November 2, at 4:00 PM at Sportsman's Lanes in Hawarden. If you are unable to attend the meeting or have questions, please contact Richard Abbe at richardabbe2010@yahoo.com.
All-State Music: Congratulations to each of the 21 Unity musicians who individually competed on Saturday for a place in the All-State Band, Chorus, and Orchestra. The following students will be representing Unity Christian at the All-State Music Festival in Ames on November 20-22. This is the highest honor a high school musician can obtain. Band: Addison Huizenga, flute 2; Marielle Visser, flute alternate; Maggie Visser, clarinet 3. Chorus: Natashja Aalbers, soprano 1; Millie Brommer, soprano 2; Anneke Van Bruggen, soprano 2; Benjamin Philipsen, bass 1. Orchestra: Naomi Ploegstra, viola; Arianna Van Otterloo, viola; Zemirah Bogaard, harp alternate.
Unity Christian Archery Club:
If you are interested in joining the Unity Christian Archery Club, we will be having an informational meeting on November 17 at 8pm at the Orange City Christian School gym. Parents are encouraged to attend. If you are unable to attend or have questions, please contact Roxy Dykstra. (roxyvb13@hotmail.com).
If you are interested in singing in Bel Canto (women's choir) or Mannenkoor (men's choir) this school year, please sign up on the table in the music room. Each ensemble meets one morning per week before school. Contact Mr. Van Voorst with any questions.
PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
You’re Invited: Join us for combo nights of Theater and Art on Thursday, November 12 and/or Friday, November 13 at 7 pm in the Knight Center. Unity Christian HS Theater presents a two-act comedy play titled "Whodunit... and to Whom?" It’s a wild adventure of Harold Finnegan writing a third-rate detective story on his typewriter. As he writes, we see the actions from his characters played out by actors on stage. Unity student artwork will be featured in the courtyard for these evenings. Tickets available on Bound ($10/adult, $8/K-12 students) or at the door.
NICSTO: NICSTO applications are due Friday, December 4th. Please send them to Unity or drop them off at the office.
The Unity Guatemala Team will be selling Nothing Bundt Cakes starting this week until November 5. This will help us raise funds for our trip next summer to Guatemala through Paradise Bound Ministries. 30 students and 5 adults will be going on the trip. If you are not contacted by a team member but would like to order, please contact Rhonda Van Donge - rvandonge@unitychristian.net. Thank you for supporting the team with our first fundraiser of the year! (Salt sales will be coming 2nd semester)
Winter Gate & Concession Sign Up:
Another season is quickly approaching! Please sign up HERE to help with gate and concessions for our home basketball games. Thank you for helping serve!
REMINDERS:
We ask each family to sign up for a total of 4 spots throughout each school year to either work the gate or concessions stand at home games/meets. Please remember if you are signing up for 2 slots during a time frame to select the quantity 2.
Please leave your cellphone number in case of last minute schedule changes.
No one under 14 allowed in the concession stand.
A Tree Lighting Opportunity at Unity
Parents, we would like to light up the trees on our campus with solar powered Christmas lights this upcoming Christmas season. It costs approximately $25 to purchase solar powered Christmas lights for a mid-sized tree. Would you consider a donation to the Genesis Arboretum and this cause? Mr. Haan and students will begin decorating trees in early November. For more rationale about the project please visit the arboretum website. If you would like to donate please use the Unity Venmo handler: @UnityChristianHighSchool (Unity Christian High School Association). Please use "Tree Lighting" in the memo instead of emojis. You can also turn in cash and check (memo: Tree lighting) to donate. Thank you for helping us share the light of Christ by lighting up the trees on our campus! Donations will be accepted through Friday, November 20.
SPORTS
For up to date scores and schedules go to Bound.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
FT English instructor for the 27-28 school year.
FT Instrumental Music instructor for the 27-28 school year.
Contact Jon Holwerda with questions or complete a teacher application packet HERE to apply.
UPCOMING DATES
Mon 11/9 - 3:40 PM Monthly Staff Meeting
Thurs 11/12 - 7 PM Combo Nights of Theater and Art
Fri 11/13 - 7 PM Combo Nights of Theater and Art
Tue 11/17 - Blood Drive @ Unity
Thurs 11/19 - Sat 11/21 All-State Festival @ IA State
Wed 11/25 - 11:50 Dismissal - Thanksgiving Break
Thurs 11/26 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
Fri 11/27 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
OFFICE HOURS
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Closed on Tuesday & Thursday from 9:45 - 10:30 AM for Chapel
Closed on days when there is no school
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